US works to keep peace deal in place as Vance arrives in Israel
Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday for talks with the country’s leadership. The visit comes as the U.S. attempts to reinforce the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The visit comes less than two weeks after the truce deal took effect. It falls under a peace framework President Donald Trump helped broker […]
Support wanes for Trump nominee who confessed to having a ‘Nazi streak’
President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Office of Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia, is facing an uphill battle for confirmation after offensive texts he shared with a group of Republicans were revealed. Politico reported Monday that Ingrassia sent text messages describing himself as having a “Nazi streak” and calling for the Martin Luther King Jr. […]
Disney+, Hulu cancellations spike following Kimmel’s suspension
Both Hulu and Disney+ experienced a significant rise in cancellations in August, following Disney’s brief suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on ABC. The rate of cancellations doubled for both streaming platforms, according to The Wall Street Journal. The cancellations come after some celebrities, including Cynthia Nixon and Howard Stern, said they were dropping their subscriptions […]
Trump-pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested over alleged threat to kill Hakeem Jeffries
A New York man pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was arrested on Sunday after allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., according to court filings cited by CBS News. New York Police said Christopher Moynihan, 34, was charged with making a terroristic threat, a […]
Biden completes round of radiation therapy amid cancer battle
Former President Joe Biden has finished a round of radiation therapy as he combats an aggressive form of prostate cancer, according to multiple media outlets. However, a spokesperson for the former president said that does not mean an end to Biden’s fight against the disease. A Biden spokesperson confirmed to CBS News Monday that the […]
Kenny Loggins wants Trump to stay out of ‘Danger Zone’ in AI video
Musician Kenny Loggins is asking President Donald Trump to remove an artificially generated video that features one of his songs. This is the latest instance of the Trump administration using others’ content to boost its political narrative. On Saturday, as millions of Americans took part in “No Kings” demonstrations, Trump posted an AI video of […]
As AI headshots surge, photographers fight to keep authenticity in focus
It’s the new job search shortcut: upload a few selfies, press a button and let artificial intelligence create a professional headshot. For many people, this beats booking a costly photo session and waiting for edited proofs. In a time when the job market is tight, people are using AI to save time and money on […]
Undocumented immigrant accused of putting bounty on ICE agents via TikTok; Rubio gave up informants for El Salvador deal
In this Media Miss Minute, an undocumented immigrant is accused of using TikTok to put bounties on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Also, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is accused of ratting out confidential informants to seal a deal with El Salvador’s president. Media Miss by the left: Texas immigrant accused of using TikTok […]
Japan elects Sanae Takaichi as first female prime minister
Japan’s parliament elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister on Tuesday, with 237 votes in the Lower House and a runoff win in the Upper House after a new coalition with the Japan Innovation Party. Her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) partnered with the Osaka-based Japan Innovation Party (JIP), ensuring her selection despite […]
