Pentagon drafts plan to deploy 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops: Report
Pentagon planning documents obtained by The Washington Post show that the Trump administration drafted a proposal to activate 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops for a law enforcement mission targeting the state’s “urban centers.” The Post writes that one of the documents is an unsigned, undated memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to United States Attorney […]
Jane Austen fans parade in Bath to celebrate author’s 250th birthday
Thousands of Jane Austen fans gathered in Bath, England this week to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the author’s birth. The celebration includes a costumed parade and a full slate of events. Around 2,000 attendees dressed in Regency-era attire, taking part in the promenade through the historic city where Austen once lived. The Jane Austen […]
Office Depot worker who refused to print program for Charlie Kirk vigil fired
An employee at an Office Depot in Michigan was fired after they refused to print programs for a candelight vigil to honor Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. In the days following Kirk’s death, multiple others have also lost their jobs over what they said […]
Losing my religion: Global faith fades in three acts, say researchers
A recent paper sheds some light on how religious declines appear to be happening globally. It’s a process affecting numerous countries. “We were surprised to see this pattern show up so clearly, all around the world,” Jörg Stolz, a professor of the sociology of religion at the University of Lausanne, said. Stolz, along with Jean-Philippe […]
Uber faces $125 million DOJ lawsuit for alleged discrimination
Ride-hailing company Uber faces a $125 million lawsuit filed by the United States Department of Justice. The DOJ accuses the ride-sharing company of discriminating against passengers with disabilities. Lawsuit details According to the lawsuit, the DOJ said Uber violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination based on disability by private transportation […]
Biden library fundraising faces pushback tied to Harris, Trump: Report
Joe Biden’s presidential library found a home in Delaware, the state that shaped much of his political career. The plan marks a new chapter in his legacy, but the fundraising effort is reportedly hampered by both former Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign and concerns over catching the ire of President Donald Trump. Building a […]
Venezuela: 11 killed by US military strike on vessel were civilians, not cartel
Venezuelan authorities say none of the 11 people killed in last week’s U.S. strike on a boat in the Caribbean had ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. It’s a claim directly contradicting Washington. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said on state television that domestic investigations showed the victims were civilians, not drug traffickers. He called […]
Trump says National Guard being deployed to Memphis to fight crime
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is sending National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, in order to combat crime. Trump said Tennessee’s Republican governor and the Democratic mayor of Memphis both welcomed the move. “We’re going to Memphis,” Trump declared on Fox News’ “Fox and Friends,” claiming the city is “deeply troubled.” Earlier this […]
Rome’s mayor orders ‘Pigeon lady’ to stop feeding birds amid complaints
Rome’s mayor has banned a woman from feeding pigeons from her third story balcony after neighbors complained about the birds leaving countless droppings and creating a health hazard. Residents said for months their complaints appeared to go unanswered as excrement covered the apartment building and cars below at 108 Via Spartaco, as reported by Roma […]
