Motion to dismiss denied for Wisconsin judge accused of helping man evade ICE
A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement had her motion to dismiss the charges denied. Lawyers for Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan had argued the charges brought against her by the Trump administration should be dropped because she was acting in her official capacity as a […]
Denmark confronts US over reported influence operations in Greenland
Danish officials summoned the senior U.S. envoy in Copenhagen after reports that Trump-linked Americans were carrying out covert influence campaigns in Greenland. The allegations heightened scrutiny of Washington’s ambitions in the Arctic and strained relations between the allies. What do reports say Americans are doing in Greenland? According to broadcaster DR, at least three Americans […]
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ becomes Netflix’s biggest movie ever
“KPop Demon Hunters” is now Netflix’s most-watched movie of all time. The animated musical has racked up 236 million views, passing “Red Note” and “Carry-On” on the streamers’ Top 10 list. The movie, which follows an idol group that doubles as demon hunters, has exploded into a cultural phenomenon in a few short weeks. Its […]
Federal court says Pennsylvania can no longer throw out some mail-in ballots
A new milestone has been reached in a years-long fight over mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s ruling, saying that the state can no longer throw out some of these ballots. The legal fight between Democrats and Republicans, as well as affiliated groups, centers […]
81% of Americans call crime ‘major problem’ as feds eye DC’s Union Station
The federal government is stepping up its control of Washington, D.C., combining crime-fighting measures with sweeping efforts to revitalize the city’s public spaces. From taking over management of Union Station, to deploying National Guard troops for both patrol and beautification, to floating billions in funding for cleanup projects, the White House is exerting an unprecedented […]
Russia signals exit from European anti-torture pact
Russia is moving to quit Europe’s anti-torture treaty, a step Ukraine condemned as proof of systematic abuse and an attempt to escape accountability. According to Politico, a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Aug. 23 asked President Vladimir Putin to forward the withdrawal proposal to the State Duma, Russia’s lower chamber. The decision […]
Iowa Democrats flip district that Trump swept 3 times, defeating supermajority
Democrats flipped an Iowa state legislative seat in Sioux City on Tuesday when Catelin Drey won 55% of the votes cast in a low-turnout race, according to results from the Iowa Secretary of State. Drey’s performance represented a more than 20-point swing from Donald Trump’s majority in the district in 2024, and her victory broke […]
US Ryder Cup captain Bradley cuts himself from the team, boosts 2 rookies
Keegan Bradley could have called his own number, but chose not to. The Ryder Cup captain announced the six players who will round out the U.S. team on Wednesday. They’ll compete against Europe in the biennial event next month at Bethpage Black golf course in Farmingdale, New York. Who did Bradley choose instead of himself? […]
Emory University launches new Bad Bunny course this fall
Bad Bunny is headed to college, but not as a student. This fall, Emory University in Atlanta is offering a class centered on the Puerto Rican superstar. The class falls under Emory’s Latinx Studies Initiative and will use the 31-year-old artist’s most recent studio album as its foundation. Weekly assignments include readings, podcasts and song […]
