Macrons hired private investigator over Candace Owens before defamation suit
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, reportedly hired a Manhattan-based private investigations firm before filing a defamation lawsuit against podcaster Candace Owens. According to The Financial Times, the couple hired Nardello & Co. to research Owens’ political associations and past public remarks — including links to right-wing figures in France, Britain and the […]
Trans prisoners in Georgia sue over state’s gender dysphoria treatment ban
Five transgender inmates in Georgia’s state prison alleged the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for prisoners violates the Eighth Amendment, and they’re not receiving adequate care. A leading medical association argued that while not every trans person experiences gender dysphoria — a requirement many states have — a lack of a diagnosis shouldn’t prevent states […]
Influencer stranded in Antarctica raises questions about how to travel there
Nineteen-year-old pilot Ethan Guo planned to make headlines for circling the globe — not for getting stuck on the bottom of it. His record-setting mission to fly solo to all seven continents took a frosty turn in June when he landed illegally in Antarctica, raising the question: How do you even visit the continent? A […]
TX AG seeks jail time for Beto O’Rourke over alleged restraining order violation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a Tarrant County judge to jail former U.S. Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rourke for allegedly violating a temporary restraining order related to fundraising efforts. Paxton claims the funds helped Texas state Democratic lawmakers leave town, blocking a vote to redistrict congressional seats. President Donald Trump has asked Republican-led states […]
Photography icon since 1892, Kodak could soon shutter
The iconic yellow and red photography company that’s become synonymous with disposable cameras could become a relic of the past after executives shared in a securities filing that their company cannot pay its upcoming debts. Executives are hopeful the business will pull through to adequately address its obligations. The future of Kodak, formally known as […]
LA schools create ‘safe zones’ as immigration enforcement intensifies
As students return to classrooms nationwide, Los Angeles is taking extra steps to protect them. Staff, police and volunteers will be stationed along school routes to prevent any interference from immigration officials. New school year, heightened precautions Thursday officially kicks off the 2025-26 school year for over 100 schools in the Los Angeles Unified School […]
Train derailment in Texas prompts hazmat response
A Union Pacific train derailed in northern Texas Tuesday afternoon, and it’s being treated as a hazmat situation, according to authorities. Small grass fires have also been sparked by the derailment. Fire crews are actively working to contain them, and no nearby structures are currently at risk. Just after 2 p.m. local time, emergency crews […]
Supreme Court asked to overturn gay marriage ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court could overturn its decision that gave equal marriage rights to gay Americans. An appeal of a high-profile case has asked the justices to reconsider their decision. Appeal to the Supreme Court Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk, spent six days in jail in 2015 after refusing to issue marriage licenses […]
