CBS names new ‘60 Minutes’ head as criticism of Paramount grows
CBS News named a new executive producer of “60 Minutes” amid questions about the program’s editorial independence after parent company Paramount paid $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump. With federal approval pending for its sale to Skydance Media, Paramount decided not to contest Trump’s claims that “60 Minutes” deceptively edited […]
‘South Park’ season premiere lampoons Trump, Paramount
An animated version of President Donald Trump’s body, complete with an actual photo of his face, has a shocking new cameo: in bed with Satan. In the season 27 premiere of “South Park,” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone unleashed a satirical critique of the president using animated jabs and a storyline that some say […]
Bondi declares ‘victory’ as Louisville agrees to comply with ICE detainers
United States Attorney General Pam Bondi proclaimed on Tuesday, July 22, that the city of Louisville, Kentucky, is no longer a “sanctuary city.” Bondi announced what she called “a major victory” in a post on X. Bondi declares ‘victory’ “In a major victory for the Department of Justice, the city of Louisville is dropping its […]
TikTok must sell by Sept. 17 or will ‘go dark’ in US, Commerce secretary says
TikTok must be sold to a U.S.-approved buyer by Sept. 17, or it will be shut down in the United States. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced the decision on Thursday, July 24, during an appearance on CNBC. “We’ve made the decision. You can’t have Chinese control and have something on 100 million American phones. That’s […]
Boston public defenders’ pay dispute leads to mass case dismissals
More than 120 criminal cases were dismissed Tuesday, July 22, in Boston Municipal Court as a standoff over public defender pay continues to disrupt courtroom operations. Boston Municipal Court Chief Justice Tracy-Lee Lyons dropped the cases, which ranged from assault charges to shoplifting and traffic violations, citing the ongoing shortage of legal representation for low-income […]
IDF video allegedly shows Hamas with large meals as Gazans starve
A new video released on social media by an Israeli Defense Force (IDF) spokesperson allegedly shows Hamas militants boasting about their meals in underground tunnels. It comes as the concerns of famine in Gaza continue to escalate. Questionable video Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee released a video and two pictures that he said shows the militants […]
Major midwest transmission line Grain Belt Express loses $4.9 billion loan
The U.S. Department of Energy withdrew a $4.9 billion conditional loan for the Grain Belt Express transmission line through Kansas and Missouri. The transmission line, intended to improve electric grid reliability, faced opposition from high-profile Republican officials and local landowners along its proposed path. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., celebrated the move, calling the loan […]
UnitedHealth says it’s complying with DOJ probes into Medicare practices
Insurance giant UnitedHealth Group confirmed in a securities filing on Thursday, July 24, that it is cooperating with a Department of Justice investigation into its Medicare billing practices. The Wall Street Journal reported in a series of articles that UnitedHealth billed extra diagnoses to its Medicare Advantage programs to inflate its payments from the federal […]
Blockbuster media deal between ESPN and NFL ‘inside the 5-yard line’
Two of the biggest sports brands in American history are on the doorstep of a major deal that could change the way fans watch professional football. The Athletic, CNBC and other sports media outlets report that the deal is close, but not yet finalized, and there are many moving parts. What media properties does the deal involve? It […]
