Grok’s latest update leads to less nuance, more antisemitism
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, recently received an update that’s raising some eyebrows. Users reported seeing antisemitic claims and more right-wing talking points when given prompts. Grok’s latest answers come after Musk vowed to change the chatbot after some users expressed frustration over what they perceived as left-wing talking points. Musk announced the change […]
Palm Beach commissioner to vote on renaming roadway in honor of Trump
A busy stretch of road near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida, may soon don his name. Palm Beach County commissioners are set to vote on Tuesday, July 8, on a resolution that would rename 4 miles of Southern Boulevard as “President Donald J. Trump Boulevard.” Why is the name changing? The […]
Merriam-Webster claps back at Gen Z’s ‘micro-retirement’ travel trend
A new Gen Z trend is stirring up debate — and even Merriam-Webster is weighing in. The concept of “micro-retirement” has gone viral, but not everyone is on board with the term. Micro-retirement refers to taking one- to two-week breaks from work every 12 to 18 months to travel, reset or simply recharge. While the […]
Trump administration will fine immigrants $1,000 per day if they don’t deport
The Trump administration will begin fining immigrants up to $998 per day if they fail to leave the country after receiving a removal order from a judge. The increased penalties are being implemented by the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security to — in their words — make it “easier and more efficient” to fine […]
Why did the VA cancel its plan to fire tens of thousands of workers?
The Department of Veterans Affairs is scrapping plans for mass layoffs that would have cut 83,000 jobs – roughly 15% of the agency’s workforce. The VA now says it will reduce its staff by 30,000, mostly through attrition, retirements and resignations. The reversal, outlined in an agency memo obtained by CBS News, followed strong opposition […]
California, Education Department clash over transgender athletes in girls’ sports
The U.S. Department of Education is intensifying its legal push against California’s policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports, arguing that the state is out of compliance with federal law. On Monday, July 7, Education Secretary Linda McMahon warned California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, that legal action is likely after the state declined […]
Trump tariffs or Powell policy? Who’s to blame for high rates: Bias Breakdown
There is growing tension between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the future of interest rates. Trump is publicly urging the Fed to cut rates this month, while Powell maintains that the central bank should hold steady for now. “We should be two points lower. Two and a half would be […]
Wimbledon 2025: Record heat may return as championship weekend nears
The 147th edition of Wimbledon has seen some great battles on the court, but players and fans have also dealt with some scorching heat. Those temperatures are likely to climb back into the high 80s as championship weekend approaches. How has the heat affected players so far? Wimbledon saw the hottest start to its tournament […]
Tick bite ER visits in 2025 hit highest levels since 2017: CDC
Emergency rooms nationwide have seen a rise in tick bite cases, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reported that, while tick-related ER cases have declined since the start of summer, this July has already seen the highest number of tick-related ER visits for the month in at […]