November 13, 2025

Northern lights dazzle US as far south as Georgia

A powerful solar storm lit up the sky across much of the United States on Nov. 12, bringing the northern lights to areas that rarely see them. The vibrant glow of the aurora borealis lit up cities as far south as Atlanta, with faint ribbons of pink and green visible above the skyline. In the northern states, […]

November 13, 2025

Comey, Letitia James challenge legitimacy of Trump-appointed prosecutor

A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday from attorneys representing former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Both are challenging the legality of Lindsey Halligan’s appointment to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, claiming she was illegitimately appointed and therefore lacked authority to bring charges […]

November 13, 2025

Disney dispute with YouTube TV costing $30 million per week

The standoff between Disney and YouTube TV is now costing Disney an estimated $30 million per week in lost carriage fees, according to a Morgan Stanley analysis cited by Fox Business. The blackout began on Oct. 30, when YouTube TV, owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., stopped carrying Disney networks including ABC, ESPN, FX […]

November 13, 2025

Trump admin to fire USDA employee who discussed shutdown on MSNBC

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to fire an employee who warned in a television interview that the federal shutdown would have negative impacts on those who rely on the government for food assistance. The employee, Ellen Mei, appeared on MSNBC on Oct. 2, saying she was “anxious” about the shutdown’s potential impacts.  […]

November 13, 2025

Rubio: Don’t give us your overweight, your diabetic, your ‘special needs’

The State Department directed consular officers to weigh common chronic health conditions — including obesity, diabetes and cancers — when deciding visa eligibility under the “public charge” standard, according to a Nov. 6 cable issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The guidance also tells officers to factor in an applicant’s age, number of dependents, […]

November 13, 2025

Trump administration plans to drastically cut housing grants: Report

Homelessness policy across the U.S. could see significant changes under the Trump administration’s plans to cut funding for long-term housing programs. The plans, first reported by The New York Times, would redirect funding to short-term programs that impose work rules, help the police dismantle encampments and require homeless people to accept treatment for mental health […]

November 13, 2025

Newsom warns US ceding energy future to China at COP30

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., worked to assure the global community at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil that his state will continue its investment in green energy, while criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to reverse U.S. policies meant to combat climate change. Newsom, considered to be a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2028, also warned […]

November 13, 2025

Apple adds digital ID feature to wallet app for iPhone and Apple Watch

Apple is adding a new feature that will allow users to store a digital version of their ID, such as a U.S. passport or driver’s license, securely in the Apple Wallet app on their iPhone or Apple Watch, Apple announced in a press release Wednesday. The tech giant says instead of showing physical identification, travelers […]

November 13, 2025

The many causes of Americans’ growing unhappiness

American unhappiness has continued to rise for decades and has accelerated in recent years. What’s the cause behind that trend, and what can be done to stop it? American unhappiness rising The World Happiness Report shows that Americans’ general happiness has declined significantly since the 1980s and has been trending downward for the last decade. […]