Dana Williamson, former chief-of-staff to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, has pleaded not guilty to federal public corruption charges. Williamson, 53, is accused of funneling roughly $225,000 from a dormant campaign account belonging to former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to Becerra’s former chief of staff. Williamson charged As part of an FBI investigation, […]
There’s been a significant shift in the math preparedness of incoming college students at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). According to a new report from the school’s Senate–Administration Working Group on Admissions (SAWG), more students are arriving at UCSD underprepared in math, likely due to changes in admissions policies, COVID-19 pandemic learning disruptions, […]
Apple users already spend hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars on a new device. Now, Apple wants consumers to dress those phones up, too. The company has partnered with renowned Japanese fashion brand Issey Miyake to launch the iPhone Pocket. The accessory has already generated buzz online for its minimalist look and high price. A […]
Marine Corps recruiting posters throughout the service’s history reflect the sentiments that only a few can earn the title of Marine.
Army Master Sgt. Antoinette Love Walker enlisted into the Army Reserve later in life, following in the footsteps of her father and great-grandmother and proving that it’s never too late to follow your dreams.
A nearly 2,500-foot bridge that just opened earlier this year in southwest China partially collapsed Tuesday. Local officials say a landslide “caused the collapse of the roadbed and approach ramp in that section.” Video verified by Reuters shows giant dust plumes overtaking much of the structure. Footage of the collapse first made its way to […]
Authorities in Syria say thieves have stolen at least six Roman-era statues from the National Museum of Damascus, according to official statements to The Associated Press. The heist, which officials believe occurred on Sunday night, has prompted the museum’s temporary closure and investigation into what’s being called the most significant art theft since the end […]
Congress is close to reopening the government after a few Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to pass a bill that would fund the government through the end of January. With the House set to vote Wednesday, Americans may start looking ahead to what’s next. The government shutdown has been the longest in U.S. history, spanning […]
FBI Director Kash Patel faced internal backlash over two separate controversies in the same week, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal. Patel drew complaints from the Justice Department for a premature social media post about a terror probe, while simultaneously drawing criticism for his use of a government jet for personal travel during […]
A severe G4 geomagnetic storm painted North American skies overnight, with auroras dipping as far south as Florida, Texas, Alabama and Georgia. Multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) powered the show, and forecasters say another CME could spark fresh displays tonight. Intense storms don’t just wow sky watchers. G4 conditions can cause voltage control problems on […]
