October 8, 2025

‘Get your kids off Roblox’: Kentucky AG sues platform over child safety concerns

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, R, has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, calling the popular gaming platform the “website of choice for child predators.” In the complaint, Coleman accuses Roblox of knowingly creating a hunting ground for exploitation, alleging that the company’s actions have led to widespread victimization of children across Kentucky. “Our children are […]

October 8, 2025

Fake syringe ‘prank’ earns French influencer prison time

A Paris court sentenced French influencer Ilan M., known as “Amine Mojito,” to 6 months in prison for staging viral videos that showed him faking syringe attacks on strangers. The ruling followed a surge of reported needle “spiking” incidents that had already stoked public fear. The Paris Criminal Court handed down a 12-month sentence, with […]

October 8, 2025

Senate confirms Jacobs as NOAA, despite ‘Sharpiegate’ controversy

The U.S. Senate confirmed a group of President Donald Trump’s nominees Tuesday, including his pick to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Senators voted 51-47 on the confirmation of more than 100 nominations, including Neil Jacobs as the under secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. The Sharpie scandal Jacobs became widely known […]

October 8, 2025

Democrats refute Trump’s claim that government funding talks are ongoing

Senior Democrats on Capitol Hill say neither the White House nor the president is speaking with them about a deal to fund the government. Their statements contradict those of President Donald Trump, who has said negotiations are ongoing. “We have a negotiation going on right now with the Democrats that could lead to very good […]

October 8, 2025

SNAP work rules are changing fast. Here’s what it means for you

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is seeing major updates under the Trump administration — and they will take effect very soon. This summer, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced new work requirements and redefined who qualifies for benefits. In short, the law reshapes who must meet work rules. It expands them for […]

October 8, 2025

Two Americans among 48 hostages still held in Gaza

Forty-eight people remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza, including two U.S. citizens, according to a roster published by the American Jewish Committee on Sept. 2. The list names each person by age, from teenagers to people in their 80s, including Americans Itay Chen, 19, and Omer Neutra, 21. The Associated Press reports the Israeli military […]

October 8, 2025

Kids’ meals aren’t just for kids anymore, study finds

Before you judge your friend for ordering a Happy Meal at McDonald’s, a new study reveals that downsizing is a growing trend. Nearly half of adults admit to ordering from the kids’ menu. According to research from Lightspeed Commerce Inc., 44% of adults choose children’s meals for their smaller portions, simpler choices and budget-friendly prices. At […]

October 8, 2025

US money can’t feature living people. Why Trump’s $1 coin is the exception

A centuries-old U.S. law forbids the image of any living person from appearing on the nation’s currency. Yet in a bold and unprecedented move, the Treasury Department is reportedly preparing to mint a commemorative $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump. It would mark the first time in American history that a sitting president’s likeness appears […]

October 8, 2025

Media’s partial truths on immigrant health care at heart of shutdown

This week’s episode of Bias Breakdown examines how media coverage of the government shutdown has centered on health care for immigrants — including immigrants in the country illegally — and how partisan outlets have transformed that issue into two competing narratives. Both left and right-aligned media narratives rely on partial truths and selective facts, leaving […]

October 8, 2025

Trump’s Nobel Peace chase clashes with past prize traditions

The winner for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize is to be announced in a few days, just as speculation grows if President Donald Trump’s name will be on the list after his repeated claims he ended “seven unendable” wars this year. The committee’s secretary is unfazed by Trump’s push and said award campaigns aren’t out […]