August 30, 2025

Blockbuster Parsons trade could alter futures of both Cowboys and Packers

The Dallas Cowboys are front and center in the NFL’s latest drama, which is usually how owner Jerry Jones likes it. This time, however, “America’s Team” may be on the wrong side of a deal that could change the league.  A contract dispute between the Cowboys and their best player has become a divorce. All-Pro […]

August 30, 2025

Media Miss Minute: Republicans probe Wikipedia bias, Collins heckled in Maine

In this Media Miss Minute, a high-profile fight over Wikipedia bias. And a ribbon-cutting ceremony turned into a protest aimed at prominent Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine. Media Miss by the left: Wikipedia under the microscope House Republicans James Comer and Nancy Mace launched a probe into Wikipedia, claiming there are organized efforts to insert biases into […]

August 30, 2025

Trump administration plans immigration surge in Chicago

President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing an immigration enforcement surge in Chicago that could bring in hundreds of federal officers and rely on a nearby naval installation for support, according to internal planning documents and officials. A draft request from the Department of Homeland Security, reviewed by The New York Times, asks to use Naval […]

August 30, 2025

Newsom criticizes Trump, points out crime in GOP-led states

While announcing California Highway Patrol team deployments, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) criticized President Donald Trump. He mentioned the “blatant hypocrisy” of deploying National Guard troops and federal authorities to Democrat-led communities, emphasizing that there are higher crime rates in some jurisdictions led by the GOP. Newsom described his expansion of officers to cities in the […]

August 30, 2025

Foreign intel on emails advanced dormant Bolton probe: Report

Federal agents searched John Bolton’s Bethesda home and Washington office last week, reviving a years-old inquiry into whether the former national security adviser mishandled classified material. The investigation gained traction under the Biden administration after intelligence agencies reviewed information supplied by a foreign adversary’s spy service, The New York Times reported. Copy URL Save image […]

August 30, 2025

Retailers warn of price hikes as tariffs and commodity costs rise

Price hikes are back in focus for American shoppers. From grocery aisles to hardware stores, companies are warning that the cost of everyday goods is climbing again, driven by tariffs, tighter supplies and higher production costs. Grocery bills drive stress for many families An AP-NORC poll in August 2025 found nearly 90% of Americans feel […]

August 30, 2025

Judge orders new trial of 3 Memphis officers accused in Tyre Nichols’ death

A federal judge ordered new trials for three former Memphis police officers — all convicted on federal charges relating to the death of Tyre Nichols — after their lawyers alleged the trial judge of being biased when he accused one of the men of belonging to a gang. The judge’s accusation came after learning his […]

August 30, 2025

New Apple Music feature lets users transfer Spotify playlists

In a new update, Apple Music is allowing users to transfer playlists directly from Spotify and other streaming services. The new tool, now available in the United States, raises the stakes in the streaming music battle. Through a partnership with SongShift, Apple Music allows users to move saved music, albums and playlists from other streaming […]

August 30, 2025

Israel declares Gaza City ‘combat zone’ after 2 hostage remains recovered

Israel designated Gaza City as a combat zone and announced it had recovered the remains of two hostages on Friday. The declaration and announcement came as the Israel Defense Forces began offensive operations that have been internationally criticized. Death toll rises As fighting continues, the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry announced that the death toll in […]