Apple has circled Sept. 9 on the calendar for its biggest event of the year. Invitations went out Tuesday for the company’s annual showcase at Apple Park in Cupertino, California — an event that typically draws global attention and sets the tone for the tech giant’s year ahead. What’s expected Since 2012, Apple has used […]
A Minnesota mother is now facing criminal charges, potential jail time and a fine after a video of her went viral. In the April video, she is accused of using the N-word against a Black child with a disability. On Tuesday, the Rochester City Attorney’s Office announced that it had filed three counts of disorderly […]
U.S. naval destroyers are among the most powerful surface combatants in the world, but they face a logistical challenge: once they fire their missiles, they typically need to head to port to reload. That’s a vulnerability in any sustained fight, and one the Navy is urgently working to solve. In late July, the crew of […]
In this Media Miss Minute: It’s been nearly a year since former Vice President Kamala Harris lost the 2024 election, yet the Democratic National Committee is still paying millions in bills. And as the Trump administration rolls back protections, one state is now providing free legal advice and support to LGBTQIA+ individuals. Media Miss by the […]
A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement had her motion to dismiss the charges denied. Lawyers for Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan had argued the charges brought against her by the Trump administration should be dropped because she was acting in her official capacity as a […]
Danish officials summoned the senior U.S. envoy in Copenhagen after reports that Trump-linked Americans were carrying out covert influence campaigns in Greenland. The allegations heightened scrutiny of Washington’s ambitions in the Arctic and strained relations between the allies. What do reports say Americans are doing in Greenland? According to broadcaster DR, at least three Americans […]
“KPop Demon Hunters” is now Netflix’s most-watched movie of all time. The animated musical has racked up 236 million views, passing “Red Note” and “Carry-On” on the streamers’ Top 10 list. The movie, which follows an idol group that doubles as demon hunters, has exploded into a cultural phenomenon in a few short weeks. Its […]
A new milestone has been reached in a years-long fight over mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s ruling, saying that the state can no longer throw out some of these ballots. The legal fight between Democrats and Republicans, as well as affiliated groups, centers […]
The federal government is stepping up its control of Washington, D.C., combining crime-fighting measures with sweeping efforts to revitalize the city’s public spaces. From taking over management of Union Station, to deploying National Guard troops for both patrol and beautification, to floating billions in funding for cleanup projects, the White House is exerting an unprecedented […]
Russia is moving to quit Europe’s anti-torture treaty, a step Ukraine condemned as proof of systematic abuse and an attempt to escape accountability. According to Politico, a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Aug. 23 asked President Vladimir Putin to forward the withdrawal proposal to the State Duma, Russia’s lower chamber. The decision […]
