August 4, 2025

Russian volcano erupts for first time in centuries

A volcano in Russia called the “Krasheninnikov” at the Kronotsky Nature Reserve erupted for the first time in at least 400 years on Sunday, Aug. 3. Ash and gas emissions got as high as 3.7 miles as the plume spread east toward the Pacific Ocean, the Nature Reserve said. Despite the fact that the Krasheninnikov, […]

August 4, 2025

Loni Anderson, star of “WKRP in Cincinnati,” dies at 79 after long illness

Star of the 1980s hit “WKRP in Cincinnati”, Loni Anderson has died. A publicist for the family said Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a “prolonged illness.” She would have been 80 years old on Tuesday, Aug.5. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother,” Anderson’s family said in […]

August 2, 2025

Uber claims fake receipts nullify passengers’ sexual assault lawsuit

Uber is facing a class-action lawsuit from passengers alleging they were sexually assaulted by drivers and that the company failed to protect them. In a recent filing, Uber argued that more than 100 of the claims were not credible, citing fake ride receipts and a lack of proof that the trips occurred. Passengers across the […]

August 2, 2025

Corporation for Public Broadcasting shuts down after Congress strips funding

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced it will wind down operations due to a total loss of funding. The impending closure came after the organization lost all its remaining government funding for this year and was not able to secure any new funding for 2026. Congressional Republicans rescinded CPB’s funding for this year when […]

August 2, 2025

What is mercenary spyware and how is it being used to silence dissent?

Journalists, activists and human rights workers across the globe are being targeted by mercenary spyware — powerful surveillance tools developed by private vendors. Such tools, which are often deployed with little to no oversight, are increasingly being purchased and used by governments to silence dissent. Mercenary spyware and how it works Mercenary spyware is known […]

August 2, 2025

‘Provocative statements’ from Russia prompt Trump to deploy nuclear subs

President Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to be deployed “in the appropriate regions” in response to what he considered “highly provocative statements” from Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chair of Russia’s security council. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post on Friday, Aug. 1, although he did not indicate where the submarines would […]

August 2, 2025

Could aggressive MLB deadline trades create new World Series favorites?

Major League Baseball’s trade deadline produced more than 50 deals in the last few days; on Thursday alone, 35 trades were made official. SAN outlined many of the potential deals leading up to the deadline, and when the dust settled, there were both winners and losers.  Which team is the clear deadline winner? The consensus is […]

August 2, 2025

Giuffre family ‘shocked’ after Trump claims Epstein ‘stole’ her from Mar-a-lago

Virginia Giuffre’s family is shocked by President Donald Trump’s remark that Jeffrey Epstein “stole” her and other women from his Mar-a-Lago resort, first reported by The Atlantic on Wednesday, July 30. The family also urged Trump to not grant Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence, clemency following reports Maxwell met with Justice […]