One recent afternoon, Rakim Bradford encountered two teenage boys on the front porch of his Atlanta home. Suspecting them of stealing packages by his front door, Bradford allegedly opened fire with his handgun. Both boys were wounded, one critically. Now Bradford faces charges of aggravated assault amid a debate over how far homeowners should be […]
U.S. health officials are reporting an early and widespread flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated there have been more than 4.5 million cases nationwide and 49,000 flu-related hospitalizations. Nearly 2,000 people have died from the flu so far this season, including at least three children. This time last year, the […]
The technology company Flock Safety left at least 60 of its AI-powered surveillance cameras exposed online, raising questions about the technology’s safety. Among the live images left exposed was footage of unattended children at a playground. The lack of security also could allow the identification of people seen on cameras in public places. The exposure […]
The Trump administration dealt a serious blow to the offshore wind industry by halting construction of existing wind farms Monday. Citing national security concerns that offshore wind interferes with critical radar, the Department of the Interior announced a pause to all offshore wind leases and ordered construction to stop on five ongoing projects. In a […]
A Russian general was killed Monday when a car bomb exploded in a residential area of Moscow, according to ABC News. Authorities say the blast targeted Fanil Sarvarov, a lieutenant general who led the Operational Training Department of Russia’s General Staff. Investigation underway In a statement, the Investigative Committee of Russia said an explosive device […]
A diplomatic row is escalating between the U.S. and Denmark over the future of Greenland. President Donald Trump appointed Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as U.S. special envoy to Greenland on Sunday, prompting Denmark to summon the U.S. ambassador for an explanation. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen expressed deep anger over the appointment […]
Paramount Skydance has amended its bid to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery, adding a personal guarantee of funds from billionaire Larry Ellison. The newly amended bid, announced Monday, addresses concerns Warner Bros. expressed over Paramount’s initial offer. Earlier this month, Paramount launched a $30-per-share, $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros., saying its offer was fully […]
As companies continue to embrace artificial intelligence, job losses tied to the technology are mounting. By the end of 2025, U.S. employers had announced roughly 1.17 million job cuts, according to CNBC, the highest annual total since the COVID-era layoffs of 2020, when more than two million jobs were lost nationwide. AI’s growing role in […]
Thousands of high school seniors received an early holiday gift this month: admission to their first choice college through early decision, often called “ED.” With binding ED, students apply to one school in November, agree to enroll if admitted and receive an answer in mid-December — months before many of their peers will even apply […]
The U.S. is pursuing a Venezuelan oil tanker amid escalating tensions from Trump’s tightening blockade. While the White House claims to be cracking down on black-market oil, a prominent Republican criticizes it as a provocation. Plus, more pressure to release the Epstein files and more anger over what remains hidden. Heavy redactions, missing details and […]
