June 25, 2025

Republican leaders criticize Texas governor’s veto on THC ban

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for vetoing a bill that would have effectively banned THC products in the state. Texas’ top two Republican leaders appear to be realigned over the issue after the public criticism. At a press conference, Patrick voiced confusion over Abbott’s last-minute decision. “It puzzles me why my […]

June 25, 2025

Powell ignores Trump ‘name-calling’ and holds firm on holding interest rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faced some heat from both sides of the political aisle regarding the committee’s decision against lowering interest rates. During the first of two days of congressional testimony, the chair said the current data supports rate cuts, but inflation forecasts give him pause.  President Donald Trump said he hoped Congress would […]

June 25, 2025

SCOTUS ruling sees media split over ‘gender-affirming care’: Bias Breakdown

Media outlets across the political spectrum are framing the Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on transgender medical procedures for minors in different ways, reflecting their political leanings. The coverage has split along ideological lines — with left-leaning and right-leaning outlets offering contrasting narratives and takeaways. Split in terminology reveals a split in […]

June 25, 2025

US bombs did not destroy Iranian nuclear facilities, intelligence agency finds

Preliminary intelligence assessments of the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites suggest the bombing did not destroy the facilities, contradicting claims by President Donald Trump and other administration officials. The assessments reportedly determined that attacks by the United States and Israel may have delayed Iran’s ability to produce a nuclear weapon by only a few […]

June 25, 2025

VP Vance wants to ‘talk to Iran’ about missing uranium

In the wake of a massive U.S. military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, uncertainty continues to surround the true extent of the damage. Experts are questioning whether Iran’s ability to build a nuclear weapon was really neutralized. The coordinated strikes of Operation Midnight Hammer, which included 30 Tomahawk cruise missiles and 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrators, were […]

June 25, 2025

Which team has the best shot at knocking off the new NBA champs?

NBA fans and media pundits are declaring the newly minted Oklahoma City Thunder the next NBA dynasty. They are the youngest team to win the NBA championship in 48 years, with only two players on the roster over 27 years old. Why will the Thunder repeat as champions? Why not? General manager Sam Presti joked […]

June 25, 2025

AI company wins fair use challenge over authors

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic scored a major victory in court that could impact dozens of similar lawsuits. Despite the legal win, the company still faces piracy claims for allegedly pirating books to start a digital library. Fair use argument A group of authors filed a class-action lawsuit against Anthropic in 2024, claiming the company had […]

June 25, 2025

FBI shifts from immigration to cyber, terror ops amid Iran threat: Report

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to shift potentially thousands of agents away from immigration enforcement to focus on counterterrorism and cybersecurity threats in the wake of the U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. ABC News first reported on the expected move Tuesday, June 24, citing sources familiar with the matter. Concerns over Iran […]

June 25, 2025

Rachel Zegler: ‘Worse things’ than losing fame over Gaza support

After years of criticism surrounding her role in Disney’s “Snow White,” actress Rachel Zegler is doubling down on her public activism. From online outrage to casting debates and political protests, she’s making it clear that she’s not backing down. In an interview published Monday, June 23, by i-D Magazine, Zegler addressed the wave of controversy […]

June 25, 2025

Activists launch ‘economic blackout’ against McDonald’s over DEI

McDonald’s is the latest major company to face a nationwide boycott over changes to its diversity, equity and inclusion policies. A grassroots group is calling for an “economic blackout” starting June 24, urging consumers to stop spending at the fast-food chain in protest.  McDonald’s faces nationwide boycott over DEI changes The People’s Union USA, led […]