June 24, 2025

Trump’s Israel-Iran ceasefire announcement met with mixed reports

An Iranian official has directly refuted President Donald Trump’s claim that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire. The president made the announcement on Truth Social Monday, June 23, just hours after Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Qatar. Trump’s announcement In his post, the president stated that the ceasefire will begin at […]

June 24, 2025

Mahmoud Khalil speaks out after detention: ‘It felt like kidnapping’

After more than 100 days, authorities released Palestinian protester Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention. Now, the former Columbia University student is speaking out about his time inside, saying, “It felt like kidnapping.” He sat down for his first one-on-one broadcast interview with ABC’s Linsey Davis on “Good Morning America” Monday, June 23. She asked him […]

June 24, 2025

Stores test AI-powered shoplifting prediction software

Stores across North America and Europe are using software that employs artificial intelligence to identify potential shoplifters. The technology is receiving praise from retailers, but it has raised concerns over the potential for false positives. Developed by the French AI surveillance company Veesion, the software integrates with existing surveillance camera networks to flag gestures and […]

June 24, 2025

Texas requires Ten Commandments to be displayed in schools

Texas will require all public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms under a new law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. The governor announced the move on Saturday, June 21, as part of a broader list of legislation enacted during the state’s 89th Regular Legislative Session. Abbott’s statement “Texas is where the American dream […]

June 24, 2025

US cities heighten security after Trump’s strikes on Iran

Major U.S. cities are on high alert and increasing security measures following President Donald Trump’s airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities Saturday, June 21. Top officials from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held conference calls Sunday, June 22, sharing information about potential threats with some governors and high-level law enforcement leaders, ABC News […]

June 23, 2025

Brain rot nation: How TikTok could be unwiring your brain

The last time you watched your favorite television show, did you pay attention all the way through? Or did you pick up your phone to scroll Instagram or check for missed notifications? This is “brain rot,” a condition so prevalent that the term became the Oxford Dictionary’s 2024 “Word of the Year.” Oxford defines brain […]

June 23, 2025

Get out the Waymo! Tesla robotaxis hit Austin’s streets

It’s been a little less than a decade since Tesla CEO Elon Musk first announced his electric vehicle manufacturer would roll out a fleet of robotaxis across the country. In 2016, the billionaire said they would hit the streets two years later. Now, in 2025, he’s finally made good on his promise –– albeit at […]

June 23, 2025

State Dept. issues travel warnings, evacuations amid US strikes in Iran

Family members and “non-emergency U.S. government personnel” were ordered by the State Department to leave Lebanon on Sunday, June 22, after three nuclear sites in Iran were attacked by the United States military on Saturday. State Department officials cited the “volatile and unpredictable security situation in the region” as the reason for the alert. In […]