A group of bipartisan U.S. Congress members want to make looting in the wake of a natural disaster a federal felony offense. The lawmakers announced the proposal at the forefront of a season known for both hurricanes and tornadoes. If enacted, the LOOTER Act would create federal criminal penalties if someone is convicted of larceny […]
San Francisco public schools are pausing a “grading for equity” initiative that was set to launch in high schools this fall, following backlash from the community and what the superintendent calls “misinformation” about the project’s goals. The policy was first reported Tuesday, May 27, by The Voice of San Francisco, a nonprofit media organization. Their investigation […]
Some of the toughest guys on the internet are ending their nights by calling each other to say “goodnight.” The viral TikTok trend features men dialing up their friends for a sweet sendoff, but behind the humor lies a deeper conversation about masculinity and friendship. It usually plays out the same way: a guy, lying […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new laws Wednesday, May 28, aimed at cracking down on animal abuse. The move follows a story from Hurricane Milton, which DeSantis referenced as a key reason for pushing the legislation and imposing harsher penalties. “Across Florida, we have seen horrifying instances of animal cruelty that demand a stronger response,” […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Tuesday, May 27, that it is increasing federal financial oversight to ensure states are not using federal funds to provide full Medicaid benefits to people who are in the U.S. illegally. Medicaid is a government health insurance program for low-income individuals and families, jointly funded by […]
President Donald Trump on Wednesday, May 28, suggested that Harvard University reduce the number of international students it enrolls. Currently, roughly 27% of Harvard’s student body is made up of foreign students. Trump said that number should be closer to 15%. “These countries aren’t helping us. They’re not investing in Harvard. We are,” Trump said […]
A Mexican national who entered the United States illegally is in federal custody after allegedly making a threat to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. Noem announced Wednesday in a press release that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 54-year-old Ramon Morales-Reyes on May 22. The […]
A chilling new video captures the sound of the Titan submersible’s implosion. The footage arrives as two documentaries offer deeper looks into the 2023 tragedy that shocked the world. Video clip captures moment of implosion Nearly two years after the Titan submersible imploded on its way to the Titanic wreck, new footage has emerged. The […]
New York, May 28, 2025—After 19 months of war and Israel’s 11-week total blockade on food, water, fuel, cooking gas, medical supplies, and emergency aid into Gaza, hunger and famine threaten not just lives, but the media’s very ability to bear witness, six journalists told CPJ this month. Starvation, dizziness, brain fog, and sickness all […]
Prime Minister Mark Carney invited King Charles III to deliver Canada’s throne speech, a gesture not seen since 1977, as the country faces annexation threats and rising tariffs from President Donald Trump. The King arrived in Ottawa on Monday, May 26, for a two-day visit, marking his first trip to Canada since ascending the throne. […]
