May 29, 2025

Secret Service agents brawl outside Obama’s home amid scrutiny

The U.S. Secret Service is facing questions once again after two agents were suspended following a physical altercation. Multiple media outlets report that a pair of on-duty agents got into a fight outside former President Barack Obama’s home in Washington, D.C. A video of the incident surfaced during the week of May 25. The shoving […]

May 29, 2025

Trump pushes for Iran nuclear deal; Israel warns of possible attack

President Donald Trump is pursuing a new nuclear deal with Iran as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that military action could come soon if diplomacy fails. The two leaders remain divided on how to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, with Netanyahu pushing for a full dismantling of Iran’s enrichment facilities and Trump aiming to negotiate […]

May 29, 2025

Everything we know about the F-47, USAF’s next-gen fighter

When it comes to warfare, owning the skies is tantamount to winning. This is why, even as far back as the 1940s, Winston Churchill said that if a country doesn’t have an adequate air force, it’s “compromising the foundations of its own freedom and independence.” Since World War II, the United States enjoyed the benefit […]

May 29, 2025

As supplement use increases, so do cases of liver failure linked to them

Exercising, eating healthy foods and taking vitamins and supplements are the tenets for a healthy life many people live by. However, it turns out some supplements that are billed to help you live longer could actually be putting your health at risk. It all comes down to your liver — the organ responsible for filtering […]

May 29, 2025

Why the UN opposes a US-backed group taking over aid operations in Gaza

A humanitarian group backed by the U.S. and Israel has started to take over aid operations in Gaza, despite opposition from the United Nations and other aid organizations. The move coincides with Israel reaching 600 days since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas — the inciting event for the war in Gaza.  The Gaza […]

May 29, 2025

Bipartisan bill would make disaster looting a felony

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 […]

May 29, 2025

Test re-takes, C’s for 40%: Big city district scraps ‘grading for equity’ after backlash

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 […]

May 29, 2025

Viral goodnight calls on TikTok are showing the softer side of masculinity

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 […]

May 29, 2025

Florida makes animal abandonment during disasters a felony

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,” […]

May 29, 2025

CMS increasing Medicaid oversight to prevent benefits for ‘noncitizens’

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 […]