NFL players could add “gold medal winner” to their football resume, but they’re not going to be hitting the gridiron in full pads to face other countries in their American-born sport. On Tuesday, May 20, the NFL voted unanimously to allow its players to compete in flag football at the 2028 Olympic Games. What needs […]
President Trump’s “big beautiful” tax and budget bill will not pass the House of Representatives as it’s currently written, putting the future of his agenda at risk. Republicans are approaching Speaker Mike Johnson’s, R-La., self-imposed Memorial Day deadline, and there are approximately 15 members who say they are a “no.” “I would say that if […]
Nearly 20 years after being ordered to leave the United States, a woman living in Florida has been hit with large fines by federal immigration authorities. The woman, originally from Honduras, received a letter on May 9 from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement notifying her that she owes $1.82 million in civil fines. She has […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the City of Chicago and its hiring practices. The probe follows comments made by Mayor Brandon Johnson at the Apostolic Church of God on Sunday, May 18, that went viral. What did Johnson say to garner the DOJ’s attention? “In your […]
Virtual reality is no longer just visual. A new device called Shiftly brings physical sensation into immersive experiences by letting users feel what they see. Using an origami-inspired structure, the shape-shifting technology mimics textures and forms in real time by bridging the gap between digital and physical. How does Shiftly work? Shiftly is built with […]
Former President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, announced Friday, May 16, raised eyebrows across the political media spectrum. Biden’s personal office issued a statement saying the former president has aggressive prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone. The timing of the announcement led to divergent theories and questions in the press. Prior to the announcement, […]
A high-stakes debate is playing out in Texas over how, and whether, to restrict minors from using social media. Lawmakers are considering House Bill 186, which would ban anyone under 18 from creating or maintaining accounts on platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook. Supporters call the bill a necessary response to growing concerns about […]
The NBA conference finals tip off Tuesday night, May 20, when the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, in the Eastern Conference, it’s the Indiana Pacers against the New York Knicks. Why are new teams pushing to the top of the NBA? For the seventh straight season, the […]
Amid an intense manhunt following a brazen jailbreak, a controversy erupted in New Orleans over a surveillance system that secretly used artificial intelligence to monitor the city. Police say the system gets dangerous criminals off the streets, including one of the jail escapees. Civil liberties advocates say it’s an unwarranted intrusion into the privacy of […]
The year 2025 was shaping up to be a banner one for Salt-N-Pepa. The iconic hip-hop duo known for hits like “Push It,” “Shoop,” and “Let’s Talk About Sex” was set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now, it’s also the year they’re taking their record label to court. Per […]
