More than a century after it first arrived in London, a statue of George Washington is once again standing tall, newly restored and shining in Trafalgar Square. The bronze statue, a gift from the state of Virginia, was originally sent to the United Kingdom in 1914. It was meant to mark 100 years since the […]
A Latino reporter arrested while covering a protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies is now in federal custody and may soon be deported. The journalist’s lawyers say they will challenge his detention and seek his release. Mario Guevara, 47, was jailed in suburban Atlanta Saturday, June 14, as he live-streamed his coverage of a […]
A declassified intelligence report now in the hands of Congress alleges China attempted to interfere in the 2020 U.S. election by sending thousands of counterfeit IDs to the United States in a bid to influence the outcome in favor of Joe Biden. The media’s coverage of the unsubstantiated report varies depending on a news outlet’s […]
A cybersecurity firm has discovered 20 apps in the Google Play Store that imitate legitimate cryptocurrency wallets. The apps attempt to collect sensitive information, such as a user’s recovery phrase, allowing cybercriminals to steal their funds. The findings, detailed in a report from Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs, provide an insight into the latest methods […]
The National Hockey League (NHL) is structured to promote parity. The salary cap and free agency are designed to give each team an equal shot at the Stanley Cup every season. The Florida Panthers are using those same rules to build a dynasty. Losing good players each year is part of the cycle, and the […]
One of the most iconic franchises in professional American sports, the Los Angeles Lakers, is up for sale. Owner Jeanie Buss has agreed to sell her majority stake in the team to Mark Walter, the CEO of diversified holding company TWG Global. How much are the Lakers worth compared to other sports teams? ESPN is […]
Social media could now play a decisive role for international students applying to study in the United States. The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday that it is resuming student visa processing after a suspension, but with new rules that require applicants to make their social media accounts accessible for review, according to media outlets. The […]
Hundreds of books have been removed from public school libraries in several Tennessee counties. Some of those include popular titles from famous authors, who are often used as part of school curriculums. Book filtering legislation The book restrictions in Tennessee follow the state’s adoption of the Age-Appropriate Materials Act. That law only applies to books […]
A new version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans could be released as early as this month. According to an exclusive Reuters report, sources say the government may encourage Americans to either limit alcohol intake or drink in moderation in comparison to recommendations limiting drinks to a couple per day. This announcement comes amid increasing […]
A jury found Karen Read, 45, not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the January 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, 46. The jury deliberated for 22 hours since starting on June 13. Read’s crowd of supporters erupted with cheers outside the courthouse. Hundreds of people, many of them donning […]
