The Federal Trade Commission launched an investigation into Media Matters for America, demanding documents that could reveal whether the liberal advocacy group coordinated with others to pressure advertisers into abandoning X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. The civil investigative demand, obtained by Reuters, asks Media Matters to provide communication records with other […]
(TrendHunter.com) Puerto Rico has taken a significant step toward modernizing public sector operations with the introduction of Mercadito, Latin America’s first government e-commerce procurement platform. Developed…
For much of the outside world, China’s threat to Taiwan appears primarily external, and with good reason. U.S. intelligence has long believed China is preparing to retake the island nation as early as 2027. However, a closer look reveals that Taiwan is also concerned about threats closer to home. Specifically, the Taiwanese government is worried […]
A split decision by the U.S. Supreme Court halted plans for what would have been the nation’s first religious charter school. In a 4-4 deadlock announced Thursday, May 22, due to a recusal, the justices were evenly divided over whether Oklahoma’s St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Charter School could move forward. The debate has drawn […]
President Donald Trump is receiving mixed reviews on foreign policy 100 days into his presidency, according to a new Emerson College poll. His handling of the Russia-Ukraine conflict drew 27% approval, with 52% disapproving and 21% neutral. On the Israel-Hamas war, 46% disapprove of his response, while 30% approve and 24% are undecided. However, Trump […]
Disney, which owns ABC News and airs “The View,” is reportedly asking the daytime talk show’s hosts to scale back their political commentary — particularly their criticism of President Donald Trump. According to sources cited by The Daily Beast, both Disney CEO Bob Iger and ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic want a shift in the […]
United States President Donald Trump reportedly told European leaders that Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t end the war in Ukraine because he believes Russia is winning, according to an article published in The Wall Street Journal. The White House pushed back on the report, disputing the characterization of the president’s remarks. The alleged comments came […]
A controversial new Olympic-style sports event is ready to challenge the notion of “clean competition.” The first-ever Enhanced Games will kick off in Las Vegas in May 2026. In the Enhanced Games, organizers encourage the use of performance-enhancing drugs, along with pushing the limits of science and technology, to get the best out of their […]
For the first time in over two decades, the U.S. has a brand-new major theme park. Universal’s Epic Universe officially opened on Wednesday, May 21, in Orlando, Florida. It marks a $7.7 billion investment and six years of construction by Comcast’s NBCUniversal. The park, located two and a half miles from Universal’s existing properties, is […]
A Connecticut school district has told a judge it should be legally shielded from a lawsuit over a resident teen graduating despite her inability to read or write at the time. Attorneys representing the city of Hartford and the Hartford Board of Education are making their case that they enjoy a level of legal immunity […]
