November 29, 2025

BBC loses $1.3 billion in 2024 as subscribers drop, people stop paying

The BBC is losing more subscribers as well as struggling to get some of the ones they have to pay their bills. A recent Parliament report on the British public broadcaster said that attrition and delinquent subscribers have cost it more than 1.1 billion pounds, or $1.3 billion.  A report from Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee […]

November 29, 2025

Dangerous imported AI toys on the market this holiday season: Report

Approaching the holiday shopping season, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, or PIRG, has published its annual “Trouble in Toyland” report. The report shows the biggest dangers in children’s toys have shifted from lead to things like AI. So, what should parents be looking out for? AI dangers in Toyland Artificial intelligence continues to penetrate […]

November 29, 2025

Hegseth sees congressional criticism over alleged drug boat ‘double tap’ attack

Some members of Congress have criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over a story citing anonymous sources, saying he ordered a second strike on survivors from a suspected drug-trafficking boat that had been destroyed. A Pentagon spokesman denies the accusations, calling it “completely false.” The Washington Post’s Friday story spoke to multiple anonymous sources who […]

November 28, 2025

‘Knife in your back’: The dangers of being a whistleblower

Whistleblowers can play a critical role in exposing wrongdoing, safety risks and fraud. From government agencies to Wall Street to emerging industries like artificial intelligence, insiders must navigate a complex web of laws and procedures to safely share information. “Ninety-five percent of whistleblowers think they’re going to get a handshake for reporting a violation. It’s […]

November 28, 2025

Fore! Trump’s golf outings could cost taxpayers $300 million over 4 years

Taxpayers have spent nearly $71 million on President Donald Trump’s golf excursions since he began his second term in January, according to a Huffington Post analysis. At this rate, the costs could exceed $300 million in Trump’s second term. So far this year, the president has taken 16 golfing trips, including those to his country […]

November 28, 2025

Bird flu strain shown to be fever-resistant amid first human death from H5N5

New research reveals that the bird flu viruses may be capable of replicating at temperatures higher than an average fever, a key bodily defense mechanism against severe infection. The international study led by the University of Cambridge and the University of Glasgow offers new details on how some viruses can be prevented from replicating by […]

November 28, 2025

GOP House majority would shrink further with upset loss in Tennessee election

Republicans are in danger of losing what’s considered a safe congressional seat next week. Polling suggests a Tennessee district up for grabs that President Donald Trump won by more than 20 points in 2024 is now neck-and-neck.  Voters will elect the replacement for former Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Early voting ended […]

November 28, 2025

Legal questions surround Trump’s ‘third world’ immigration restriction

In a pair of lengthy social media posts, President Donald Trump said he’ll pause migration from “third world countries” and strip citizenship from migrants who “undermine domestic tranquility.” The president’s comments come in response to the deadly shooting of members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. by an Afghan national who was granted asylum. […]