An exemption spares Canada and Mexico from most tariffs imposed on goods. Although Mexico is currently in negotiations with the U.S. government, last week, President Donald Trump handed down 35% duties for goods coming out of The Great White North. USMCA origins and exemptions It dates back to Trump’s first term, when he struck a […]
Don’t be surprised the next time a hotel tries to add on a hefty fee for smoking in a non-smoking room – even if you don’t light up. Experts say the integration of artificial intelligence by the hotel industry is leading to unintended outcomes. AI-powered sensors used to detect smoking, for example, are producing false […]
A megadeal in the works for years between ESPN and the NFL became official Wednesday, strengthening the bond between two of the biggest entertainment brands in the country. The deal is estimated to be worth around $3 billion. What are the main assets in the deal? As SAN reported Monday, the NFL, one of the […]
Military officials confirmed to the media that the person suspected of shooting at least five soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia was a sergeant in the service. Officials have also confirmed the alleged shooter’s identity. Army officials identified the suspected shooter as 28-year-old Quornelius Radford, who authorities said had prior ties to Florida. Army officials […]
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., is asking the IRS to investigate the nonprofit status of the Council on American Islamic Relations. Cotton alleges the 501(c)(3) organization has ties to terrorist organizations, including Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood. “The Internal Revenue Code requires that 501(c)(3) organizations operate exclusively for charitable, educational, or religious purposes, and are prohibited […]
New York City has seen a pair of earthquakes in the last few days with minimal impact. A recent report finds a bigger earthquake could cause billions in damage to the city but thankfully, it’s not likely. Recent earthquakes A 2.7-magnitude quake shook the city on Tuesday. Centered in Hillsdale, New Jersey, there were no […]
China is taking another step forward in integrating robotic systems into its military, this time with the introduction of “robowolves.” They’re Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicles (Q-UGVs) now equipped for reconnaissance and precision strike missions. In recent exercises shown on Chinese state media, the robot canines were deployed alongside dismounted PLA infantry, maneuvering across rugged terrain […]
Attorneys are seeking a federal investigation into growing allegations of sexual abuse at Los Angeles County’s juvenile facilities for at-risk youth. Victims sought criminal charges after they said a $4 billion civil settlement didn’t cover their claims. In a letter to the Department of Justice on Monday, attorneys from the Manly Stewart law firm said […]
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2028, says he is happily harboring runaway Texas lawmakers who are blocking a vote on a contentious congressional redistricting plan. Pritzker also says Illinois may redraw its own congressional maps to partly offset any Republican gains in Texas. Helping the Texas Democrats evade arrest is […]
New allegations are surfacing in court as Uber faces ongoing sexual assault lawsuits. According to recent findings, the company received a report of sexual assault or misconduct roughly every eight minutes over a five-year span. Unsealed documents reveal higher rates of reported incidents According to the New York Times, newly unsealed court filings show that […]
