July 19, 2025

Judge temporarily blocks law that would make clergy members report abuse

A federal judge has ruled to temporarily block a Washington state law that would force clergy members to report child abuse, even if it’s revealed during a confession. It comes after members of the Catholic Church, along with the Justice Department, took legal action against the state and the law last month. Senate Bill 5375 […]

July 19, 2025

Caitlin Clark injury, labor talks overshadow WNBA All-Star Game

The biggest star in the WNBA will not be participating in the league’s All-Star festivities at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, her home arena. Caitlin Clark will sit out with a groin injury.  Clark was billed as the centerpiece of All-Star weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana – host, team captain and a favorite in Friday’s three-point shooting contest. In […]

July 19, 2025

Acting ICE Director defends ICE agents wearing of masks: Report

Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), told CBS News that he personally is not in favor of ICE agents wearing masks during arrest operations. However, despite his personal view, he has decided to allow agents to continue wearing masks due to safety concerns for the officers. “However, if that’s […]

July 19, 2025

Trump threatens to sue Rupert Murdoch, WSJ over Epstein birthday note article

President Donald Trump signaled he may seek legal action against The Wall Street Journal following an article that the publication posted. Trump warned WSJ owner Rupert Murdoch in response to the article that claimed the president sent a letter to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a Truth Social post, Trump said Friday, July 18, […]

July 19, 2025

Following the first family of football, can Texas QB Arch Manning deliver?

Wearing the most famous last name in football on the back of his jersey, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning may be the most hyped college football player in the last 30 years. Fans are about to find out if the 21-year-old can live up to expectations as he leads one of the best teams in […]

July 19, 2025

Facial recognition app gives ICE access to 200 million images

A facial recognition app being used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents has access to databases containing more than 200 million images, 404 Media reports. The findings, based on user manuals for ICE’s “Mobile Fortify” app, shed new light on the technology the agency is using to accomplish mass deportations. Mobile Fortify allows ICE agents […]

July 19, 2025

Coldplay kiss cam clip lands two execs on leave, under investigation

A kiss cam, a Coldplay concert and two top executives caught mid-cuddle — now, their company is stepping in. Data operations company Astronomer has launched an internal investigation after a viral stadium moment turned into a very public HR headache. In an X post on the afternoon of Friday, July 18, Astronomer confirmed it is […]

July 19, 2025

Drink Poppi at all in the past five years? How to get paid in the soda settlement

If you purchased Poppi sodas between January 2020 and July 2025, you’re eligible to get money back as part of a class action settlement. The suit claimed the beverage company misled customers about its health claims. Poppi settlement The lawsuit alleged that Poppi improperly marketed its products by making claims that they were healthy for […]

July 19, 2025

Over 250 Venezuelans sent home, 10 Americans released in prisoner swap

More than 250 Venezuelan migrants who were sent to El Salvador’s high-security counterterrorism prison, CECOT, by the United States government have been flown back to Venezuela. Their return on Friday, July 18, came as part of a diplomatic prisoner swap: in exchange, the Maduro government released ten U.S. citizens it had been holding. Prisoner swap […]

July 18, 2025

Congress passes, sends $9B spending cuts bill to Trump’s desk

Congress passed a $9 billion rescissions package, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump’s desk just after midnight on Friday, July 18. The bill blocks $8 billion from foreign aid programs and nearly $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. If signed, it will prevent those funds from being spent during the remainder of […]