June 30, 2025

Protests break out over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ ahead of Trump visit

President Donald Trump is expected to visit a controversial new migrant detention center in South Florida this week – nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” – alongside U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, according to multiple reports. The visit, scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, comes as Trump ramps up deportations and hardline immigration enforcement early in his second […]

June 30, 2025

Why a Hong Kong law that is eroding press freedom is also bad for business

New York, June 30, 2025—Hong Kong, an international financial hub and once a beacon of free media, is now in the grip of a rapid decline in press freedom that threatens the city’s status as a global financial information center. Three journalists told CPJ that investigative reporting on major economic events, a cornerstone of Hong […]

June 29, 2025

Bezos wedding celebrations conclude with extravagant pajama party

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez concluded their three-day, star-studded wedding celebration with a lavish pajama party on Saturday, June 28 in Italy. The party reportedly took place at the Arsenale, a shipyard in Venice. The newlyweds were spotted leaving their luxury hotel on Venice’s Grand Canal, ready for the final night of festivities. Guests, […]

June 29, 2025

81-plus killed in Israeli attacks over past 24 hours: Gaza health ministry

Gaza’s Health Ministry on Saturday, June 28 said Israeli attacks killed at least 81 people and wounded 422 over a 24-hour period, according to multiple media reports. Israel’s assault on al-Tuffah neighbourhood in Gaza City killed at least 20, including nine children, medical sources told Al Jazeera. The Associated Press wrote that 11 people were […]

June 29, 2025

People protest over construction of detention center ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

A number of groups protested against the construction of an immigrant detention center in Florida being called “Alligator Alcatraz” over the weekend of Saturday, June 28. It’s being called that because the site includes an abandoned 10,500-foot runway that’s surrounded by swampland filled with alligators and pythons. The Associated Press reported that hundreds of protestors, […]

June 29, 2025

Jury deliberations begin Monday in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal criminal trial

Jury deliberations are set for tomorrow in the Sean “Diddy” Combs federal criminal trial. Jurors heard closing arguments on Friday, June 27. The Associated Press reports that defense attorney Marc Agnifilo accused the government of targeting Combs. This led to Judge Arun Subramanian instructing jurors not to consider why or how the government obtained the indictment. Agnifilo, […]

June 29, 2025

Big changes coming to July Social Security checks

There could be some big changes in your July Social Security check. That’s because the government is collecting overpayments, meaning the administration paid you more benefits than you were due. Those affected should have received a notice back in April.  The Social Security Administration it would begin withholding 50% of benefit payments to those who were overpaid […]

June 29, 2025

Most have negative view of tipping, according to survey

A survey published on Bankrate in June shows that about 63% of Americans have at least one negative view about tipping. Still, the percentage of people who always tip has stabilized in recent years, Bankrate found. The number of people who agreed with statements like “I feel like businesses should pay their employees better rather […]

June 29, 2025

Hurricane experts express concern over satellite data loss impacting forecasts

A hurricane-tracking satellite that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calls “vital” will shut down permanently on Monday.  Last week, the agency announced the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) will cease operations due to budget cuts. A hurricane specialist in Florida expressed his concern to the New York Times. “This is an incredibly big hit for hurricane forecasts, […]