The Supreme Court upheld a Texas law that requires age verification to access a pornographic website, stating it “only incidentally” burdens the free speech of adults. The 6-3 decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton fell along ideological lines, with the court’s conservatives in the majority and the liberals in the minority. What does the […]
The New York Times and CNN are rejecting President Donald Trump’s demands to retract stories about the Iran strikes, standing by reports that question the success of the mission. Trump is now threatening to sue both outlets, calling their coverage false and damaging. According to both outlets, Trump’s personal attorney, Alejandro Brito, sent formal letters […]
North Korea is preparing to open a sprawling new tourist site to visitors on its east coast, touting it as the start of a new era in its tourism industry. The project comes amid a push to revive the nation’s struggling economy. However, North Korea has yet to announce when it will fully reopen its […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) replaced all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, part of a broader review of childhood and adolescent immunization practices. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ordered the restructuring of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) earlier this month. The newly appointed panel held […]
The Department of Defense is expanding its footprint along the southern U.S. border by establishing two new National Defense Areas (NDAs) — part of President Donald Trump’s broader immigration enforcement strategy. The new zones are in western Arizona and South Texas, tied respectively to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and Joint Base San Antonio. They join […]
The White House claims Iran’s nukes are destroyed, but leaked intel tells a different story. On Thursday morning, President Donald Trump said his administration will set the record straight. Plus, there is a significant upheaval at the CDC as the new vaccine panel conducts its session amid criticism. Also, smoke filled the sky as an […]
A federal judge dismissed a major copyright lawsuit against Meta on Wednesday. Thirteen authors alleged Meta illegally used their work to train AI, but the judge said their arguments fell short. Creators push back, but court rules for Meta The lawsuit, filed in 2023, involved comedian Sarah Silverman, novelist Jacqueline Woodson and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates. […]
The housing landscape in 2025 is growing more difficult for both renters and homeowners, as a combination of rising costs and reduced support strains household budgets nationwide. After years of steady increases, home buying has slowed to levels not seen since the mid-1990s. The culprit: high prices and elevated interest rates that have pushed many […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, appeared on state television Wednesday, June 25, for the first time since the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear program over the weekend of June 20, according to The Associated Press. Khamenei, absent from public view since June 19, appeared tired and subdued, saying that the United States would […]
Classified details about a United States strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities were recently leaked to the media after being shared with congressional leaders. In response, Trump officials announced they will soon secure sensitive files and briefings under lock and key as they work to tighten internal security and prevent further breaches. White House to limit […]
