June 19, 2025

Senate cuts wind, solar incentives, keeps tax credits for nuclear, geothermal energy

Congress is set to decide the future of tax credits for energy technologies, electric vehicles and domestic manufacturing. Late on Monday, June 16, the Senate Finance Committee unveiled its changes to the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” striking a middle ground between maintaining energy tax credits and the steeper cuts passed by the U.S. House of […]

June 19, 2025

Democrats say Trump pardons keep victims from collecting restitution

House Democrats released a report during the week of June 16 that found President DonaldTrump’s 1,600 pardons are set to cost crime victims and the government $1.3 billion in fines and restitution. They pointed out that not only did the president clear their names and commute their prison sentences, he also absolved them of their […]

June 19, 2025

Why are the Brits installing a statue of George Washington?

More than a century after it first arrived in London, a statue of George Washington is once again standing tall, newly restored and shining in Trafalgar Square. The bronze statue, a gift from the state of Virginia, was originally sent to the United Kingdom in 1914. It was meant to mark 100 years since the […]

June 19, 2025

Latino reporter arrested at protest taken into ICE custody, faces deportation

A Latino reporter arrested while covering a protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies is now in federal custody and may soon be deported. The journalist’s lawyers say they will challenge his detention and seek his release. Mario Guevara, 47, was jailed in suburban Atlanta Saturday, June 14, as he live-streamed his coverage of a […]

June 19, 2025

FBI report alleges China tried to interfere in 2020 election

A declassified intelligence report now in the hands of Congress alleges China attempted to interfere in the 2020 U.S. election by sending thousands of counterfeit IDs to the United States in a bid to influence the outcome in favor of Joe Biden. The media’s coverage of the unsubstantiated report varies depending on a news outlet’s […]

June 19, 2025

Malicious crypto apps on Google store used to steal users’ funds

A cybersecurity firm has discovered 20 apps in the Google Play Store that imitate legitimate cryptocurrency wallets. The apps attempt to collect sensitive information, such as a user’s recovery phrase, allowing cybercriminals to steal their funds. The findings, detailed in a report from Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs, provide an insight into the latest methods […]

June 19, 2025

State Department resumes student visas but adds social media checks

Social media could now play a decisive role for international students applying to study in the United States. The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday that it is resuming student visa processing after a suspension, but with new rules that require applicants to make their social media accounts accessible for review, according to media outlets.  The […]

June 19, 2025

Modern NHL makes Panthers’ repeat Stanley Cup win all the more rare

The National Hockey League (NHL) is structured to promote parity. The salary cap and free agency are designed to give each team an equal shot at the Stanley Cup every season. The Florida Panthers are using those same rules to build a dynasty. Losing good players each year is part of the cycle, and the […]

June 19, 2025

Rhode Island House approves $13.9 billion budget with new real estate taxes

Rhode Island could add a “Taylor Swift Tax” to charge semi-vacant mansion owners thousands more. State lawmakers are working on a budget that includes two significant changes to real estate taxes. The state House of Representatives approved the budget on a 66-9 vote on Tuesday, June 17. ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ targets second homes over $1 million One of […]