The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the state of Washington Monday, June 23, over a new law requiring clergy members to report child abuse, even if the information is obtained during the Catholic Sacrament of Confession. Supporters of the law, Senate Bill 5375, say it prioritizes child safety, while critics argue […]
NBA fans and media pundits are declaring the newly minted Oklahoma City Thunder the next NBA dynasty. They are the youngest team to win the NBA championship in 48 years, with only two players on the roster over 27 years old. Why will the Thunder repeat as champions? Why not? General manager Sam Presti joked […]
Obtaining prior authorization for a medical test or procedure can be one of the most frustrating and time-consuming aspects of health care. Now, the Trump administration is looking to streamline the process. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Monday, June 23, that some of the country’s largest insurers have pledged to take steps to […]
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic scored a major victory in court that could impact dozens of similar lawsuits. Despite the legal win, the company still faces piracy claims for allegedly pirating books to start a digital library. Fair use argument A group of authors filed a class-action lawsuit against Anthropic in 2024, claiming the company had […]
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faced some heat from both sides of the political aisle regarding the committee’s decision against lowering interest rates. During the first of two days of congressional testimony, the chair said the current data supports rate cuts, but inflation forecasts give him pause. President Donald Trump said he hoped Congress would […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to shift potentially thousands of agents away from immigration enforcement to focus on counterterrorism and cybersecurity threats in the wake of the U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. ABC News first reported on the expected move Tuesday, June 24, citing sources familiar with the matter. Concerns over Iran […]
After years of criticism surrounding her role in Disney’s “Snow White,” actress Rachel Zegler is doubling down on her public activism. From online outrage to casting debates and political protests, she’s making it clear that she’s not backing down. In an interview published Monday, June 23, by i-D Magazine, Zegler addressed the wave of controversy […]
When you can throw a baseball 103 miles per hour, there will be an audience. Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, who has made just two starts in his career, is learning that fans can’t get enough of his brilliance. Why has Jacob Misiorowski burst onto the MLB scene? The 23-year-old Misiorowski has only pitched 11 […]
McDonald’s is the latest major company to face a nationwide boycott over changes to its diversity, equity and inclusion policies. A grassroots group is calling for an “economic blackout” starting June 24, urging consumers to stop spending at the fast-food chain in protest. McDonald’s faces nationwide boycott over DEI changes The People’s Union USA, led […]
A former Justice Department employee has accused department leaders — including one whose Senate confirmation hearing is scheduled a day after the letter is released — of trying to mislead federal judges during the Trump administration’s deportation efforts earlier this year. The Trump administration labeled the whistleblower a “disgruntled employee.” CNN obtained the letter Erez […]
