Netflix is expanding its brand beyond streaming with the opening of two permanent entertainment complexes in Dallas and Philadelphia this November. The company announced opening dates for its first Netflix House venues, which will feature interactive experiences from its most popular shows and films. A massive venue for Netflix fans Both venues span more than […]
President Donald Trump says he will allow 600,000 Chinese nationals to enter the U.S. on student visas to help secure a trade deal with China. The announcement of his policy shift angered some of Trump’s closest allies, who questioned how the president’s new stance puts America first — a slogan he ran on. Trump made […]
The WNBA is ramping up its efforts to combat online hate. The Chicago Sky and Moonshot, a company that has its roots in counterterrorism and national security work, are teaming up to keep players safe. What is the WNBA doing to fight online hate? One year ago, the Sky announced a mental health campaign called […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new social media strategy — mimicking President Donald Trump’s online style with memes, nicknames, and trolling — has drawn sharply different reactions across the political media spectrum. Left-leaning networks like MSNBC praised the approach as “effective” and “provocative,” while right-leaning Fox News dismissed it as “embarrassing” and “childish.” Viewpoint omission Beneath the […]
President Donald Trump’s tariffs have impacted a plethora of goods and products, including automobiles. How are these tariffs impacting luxury vehicles, of which more than 40% are imported into the U.S.? The answer to that largely depends on which luxury automaker you ask. Limited impact on luxury cars “We haven’t seen any significant change in […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret over his military’s strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital on Monday, calling it a “tragic mishap” as international criticism grew. Netanyahu pledged a full inquiry, and Israeli authorities confirmed the military is investigating. Israel deeply regrets the tragic mishap that occurred today at the Nasser Hospital in Gaza. Israel […]
President Donald Trump had what appeared to be new bruising on his left hand while golfing on Saturday, and a dark bruise was seen on his right hand on Monday at the White House. The bruises have raised questions about Trump’s health, although the White House has dismissed those concerns. The Daily Beast first reported […]
London’s Metropolitan Police deployed live facial recognition at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. The technology, which has been used by U.K. police 111 times this year, has stirred debate over privacy and public safety among civil liberties groups and law enforcement. The annual carnival, which celebrates Caribbean culture, attracts around 2 million attendees and is […]
New York City’s largest jail is in muddy waters again after three Department of Corrections employees were suspended Monday, nearly 48 hours after an inmate died in Rikers Island custody, The City reported. Officials were investigating whether staff missed required checks or ignored signs of medical distress. The NYC publication reported Monday the inmate — […]
President Donald Trump announced a “major tariff investigation” on furniture being imported into the U.S. He said the investigation will last 50 days, and furniture will be tariffed at a rate yet to be determined. Furniture tariffs A move toward furniture tariffs began in March when the president referenced Section 232 of the Trade Expansion […]
