Overall, flu activity in the U.S. is low, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But experts warn that Americans may be in for another severe season driven by a new version of the virus. One flu strain, influenza A or H3N2, mutated over the summer as the virus spread through the […]
The House of Representatives voted nearly unanimously to release the Epstein files on Tuesday afternoon; the final tally was 427-1. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where changes are expected, which will delay its final passage. This was the culmination of a monthslong effort by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who worked to force a […]
The House voted Tuesday on the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The bill, which would mandate the release of unclassified Justice Department records within 30 days of enactment, passed by a wide bipartisan margin. This momentum follows President Donald Trump’s reversal of his opposition to the measure; he has now indicated he would sign the bill […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, R, announced on Monday that 122 children were rescued as part of a multi-agency effort, which included the FBI, U.S. Marshals, state and local authorities, dubbed “Operation Home for the Holidays.” The operation also led to six felony arrests, and more are expected, according to officials. “Thanks to one of […]
Nicki Minaj is drawing attention after a series of posts about President Donald Trump and interacting with others in his administration. It all began after she publicly thanked Trump for addressing alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. The reaction has ignited speculation among fans and critics that the rapper may be aligning with Trump politically. In […]
Raccoons living in urban environments are evolving toward more pet-like qualities. That’s according to a new study that found so-called “trash pandas” physical appearances are changing, an early sign of domestication, in response to human life around them. Researchers who conducted the study say that the common belief that domestication was started by humans through […]
A truck driving through Washington, D.C., on Tuesday bore three large signs with one message: “SAUDI GOV’T AGENTS HELPED MURDER NEARLY 3,000 AMERICANS.” The families of people who died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, hired the truck to mark the arrival of Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White […]
The latest dump of emails tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has triggered a wave of media coverage favoring one side of the ideological aisle over another, and this episode of Bias Breakdown examines how outlets with a political left and right lean framed the same information in sharply different ways. From headlines highlighting […]
Labor trafficking is often portrayed as a distant crime or something carried out by strangers in dramatic situations. In Nebraska, the reality is far quieter and much closer to home. Service providers say cases are emerging in everyday workplaces and neighborhoods, usually without the public ever noticing. At a symposium in Omaha, Heartland Family Service […]
Democrats in the Senate announced a new bill that would increase Social Security benefits for seniors. While the bill will likely not pass the Republican-controlled Congress, Democrats say seniors are struggling to stay on top of rising costs. The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act includes a $200 increase for seniors until July 2026. Recipients […]
