Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has highlighted the advancements the United States has made in semiconductor manufacturing, and said she believes American and Taiwanese manufacturers have now “out-innovated” China. Ms. Raimondo, who previously served as the Democratic governor of Rhode Island, has been spearheading efforts to advance the technology—a strategic measure repeatedly pushed by the Biden […]

An unusually hot summer has been predicted for most of the United States this year, according to weather forecasters. Warmer-than-average temperatures are expected from June through August. A summer forecast map released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on April 18 shows most of the United States bathed in shades of red or […]

NASA has warned that China could be disguising secret military operations as civilian programs in an attempt to take over parts of the moon. “We believe that a lot of their so-called civilian space program is a military program,” the space agency’s administrator Bill Nelson said. “And I think, in effect, we are in a race.” […]

Google fired 28 employees after the protests held across two of the company’s offices on April 16. The employees had staged the protests over Google’s association with the Israeli government, which involves cloud-computing services known as “Project Nimbus.” The company alerted the police after sit-in protests at offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, which […]

Google is facing a civil lawsuit from a group of Japanese doctors over false information posted on the company’s Google Maps app. The lawsuit, which was filed in Tokyo District Court on April 18, is seeking 1.4 million yen—which equates to almost $9,500 in damages for over 60 medical professionals, who have claimed the company […]

Students from several schools in a Utah school district have staged a protest against “furries” who growled and bit them at school. The students said previous complaints about the situation were ignored by school officials. Videos from the protest showed dozens of children outside the school, holding signs and banners. Adam Bartholomew, a live streamer, […]

A high school student in North Carolina has been charged after he allegedly slapped a teacher multiple times across the face during an altercation in the school classroom. The incident happened on April 15 inside Parkland High School in Winston-Salem when the unnamed student lashed out in rage at the teacher during an expletive-laden rant, […]

New legislation has been introduced to stop cobalt, which is extracted or processed with the use of child or forced labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from entering the U.S. market. The legislation, HR 7891, was introduced on April 16 by Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), who is also the Chair of the House […]

Google employees in two different office locations staged protests against the company over its involvement with the Israeli government. Google signed a billion-dollar contract with Israel in 2021. The contract, known as Nimbus, operates jointly with Amazon and offers cloud computing services to the U.S. ally. The protesters organized the sit-ins across Google’s Sunnyvale, California, […]

A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that Amish Lancaster County farmer Amos Miller can sell his products out-of-state, striking down a previous motion by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, which would have restricted the sale of his products at any location. Judge Thomas Sponaugle ruled on April 12 that regulated milk sales only apply state-wide and […]

The discovery of the body of a missing Israeli teen sparked the most intense confrontations between Israeli settlers in the West Bank and Palestinians since the start of the conflict. The missing teen was reportedly killed in a terrorist attack, according to Israel’s army. According to witnesses, a number of Palestinian communities were attacked as […]

Argentina’s recently-elected President Javier Milei has announced that his relationship with actress and comedian Fátima Flórez has ended. Mr. Milei made the announcement on the X social media platform, where he publicly stated that he and Ms. Flórez were ending their relationship as a result of their conflicting work schedules. The split was amicable, he […]

After more than half a year, negotiations between Israel and the Islamist terrorist group Hamas remain deadlocked. Hamas recently rejected a ceasefire proposal by Israel, stating on April 13 that the response to last week’s proposal was being handed to mediators in Egypt and Qatar. “It has been over a week since the Cairo meeting […]

Over 50 convicted sex offenders have been apprehended by Del Rio Sector Border Patrol in just over half a year, according to Chief Patrol Agent Robert Danley. “Since October 1, 2023, Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents have apprehended 54 convicted sex offenders after illegally crossing the border and attempting to evade law enforcement,” Mr. […]

Instagram is taking new measures to protect young people from sexual exploitation and exposure by including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages. In an effort to fight sexual scams and other forms of “image abuse,” the social media platform is testing out new features, according to Instagram’s blog on April 11. […]

A new study, which aims to determine whether poverty-stricken mothers who have been accused of child neglect could improve if they are given extra income, is being introduced by researchers from Harvard Law School’s Access to Justice Lab, according to a report by The Washington Post. The study is specifically aimed at establishing whether providing […]

Toronto’s Jontay Porter could be facing a permanent ban from the NBA if it is found that he placed wagers on the league—and particularly on himself, according to NBA commissioner Adam Silver. The Toronto Raptors forward is currently under investigation after accusations of multiple instances of gambling-related irregularities started to surface. Since the start of […]

Thousands of infantry weapons, along with thousands of rounds of ammunition, have been shipped to Ukraine, the U.S. military confirmed. The U.S. military previously seized the munitions as Iran was shipping it to supply Houthi terrorists more than a year ago. The arms were sent last week as the latest military assistance by the Biden […]

Police in California have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with a homicide in January that saw another man mutilated inside his car. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announced on April 5 that they had arrested the man for the murder of 25-year-old Fraylee Hernandez, of Mendota. Police have not yet released the identity of the […]

Police were alerted after another discovery of human remains in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in less than a week. It follows the discovery of a human leg inside a Milwaukee area park last week. Police were called to the scene on April 5 at around 10 p.m. The Sheriff’s office later confirmed to Fox News that human […]

Louisiana State University (LSU) football coach Brian Landry has backed Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s (R) push for a policy requiring student-athletes to be present during the national anthem. It comes after the LSU’s women’s basketball team was criticized recently for not attending “The Star-Spangled Banner” before its game against Iowa last week. In an interview […]

Former President Donald Trump has taken a public stance on when he believes abortions should be banned. He had previously declined to publicly disclose his position on the issue—one that could play a crucial role in the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. The former president made the announcement on Truth Social on April 8, […]

A historic Powerball win saw all six numbers matched, on top of a single ticket scoring the fourth-largest jackpot of over $1.3 billion in the game’s history. Powerball announced the winning numbers for April 6: 44, 27, 52, 22, 69 and Powerball 9. The winning ticket came out of Oregon, with final ticket sales pushing […]

Former New York mayor and Trump-attorney Rudy Giuliani will be allowed to remain in his Florida condo for the time being. A New York bankruptcy judge ruled on April 4 that Mr. Giuliani will not be forced to sell his Palm Beach estate, as demanded in a motion filed by his creditors. Mr Giuliani declared […]

Fast food chain McDonald’s has announced that it will buy back its Israeli franchise amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The company announced on April 4 that Omri Padan, the CEO and owner of Israeli company Alonyal Limited, would be selling its license back to McDonald’s. “For more than 30 years, Alonyal Limited has […]

A recent bill proposed by Wisconsin Republicans that would have banned biological male athletes in high school from competing in girl’s sports has been rejected by the state governor. Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed the bill on April 2 in the Capitol, surrounded by Democratic lawmakers, LGBT advocates, the mayor of Madison, and others. […]

Prosecutors in Michigan will seek between 10 to 15 years of prison time for two parents whose son was responsible for a school shooting that killed four students at Oxford High School in 2021. James and Jennifer Crumbley are the first parents in the U.S. to be held criminally liable for a school shooting. Both […]

Disney has scored a huge victory in a proxy battle against a group of activist investors who were coveting seats on the company’s executive board. The shareholder vote at Disney’s annual shareholder meeting saw nominees put forward by Trian Fund Management and Blackwells Capital defeated by a substantial margin over Disney’s board of directors, in […]

Elon Musk’s social media platform X announced on April 2 that it has appointed a new head of safety. The company’s decision came after the company’s previous safety leader resigned just seven months into the role. Kylie McRoberts, who has worked for the social media giant for nearly four years, will be taking over the […]

Georgia lawmakers have approved a bill with new rules for challenging voters and for qualifying for the state’s presidential ballot. The measure was approved on March 28 by a vote of 101 to 73 in the House and 33-22 in the Senate. Senate Bill 189, which could potentially have a strong impact on the 2024 […]

A recent report by the Center for Immigration Studies shows that out of the more than 50 million total immigrants in the United States, nearly 14 million are illegally in the country. Overall, the number of foreign-born or immigrant population (legal and illegal) has risen by nearly 6.5 million since President Joe Biden took office, […]

Elon Musk has received praise from Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) for bringing attention to a united opposition from Senate Democrats over his proposed amendment to stop federal funding of charter flights for illegal immigrants. The senator made the comments on March 27 on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom,” hosted by Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino. Mr. […]

Pillow manufacturer MyPillow has been ordered to vacate the suburban Minneapolis warehouse, which the company previously used. The decision was made by a judge on March 27, however, the company’s founder, Mike Lindell, said that the eviction is merely a formality due to the landlord wanting the property back. Mr. Lindell told the Associated Press […]

Costco is to set to make changes about who can eat at its food courts. The retailer will start implementing new rules that will require patrons to present a membership card when purchasing food. Costco has started ramping up its approach in recent months, ensuring that only members can take advantage of its many bargain […]

A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City bound for Amsterdam had to cut its journey short on March 24 after the plane experienced technical trouble mid-air. The plane got as far as the Montana-North Dakota boundary after pilots became aware of a missing panel behind one of the two engines. The panel reportedly […]

Fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A has taken a massive U-turn, backtracking on a previous pledge to not use antibiotics in its livestock production citing decisions by poultry producer Tyson Foods. The company made the pledge, branded “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) around a decade ago, after evidence surfaced that the use of antibiotics in livestock can contribute to […]

The legal battle between former “Love is Blind” cast member Renee Poche and the show’s production company took a new turn when a Superior Court judge denied Ms. Poche’s request for a preliminary injunction. The decision came on March 22, when the judge granted the company’s motion to compel arbitration. “The motion to compel arbitration […]

A California federal judge ruled that Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) can proceed with their lawsuit against two California cities based on the allegation that the cancelation of two of their political rallies was discriminatory to their political beliefs. U.S. District Judge Hernán Vera on March 22 determined that the cancelation […]

One of Chicago’s iconic landmarks has announced it will be closing its doors. The announcement by the Blommer Chocolate Company, located in downtown Chicago’s Fulton River District came on March 22, in what the company called a challenging albeit inevitable decision. Although its operations at other locations will be continuing, Blommer cited high operating costs […]

Unbeknownst to some, cheating on your spouse in New York has been a crime for more than a century. However, the rarely-applied law, which is punishable by up to three months behind bars, may soon be repealed due to a bill that is currently being pushed in the New York Legislature. Several other states also […]

Manhattan’s largest neighborhood school board district approved a resolution that requests the city’s Department of Education (DOE) to allow a public review of its policy that permits biological male athletes who identify as transgender to play female sports. The measure also calls on the DOE to allow parental involvement in future decisions over the matter, […]

An American woman who allegedly defrauded multiple people while working as a mortgage advisor is facing extradition to Northern Ireland. Marianne Smyth, 54, who previously posed as heiress to a fortune, is accused of defrauding five customers out of over $150,000 between March 2008 to October 2010, according to British and U.S. officials, whilst employed […]

A group of 19 Democratic senators have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, pushing to lay a foundation for establishing a two-state solution in the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The initiative was led by Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.). In the letter, the senators called for establishing a “bold, public framework” to create a […]

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his sixth visit to the Middle East since the start of Israel’s war on Hamas in October. The aim of his visit is to advance a deal that would secure a temporary ceasefire while pushing for the release of hostages held by the Hamas terrorist group. During […]

France’s ministry of defense pushed back March 19 against claims by Russia’s intelligence agency that it was preparing to send 2,000 troops to Ukraine, calling the remarks irresponsible and stating that they amounted to disinformation and a provocation. The response came just hours after the director of Russian Foreign Intelligence (SVR), Sergei Naryshkin, claimed that […]

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Monday that is aimed at facilitating improved studies on women’s health. The order is based partly on improved data collection and is aimed at providing enhanced opportunities for biomedical research through easier access to funding. Studies and medical research were previously conducted mostly on men, but a […]

A Cuban woman serving an eight-year prison sentence for participating in the July 11, 2021 protests in Cuba has said that authorities at the prison are trying to force her to terminate her pregnancy. Lisdany Rodriguez Isaac fell pregnant following a conjugal visit by her partner, Luis Ernesto Jimenez, a number of months ago. The […]

A Florida man accused of being connected to what prosecutors described as a “network of supporters,” who helped protesters during the 2021 Jan. 6 Capitol breach to avoid capture by the FBI, has been granted home arrest by a D.C. judge. Thomas Paul Osborne had previously been charged with interfering with police but a federal […]

Food giant Tyson Foods Inc. has come under fire for allegedly firing American workers, only to hire illegal immigrants to fill their positions. It comes as the company announced the closure of one of its packing facilities in Perry, Iowa, which is resulting in nearly 1,300 lay-offs. “After careful consideration, we have made the difficult […]

Defense attorneys for Alec Baldwin, who accidentally shot and killed a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust,” have asked for the grand jury indictment against the actor to be dismissed. Halyna Hutchins died in October 2021 after a prop gun on the set misfired at a movie set on the outskirts of […]