GHOUL NATION: The entertainment world’s ten-year slide into harshness and violence
Once, showing a bloodied head of a U.S. president would lead to serious consequences. And it did. That was long before cancel culture, in a time when Americans generally adhered to a shared sense of decency and regarded blatantly heinous actions as, well, heinous. Earlier this year, a joke about a Trump assassination on ‘Saturday […]
Democrats in key states overlook Kamala Harris
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is making appearances across the United States to support candidates in key battleground states. However, her presence is often seen as a liability rather than an asset. As she seeks to bolster her national profile ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run, candidates in tight races—from Alaska to Wisconsin—have expressed […]
Unemployment claims in the US increase to 206,000, yet stay at historically low levels
Last week, more Americans applied for unemployment benefits, although layoffs remain uncommon and jobless claims continue to be at historically low levels. According to the Labor Department on Thursday, applications for benefits rose to 206,000, compared to a revised figure of 204,000 from the previous week. The four-week average of claims, which helps smooth out […]
U.S. Manufacturing Productivity Significantly Adjusted Upward for the Second Quarter
U.S. Manufacturing Productivity Surges in Q2 The Labor Department announced on Thursday that U.S. manufacturing productivity during the second quarter was notably stronger than earlier reported, with the most significant adjustments occurring in durable-goods sectors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, manufacturing labor productivity increased at an annualized rate of 2.4 percent from April […]
New York City Schools Prohibits Student Use of AI Until 8th Grade, Reduces Screentime in Classrooms
NYC Schools Ban Generative AI Tools for Younger Students New York City’s Department of Education is introducing a new policy that prohibits the use of generative AI tools for students in early childhood through eighth grade. Additionally, there will be new restrictions on the use of devices in classrooms. According to reports, this policy will […]
The shocking messages that led to Steve Ballmer’s downfall in the Kawhi Leonard controversy
Recently released documents and shocking text messages have surfaced in the Kawhi Leonard salary cap violation case, involving Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. As a result of the findings, the Clippers faced a hefty $30 million fine, while Ballmer received a one-year suspension and the team lost five first-round draft picks. This strict penalty underscores the […]
Former mayor abused his position to exploit underage foreign exchange student in California.
Former Mayor Sentenced for Crimes Against Exchange Student A former mayor from a small California town has been sentenced to the maximum penalty after being found guilty of grooming a foreign exchange student who stayed with him. On Wednesday, 58-year-old Robert Bassett entered a no contest plea to three felony charges: engaging in unlawful sexual […]
Clippers president Lawrence Frank submits ‘forbidden notes’ in Kawhi inquiry
The Los Angeles Clippers have faced penalties for breaching salary cap rules during Kawhi Leonard’s contract extension in 2021. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that the NBA received considerable assistance from various companies linked to the Clippers’ investigation, including critical insights from the team’s president of basketball operations, Lawrence Frank, without needing a subpoena. According to […]
Concerns rise as Russia’s attacks close to Moldova hint at a potential expansion of the war beyond Ukraine
Moldova, a former Soviet republic that recently celebrated 35 years of independence, is feeling increasing pressure from Russia as the war in nearby Ukraine intensifies. In comments shared exclusively with Fox News Digital, Stanislav Secrieru, national security advisor to President Maia Sandu, highlighted the threats posed by recent Russian attacks on border infrastructure between Ukraine […]
Mortgage rates increase to 6.71%
Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level in Over a Year Freddie Mac reported on Thursday that mortgage rates rose to their highest point in more than a year. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has increased to 6.71%, up from last week’s 6.66%. This marks the highest rate since July 31, 2025, when it […]