Apple News becomes more liberal under CEO John Ternus, according to MRC.
Apple News Shows Political Shift Under New CEO According to a study by the Media Research Center (MRC), Apple News has moved to a more left-leaning stance since John Ternus became CEO a month ago. The MRC, known for its conservative viewpoint, analyzed the news aggregator’s output during the last month of Tim Cook’s leadership […]
Snakes, bobcats, mountain lions: the hidden wildlife beneath the Hollywood sign
The Hollywood Sign: Nature and Technology Collide on Mount Lee At the summit of Mount Lee in Los Angeles, the atmosphere is surprisingly calm. Two red-tailed hawks glide effortlessly above, riding the warm currents of air much like surfers do on rolling waves. Here, next to the iconic Hollywood sign, the city below feels serene. […]
Swiss Franc declines while US Dollar remains close to yearly peak following mixed PMI figures
USD/CHF is moving up on Monday, breaking a two-day losing streak as the US Dollar (USD) reaches a new high for the year. This rise in the Greenback is driven partly by a significant drop in the Euro (EUR). Even so, there’s a noticeable pullback in expectations regarding a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike […]
Alabama is, at last, a true national title contender once more
Alabama’s Return to Dominance in College Football In the early years of the 12-team College Football Playoff, Alabama exemplified a particular type of “contender.” The expanded format created a unique situation reminiscent of the “bubble teams” seen in March Madness. In 2024, the Crimson Tide were just on the outside looking in, and had they […]
Supreme Court Refuses Case About Carrying Concealed Weapons Between States
The Supreme Court decided not to hear a case regarding Minnesota’s stance on not recognizing concealed carry permits from other states, announced on Monday. In January 2025, the Liberty Justice Center filed a lawsuit against the state on behalf of Jeffrey Johnson, challenging the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson for the state’s […]
Supreme Court considers request from Exxon and oil companies to dismiss Colorado climate lawsuit
Supreme Court Begins New Term with Climate Change Case The US Supreme Court kicked off its new nine-month term on Monday by considering a request from oil giants ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy. The companies are seeking to stop a lawsuit from Boulder, Colorado, where officials are asking for financial compensation for damages they attribute to […]
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House Speaker from Illinois, passes away at 84
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Dies at 84 Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House, passed away on Monday at the age of 84. He died peacefully at his home from natural causes, as confirmed by Kendall County Coroner Jacquie Purcell. Hastert served Illinois’ 14th Congressional district for two decades and held the […]
Drug arrest at Cornell University Chi Phi came before civil rape lawsuit
Campus police at Cornell University in New York arrested a student for drug-related offenses at the Chi Phi fraternity house early on October 19, 2024—just a day before allegations in a civil lawsuit were brought against seven former members for gang raping a female student. This information was noted in the school’s crime log, which […]
Two killed, 35 injured in Georgia neighborhood party shooting: ‘You couldn’t tell where it was coming from’
Deadly Shooting at Georgia Block Party Two individuals have lost their lives, and over 35 others have been injured following a shooting that occurred during a block party in South Georgia, according to authorities. Gunfire broke out around 1:25 a.m. on Sunday in Vienna, Georgia, during a gathering that spanned four blocks. Dooly County Sheriff […]
Democrats Lead or are Tied with Republicans in Five Important Senate Contests
Midterm Election Polls Show Democrats in Competitive Senate Races A recent poll indicates that Democrats are either leading or nearly tied with Republicans in five critical Senate contests during this midterm election season. The New York Times/Siena poll published on Saturday reveals that Democrats are ahead by 6 points in Texas, 7 points in Alaska, […]