Bipartisan Senators Call on Leaders to Restrict TSA’s Use of Facial Recognition Technology
A bipartisan group of 14 senators is calling on leaders to restrict the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) use of facial recognition technology to protect privacy and civil liberties. The group, led by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), urged Senate leadership in a letter Thursday. requested the Department […]
House COVID Subcommittee Call For Criminal Probe Into President Of EcoHealth Alliance
EcoHealth Alliance President Dr. Peter Daszak speaks during a House Select Subcommittee hearing on the coronavirus pandemic on May 1, 2024 at the Capitol in Washington, DC. The hearing was part of an investigation into Daszak, whose organization, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing pandemics, was involved in an investigation into the origins of the […]
Hundreds of CUNY staff union members call out sick in ‘illegal’ strike to support anti-Israel protesters
At least 300 union members representing faculty and staff at the City University of New York called out sick as part of an “illegal” strike in support of anti-Israel demonstrators arrested on campus this week. James Davis, president of the publicly funded college’s Professional Staff Congress, which oversees more than 30,000 members, said the suspension […]
President Biden condemns violent anti-Israel protests, won’t call up National Guard
President Biden broke his silence Thursday on anti-Israel demonstrations that have disrupted universities across the country, condemning the violence that has erupted and saying, “You have the right to protest, but you don’t have the right to cause chaos.” “Violent protests are not protected. Peaceful protests are protected,” he said. “When violence occurs, it is […]
Lia Block talks Miami Grand Prix, her motorsport journey, and ‘getting the call’
Lia Block is only 17 years old, but already has a wealth of motorsport experience. The Williams F1 Academy drivers competed in multiple disciplines and won at every stop along the way, including some high-profile events, and were named by Williams for a spot in this F1 Academy season. However, there is a caveat to […]
‘Are You Going To Call Me A Sick Fu*k?’: John Kennedy Rips Climate Witness Over Repost Of Confrontational Group
Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy during a Wednesday hearing criticized climate researcher Geoffrey Supran over controversial posts he reposted on X, formerly Twitter. Supran in December retweeted a post by a group called Climate Defiance, which has made waves with its confrontational protests targeting corporate executives, Biden administration officials and prominent Democrats. Kennedy alleged Supran’s […]
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza goes ballistic on umpire over game-ending call
Carlos Mendoza was furious at the decision that ended the Mets’ 1-0 loss to the Cubs on Wednesday night at Citi Field. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Pete Alonso was forced out trying to tie the game on a sacrifice fly, but just as Alonso slipped in, the relay throw reached Cubs catcher […]
Jim Palmer goes scorched earth on umpire over horrific strikeout call
MASN broadcaster Jim Palmer won’t be on referee CB Buckner’s Christmas card list any time soon. Not after the former Baltimore star pitcher tore at MLB umpires during the Orioles’ 4-2 win over the Yankees on Tuesday night at Camden Yards. Palmer, a Hall of Fame pitcher, was not a fan of Buckner’s officiating style, […]
Columbia University: ‘No choice’ but to call NYPD, building occupation believed to be led by outside agitators
Columbia University said it “regrets” having to call the New York City Police Department to remove anti-Israel demonstrators Tuesday night, but said it “had no other choice.” University administrators released a statement saying they believe non-student agitators were the ones who led the invasion and occupation of Hamilton Hall. The university then asked the NYPD […]
Seattle coffee shop workers call 911 when homeless man causes disturbance; no officers arrive
A homeless man in Seattle was caught on camera causing a disturbance at an ice cream and coffee shop, and the small business owner said his employee called 911, but no police were dispatched. Baxter & Frost owner Ian Halcott said the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on April 24 in the Pike Place Market […]