Meta, Mark Zuckerberg face shareholder pressure over efforts to protect kids online
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg faces a possible rebellion at the company’s annual meeting on Wednesday as shareholders pressure the company to be more transparent about its efforts to protect children online. A group led by Lysette Cooper, vice chair of Franklin Templeton subsidiary Fiduciary Trust International and the parent of a child sexual abuse […]
NYC Chef Arrested As Alleged Drug Ring Leader, Previously Advocated Anti-Drug Efforts
Police arrested a celebrity Staten Island chef on Wednesday on suspicion of leading a drug ring, according to the New York Post. Ettore Mazzei was arrested on suspicion of leading a drug trade and exploiting drug addicts as “slaves.” according to According to the New York Post, Mazzei was arrested following an overnight raid on […]
Pentagon’s DEI efforts under scrutiny as House investigators launch new oversight probe
First appearance on Fox: The House Oversight Committee is launching an investigation into the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs on the U.S. military. Rep. Glenn Grossman (R-Wis.) and Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), the chairs of the Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on National Security and Military Personnel, each lead the Department of Defense on […]
Biden’s privilege claim mirrors Trump efforts, but now treated differently by Dems, media: McCarthy
One legal expert says President Biden’s assertion of executive privilege to block the release of records of his meeting with special counsel Robert Hur is an indication that former President Trump exercised privilege while in the White House. There are some similarities with the previous attempt. Biden’s transcript of his interview with Herr has already […]
South Africa ends rescue efforts at collapsed building with 33 dead, 19 missing
An exhaustive search for a missing construction worker trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in South Africa is coming to an end. On May 6th, an unfinished five-story apartment building collapsed in George City, killing at least 33 people. The death toll is expected to rise to more than 50 as operations move […]
Biden highlights police funding, gun control efforts at National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
President Biden spoke at the National Peace Police Memorial Service at the Capitol on Wednesday, paying tribute to police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. In remarks at an annual event hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Biden highlighted his visit to North Carolina just a few weeks ago […]
‘Virtually Impossible’: Chuck Schumer Shoots Down Efforts To Streamline Permitting Process For Key Energy Projects
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer effectively declared major permitting reform dead on Monday, Politico reported. It will be “virtually impossible” to reach a bipartisan permitting reform deal in the near future, Schumer told Politico. Permitting reform, which could benefit both green and fossil fuel-related energy projects, has been a topic of interest to some lawmakers […]
Wisconsin GOP targets DEI with new review of state diversity efforts
The Wisconsin legislature’s audit committee, with Republicans holding a 6-4 majority, voted to launch a review of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across state government. All Democrats on the committee voted against the initiative, and it came after Republican state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos vowed to combat DEI initiatives. Vos previously acted to remove “these […]
Nancy Pelosi Backs Democrat Efforts To Keep Mike Johnson In Speaker Position
Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) faces newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Calif.) after the House elections were held at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on October 25, 2023. -Louisiana). (Photo by Wynn McNamee/Getty Images) OAN’s Brooke Mallory6:13pm – Monday, May 6, 2024 Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she […]
Backstreet Boys respond to Denver Water viral parody promoting conservation efforts
In its latest effort to get people to follow local watering rules, the city’s water service provider introduced the Backstreet Boys, releasing a viral video that drew attention to the popular ’90s boy band. “Splash Street Boys” and its parody song “Water That Way” are an arrangement of the 1999 smash hit “I Want It […]