‘Dark and under cover’: Congress fails to finalize funding bill just days from the deadline
With just days left to avoid a government shutdown, Congress has yet to finalize a funding bill, raising concerns among several House Republicans. Lawmakers are starting to feel the pressure ahead of Friday's looming funding deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) had planned to introduce a funding bill on Sunday, but was unable to do […]
Muslim Groups Pan Biden’s Islamophobia Strategy; Fails to Address Gaza ‘Genocide’
Muslim groups have criticized the Biden-Harris administration's new “strategy” to combat anti-Muslim bigotry (“Islamophobia”) and anti-Arab hatred, saying it has failed to address the “genocide” in Gaza. “It's too little, too late,” he said. of strategy It continues the White House's habit of equating anti-Semitism with Islamophobia. The report notes that “anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and hatred […]
Rays’ Wander Franco’s sex abuse trial postponed after nearly every witness fails to show
The sexual abuse trial against Tampa Bay Rays player Wander Franco was scheduled to begin Thursday. However, 28 of the 31 witnesses scheduled to testify were absent, so the testimony was postponed to June. Franco is charged with sexual abuse of a minor, sexual and commercial exploitation of a minor, and human trafficking. His trial […]
Teen deepfake pornography victim warns future generation is ‘at risk’ if AI crime bill fails
Senators unanimously passed the bipartisan Take It Down Act, which would require social media companies to quickly remove sexually explicit deepfakes, block them from posting, and criminalize them. mandated to do so. For deepfake porn victims like 15-year-old Elliston Berry, this step will be long overdue. A Texas high school student is working with lawmakers […]
Apple Fails to Prevent Spread of Child Pornography on iCloud
A 27-year-old child sexual abuse victim is suing Apple for more than $1.2 billion, accusing Apple of failing to implement its own system to detect and remove child pornography from its iCloud service. A lawsuit is being filed. of new york times report Apple is facing a major lawsuit that could sue the tech giant […]
Teen volleyball player dies after ambulance fails to show
A Georgia teenager collapsed during volleyball practice and died of cardiac arrest when no ambulance arrived, authorities said. Amanda Sylvester, 15, a member of the Dream Chasers volleyball club, collapsed Thursday while warming up at the Tracy Wyatt Recreation Complex in the Atlanta suburb of College Park. Atlanta News First reported. Paramedics arrived within minutes […]
Pierre Engvall fails to show long-term value after Islanders second line chance
There was a faint smile on Patrick Roy's face when asked about Pierre Engval's performance on Thursday night. He sat in silence for five seconds, then asked his own questions. “Do I have to answer that?” he said. To be fair, the head coach said he was giving Engvall (who was unscathed the last two […]
Tenn. Rep. Ken Yager fails field sobriety test after alleged hit-and-run crash: video
A Tennessee state senator has been arrested on DUI charges after he was photographed allegedly failing a breathalyzer test following a drunken hit-and-run crash in Georgia. Around 5pm on Tuesday, Congressman Ken Yeager, 77, was caught on camera staggering as officers tried to get him to walk straight on Jekyll Island. Footage obtained by WTVF […]
Rain fails to dampen 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 2024 in NYC as poncho-clad revelers pack the streets: photos
The 98th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City went ahead with its iconic celebration despite persistent rain. On Thursday, November 28, 2024, audiences enjoyed a spectacle featuring giant balloons, vibrant floats, and live performances despite the cold and wet weather. 1 of 14 Macy's performers prepare for the parade. Reuters 2 of […]
Sen. Bernie Sanders’ effort to block weapons sales to Israel fails Senate vote
An effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to block certain U.S. arms sales to Israel was overwhelmingly defeated in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday evening. Sanders' joint resolution of disapproval was supported by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.). Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) intended to block the White House's recent arms sales […]