Is that everything you have? Late-night’s weak Trump jokes fall flat
Late-Night Comedy’s Struggles The late-night team has been burning the midnight oil for weeks, gearing up for some pointed jabs aimed at Donald Trump during their summer break. It’s becoming clearer why late-night shows seem to be fading into obscurity. On a more positive note, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel managed to deliver his entire monologue post-holiday […]
Military parade in China falls flat as Trump criticizes Xi, Putin, and Kim’s empty boasts
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, seems keen on making an impression globally, especially with military displays. It’s interesting—he’s been donning that Mao Zedong-style suit since 2019, perhaps as a nod to the spirit of the 1949 revolution. Recently, he hosted a significant military parade, joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong […]
Oregon Flat Fire damages houses and scorches 22,000 acres with limited control efforts
Firefighters Battling Oregon’s Flatfire Face New Challenges Firefighters working to control a massive flatfire in Oregon, which has already scorched nearly 22,000 acres, might encounter setbacks if the weather shifts, as officials cautioned on Monday. This out-of-control blaze is currently only 5% contained, having destroyed homes and other structures, with thousands of families having to […]
USD/JPY Price Outlook: Expected to stay flat before Powell’s Jackson Hole address
USD/JPY Market Update USD/JPY appears to have stabilized and is unlikely to recover the 20-day SMA following its recent dip. Resistance levels are at 148.00 and 148.51, which could limit gains towards the 200-day SMA around 149.15. Support can be found at 147.50 and 147.00, and selling might push prices lower to approach the 50-day […]
Humanoid robot falls flat at China’s first ‘robot Olympics’
A crowd erupted in cheers as a robot showcased its abilities at China’s inaugural world humanoid robot games. The event kicked off in Beijing with a display that met machine performance standards, all part of a three-day examination of the future of robotics. More than 500 humanoid robots representing 280 teams from 16 countries participated, […]
Democrats Attempt to Mock Trump on DC Crime and Fall Flat
Trump Takes Action on D.C. Crime Amid Democratic Response On Monday, President Donald Trump announced significant actions aimed at addressing the rising crime in Washington, D.C. He stated that he officially invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Family Rules Act to place the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under federal control. “This is an […]
Support for Stephen Colbert’s Protest Falls Flat with Fewer than Twenty Attendees
Protests Erupt Over Cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s Show Protests in support of Stephen Colbert following the cancellation of his TV show drew less than 20 people outside the CBS Broadcasting Center in Manhattan. The event, dubbed “We stand with Colbert,” aimed to make a national statement about “integrity,” according to organizers. One organizer remarked, “Our […]
New York City’s ‘We’re With Colbert’ rally for the late-night host falls flat
What a situation. A rally in New York City organized to show support for Stephen Colbert, the host of the nearly-ending “Late Show,” saw attendance of fewer than twenty people on Sunday. Those in charge of the gathering stated, “we’re with Colbert,” as they assembled outside the CBS Broadcasting Center in Manhattan. “Our country was […]
With wages remaining flat, 52% of millennials are pursuing additional work.
A recent report indicates a growing divide among millennials regarding side jobs, revealing that 52% engage in additional work while 46% do not. The findings come from a survey conducted by Academized.com involving 2,500 millennials aged 26 to 41. The trend of side hustles, or polyworking, has been on the rise, particularly in tandem with […]
Dissatisfaction with ICE and Trump in San Antonio Falls Flat — Attendance Under 80
SAN ANTONIO, Texas On Tuesday, fewer than 75 people gathered outside the federal immigration court in San Antonio, protesting President Trump’s plans for a large-scale deportation effort. The event, organized by the Socialism and Liberation Party, took place in Texas’s second largest city, which has a population of nearly 1.5 million. This protest, dubbed “Ice […]