Confusion over federal funding freeze prompts public health concerns
Public health experts are worried that the Trump administration's fund procurement freeze memo will not end the upset turmoil, and has hurt public health services. “It's really difficult to tell what is actually happening. I don't know what the institution is happening, whether they should move forward, whether the funds should be continued, or whether […]
Plane crash at Reagan Washington National Airport prompts ground stop
All flights at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia stopped on Wednesday night after a small aircraft dropped. The DC Fire and EMS category confirmed that a small aircraft had dropped near the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport, and added a fire. The Washington DC Police Station posted to X that it corresponds to […]
Shooting at Antioch High School in Tennessee prompts lockdown
Antioch High School in suburban Nashville, Tennessee, was placed on lockdown Wednesday “due to shots fired inside the school building,” officials announced. “Antioch High School is on lockdown due to a shooting inside the school building,” Metro Nashville Public Schools said in a statement. “The Metropolitan Police Department is on the scene. The shooter is […]
FBI warns agents of call log thefts by hackers who breached AT&T — prompts urgent push to protect confidential informants’ identities: report
Bloomberg News reported Thursday that FBI leaders said hackers who broke into AT&T's systems last year likely stole several months' worth of agents' call records and text logs, which are classified as confidential. It warned that it was urging urgent efforts to protect the identities of informants. The breach is believed to have compromised all […]
AI isn’t going anywhere: Prompts to make life easier
I was having dinner with my husband in Paris. We got the wine menu and of course the names were all in French. Barry wanted the Napa Cabernet equivalent, so he took a photo of the menu and asked ChatGPT. We were offered wine within seconds. I double checked with the waiter and he gave […]
Winter storm in Deep South prompts state of emergency declarations and school closures
A powerful winter storm that dumped heavy snow and iced roads across much of Texas and Oklahoma moved eastward across the southern U.S. states overnight, causing governors to declare states of emergency and enforcing the entire region. This resulted in the closure of schools. Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders activated the National Guard to help stranded […]
Cotton Bowl weather worry prompts Texas-Ohio State CFP ‘contingencies’
There is some uncertainty regarding the Cotton Bowl, which will feature Friday's College Football Playoff semifinal between Texas and Ohio State at Dallas Cowboys Stadium, with bowl organizers saying that due to weather forecasts. Preparing for an “emergency”. A winter storm warning is in effect for Arlington, Texas, from Thursday morning until Friday afternoon, with […]
Debate over using beach cabanas at popular travel destination prompts prime minister to weigh in
Concerns about beachgoers using mobile cabanas to secure their spots are causing ripples in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appeared on a morning TV show and told viewers the practice was contrary to Australian values, according to Reuters. “One of the great things about Australia is that unlike other parts of the world, you have […]
Comedian Whitney Cummings’ Viral CNN NYE Roast Of Biden, Harris, Big Pharma And More Prompts Democrat Backlash
(L) Whitney Cummings visits Sirius XM Studios on December 17, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) / (R-Top) Anderson Cooper attends the 16th annual CNN Heroes. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CNN) / (R-Bottom) Andy Cohen attends SiriusXM's 10th Annual Radio Andy Holiday at SiriusXM Studios in New York City […]
Louisiana attorney general says Sugar Bowl should be delayed to Friday after attack prompts postponement
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill weighed in on Wednesday's postponement of the Sugar Bowl game in the wake of the deadly attack in New Orleans. Murrill told NBC News he believes the game should be postponed to Friday. So far, the game has been postponed just one day to Thursday afternoon. “It's not my decision, […]