Live updates: Trump tests senators' loyalty while funding fight looms
The House and Senate will resume session on Tuesday. There are many things to keep legislators busy. President-elect Trump is testing the loyalty of Republican senators by promoting controversial candidates to key positions and putting enormous pressure on them. These candidates include Pete Hegseth, whom President Trump nominated for Secretary of Defense, former Rep. Tulsi […]
Popular swimming spot tests positive for deadly ‘brain-eating’ bug
A species closely related to the brain-eating amoeba has been discovered at a popular Western Australia dam, prompting an urgent warning for swimmers. Naegleria fowleri was detected at Drakesbrook Weir in the small town of Waroona, 100km south of Perth. The West Australian newspaper reported. Waruna province announced the news after routine water quality testing […]
NFL to Fine Players $15K for Posting About Random Drug Tests on Social Media
NFL players are paid handsomely for their great performances. But tweeting about being randomly drug tested by the league after such a big performance could be costly. The NFL announced a series of updates to its Substances of Abuse Policy (SOA) and Performance Enhancing Substances (PES) on Thursday. Among these changes was a new rule […]
If You Don’t Meet ‘Liberal Litmus Tests’ You’re Not Allowed Opinions in Democratic Party
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said Tuesday on CNN's “News Central” that Democrats have a “liberal litmus test” that hinders diversity of opinion. Moulton said, “Well, it seems like we have a set of liberal litmus tests, and if you don't meet that litmus test, you're not even allowed to share your opinions. So this is […]
US agriculture industry tests artificial intelligence
In the 1930s, there were approximately 6.8 million farms in the United States. The area averaged about 155 acres. Over the next few decades, the number of farms rapidly declined to about 1.9 million in 2023. Those farms grew to an average of about 464 acres. As agriculture changes over time, experts believe artificial intelligence […]
5 pivotal 2025 contests that could also be Trump litmus tests
Democrats will seek to rally, while Republicans will seek to extend their electoral advantage in 2025, when a handful of off-year races will be in the spotlight. Next year's election landscape will bear no resemblance to the battles for the White House and Congress that the United States just experienced, but the positions up for […]
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 makes hearing tests as easy as a few taps
Millions of people walk around without knowing they have hearing loss, and thanks to AirPods Pro 2's new hearing test feature, checking your hearing is now much easier. No more making appointments or visiting clinics. Now you can take a scientifically validated hearing test from the comfort of your home on your iPhone or iPad. […]
Kim Jong-un Tests Suicide Drones in First Public Appearance Since Trump Win
North Korea's communist dictator Kim Jong-un appears testing a purportedly homemade suicide drone, marking his first public appearance since President-elect Donald Trump won a second term with the White Party. It was his first appearance, state media reported on Friday. house. North Korea's state media has not made any mention of the US election results […]
Trump tests GOP with controversial Cabinet picks
President-elect Trump is urgently testing the will of Senate Republicans, saying he will push for controversial figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to join his Cabinet. At the same time, he is seeking support from Republican lawmakers. Give him more power by relaxing his vacation schedule. His dual demands […]
FACT CHECK: Did J.D. Vance Propose Mandatory Pregnancy Tests for Women Traveling Between States?
The post shared on X was said by Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance. new york times Republicans said they plan to ban women from traveling across state lines without first taking a pregnancy test. J.D. Vance told the NYT that it is a Republican plan to ban women and girls from traveling across state […]