In an unprecedented move, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is enacting drastic policy changes that will make it harder for millions of Americans to access […]
JD Vance Shrugs at Hate
Politico recently published a cache of internal Telegram messages shared over several months by leaders within the Young Republican National Federation and affiliated state organizations. The exchanges contained repeated racist, antisemitic, and homophobic slurs, alongside praise of Adolf Hitler and casual references to sexual assault and gas chambers. The speakers were not anonymous internet agitators. They included a sitting state senator, federal agency staff, legislative aides, and party organizers in their late twenties and thirties. The initial reaction from many Republican officials was direct. The Young Republican National Federation stated that the messages were unbecoming of any Republican and called…
Shutdown Blame at the Airport
Airports across the United States have declined to broadcast a video distributed by the Department of Homeland Security in which Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blames Democrats in Congress for the ongoing federal government shutdown. The video was intended to play at TSA security checkpoints nationwide, where travelers wait in mandatory screening lines with little ability to look away. In the recording, Noem claims that Democrats refuse to fund the government and that TSA employees are working without pay as a result. She assures passengers that delays will be minimized and expresses hope that Democrats will "recognize the importance of…
AI Videos and the Future of Deception
Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase with the rise of tools like Meta’s "Vibes" and OpenAI’s Sora 2, which allow anyone to instantly generate short, highly realistic videos. Meta describes Vibes as a TikTok-style feed of fully AI-generated clips. OpenAI’s Sora 2 goes a step further, allowing users to insert "cameos" of themselves or others (with permission) into AI-generated scenes. The feature is currently invitation-only, but OpenAI says wider access is coming. At first glance, Sora seems like a fun novelty. Type a prompt such as "a man rides a horse which is on another horse" or "figure skater…
JD Vance Shrugs at Hate
Politico recently published a cache of internal Telegram messages shared over several months by leaders within the Young Republican National Federation and affiliated state organizations.…
Shutdown Blame at the Airport
Airports across the United States have declined to broadcast a video distributed by the Department of Homeland Security in which Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem…
AI Videos and the Future of Deception
Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase with the rise of tools like Meta’s "Vibes" and OpenAI’s Sora 2, which allow anyone to instantly generate…
Is Age Verification Online Possible?
The debate over age verification laws escalated this summer when two major decentralized social networks took opposing but telling approaches. Bluesky announced it was pulling…
The Universe’s End May Come Sooner
New research into dark energy is raising big questions about the future of the universe. Dark energy is the mysterious force that’s pushing galaxies apart…
Moon Strike Could Trigger Meteors
This is a follow-up to our earlier post about asteroid 2024 YR4, a near-Earth object that drew international attention for its initially uncertain trajectory. While…
Broken Dreams at Publishers Clearing House
Publishers Clearing House began in the 1950s as a direct mail business focused on magazine subscriptions. Over the decades it became a household name, largely…
Is Google Killing Android Sideloading?
Sideloading is the process of installing apps on a smartphone from outside the official app store. On Android, this has long been a feature that…
Gov’t Shutdown: Blame Border & Bathrooms, Cut Healthcare
For all the rhetoric surrounding the current government shutdown, one talking point has risen above the rest. Republicans insist that Democrats forced the shutdown in…
Harvard Controversy at Center of Tylenol Debate
In a press conference that stretched for more than an hour, President Trump once again positioned himself against mainstream science, this time taking aim at…
Is the United States Becoming a Police State?
Recent events surrounding immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s second term have reignited concerns about the erosion of constitutional rights and the unchecked power of […]
Mahmoud Khalil: Arrested for Protesting?
Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest is more than just a single case of immigration enforcement; it’s a warning. Whether one agrees with his views or not, the […]
The Vaccine-Autism Myth Won’t Die
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to undertake yet another study on the supposed link between vaccines and autism, despite decades […]
Democrats’ SOTU Protest Falls Flat
Democrats had an opportunity to make a bold statement during Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, but instead, they delivered a scattered, ineffective display […]
RFK Jr.’s Measles Failure Endangers Lives
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has exposed a troubling reality. The nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is ill-equipped to handle […]
Bezos Reshapes The Post for the Worse
Jeff Bezos’ decision to narrow the focus of The Washington Post’s opinion section marks a pivotal shift for the legacy news outlet, reflecting both his […]
Golden Hype: Shining but Hollow
The market has recently witnessed an impressive surge in gold prices, with the precious metal hitting record levels and exchange-traded funds drawing renewed interest from […]
Is the iPhone 16E Apple’s Boldest Budget Bet Yet?
Apple has officially introduced a new addition to its iPhone lineup, unveiling the iPhone 16E with little fanfare but plenty of implications. While many were […]
Pandemic Politics: Control Over Public Health
In the wake of the avian flu crisis, the Trump administration’s response has revealed a troubling dynamic, one that raises questions about the intersection of […]