As Los Angeles grapples with multiple devastating wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Woodley fires, questions about preparedness and leadership are burning as hot […]
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…
Are We Better Off Without TikTok?
Over the past few years, TikTok has cemented itself as one of the most influential social media platforms in the world. With its addictive short-form […]
2025 Begins with Domestic Terror Strikes
The dawn of 2025 has been overshadowed by two tragic and disturbing events that underscore the persistent threat of domestic terrorism in the United States. […]
Winter’s Norovirus Surge: Stay Safe
As winter sets in, a familiar foe is making its presence known across the United States. Norovirus, often referred to as the stomach flu, is […]
Manifest Destiny 2.0 or Trumpian Fantasy?
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, a new chapter in American political theater unfolds. His recent statements about acquiring territories and asserting dominance […]
Gaetz Scandal Exposes Trump’s Vetting Flaws
The recent release of the House Ethics Committee report on former Representative Matt Gaetz has cast a glaring spotlight on the intricate intersection of ethics, […]
When Immigration Bureaucracy Divides Families
The story of Federico Arellano Jr. and his family is a heartbreaking reminder of the flaws in the United States immigration system. Federico, a U.S. […]
NJ Drones: A Modern Echo of Panic in the Skies
Recent weeks have seen a growing wave of reports about mysterious drones appearing in the skies over East Coast states, particularly in New Jersey. Thousands […]
The Alexander Brothers and Hidden Trafficking
Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander are prominent figures in the luxury real estate industry, known for their significant transactions in New York and Miami. Oren […]
Targeting CEOs: Violence and Rising Tensions
The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside an investor conference in Manhattan has captivated and shocked the nation. This tragedy, followed by a […]