During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump made several false statements, particularly about vaccines. He inaccurately claimed that babies receive 82 vaccines in a single shot and that the Amish community doesn't take vaccines or have any cases of autism. He also falsely stated that a separate measles vaccine...
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite retreated from all-time highs on Thursday amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. The S&P 500 fell 0.28% to close at 6,735.11, while the Nasdaq slid 0.08% to finish at 23,024.63. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also declined, dropping 243.36 points to close at 46,358.42....
Turning Point USA, a right-wing organization, has announced plans to host its own Super Bowl halftime show in protest of the NFL's official headliner, Bad Bunny. The 'All American Halftime Show' will celebrate 'faith, family and freedom', with performers and event details yet to be announced. The selection of Bad...
As respiratory virus cases rise across the US, many areas are expected to reintroduce face mask mandates this winter, particularly in healthcare settings. Sonoma County in California has already reinstated mask requirements for visitors and health workers in certain healthcare facilities. Experts predict other regions will follow, especially in areas...
The debut trailer for HBO's new Game of Thrones series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, was revealed at New York Comic Con, with a premiere date set for January 18. The series, co-created by George R.R. Martin and Ira Parker, is a grittier, more grounded adaptation of Martin's novella...
The concept of cheat codes is making a comeback in the gaming industry, with developers like Square Enix reintroducing them in the form of 'streamlined progression' features in upcoming games like Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. While some critics argue that such features undermine the intended gaming experience, proponents, including...
The U.S. Treasury has purchased Argentine pesos and established a $20 billion currency swap framework with Argentina's central bank, causing a surge in the peso and Argentine dollar bonds. The move follows four days of meetings with Argentine Finance Minister Luis Caputo and IMF officials. The U.S. Treasury's actions aim...
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted in Virginia as part of President Donald Trump’s ongoing pursuit of charges against his political adversaries. James, who has been under investigation since May over a 2023 mortgage, has had a contentious relationship with Trump, having won a civil fraud case...
Dominion Voting Systems, the US voting equipment manufacturer embroiled in election conspiracy theories, has been sold to Scott Leiendecker, founder of electronic pollbook maker KnowInk. The acquisition, under new company Liberty Vote, marks a 'new chapter for American elections', according to Leiendecker. The sale follows a series of successful defamation...
Gene Simmons, co-founder and bassist of rock band Kiss, is recovering after fainting while driving and crashing his SUV into a parked car on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. The 76-year-old was evaluated at a hospital and later released, assuring fans on social media that he was doing well...
