Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced plans for a significant surge of resources to combat crime in Memphis, including 13 federal agencies and state troopers. National Guard troops from Tennessee will be deputized by the U.S. Marshals Service to assist local law enforcement but will not make arrests or be armed...
Sony Pictures has officially announced "The Social Reckoning," a follow-up to "The Social Network," scheduled for a theatrical release on October 9, 2026. The film will star Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, Mikey Madison as whistleblower Frances Haugen, and Jeremy Allen White as reporter Jeff Horowitz. The movie aims to...
Sinclair, a major broadcast station owner, will resume airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on its ABC affiliates Friday night after pulling the show over host Jimmy Kimmel's comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination. The company cited its responsibility to serve local communities and air network programming. Sinclair and Nexstar had preempted Kimmel's...
The National Archives admitted a technician's error led to the unredacted release of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill's military records, including her Social Security number. Sherrill and allies accuse President Trump's administration of weaponizing federal government against political opponents, suggesting the release was intentional. Her opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, argues...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is convening hundreds of top military brass for a meeting focused on redefining the Department of Defense as the "Department of War." The event, described as a "pep rally," aims to showcase a "warrior ethos" and implement new standards for readiness, fitness, and grooming. Hegseth intends...
Amazon will issue refunds to millions of Prime members as part of a $2.5 billion Federal Trade Commission settlement. The FTC alleges Amazon used "subscription traps" to trick customers into signing up for Prime and made cancellation difficult. Approximately 35 million customers are eligible for refunds, with automatic payments expected...
President Trump's supporters and right-wing commentators are alleging intentional sabotage after an escalator malfunctioned at the UN headquarters. While Trump was forced to walk up the stalled escalator, his allies are framing the incident as a near-death experience, with some even suggesting drastic responses like bombing the UN. The president...
Summerlin Skipworth narrowly survived a flesh-eating bacteria infection after cutting her feet near a boat launch on Alabama's Gulf coast. The single mom contracted Vibrio vulnificus, requiring emergency surgery and a year of antibiotics. Skipworth is sharing her harrowing experience to warn others about the dangers of warm...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant speech at the UN, vowing to "finish the job" against Hamas despite international pressure and growing isolation. He condemned nations recognizing Palestinian statehood as encouraging terrorism. Netanyahu's address was met with walkouts from some delegates, though the US delegation remained supportive. The...
A US-China deal for TikTok's American operations grants ByteDance approximately 50% of US profits, despite US shareholders owning the majority of the new joint venture. Valued at $14 billion, the deal allows ByteDance to retain control of key elements like the recommendation algorithm through licensing agreements. This structure has drawn...
