Five new advisors, some with anti-vaccine views and limited vaccine experience, will join the CDC's vaccine committee this week. This follows recent resignations of senior health leaders and raises concerns about the committee's increasingly anti-vaccine stance. The new members' appointments have prompted criticism from public health experts who...
Texas Democrats are criticizing the state's new congressional map, alleging Republican gerrymandering to secure a House majority. The map significantly alters Austin-area districts, shrinking Democratic representation and dispersing voters into more Republican-leaning areas. This impacts residents like Manny Rizo, whose niece was killed in Uvalde, and Gretchen Pruett,...
Donald Trump's history of suing news organizations continues with a new lawsuit against the New York Times, alleging it's a mouthpiece for the radical left. Previous suits against ABC, CBS, and the Wall Street Journal resulted in multi-million dollar settlements. Legal experts believe Trump's lawsuits are unlikely to...
Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz will become the first NFL player to start for six different teams in six consecutive seasons when he plays the Bengals on Sunday. Wentz, who previously played for the Eagles, Colts, Commanders, Rams, and Chiefs, embraces this unique opportunity and the chance to compete...
A guest in his 30s died Wednesday after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando. Orange County Sheriff's deputies responded, and the man was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The cause of death is unclear. Stardust Racers...
Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has suggested Gaza could become a "real estate bonanza," proposing a US partnership to develop the territory after the recent war. He claims a business plan is under consideration by President Trump, involving what he terms a post-demolition rebuilding phase. This idea,...
President Trump ordered a federal task force, including National Guard troops, to Memphis to combat crime, mirroring his actions in Washington D.C. This move, supported by Tennessee's governor but opposed by Memphis' mayor, is part of a broader Trump initiative targeting Democratic-led cities. While Memphis recently saw crime...
Widespread protests and strikes hit France, disrupting transportation, particularly the Paris Metro, and causing significant traffic issues. Demonstrations, fueled by anger over budget cuts to public services, rising poverty, and inequality, targeted President Macron's government and new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Hundreds of thousands participated nationwide, demanding the...
Pop icon Madonna is returning to Warner Records, her original label, after nearly two decades. She'll release a new dance album in 2026, a project produced by DJ Stuart Price, who also worked on her 2005 album, "Confessions on a Dance Floor." Madonna expressed her excitement about this...
King Charles III subtly urged President Trump to increase pressure on Russia regarding Ukraine during a state banquet. Charles's mention of the war, coordinated with the British government, highlighted the need for continued Western support. Trump, however, remains hesitant to impose new sanctions, blaming Zelensky for not accepting...
