Following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a political crackdown targeting critics is underway. Donald Trump and Republican officials blame those who criticized Kirk's politics, vowing investigations and action against "hate speech." While officials claim to target violence, not speech, actions suggest a broader attack on media...
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez testified before a Senate committee about her dismissal by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Monarez claims she was fired for refusing to rubber-stamp vaccine recommendations lacking scientific evidence and for refusing to dismiss scientists. She detailed tense meetings with Kennedy, who allegedly...
A proposal to build a casino in Times Square has been rejected by a community advisory committee. The plan, by SL Green Realty, Caesars Entertainment, and Roc Nation, involved converting a building housing the Minskoff Theatre into a casino, hotel, and entertainment complex. The proposal faced strong opposition from...
The Vergecast reviews Apple's latest iPhone 15 Air, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Series. The new iPhone Air is deemed 'the nice one,' while the iPhone 15 models offer expected upgrades. AirPods Pro 3 are as good as anticipated. Apple Watch choices...
The body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas was discovered decomposed in singer D4vd's impounded Tesla in Los Angeles. Authorities found the remains on September 8th following reports of a foul odor. The cause of death is yet undetermined by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office. D4vd, whose...
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez testified before the Senate, alleging she was fired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for refusing to implement his vaccine policy changes without sufficient scientific evidence. Monarez stated Kennedy wanted her to preemptively accept recommendations from a vaccine advisory panel and dismiss career...
At 94, Margherita Ciarletta is the last woman in Scanno, Italy, to wear the village's centuries-old traditional clothing daily. Known as "The Last Queen," she's become a tourist attraction, though she prefers a quiet life. Ciarletta, fiercely independent, continues her daily routines, occasionally needing a walking stick. Local...
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's comments on prosecuting hate speech sparked controversy, even among MAGA supporters. Bondi stated her department would target hate speech, prompting corrections that hate speech is protected under the First Amendment. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche clarified the DOJ targets threats of violence, not...
International tensions escalated with Israel's air strike in Qatar and a Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace, bringing NATO into direct conflict. Domestically, the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparked a heated political divide. President Trump, blaming the "radical left," showed little concern for national unity, fueling fears...
The American University of Beirut (AUB) campus is home to over 1,200 cats, a legacy of years of conflict in Lebanon. Initially taken in during wartime, the feline population has grown, with hundreds more arriving after last year's conflict with Israel. AUB provides veterinary care, spaying/neutering, and attempts adoptions....
