Senator Lindsey Graham proposed retaliatory measures against Norway after its sovereign wealth fund divested from Caterpillar. Graham suggested additional tariffs on Norway and halting US visas for fund leaders. This action is in response to what Graham sees as Norway punishing American companies due to geopolitical disagreements. The senator's...
The White House appointed Jim O'Neill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s deputy, as acting CDC director, sparking controversy. O'Neill lacks medical expertise, unlike the fired director, Susan Monarez, whose lawyers are fighting her dismissal. This decision fuels concerns about political interference in public health, with several senior CDC officials...
Google's Phone app now lets you personalize incoming call screens with "Calling Cards," similar to Apple's Contact Posters. Users can choose custom images and text styles for each contact. This rollout, part of Android's Material 3 design, is happening gradually. A new "Take a message" feature also transcribes...
A $540 million oil deal between China and the Taliban collapsed after two years. Afghan officials accused the Chinese company of contract breaches, citing missed investments and unpaid royalties. Chinese employees claimed the Taliban forcibly seized the oil fields, detaining 12 Chinese workers and confiscating their passports. While...
Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh album, "Man's Best Friend," a 12-track collection described as not for the easily offended. The album features collaborations with Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff, and John Ryan. Carpenter promoted the album with unique album art and a Spotify fan event at Hollywood Forever Cemetery....
Taylor Townsend, a 29-year-old American tennis player, has become a prominent figure at the 2025 US Open. Her composure and self-assuredness are contrasted against the less-than-ideal behavior of other players, particularly a post-match incident with Jelena Ostapenko. Townsend's actions highlight ongoing debates about sportsmanship and decorum in the...
Texas lawmakers passed a bill allowing lawsuits against anyone involved in distributing abortion medication, regardless of location. Supporters believe this will restrict abortion access nationwide, while opponents fear it will create a chilling effect on healthcare providers and delivery services. The bill permits large cash awards to plaintiffs...
A Czech MEP, Markéta Gregorová, criticizes Russia's actions in Ukraine, dismissing them as a false pretense of peace. She urges stronger joint EU-US pressure on Russia through coordinated sanctions to weaken its economy and compel negotiations. While the EU has implemented 18 sanctions packages, further pressure is needed,...
Taiwanese estimates reveal China spent roughly $21 billion on military exercises last year, a 40% increase from 2023. This includes extensive naval and air operations in the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, and Western Pacific. The figure represents about 9% of China's reported defense budget, which is widely considered...
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, Biloxi, Mississippi, is still struggling to receive promised FEMA funding for crucial rebuilding projects. Mayor Gilich says FEMA's offered amount of $555,000 for a pier repair is insufficient; the city needs $4 million. A larger sewage and stormwater system upgrade project, requiring $111...
