President Trump's economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, suggested that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook should take a leave of absence while she prepares to sue the president for her removal. Hassett believes this is the honorable course of action, despite Cook's planned lawsuit challenging her dismissal. He also defended...
The NFL's Detroit Lions traded wide receiver Tim Patrick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Patrick, recovering from significant injuries, played 16 games last season. The Lions, already with a strong receiving corps including Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, trimmed their roster to make...
Five years after the first game, The Outer Worlds 2 puts players in the shoes of an Earth Directorate agent. The prologue introduces a secret mission to the Arcadian system to acquire a rare skip drive core. The mission quickly goes awry, showcasing the game's signature retro-futuristic setting and...
The Minnesota Vikings traded for veteran receiver Adam Thielen, bringing him back to the team after he was released last season. This move addresses their receiver depth issues caused by injuries and suspensions. Thielen, who holds team records, is familiar with the Vikings' offensive system and quarterback J.J. McCarthy....
Democrats in California and Republicans in Texas have redrawn congressional maps to gain more favorable districts for the 2026 midterms. Both states' legislatures approved new maps aiming for up to five additional seats. These changes face legal challenges and voter approval in California. While the maps could...
A Wisconsin high school dean, Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier, was arrested for child sex crimes. Parents are furious, claiming school administrators ignored warnings about his behavior, including a letter from a concerned senior detailing disturbing interactions. The school initially dismissed the allegations, failing to report them to the police. ...
The Jacksonville Jaguars bolstered their receiving corps by acquiring veteran Tim Patrick from the Detroit Lions. Patrick, a 6-foot-5 receiver, adds size and experience to quarterback Trevor Lawrence's arsenal. The move comes after the Jaguars missed out on Devaughn Vele. Patrick's addition is significant given the Jaguars' other...
A new study reveals that the richest 400 Americans, led by Elon Musk, paid an average effective tax rate of 24% from 2018-2020, lower than the 30% rate for other taxpayers. This is partly due to lower taxes on capital gains and business income. Economists Emmanuel Saez and...
SpaceX's Starship, the world's largest rocket, successfully completed its 10th test flight. This ambitious mission saw Starship reach space, deploy dummy satellites, and perform a controlled ocean splashdown. While previous tests resulted in explosions, Flight 10 achieved all major objectives, collecting crucial data for future Starship and Super...
Following the deployment of federal troops and law enforcement in Washington D.C., violent crime dropped by almost half compared to the same period in 2024 and the five-year average. Burglaries decreased by 48% and car thefts by 36%. While crime was already declining before the deployment, the troops...
