President Trump is escalating his efforts to influence the Smithsonian Institution, alleging its exhibits focus too heavily on negative aspects of American history. He's directed his attorneys to review the museum's content, aiming to promote 'American exceptionalism' and remove what he deems 'divisive narratives'. This follows a White House...
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham will miss the rest of the 2025 season due to a right knee injury sustained during Sunday's game against the Connecticut Sun. The team announced the season-ending injury on Wednesday, though a specific diagnosis wasn't revealed. The IndyStar reported an MCL tear. ...
Amidst increased US naval activity near its waters and a doubled reward for information leading to his arrest, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the deployment of 4.5 million militiamen nationwide. Maduro denounced the US actions as threats, while the US cited drug trafficking concerns and reiterated its stance that...
Ed Martin, head of the DOJ's Weaponization Working Group, urged New York Attorney General Letitia James to resign, citing his mortgage fraud investigation into her. He subsequently visited her home, an action her lawyer called a "made-for-media stunt." James' lawyer, Abbe Lowell, denounced Martin's actions as politically motivated...
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's right arm flexor strain continues to hinder his return to the outfield. Manager Aaron Boone reports Judge is progressing through a throwing program but doesn't expect him to throw at full capacity this season, prioritizing his safety. While Judge has returned as a designated...
The Justice Department is investigating allegations that Washington, D.C., police manipulated crime data to present a falsely low crime rate. The investigation, led by the U.S. Attorney for D.C., follows the suspension of a police commander accused of altering data. While the Mayor cites a 26% decrease in...
Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash is venturing into film production, producing a "requel" to the 1983 cult classic Deathstalker. The film, premiering at the Locarno Film Festival, is a passion project for Slash, who cites a nostalgic love for the original. Director Steve Kostanski employs practical effects, aligning...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart due to potential radioactive contamination with Cesium-137. While no products have tested positive, the FDA detected Cesium-137 in a shipment from Indonesia that didn't reach consumers. Specific lot...
A new report reveals a 10% surge in US household electricity bills since Donald Trump's re-election, attributed to his support for data centers and cuts to clean energy. Energy Secretary Chris Wright blames Obama-Biden policies, while the report highlights Trump's pro-fossil fuel stance and new tariffs as contributing factors....
NASA announced the discovery of a new moon orbiting Uranus, spotted by the Webb Space Telescope. The tiny moon, approximately six miles wide, was previously undetected, even by Voyager 2. This brings the total known moons of Uranus to 29. Scientists believe its small size and faintness...
