Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's overt Christian conservatism is dividing the US military. Veterans express concern over religiously-themed recruitment ads and social media posts, citing a potential threat to democracy. Hegseth's ties to an extremist pastor and his promotion of a faith-based agenda are criticized for fostering discord and...
Sean Charles Dunn, a Justice Department employee, was fired after being charged with a felony for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent in Washington D.C. A video of the incident, which occurred Sunday night, went viral. Dunn, described as an international affairs specialist, was arrested and charged with...
The podcast landscape is shifting. Lavishly produced narrative podcasts are declining in popularity, while low-fi chat shows and crime podcasts, particularly those with video components on YouTube, are rising. YouTube has surpassed Apple and Spotify as the primary podcast consumption platform, raising concerns about the industry's independence. The...
Lana Del Rey shared a song snippet on Instagram, referencing Ethel Cain. The lyrics allude to Cain's alleged relationship with Del Rey's ex, Jack Donoghue, and seemingly reference their 2022 Instagram posts. The song includes a quote from a New York Times article about Cain. This is the most...
US wholesale inflation unexpectedly surged 0.9% in July, the largest increase in over three years, driven partly by President Trump's import tariffs. This rise surpasses economist predictions and suggests that while importers currently absorb some costs, higher consumer prices are likely. Core producer prices also jumped significantly. ...
ESPN's final 2025 Preseason SP+ rankings place Ohio State at No. 1, despite losing key players from their championship team. Alabama is No. 2, followed by Georgia. Texas, the top-ranked team in the AP and USA Today polls, is fifth. Other top-ten teams include Penn State, Notre...
A 2 1/2-year-old girl in Gaza died of severe malnutrition, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis. Doctors in Gaza report a surge in severely malnourished children, many with no pre-existing conditions. While Israel recently increased food supplies into Gaza after a two-and-a-half-month blockade, the UN warns starvation and malnutrition...
An American psychologist and her family relocated from Montecito, California to San Sebastián, Spain, three years ago. Driven by a desire for a richer cultural experience and a slower pace of life, the family embraced remote work and obtained digital nomad visas. They initially spent time in Mallorca...
Mayors of several major Democratic-run cities, all Black, rejected President Trump's suggestion that federal law enforcement take over their cities, citing decreased crime rates. Trump had implied these cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Baltimore, and Oakland, could be next after his actions in Washington D.C. Mayors...
Insta360's new Antigravity A1 drone offers a unique 360-degree aerial filming experience. Controlled via an arcade-style light gun and viewed through an augmented reality headset, the drone provides immersive footage. The A1, similar in size to a DJI Air 3S, cleverly hides its body from the twin cameras,...
