The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will cease operations after Congress and the Trump administration eliminated its funding. The CPB, which funds 1,500 public radio and television stations, including PBS and NPR, will wind down by September 30, 2025. Most staff positions will be eliminated, though a small...
Wisconsin Rep. Bryan Steil faced criticism at a town hall meeting for supporting Trump's trade policies and Medicaid cuts. Attendees challenged Steil on the economic impact of Trump's tariffs and the projected loss of health insurance due to Medicaid cuts in the recent tax bill. Steil defended the...
Jami Gertz, the 80s actress known for films like Sixteen Candles, is reportedly the "world's richest actress." Her immense wealth stems primarily from her marriage to billionaire Tony Ressler, though Gertz herself achieved significant success in acting and business. Despite her fortune, she maintains a relatively private life,...
A new "Naked Gun" film, directed by Akiva Schaffer, reboots the franchise by updating its core joke about police incompetence for a contemporary audience. While the original films' humor sometimes veered into problematic territory, the reboot cleverly satirizes both police inefficiency and brutality, addressing contemporary concerns about policing in...
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is ceasing operations after the Republican-led Congress rescinded its $1.1 billion federal funding. The decision ends nearly six decades of CPB distributing grants to public media outlets like PBS and NPR. Approximately 100 CPB employees will lose their jobs by September 30th,...
US President Donald Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to undisclosed locations in response to what he called "highly provocative" comments from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Medvedev's recent threats against the US followed Trump's ultimatum to Moscow regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump stated his actions were precautionary,...
A new poll reveals widespread financial struggles among Americans, with many blaming the Trump administration and corporate interests. Six in ten blame the Trump administration for rising living costs, citing negative impacts on grocery prices and overall finances. Concerns about job security, housing, childcare, and healthcare costs are...
HBO Max's "And Just Like That," the Sex and the City revival, will end with its current third season. Showrunner Michael Patrick King and Sarah Jessica Parker jointly decided to conclude the series after 12 episodes. The final two episodes will air on August 14th. Parker expressed...
Andrew James McGann, accused of murdering a couple in front of their children at Arkansas' Devil's Den State Park, was arrested during a haircut. Hairstylist Adriana Ruiz Avalos described McGann as having a 'soulless' look. Police tracked him to the salon via his car. McGann, charged with two...
Canadian wildfires are causing hazardous air quality in the Midwest, with Minneapolis, Chicago, and Detroit ranking among the world's worst. Air quality alerts are in effect across several states. Meanwhile, the Northeast is recovering from severe flooding, and the Carolinas and Texas face a high risk of flash...
