The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History removed a display mentioning Donald Trump's impeachments from its American presidency exhibit. The Smithsonian stated the decision followed a review of "legacy content", though Trump's executive order aiming to influence historical narratives remains unmentioned. The display, last updated in 2008, previously included...
Mel Owens, the new Golden Bachelor, apologized for controversial comments about his preferred age range for partners (45-60). His remarks, made on a podcast, sparked backlash from Bachelor Nation. Owens clarified his statements stemmed from a lack of understanding of the show's age demographics and a long dating hiatus....
Brilliant Labs launched Halo, a $299 smart glasses upgrade to their Frame model. Featuring improved AI, Halo boasts a natural conversational AI agent (Noa), a color microOLED display, bone conduction speakers, and up to 14 hours battery life. Preorders are open with shipping in late November 2025. ...
The UK Supreme Court is ruling on a car finance mis-selling scandal. Two key issues are involved: the legality of discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs), where dealers received commissions based on interest rates charged to customers; and a broader investigation into hidden commission payments to dealers by lenders. ...
While expanding its natural gas network in Lima, Peru, Cálidda, a gas distribution company, unearthed two pre-Inca Chancay tombs. One tomb contained a 1,000-year-old individual's remains, clay vessels, and pumpkin shell artifacts. Archaeologist José Aliaga identified the remains and artifacts through their unique iconography and colors. This discovery...
UCLA faces potential loss of hundreds of federal research grants totaling millions of dollars due to allegations of antisemitism and bias. The university recently settled a $6 million lawsuit from Jewish students claiming discrimination during 2024 pro-Palestinian protests. Chancellor Julio Frenk expressed disappointment, stating the defunding impacts researchers and...
A persistent cold front bringing heavy rain and flooding threatens the Southeast US through next week. Rainfall totals of 2-5 inches are expected, with a level 2 flash flood risk for parts of the Carolinas and Georgia. Coastal areas face the highest risk, with ponding already reported in...
Marvel's new animated miniseries, "Eyes of Wakanda," follows Wakandan spies across history. The four-episode anthology, a coproduction with Ryan Coogler, boasts stunning animation and a compelling premise but suffers from rushed storytelling due to its short length. While the first episode is excellent, subsequent episodes feel underdeveloped, leaving intriguing...
Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons is reportedly considering a trade request or severing ties with the team due to a contract stalemate. Parsons and the Cowboys disagree on whether spring conversations constituted a finalized deal. The team refused to negotiate further with Parsons' agent, leading to a...
US-Canada trade tariffs have increased prices on several goods in Canada. Refrigerators, washing machines, and new and used cars have seen price increases of 2% to over 5%, respectively, due to counter-tariffs on US-made appliances and vehicles. Grocery staples like peanut butter, canned soup, and tomato ketchup are...
