Rep. Ro Khanna endorsed Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old progressive candidate running for Illinois' 9th Congressional District. Khanna praised Abughazaleh as the best the Democratic party offers, highlighting their shared commitment to working-class issues and rejection of corporate PAC money. Abughazaleh, a former journalist, has raised over $1 million in...
Sydney Sweeney's new American Eagle jeans campaign, using the slogan "Sydney Sweeney has great jeans," has faced backlash for perceived racial undertones. Critics argue the phrase's similarity to "great genes" promotes eugenics and white supremacy, given Sweeney's appearance. The campaign also aims to support domestic violence victims, but...
Microsoft will showcase Hollow Knight: Silksong, among other titles, at Gamescom. Attendees can play a demo of Silksong on the new ROG Ally handhelds, alongside games like Grounded 2 and Ninja Gaiden 4. The event also features a new Xbox and Windows UI demo, Roblox, Sea...
Proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), part of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, threaten to significantly reduce food stamp benefits for over 42 million Americans. This jeopardizes small, independent grocery stores, especially in rural areas, which rely heavily on SNAP sales for survival. ...
OpenAI's $200 ChatGPT Pro subscription, initially a money-losing venture according to CEO Sam Altman, set a precedent for pricey AI subscriptions. Competitors like Anthropic, Google, and xAI followed suit with similarly priced premium tiers for their generative AI tools. While some subscribers are wealthy tech insiders seeking early...
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat, announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2026, aiming to succeed retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis. Cooper, a proven statewide winner, is expected to be the Democratic frontrunner. Republican Michael Whatley, endorsed by Donald Trump, plans to seek the...
Amazon is offering record-low prices on the 2025 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air M4. The 13-inch model starts at $799 (20% off), while the 15-inch model begins at $999 (17% off). Engadget reviewers gave the M4 a 92 rating, praising its speed, thin design, and long battery life...
Paul Dans, a key architect of Project 2025, is challenging Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina's Republican primary. Dans, who worked in the Trump administration and at the Heritage Foundation, aims to further the agenda of Project 2025, which advocates for significant government downsizing. He believes Graham, despite...
Billy Joel's HBO Max documentary, "Billy Joel: And So It Goes," reveals details about his 2005 rehab stint at the Betty Ford Center. His then-wife, Katie Lee, issued an ultimatum regarding his alcohol abuse, ultimately leading to their divorce in 2009 after a five-year marriage. Despite rehab, their...
Samsung is changing its One UI update strategy. Instead of releasing major One UI updates with its Galaxy S series phones, it will now debut major Android and One UI versions mid-year with its foldable Galaxy Z series. Galaxy S phones will subsequently receive a feature-rich One UI...
