Mahdi Khanbabazadeh, a 38-year-old Iranian father, was arrested by ICE agents outside his child's Oregon preschool on July 15th. ICE claims he overstayed his visa and resisted arrest. Khanbabazadeh's lawyer says he's married to a US citizen, employed, and had applied for a green card. The arrest, reportedly...
California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a controversial plan to redraw the state's congressional districts, aiming to counter Texas Republicans' efforts to gain seats. Democrats hope to gain 5-7 seats by redrawing the maps, despite a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission. Newsom suggests circumventing this commission...
Nintendo's new 3D platformer, Donkey Kong Bananza, surpasses expectations. Developed by the Super Mario Odyssey team, it blends classic Donkey Kong gameplay with elements inspired by Breath of the Wild. The game features a destructible environment, a vast moveset available from the start, and a focus on player freedom....
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a March 2024 multicar crash in Dallas, receiving a 30-day jail sentence and five years' probation. Rice, who was driving at 119 mph, paid over $115,000 in restitution to victims. The sentence includes deferred adjudication,...
Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch" remake has crossed $1 billion worldwide, becoming the first Hollywood film of 2025 to achieve this milestone. The film, initially slated for streaming, grossed $416.1 million domestically and $584.8 million internationally. Its success follows a similar trajectory to "Moana 2," another Disney film...
A data breach exposed the identities of over 100 British special forces and MI6 personnel, along with nearly 19,000 Afghans who assisted British forces in Afghanistan. The leak, stemming from a government employee mistakenly emailing sensitive data, was initially covered by a super-injunction. The revelation led to concerns...
A report reveals Florida diverted disaster preparedness funds to build Governor Ron DeSantis's controversial migrant detention center, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Millions in contracts, some going to DeSantis's donors, were allegedly hidden from the public. The center's hasty construction included rush fees, and a 15-year-old boy was detained there...
The FDA has allowed Juul e-cigarettes to remain on the market, citing studies showing reduced harm for adult smokers switching from traditional cigarettes. This decision applies to tobacco and menthol flavors, but excludes fruit and candy flavors previously linked to teen vaping. While Juul celebrates this as a...
Puerto Rico's governor signed a bill banning hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender youth under 21. The law carries harsh penalties, including 15 years imprisonment and a $50,000 fine for violators. The LGBTQ+ Federation plans to challenge the law's constitutionality, citing its cruelty and inhumane nature. ...
AMD's high-end Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series CPUs launch later this month, with prices ranging from $1,649 to $11,699. The top-of-the-line 9995WX boasts 96 cores and 192 threads. These processors, available from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Supermicro, and AMD partners, are optimized for professional workstations, AI applications, and boast...
