The Supreme Court will hear the appeal of Damon Landor, a former Louisiana inmate whose dreadlocks were forcibly cut off by prison guards, violating his Rastafarian beliefs. Lower courts dismissed his lawsuit for monetary damages under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). Landor argues the...
Senator Mark Kelly criticizes President Trump's airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, calling them a gamble without a clear objective. Kelly, a member of the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services Committees, expresses concern that the strikes, conducted without informing key Democratic leaders, could increase the risk of Iranian retaliation and...
Apple's iPhone 17 series is slated for a design revamp, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. While the front will remain largely unchanged, the rear will feature a noticeable redesign, particularly on Pro models, with a potential shift to aluminum frames and a new 'part-aluminum, part-glass' back. New colors are...
Researchers have discovered a sustainable method for producing paracetamol using E. coli bacteria and recycled plastic. The process involves converting polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic into a substance utilized by genetically modified E. coli to produce paracetamol. This innovative approach combines chemistry and biology, offering a solution for plastic waste...
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), operator of Truth Social, announced a $400 million stock buyback plan to enhance financial flexibility. This follows a 46% stock value decline this year. The buyback will retire the shares, reducing the number outstanding. TMTG reported a $400.9 million loss in...
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CNN reporters Anderson Cooper, Clarissa Ward, and Jeremy Diamond in Tel Aviv calmly reacted to a 10-minute missile alert during a live broadcast. They briefly interrupted their report to seek shelter in a bomb shelter, maintaining composure and humor throughout the situation. The alert followed Iranian missile strikes...
President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," a sweeping tax cut and spending measure, faces significant public opposition. Multiple polls reveal widespread disapproval, particularly among independents and even within Trump's base. The bill, which includes Medicaid cuts and tax extensions, is projected to increase the national debt by $2.4 trillion. ...
Ross Young, Counterpoint Research VP, casts doubt on a fully all-screen 20th-anniversary iPhone in 2026, despite expecting advancements. He predicts under-screen Face ID in some 2026 iPhones (likely iPhone 18 Pro models), but with a smaller, albeit still present, Dynamic Island. This contradicts some reports suggesting a solely front-facing...
The UK government announced a ban on the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action, citing its members' actions, such as vandalizing military planes at RAF Brize Norton. The ban, enacted under anti-terrorism laws, makes membership or support a criminal offense punishable by up to 14 years in prison. This...
