Los Angeles is considering a proposal to raise the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers to $30 per hour by 2028. This initiative is driven by efforts to address the high cost of living and to ensure fair compensation for workers in the tourism sector, especially with the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics in mind. … Read more
In a landmark agreement announced during President Donald Trump’s visit to Doha, Qatar Airways has committed to purchasing up to 210 Boeing widebody aircraft, marking the largest commercial order in Boeing’s history. Valued at approximately $96 billion at list prices, the deal encompasses 130 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 30 of the forthcoming 777X models, with … Read more
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is confronting increasing pressure to resign following a series of reports and staff departures that have raised questions about his mental and physical health. A recent New York Magazine article detailed concerns from current and former staffers about Fetterman’s behavior, citing instances of erratic conduct, paranoia, and noncompliance with medical advice … Read more
In the realm of extreme body modification, few figures are as striking and controversial as Toxii Daniëlle. Over the past four years, the Belgian model and body modification enthusiast has undergone a dramatic transformation, turning her body into a canvas of radical self-expression. Once known for her fresh-faced appearance with blonde hair and minimal makeup, … Read more
Yes, Kevin O’Leary referred to former Vice President Kamala Harris as a “loser” during a CNN panel discussion on *NewsNight* on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The conversation centered around a book excerpt from *Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again* by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’s Alex Thompson, … Read more
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia as part of a criminal investigation into alleged mortgage fraud. The inquiry centers on claims that James misrepresented a Norfolk, Virginia property as her primary residence in 2023 to obtain favorable loan terms, despite her … Read more
In June 2021, scuba diver and glass-bottom boat tour operator Jennifer Dowker made an extraordinary discovery beneath the waters of the Cheboygan River in Michigan: a message in a bottle dating back to 1926. The message in the bottle is now 99-years-old. Imagine that! While cleaning the windows of her boat, the Nautical North, Dowker … Read more
In one of the most audacious and bizarre heists in NASA history, a former intern stole a safe filled with Moon rocks from the Johnson Space Center in 2002—and later, in a move that stunned authorities and amused the internet, allegedly had sex atop the samples in a motel room. Thad Roberts, a 25-year-old intern … Read more
In the late 1970s, McDonald’s found itself at the center of an unexpected controversy involving its spoon-shaped coffee stirrers. Designed to stir cream and sugar into hot beverages, these small plastic utensils inadvertently became popular tools for drug users to measure and consume powdered substances like cocaine and PCP. The stirrers, capable of holding approximately … Read more
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned Republicans who were threatening to arrest Democratic lawmakers who broke laws while causing problems at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Newark, New Jersey. AOC said: “They’re using public intimidation because they know that they cannot come for us all,” then claimed Trump officials were in the wrong. However, … Read more
Washington, D.C. — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz leveled pointed criticism at former President Donald Trump during an appearance on MSNBC’s The Briefing with Jen Psaki, accusing Trump of championing policies that benefit billionaires at the expense of working Americans. Appearing on the show last week, Walz said, “Billionaires are winning, the rest of us are … Read more
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt staunchly defended President Donald Trump against allegations of personal financial gain during a press briefing on Friday. Responding to questions about the president’s promotion of a meme-based cryptocurrency and planned visits to Trump-branded properties during an upcoming Middle East trip, Leavitt dismissed the concerns as unfounded. “I think it’s … Read more
Jen Psaki, former White House press secretary under President Joe Biden, has launched a new MSNBC prime-time show titled The Briefing with Jen Psaki. The program airs Tuesday through Friday at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, occupying the slot previously held by Alex Wagner Tonight. This transition follows Rachel Maddow’s return to a once-a-week schedule on … Read more
In a significant development within the Trump administration, Russ Vought, a key architect of the conservative “Project 2025” agenda, has been appointed to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This department aims to streamline federal operations and reduce expenditures, aligning with President Trump’s broader goals of minimizing government bureaucracy. Vought’s appointment has … Read more
Washington, D.C. — In a surprising move that has sparked both celebration and controversy, President Donald Trump has appointed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Pirro, a former Westchester County district attorney and New York judge, is best known for her fiery commentaries as host … Read more
Marissa Rothenberger, a transgender high school softball pitcher from Champlin Park High School in Minnesota, has become the center of a national debate regarding the participation of transgender athletes in girls’ sports. Rothenberger, a biological male who transitioned at the age of nine (wtf), has been delivering standout performances this season, leading his team to … Read more
The French government has categorically denied allegations circulating on social media that President Emmanuel Macron was concealing a bag of cocaine during a recent train journey to Kyiv. The rumors, originating from pro-Russian sources, falsely claim that Macron, along with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, were involved in drug use … Read more
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at reducing prescription drug prices in the United States by reinstating the “most-favored-nation” (MFN) pricing policy. This policy seeks to align U.S. drug prices with the lowest prices paid by other developed countries, particularly affecting Medicare Parts B and D. The MFN policy was initially … Read more
Senator Elizabeth Warren has sharply criticized the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, over what she describes as “alarming failures” in protecting sensitive national security information. In a letter co-signed with Representative Gerry Connolly, Warren expressed concerns that DOGE employees may have shared classified government information using insecure communications channels, potentially exposing … Read more
Attorney General Pam Bondi has escalated tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary following the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan. Dugan was charged with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest after allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade federal authorities. Bondi labeled Dugan’s actions as “deranged” and vowed to prosecute … Read more
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging recent cuts to federal health programs. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, alleges that the administration’s decision to terminate these programs was abrupt, arbitrary, and lacked public input, violating administrative procedures. James argues that the cuts jeopardize critical health services … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under President Joe Biden has been under scrutiny after it was revealed that approximately $1.9 billion in taxpayer funds had been misplaced. The money, which had been earmarked for financial services administration, was not properly tracked due to procedural inefficiencies. This discovery was made … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established under President Donald Trump’s administration with Elon Musk as a key advisor, has reported several significant findings related to federal inefficiencies and potential misconduct. DOGE revealed that approximately $4.7 trillion in federal payments lacked the Treasury Account Symbol (TAS), a critical tracking code. The absence … Read more
CNN anchor Kasie Hunt abruptly ended a live interview with Karoline Leavitt, then serving as national press secretary for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. The interruption occurred after Leavitt criticized CNN’s upcoming debate moderators, Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, alleging bias against Trump. During the interview on *CNN This Morning*, Hunt inquired about the Trump campaign’s … Read more
Tom Homan, President Trump’s border czar, defended the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka during a visit to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Newark, New Jersey. Baraka was detained and charged with misdemeanor trespassing while accompanying Democratic Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez, and LaMonica McIver to assess conditions at the Delaney … Read more
President Donald Trump dismissed Dr. Carla Hayden from her position as Librarian of Congress, nearly a year before the scheduled end of her 10-year term. Appointed in 2016 by President Barack Obama, Hayden was the first woman and the first African American to hold the role. Her tenure was marked by efforts to modernize the … Read more
Frontier Airlines has severed ties with two contracted gate agents after a video capturing their unprofessional conduct toward a passenger at Raleigh-Durham International Airport went viral, sparking widespread criticism. The incident occurred when a 45-year-old Boston-bound passenger arrived at the airport approximately 50 minutes before his flight’s departure. Unaware of Frontier’s policy requiring passengers to … Read more