Work has officially commenced on President Donald Trump’s proposed $250 million White House ballroom, seemingly necessitating the demolition of a section of the East Wing. On Monday, Trump confirmed in a that construction of the ballroom had “just started.” The same day, photos and circulated, indicating demolition was active on the East Wing. initially reported […]
The Louvre began as a fortress in the late 12th century, constructed to defend the French capital from English invasions. However, despite the iconic museum initially being built to safeguard and fortify the area, thieves have managed to penetrate its defenses on multiple occasions and abscond with invaluable works of art. Among these historical heists, […]
On Monday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the White House, where he presented opportunities for more affordable access to Australia’s rare earth minerals and extended an invitation for a golf visit. In response, President Donald Trump promised his counterpart that he would not only uphold a nuclear-powered submarine deal initiated during the Biden administration […]
When OpenAI launched its AI video-creation application, Sora, in September, it stated that “you are in control of your likeness end-to-end.” The app enables users to incorporate themselves and their acquaintances into videos using a function called “cameos”—the app scans a user’s face and conducts a liveness verification, supplying data to produce a video of […]
A significant global outage affecting Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon’s cloud computing division, caused widespread disruption to numerous popular websites and applications early on Monday. DownDetector, an online platform monitoring issues and outages, reported that services including Amazon, Snapchat, and Facebook were affected. Additionally, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines faced disruptions within the U.S. […]
John Wihbey argues that the United States, having invented social media, must now develop novel forms of regulation to protect users and freedom of speech.
Parisian thieves carried out a bold daylight robbery at the renowned Louvre museum this past Sunday morning, completing the heist in a mere seven minutes and absconding with “priceless” jewels formerly owned by Napoleon and his empresses. The Louvre, recognized as the globe’s most frequented museum with 8.7 million visitors in 2024, remained shut throughout […]
On Saturday, thousands convened throughout the United States as widespread demonstrations commenced, aimed at what organizers perceive as an escalation under President Donald Trump. Over 2,600 events are scheduled to take place across cities and towns in all 50 states, representing what is believed to be the most extensive mobilization against the Trump Administration to […]
Following almost two decades of weak economic performance, the U.K. has emerged as the next focal point for the far right. , , and are generating profound dissatisfaction. Economic optimism has now reached its lowest point since records began; worse than even Britain’s “winter of discontent” in 1978, the 2008 financial crash, and the COVID […]
Spoiler alert: The following contains details about Black Phone 2. In 2022’s , Finney Shaw (Mason Thames), a 13-year-old, triumphs over the Grabber ( ), a serial killer of children. He receives assistance from the ghosts of the Grabber’s former victims, who communicate with him via a disconnected rotary phone in the basement where he […]
Soon after assuming office this year, President Trump initiated a significant effort to overhaul global trade, implementing extensive tariffs and, eventually, negotiating trade agreements with countries. It remains uncertain if this endeavor will achieve its stated goal of repatriating manufacturing to the U.S., but preliminary indications suggest that Trump’s trade policies might be having an […]
Days after publicly floating the concept, President Donald Trump on Friday retracted his stance on providing powerful aid to Ukraine, informing reporters and President Volodymyr Zelensky of his reservations about depleting the U.S. supply. Trump delivered these comments during a White House meeting where Zelensky had hoped for a resounding announcement from Trump regarding increased […]
Finding enjoyable movies can be a challenge these days, so we appreciate any bit of happiness we can find. Good Fortune, marks a directorial debut—Ansari also wrote and stars in the film—and while it might seem like a collection of small moments, many of them create sparks of joy. Similar to , a surprise hit […]
The documentary The Perfect Neighbor, set to release on Oct. 17, details the true story of a white woman in Florida who shot and killed her Black neighbor, a mother of four, in 2023, compiled using body camera footage. The film avoids traditional interviews, instead presenting two years of police interactions with the perpetrator, 60-year-old […]
Readers are advised that this article contains spoilers for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. “Believe me, Frankenstein, I was benevolent; my soul glowed with love and humanity, but am I not alone, miserably alone? You, my creator, abhor me; what hope can I gather from your fellow creatures, who owe me nothing? They spurn and hate […]
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House this Friday. A primary topic of their discussion is expected to be the potential sale of Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv. These American-made missiles, characterized by as “vicious, offensive, incredibly destructive”, boast a range of at least 1,550 miles and […]
Organizers of the nationwide demonstrations scheduled for Saturday are countering Republican leaders’ attempts to label them as anti-American, asserting that they have spent weeks instructing participants to uphold calm, legal, and nonviolent conduct, even in the face of aggression. Organizers anticipate millions will participate in what they characterize as a peaceful protest against President Donald […]
The United States is again faced with a critical decision: whether to uphold the voting rights of all its citizens or permit further erosion of the Voting Rights Act. This week, the Supreme Court addressed this issue in Louisiana v. Callais; a case with the potential to severely weaken the Voting Rights Act and impede […]
The recent disagreement concerning rare earth controls highlights the ongoing communication breakdown between the two nations.
The upcoming wave of protests on October 18 will challenge American voters and news organizations. The way these demonstrations are covered by journalists, and the public’s perception of them, will have significant consequences for our civic well-being. Demonstrations are often difficult to accurately portray and easy to discredit. While crowd size is important, it’s often […]