Hey, have you heard about this new study from Nature magazine? It says that right-wing folks share news that some people call low quality. But who decides what’s low quality anyway? Spoiler alert: it's often the same people who are supposed to be checking facts. And guess what, they can make mistake
Governor Gavin Newsom recently made two significant decisions. He vetoed a bill that could have shielded farmworkers from heat-related health issues. On the other hand, he gave the green light to extend alcohol service hours for luxury box attendees at the Intuit Dome. This raises some questions abo
Last year, New York City’s Global Citizen Festival left a hefty bill for Central Park – $620,000 worth of damage to the iconic Great Lawn. While some might shrug off this incident as collateral damage in the name of charity, it raises important questions about the city's priorities and values. City
Imagine if you had to choose between helping people get medicine and keeping a roof over their heads. That's essentially what Proposition 34 is asking California voters to do this November. At first glance, it seems like the proposition is all about controlling how healthcare providers spend money.
A Republican councilwoman from Queens is calling for the state Department of Health to take action against Dr. Jay Varma, who was New York City's senior health advisor during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilwoman Vickie Paladino believes that Varma's actions have broken public trust and sh
As Donald Trump aims for a second term in the White House, some Republican election experts are raising concerns about his campaign's strategy. The team is relying heavily on volunteers with unproven technology to get out the vote, which could be risky in such a close race. Historically, elections h
You might be surprised to hear that a plan to keep AI safe just got stopped in its tracks. California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill from Senator Scott Wiener (D) that was designed to prevent dangerous incidents involving powerful AI systems. The governor felt the rules weren't clear enough for
A political showdown between Tim Walz and J.D. Vance was something everyone wanted to see. The debate felt like a dance, with each candidate showing their unique style. Walz tripped up on his words but brought important issues like migrant misinformation to light. Meanwhile, Vance sidestepped direct
The United States is on high alert as the presidential election and the tense situation in the Middle East approach. The Department of Homeland Security warned that the threat level remains high due to potential dangers from extremists fueled by the heated political climate at home and conflicts abr
This week, Trump made a surprising claim that the planet has gotten slightly cooler recently. On the other side, JD Vance was hesitant to address the link between carbon emissions and climate change during the vice presidential debate on Tuesday. He said, “Let’s just say that’s true.” These statemen
