On Wednesday afternoon, Baton Rouge's Mayor-President Sid Edwards turned to the Rotary Club members with a clear vision for the city. He stressed that the community faces several challenges, such as crime and a sense of division, but he had plans to tackle them head-on. Firstly, Edwards aims to incr
In a shift that seems to anticipate the return of Donald Trump to politics, Meta has decided to end its long-standing fact-checking program. This program was originally designed to control the spread of false information on its social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The compa
As the sun dipped below the horizon, and the chill of Georgia's winter nipped at the air, Cornelius Ani, a 62-year-old civil engineer from the Atlanta suburbs, left the warmth of his bed. The reason? A unique opportunity awaited him at the Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta. Born in Nigeria and
An Italian reporter, Cecilia Sala, has safely landed in Italy after being held in Iran for three weeks. Her release came about through intense diplomatic efforts, sparked by her arrest in Tehran on December 19. Sala, a journalist for Il Foglio, was accused of violating Iranian laws. Her detention co
After Donald Trump's big win in November, Virginia held its first elections. Democrats did well, keeping their slim lead in the state Senate (21-19) and House of Delegates (51-49). This could slow down the governor, Glenn Youngkin's, conservative plans, as he'll need support from both parties. In L
The Justice Department has made a request to a federal appeals court to allow Attorney General Merrick Garland to release a part of a report by special counsel Jack Smith. This report focuses on the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol before Donald Trump takes office. However, Garland has no plans
President Trump has been making waves with his recent ideas about expanding U. S. territory. Lately, he's had his eye on Greenland, a large island in the Arctic filled with valuable minerals. Why the sudden interest? According to the president, it's all about national security. He's even suggested t
Former Cambodian lawmaker Lim Kimya was shot and killed in Bangkok. He was a dual citizen of Cambodia and France. A gunman on a motorcycle opened fire as Lim Kimya arrived in the city by bus from Siem Reap with his wife and uncle. Thai police are investigating the motive behind this brazen attack.
In the heart of Seoul, South Korea, a unique political scene unfolds. Supporters of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol huddle together, holding signs that declare "Stop the Steal, " waving US flags, and donning red hats reminiscent of the MAGA movement. This spectacle is a world away from Washington
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has caused a stir by dumping its fact-checking partners. This move has left journalists involved high and dry, and some might even lose their jobs. The company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, claimed that fact-checkers are biased and have ruined trust. But who's really trus
