In the past, Donald Trump's attempts to control the media were largely unsuccessful. He criticized journalists and encouraged his followers to distrust the press, but the media largely stood their ground. However, things have changed. His recent efforts to muzzle the media are proving more effective
The Trump administration made a bold move, asking the Supreme Court to step in and allow the firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This request came right after Cook took part in a Fed meeting where they decided to lower interest rates. The administration's argument? They believe the courts
Catalysis, a blockchain infrastructure project, has made a big change. They are now focusing on helping big companies use decentralized finance (DeFi). This shift is important because big companies have a lot of money but are cautious about using DeFi. Currently, only a tiny bit of DeFi is insured.
A man from Kentucky, Treyvon Alexander, got a six-year prison term for his part in a huge check theft plot. He admitted to working with others to steal checks worth over $7 million. This wasn't a one-person job. A postal worker and her boyfriend were also involved. They would steal checks from a mai
Alex Jones, the well-known conspiracy theorist, is now turning to the U. S. Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to overturn a massive $1. 4 billion judgment against him. This judgment came about because of his claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax. The families of the vic
Kevin O'Leary, the famous investor from "Shark Tank, " has some strong opinions about crypto and the FTX bankruptcy. He thinks FTX will have the most successful bankruptcy in American history. Why? Because people who had money in FTX might get back more than they put in, especially those who investe
The Cincinnati Bengals are already looking at other options after star quarterback Joe Burrow got hurt. Burrow is expected to be out for a while because of a serious toe injury. The team didn't wait for the official news to start thinking about what to do next. They have been talking to some free-a
In a bizarre twist of fate, a scammer found himself in a panic when his plan to steal millions in Bitcoin backfired spectacularly. This incident, which took place in December 2024, revealed the inner workings of a typical crypto scam and the sheer desperation of those who orchestrate them. The scam
In recent times, the topic of free speech at work has gained attention, especially after the tragic death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Several employees faced termination due to their public comments about this event. This raises questions about the extent of free speech in the workplace.
South Africa took a big step in 2001. They decided to include all students, even those with intellectual disabilities, in regular schools. This was a huge deal. It was a chance to give everyone equal opportunities. But, like many good ideas, putting it into practice hasn't been easy. Years have pas
