A New York judge has decided to delay former President Donald Trump's sentencing in his criminal case, pushing the decision past the 2024 election. This move allows Trump to campaign without the weight of a potential prison sentence hanging over his head. But does this delay raise questions about t
The US and China, the world’s top two greenhouse gas emitters, are trying to find common ground on climate finance, but can they overcome their differences? US climate envoy John Podesta says they’ve made progress, but what does that really mean? Podesta highlighted the importance of collaboratio
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown's reelection campaign received two donations totaling $350 from a woman who had passed away months earlier, prompting an investigation by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The contributions were made in May but the woman, Carol Ann Baker of Toledo, died in December 2
North Carolina has been a political seesaw for decades. Republicans usually win the state's electoral votes in presidential elections, while Democrats win gubernatorial races. This year, however, could be different. Both the presidential and gubernatorial races are very close, with neither side havi
The arrest of Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has sparked debate about China's influence in US politics. Sun is accused of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, pushing Chinese interests within New York state. But how concerning is this? Is this a singl
OSOM, the company trying to resurrect the legacy of the beloved but short-lived Essential Phone, is facing a major crisis. A former employee, Mary Ross, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the company's CEO and founder, Jason Keats, used company funds to indulge in a lavish lifestyle. Ross claims Ke
A recent investigation by the Boston Globe Spotlight Team revealed some eyebrow-raising spending habits from Ralph De La Torre, the CEO of Steward Health Care. The Spotlight Team uncovered a pattern of questionable financial decisions that seem to prioritize personal gain over the well-being of pat
Imagine a church built for hundreds, now hosting just a handful of elderly members. This is the reality for First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, a church closing its doors after 150 years. What's more, the pastor, Ryan Burge, is known for his research on the very decline in religious affil
The Justice Department has dropped a bombshell accusation against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance. They claim that these Chinese tech giants have been secretly gathering bulk data on American users based on their views on sensitive topics like abortion, gun control, and religion. This revela
The Justice Department is throwing shade at TikTok, accusing it of being a bit too cozy with its parent company in Beijing. They say TikTok used an internal system called Lark to share US user data, including views on hot-button issues like abortion and gun control, with ByteDance employees in Chin
