The Department of Education is shelling out over $7 million monthly to employees who are currently not working. This situation has been ongoing for the past three months, costing the department over $21 million. This financial burden stems from a series of layoffs that occurred in March, which saw n
This week, a significant gathering is taking place in Dallas. It's the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. This group is the largest Protestant denomination in the United States. They have a lot on their agenda. One of the main topics is a set of resolutions. These resolutions cover s
The recent decision to send national guard troops to Los Angeles has sparked a heated debate. Some veterans are worried that this move could turn the military into a political tool. This is a big deal because the military usually stays out of domestic politics. The last time something like this happ
A recent election in Washington D. C. saw a significant win for Diane Seltzer, an employment lawyer. She secured the presidency of the D. C. Bar with an overwhelming 34, 982 votes. Her opponent, Bradley Bondi, the sibling of a prominent attorney general, received a mere 3, 490 votes. This landslide
The tennis world witnessed an extraordinary display of skill and endurance during the French Open final. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner battled it out for over five hours, setting a new record for the longest French Open final and the second-longest grand slam final in history. This epic match sho
In the midst of recent protests in Los Angeles, journalists found themselves in the line of fire. One notable incident involved a TV reporter who was broadcasting live when she was struck by a rubber bullet fired by law enforcement. This event raises questions about the safety of journalists on the
The scene was chaotic in downtown Los Angeles. A reporter from Australia was covering the large-scale protests against President Trump's immigration policies. The protests had grown significantly since they started on Friday. By Sunday, thousands of people had gathered, blocking a major freeway and
A new travel ban is now active, affecting people from 19 countries. This ban, announced after a recent attack in Colorado, is part of a broader effort to tighten security. The list of affected countries can change over time, depending on various factors. The ban primarily targets countries in Afric
Apple has been in a tough spot with its AI efforts. The tech giant launched Apple Intelligence with the iPhone 16, but it didn't quite hit the mark. The company had promised big improvements to Siri, its voice assistant, but those updates are taking longer than expected. Siri did get a fresh look an
The NBA Finals is now tied at 1-1. The Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back from a tough Game 1 loss to dominate the Indiana Pacers in Game 2. They won 123-107, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way with 34 points. The Thunder's defense was a major factor, shutting down the Pacers' chances of a
