Melania Trump has always played by her own rules as first lady. Unlike many before her, she avoided the spotlight most of the time. In 2017 alone, she gave just eight speeches—far fewer than Michelle Obama did in her first year. Even when she stepped into the public eye, it was often in unexpected w
Tech companies are under fire after a major court decision, and law firms smell opportunity. Instead of knocking on doors, they turned to social media ads to find clients for lawsuits about addiction and mental health. But their strategy hit a roadblock when Meta removed over a dozen ads from firms
A federal judge recently called out the Pentagon for ignoring court orders meant to protect press freedom. The judge ruled that new rules limiting reporter access to the military headquarters were just old restrictions in disguise. Instead of following the law, the Defense Department tried to sneak
Two women living in Los Angeles—relatives of a prominent Iranian military figure killed in a 2020 strike—have been detained by immigration officials after authorities accused them of promoting Iranian government views while enjoying a high-profile lifestyle. Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter
These days, people switch between videos, posts, and streams faster than ever before. A clever clip on social media can grab attention for a day—or just a few minutes—before someone moves on. Media companies used to launch a movie or show, promote it for a while, and then move on to the next project
Disney Plus just got a major sports boost by teaming up with ESPN. The service now streams ESPN’s live games and shows in over 50 new places across Europe and parts of Asia. That means fans in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and more can finally watch top leagues like the NBA and NHL starting in 2026
Social media stars giving health tips without medical school degrees. Investors posting stock advice after watching a YouTube video. Tutors selling homework help with no teaching license. Both China and the U. S. now say this can’t go on. In China, the rule is simple: prove you’re qualified before
Four people died in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza this week, including Muhammad Washah, a journalist working for Al Jazeera. Local health officials say two strikes hit separate areas, one along Gaza City’s main road and another in the central part of the territory. While Israel has not commented on eit
During a recent press event at the White House, a reporter from a major newspaper asked a pointed question about military threats toward Iran. The president responded by dismissing both the reporter and the publication, calling them unreliable. He argued their past election predictions were wrong, w
Pakistan finds itself stuck in the middle as Washington and Tehran inch closer to open conflict. Two officials from Islamabad revealed that backchannel talks between the US and Iran are still alive, despite recent airstrikes and rising threats. One security source pointed out that Iran’s missile str
