Warner Bros. Discovery has joined Paramount in refusing to support a boycott of Israeli film companies. The boycott, led by Film Workers for Palestine, has gained support from over 4, 000 industry professionals, including many well-known actors and filmmakers. The group argues that Israeli instituti
South Africa is known for its progressive stance on LGBTQ+ rights, but there's a big problem that's often overlooked. The country hasn't banned conversion therapy, which is a major issue. Conversion therapy is when people try to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity. It's widely see
A federal judge has stepped in to stop a wave of layoffs planned by the Trump administration. Judge Susan Illston ruled that the administration's move to send out reduction-in-force (RIF) notices to about 4, 000 federal employees was both illegal and exceeded their authority. This decision came just
In the middle of a shaky peace deal, things got confusing. The Israeli military said one body given by Hamas was not a hostage's. This has made the already tense situation even more complicated. Gaza's Health Ministry said they got 45 more bodies from Israel. Now, the total is 90. But no one knows
The political standoff in Washington is heating up, with Republicans and the Trump administration preparing for a prolonged government shutdown. They're taking steps to shield themselves from political fallout and put pressure on Democrats. The White House is moving funds around to ensure military p
AI projects often fall short, but it's not because the tech is flawed. The real issue is the data. Many companies pour money into AI tools and cloud services, but they overlook the quality of their data. This leads to models that are unreliable or just plain wrong. Think about it: if you're trainin
The Milwaukee Brewers are set to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. The game is scheduled for 8:08 p. m. ET at American Family Field. The Brewers aim to bounce back after losing the series opener 2-1. Freddy Peralta, the Brewers' ace, will take the mo
Mississippi has been enjoying calm weather lately, but that's about to change. A cold front is heading towards the state, bringing with it the possibility of severe storms. This front is expected to arrive on Saturday afternoon and stick around into the night. The main concerns with this storm syst
The North Bay area is in for more wet weather. Rain has been falling steadily, and there's a small chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday. This follows a day where some places got nearly an inch of rain. Different towns saw different amounts of rain. Santa Rosa got between 0. 6 to nearly 1 inch. Clover
This past week, the U. S. saw a mix of international peace efforts and domestic political chaos. President Trump announced a ceasefire in Gaza, which many hope will lead to lasting peace. However, back home, the political scene was far from peaceful. The government shutdown continued, causing confus
