The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is accusing TikTok of a serious breach: secretly collecting American users' views on hot-button issues like abortion, guns, and religion. This data, the DOJ claims, is then sent back to TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, in Beijing. The DOJ claims that TikTok
Is TikTok a threat to American democracy? That's the question at the heart of a heated legal battle between the US government and the wildly popular video-sharing app. The Justice Department alleges that TikTok has been secretly collecting sensitive data on users' views about hot-button issues like
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has jumped into the debate over preferred pronouns in schools, filing a friend-of-the-court brief in a case involving the Olentangy Local School District in Ohio. The school district passed a policy requiring staff and students to use a student’s preferr
A New York City parent activist, Maud Maron, was recently reinstated to her education post after a federal judge ruled that Schools Chancellor David Banks likely violated her free speech rights. Maron’s removal stemmed from her criticism of an anonymous editorial in a Stuyvesant High School student
A horrific attack on a transgender teen is shedding light on the dangers of unchecked hate. Jayden Tkaczyk, 16, was brutally assaulted by a mob of classmates at a party, likely because of his gender identity. With a broken bone in his face and bruises covering his body, Jayden feared for his life as
The LG StanbyME Smart Monitor is making waves, and with a cool $100 discount (now just $897), it's got everyone's attention. But is it just a gimmick, or is this the future of home entertainment? This 27-inch beauty blurs the lines between monitor, TV, and tablet, promising portability and versati
LG is diving headfirst into the smart home revolution with its new gadget, the ThinQ On. This little cylindrical hub promises to be more than just a control center for your smart devices – LG is touting it as a hub powered by 'Affectionate Intelligence.' Sounds cuddly, right? But what exactly does
We all love a good dose of nostalgia, reliving those cherished pop culture moments that make us feel warm and fuzzy inside. But what happens when that nostalgia is manufactured, designed to hook your emotions and drive engagement for profit? Think of it like this: remember that feeling when you s
RuPaul's Drag Race has undoubtedly become a cultural landmark, weaving its way into the hearts of millions, and evolving into a powerful podium for political expression. Amidst the glitter and the fierce lip-sync battles, the show serves as a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in thes
In a groundbreaking development, researchers have unveiled an algorithm that empowers robots to identify and address their own skill deficiencies, subsequently dedicating focused practice sessions to enhance overall performance. Dubbed the 'Estimate, Extrapolate, and Situate' (EES) algorithm, this i
