Americans have long been known for embracing their job – working long hours, never-ending work communication and relatively little vacation time – to an extent that might seem baffling to workers from other countries.
An epic amount of cicadas are expected to infiltrate the U.S. soon, with multiple broods emerging from their current earthen homes to fill the air with their song — and fungus spores.
When we accepted our admissions letters to Columbia University, we never expected to be marched out of our school in zip ties by the NYPD.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) said the University of Southern California (USC) officials needed to make a decision about commencement based on safety. USC canceled its main commencement ceremony amid the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests and backlash the school received after nixing its valedictorian speech. Bass sidestepped whether she agreed with the school's decision to...
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) took aim at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again on Sunday, saying that Israel's actions in Gaza are "ethnic cleansing." Sanders reiterated his familiar call on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday to hold Netanyahu responsible for Israel's actions in Gaza, pointing to the staggering death toll and the displacement...
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) ripped into the pro-Palestinian protests roiling college campuses, calling the encampment demonstrations "pup tents" for militant group Hamas. "Now, of course, it's a great American value to protest, but I don't believe living in a pup tent for Hamas is really helpful," Fetterman said in an interview in NewsNation's "The Hill...
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) on Sunday criticized the Biden administration for its tone towards Israel's wartime efforts in Gaza, arguing the U.S. is more focused on "micromanaging" Israel than securing the release of the hostages still held by militant group Hamas. "If you want to get these hostages released, you've got to, first of all,...
Next time you turn to Google with a question, you may be given an "experimental" answer.
The champagne was flowing, and music was thumping at the residence of French Ambassador late into Saturday night as Comcast Universal and NBC capped off a busy White House Correspondents Weekend with the company's annual after party. The elegant affair featured decadent Hors D'oeuvres while top dignitaries sipped on cocktails until the wee hours of the morning at...
Candidates and causes you didn't even know had your phone number may be blowing up your phone asking for your vote or your money.
The Department of Education has agreements with every university in the country where students receive federal student financial aid. Nondiscrimination is a condition for receiving that aid.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Sunday declined to say if he would bring in the National Guard to college campuses amid the mass pro-Palestinian protests, arguing college presidents should be the "first line of defense." Asked on CBS News's "Face the Nation" if he agrees with some GOP calls to bring in the...
Numerous tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma and other parts of the Midwest over the weekend, leveling homes and buildings as severe storms continue to threaten the region. Dozens of tornadoes began Friday in at least six states, with twisters hitting multiple parts of Oklahoma, including Davenport and Sulphur late Saturday, according to the National Weather Service...
How can the U.S. meet its 30x30 methane goal? Tapping America’s massive organic waste streams as a renewable energy resource.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called for donations to stop and for resignations of officials at Columbia University amid protests gaining steam at college campuses around the nation. “If you’re a donor to Columbia University, stop,” Scott said in an interview that aired Sunday on radio show “The Cats Roundtable” with hosts John Catsimatidis and Rita...
The Biden administration's crackdown on power plants' planet-warming emissions will accelerate a shift away from coal, and potentially speed the U.S.'s adoption of renewable energy sources. The administration this past week announced a new rule that will require coal plants and new gas plants to install carbon capture technology to mitigate 90 percent of their emissions — or...
Rep. Summer Lee’s primary victory over a more moderate Democrat in Pennsylvania this week offered a jolt of momentum for progressives and dialed up the urgency for those targeting the “Squad.” It was a promising result for fellow Squad members, especially Democratic Reps. Jamaal Bowman (N.Y.) and Cori Bush (Mo.), who are both trying to...
The 2024 general election is heating up, with President Biden and former President Trump traveling the country as their parties’ presumptive nominees. Both candidates have made several stops in the key battleground states already and will be a regular presence there for the next 6 1/2 months. Even as tens of millions of people will...
Saturday Night Live (SNL) star Colin Jost roasted politicians and praised journalists at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night, bringing humor at a time of political tension at home and deadly conflicts overseas. Jost, 41, kicked off his Saturday night address by throwing slight digs at both President Biden and former...
President Biden brushed off critiques about his age at what could be his last White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner as the incumbent campaigns for another four years in the Oval Office. “The 2024 election is in full swing. And yes, age is an issue. I’m a grown man running against a six-year-old,” Biden said from...
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Saudi Arabia next week to discuss cease-fire efforts, the State Department said on Saturday. Blinken's trip on Monday comes as Egypt, Qatar, Israel and Hamas have not managed to reach a cease-fire and the release of hostages over having different demands. Apart from discussions about a cease-fire...
Florida Judge Jeff Swartz praised ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker as an “outstanding” first witness in former President Trump’s hush money trial, stating he was “incredibly credible.” “I think David pecker was an outstanding choice for the first witness,” Swartz said during his Saturday appearance on CNN. “He set the stage and he set the...
Demonstrators are protesting media coverage of the Israel-Hamas war at this year’s White House Correspondents' Association dinner attended by President Biden, top government officials and journalists who cover them. Protestors are criticizing President Biden's administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas war and mainstream media’s coverage of the conflict. Chants of “Free, free Palestine” and calls for...
Around 100 protestors were arrested at Northeastern University on Saturday morning amid a pro-Palestine protest, according to the university. Northeastern University said the school’s police department along with local law enforcement started clearing an “unauthorized encampment" on the university’s Boston campus Saturday morning. The encampment was set up at the school’s Centennial Common during this...
Former President Trump went after Utah Sen. Mitt Romney (R) and endorsed his possible replacement in a post on Truth Social Saturday. “Trent Staggs is 100% MAGA, and is running to fill The Mitt Romney, a Total Loser, Seat as the next Senator from the Great State of Utah!” Trump said in his Saturday post. ...