On the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun issued a recently promised accountability pledge, declaring that “justice is coming.”
Texas Republicans have proposed a mid-decade redistricting plan to flip five Democratic seats, aiming to boost their congressional delegation to 30 of 38 seats, a move that aligns with President Trump’s 56% vote share in Texas in 2024. Democrats, predictably, are crying foul.
A group of Republican senators has introduced a bill allowing the Trump administration to take action against officials using their position to enrich themselves or engage in fraudulent activities.
Google announced that it has entered into two utility agreements to reduce the energy usage of its AI data centers when there is a greater demand for electricity.
A London academic won a $5,700 refund and apology from Airbnb after a host allegedly used AI-generated images to accuse her of causing $16,000 in damage to a New York rental. Initially siding with the host, Airbnb reversed course only after media scrutiny revealed discrepancies in the photos.
First Lady Melania Trump has officially opened applications for Americans to volunteer at the White House for the 2025 Christmas season. Volunteers will help decorate the historic residence and perform at holiday open houses in December.
