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‘Defund The Police’ Activist Has Belongings Stolen, Blames U-Haul

A San Francisco woman who has long championed the "defund the police" movement is now facing the consequences of the policies she supported—and finding little sympathy from the public.

Daniel Penny Found Not Guilty of Criminally Negligent Homicide

A Manhattan jury found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely's death. The jury dismissed a second-degree manslaughter charge last week.

Trump Envoy Warns of Consequences Over Gaza Hostages

Donald Trump’s designated Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, issued a stern warning Monday regarding hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Speaking during a visit to the region, Witkoff stated it would "not be a pretty day" if the hostages were not released before President-elect Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2024.

Federal Judge Rules Alabama City Must Allow LGBTQ Group To Participate in Christmas Parade

A federal judge has ruled that the City of Prattville, Alabama, must allow an LGBTQ+ pride group, Prattville Pride, to participate in the city’s Christmas parade after the group was initially banned by Mayor Bill Gillespie Jr. citing vague “safety concerns.”

Court Upholds Law Forcing TikTok Sale or Face Ban

A federal appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell the app by January 19 or be banned in the United States.

Russian Stowaway Bypasses Security at JFK, Boards Flight to Paris Unnoticed

A Russian woman identified as Zhanna Dali faces federal charges after allegedly sneaking past security at New York’s JFK Airport and boarding a Paris-bound Delta flight without a ticket. The incident, which occurred on November 26, raised serious concerns about airport security procedures.

LPGA Updates Gender Eligibility Rules, Restricting Transgender Athletes

The LPGA Tour has revised its gender eligibility policy, barring transgender athletes from competing in its tournaments. The updated rule, announced Wednesday, restricts participation...

Joe Rogan and Elon Musk Praise X’s Community Notes as the Ultimate Misinformation Counter

In a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, podcast host Joe Rogan and X/Twitter owner Elon Musk delved into the platform’s Community Notes feature, hailing it as a groundbreaking tool for combating misinformation. The discussion follows Rogan’s October endorsement of President Trump for the 2024 election during an interview with the former president. Vice President Kamala Harris declined a similar invitation to appear on Rogan’s show.

Meta’s VP of Global Affairs Admits to Censoring ‘Harmless Content’

Nick Clegg, Meta's Vice President of Global Affairs, admitted in a blog post that the tech company has a "high" error rate in content moderation, leading to "harmless" posts being censored.

Trump Announces High-Profile Appointments to IRS, SBA, and Social Security Administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced a slate of key nominations Wednesday for his upcoming administration, selecting experienced leaders to helm pivotal federal agencies.

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