The College Football Playoff quarterfinal between Notre Dame and Georgia, originally set to take place in New Orleans, was postponed for 24 hours after an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack struck Bourbon Street. The attack claimed the lives of 14 individuals and left others injured, casting a somber shadow over the anticipated Sugar Bowl.
Documents obtained by the Washington Examiner reveal that the U.S. State Department is preparing to redistribute employees from the now-shuttered Global Engagement Center (GEC) into a newly created “hub” that will continue similar activities, including efforts to counter what it calls foreign disinformation.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is replacing left-wing Nick Clegg, the president of Meta's global policy team, with Joel Kaplan, a Republican, according to a report from Semafor.
A U.S. appeals court ruled on Thursday that a lower court judge must reconsider his dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a pregnancy crisis center and other religious organizations challenging a New York law that prohibits retaliation against employees who receive abortions. The lawsuit, brought by CompassCare, a pregnancy crisis center operator, and other plaintiffs, argues that the law infringes on their First Amendment rights.
In his New Year's address, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted China's resilience and confidence while acknowledging the challenges posed by global uncertainties. Xi's speech, delivered ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, emphasized the strength of China's economy, noting its ability to overcome obstacles despite external pressures and the ongoing need for economic transformation.
An algorithm change on Elon Musk’s X platform has ignited a debate about free speech, particularly regarding the visibility of conservative voices. The controversy started after a public dispute about H-1B visas, with Vivek Ramaswamy arguing that the U.S. needs to recruit top global talent to compete with China. His comments drew strong backlash from many users, causing Ramaswamy's post to be “ratioed,” a term used when a post receives more negative comments than likes.
