In the small, rural Jackson County, Texas, sheriffs and deputies have been tackling an unprecedented surge in cartel-related crime through the collaborative efforts of the multi-agency Operation Lone Star (OLS) Task Force. Led by Goliad Sheriff Roy Boyd, OLS has been crucial in combating the influx of cartel operatives, human smugglers, and drug traffickers moving through the region, particularly along Highway 59, a major corridor used for trafficking between Houston and Mexico.
Costco has urged its shareholders to vote against efforts to reduce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments. The move comes as Costco received a proposal about eliminating the policies.
Apple has requested to participate in the next phase of the ongoing antitrust trial against Google, emphasizing that it cannot rely on Google to defend the revenue-sharing agreements that benefit both companies. The iPhone maker argues that these agreements, which make Google the default search engine on Apple's Safari browser, are central to its financial success, contributing up to $20 billion annually. In court documents, Apple stated that it received an estimated $20 billion from this arrangement in 2022 alone.
Elon Musk’s rise to prominence and wealth places him in a position where his influence stretches across various sectors, from electric vehicles with Tesla to space exploration with SpaceX, and even social media with X (formerly Twitter). Musk’s career has often mirrored that of historical figures like Jacob Fugger, a 16th-century financier who became one of the most powerful men in Europe. Both men are risk-takers who transformed industries and were disliked by the establishment for their boldness and influence.
CNN ended 2024 with the lowest audience numbers in its history, marking a striking decline even during an election year, when viewership typically surges for news outlets.
President-elect Donald Trump said the need to pass a spending bill is "a Biden problem," emphasizing that it is better for a government shutdown to occur now than when Trump takes office.
We live in an extraordinary era, one where science and technology advance at a staggering pace. Discoveries of invisible dimensions, quantum entanglements, and the mysteries of the universe—topics that should inspire awe and captivate society—often go unnoticed amidst the noise of our fast-paced, materialistic culture.
