President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order ending “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) discrimination in the federal workforce and in federal contracting and spending. The order protects civil rights and expands individual opportunity by terminating radical DEI preferencing. The executive order does the following: – Terminate DEI-related factors in hiring, promotions, and performance reviews … Read more
A spate of violent antisemitic attacks in Australia has rattled the Jewish community, with a recent string of incidents leaving synagogues vandalized and a daycare center torched. The authorities are investigating possible foreign involvement in the attacks, which have raised concerns about the security of Australia’s multicultural society. According to police, masked men set fire … Read more
YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, has teamed up with tech entrepreneur Jesse Tinsley to make an all-cash offer for TikTok’s US operations. The bid is the latest development in the app’s uncertain future in the country. Donaldson’s interest in acquiring TikTok was first revealed on social media platforms, where he stated that he wanted … Read more
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its newest Galaxy S25 smartphones, powered by Qualcomm’s chips and Google’s artificial-intelligence model. The company aims to regain market share with upgraded AI features, hoping to boost sales against Apple and Chinese rivals. The new phones use Gemini, Google’s default AI engine, and feature Samsung’s upgraded in-house voice assistant, Bixby. The … Read more
Patrick Mahomes is facing criticism after a recent playoff game against the Houston Texans, where he admitted to flopping on the sideline. During a radio interview, Mahomes acknowledged that he made a mistake by flailing his arms above his head to draw a flag from officials, which did not come. The play, which was widely … Read more
A Domino’s pizza delivery driver who went missing last week has been found dead in St. Paul, Minnesota. Shuefaub Xiong disappeared on January 14 while making deliveries in Apple Valley and was scheduled to deliver four pizzas. Police had issued an alert after his disappearance and were searching for him. A few days later, they … Read more
Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality, marking a significant milestone for the LGBTQ+ community. The landmark bill was passed by the parliament and endorsed by the king last year, allowing same-sex couples to register their marriages with full legal, financial, and medical rights. At least 200 couples signed … Read more
Ben Johnson, 38, was introduced Wednesday as the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, marking the team’s 105-year history as its 19th. From his view as Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator from 2022 to ’24, Johnson saw the Bears as a “sleeping giant” and believes Caleb Williams is a key reason for his decision. Johnson … Read more
The 2025 NFL playoffs are nearing their end, with just two weekends of action remaining before the conference championship games and ultimately, the big game. This Sunday’s NFC title game will feature a familiar matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders, who have both made surprising runs through the postseason. The Eagles, led by … Read more
Actress Monica Barbaro stars in two high-profile films, Top Gun: Maverick and A Complete Unknown, showcasing her range as a performer. In an interview with NME, Barbaro revealed that filming Top Gun was less intimidating than singing live on stage like Joan Baez. In Top Gun: Maverick, Barbaro played the lead female role alongside Tom … Read more