Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill into law that has been falsely described by Republican lawmakers as banning the teaching of “critical race theory” in public schools and community colleges. The actual bill, Senate Bill 2113, prohibits schools from teaching or forcing students to affirm any inherent superiority or inferiority based on sex, race, … Read more
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) is facing an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) over its interpretation of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in girls and women’s sports. The MSHSL, a nonprofit organization that oversees high school athletics in Minnesota, received notice … Read more
In front of a sold-out crowd at the Galen Center, sophomore phenom JuJu Watkins made history and led No. 6 USC to a thrilling 71-60 upset over top-ranked UCLA on Thursday night. The performance capped off an unforgettable game for Watkins, who delivered one of the best individual seasons in recent memory. Watkins’ incredible display … Read more
Airbnb reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ estimates, with shares jumping 15% in extended trading. The company issued soft guidance for the first quarter but delivered strong results overall. Here’s a breakdown of how Airbnb performed compared to expectations: * Earnings per share: $0.73 vs. $0.58 expected * Revenue: $2.48 billion vs. $2.42 billion expected … Read more
Apple Inc has resumed its advertising spending on social media platform X after a 15-month break. The move comes as CEO Tim Cook attended Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, where Elon Musk was also present. The return to ad spending by Apple follows Elon Musk’s increase in reach of an antisemitic post on the platform in … Read more
The US auto loan market has seen a moderate rise in debt balances during the fourth quarter of 2024, with delinquencies particularly affecting auto loans and credit cards. According to the latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit from the New York Fed’s Center for Microeconomic Data, auto loan balances have grown by $48 … Read more
Oscar-nominated actress Toni Collette made a dazzling appearance at the London premiere of her latest film, Mickey 17, a sci-fi comedy directed by Bong Joon Ho. The 52-year-old star stunned in a silver form-fitting gown adorned with sequins and crystals, which created an intricate hourglass effect. Her ensemble was completed with a cape, tiered dangle … Read more
NASA has revised its launch schedule for the upcoming crew rotation mission to and from the International Space Station, now targeting 7:48 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, March 12. The agency is accelerating the target launch and return dates due to a decision by mission management to adjust its original plan. The Crew-10 mission will now … Read more
Taiwan is preparing for potential US tariffs on its semiconductors, amid a shift in relations with the new administration under President Donald Trump. Taiwanese officials have been trying to assure the administration of their commitment to cooperation and have traveled to Washington to meet with lawmakers and businesspeople. The island’s dependence on US support is … Read more
Teddi Mellencamp’s ex-husband Edwin Arroyave is offering his support as she undergoes surgery to remove brain tumors. The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star shared a photo on Instagram showing Arroyave putting his arm around her from the hospital bed, where they are prepping for the procedure. In the caption, Arroyave wrote a prayer … Read more