US President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel, received $25,000 from a film company run by pro-Kremlin filmmaker Igor Lopatonok. The payment was made after Patel participated in a documentary about Trump that aired on Tucker Carlson’s online network. Patel and Lopatonok have partnered on several projects advancing … Read more
A parents advocacy group is condemning a new Carl’s Jr. advertisement featuring TikTok influencer Alix Earle, which some are likening to “soft core porn”. The 45-second ad promotes the company’s post-Super Bowl “free hangover burger” and features Earle dressed in a revealing outfit. The Parents Television and Media Council (PTC) has issued a statement urging … Read more
Leaders from Europe’s far-right parties gathered in Madrid to show their support for President Donald Trump’s vision for “Make America Great Again.” The event, organized by the Patriots for Europe group, brought together notable figures such as Marine Le Pen of France’s National Rally, Geert Wilders of the Netherlands’ Freedom Party, and Matteo Salvini of … Read more
A new analysis has revealed that the Tesla Cybertruck is 17 times more likely to result in fire fatalities than the infamous Ford Pinto. The comparison was made by independent automotive blog FuelArc, which found that at its current rate, the Cybertruck would have 14.52 fatalities per 100,000 units. The study analyzed reported fire fatalities … Read more
Baltic states Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have disconnected from Russia’s power grid, joining the European Union’s network in a move that blocks Moscow’s ability to geopolitically blackmail them via the electricity system. The switch marks the culmination of years-long efforts and gains urgency following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The three former Soviet republics completed the … Read more
A recent commercial during the Super Bowl is sparking controversy over its claims about weight-loss medications offered by the telehealth company Hims & Hers. The ad makes lofty claims about the effectiveness of these medications, but it has raised concerns among health experts and lawmakers about the risks associated with them. The ad features a … Read more
Millions of Americans are at risk of being scammed due to fraudulent text messages claiming they owe unpaid tolls through California’s electronic toll collection system, FasTrak. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates billions of dollars lost each year from such scams. The latest scam targets drivers by demanding payment for allegedly unpaid tolls or “FastTrack” … Read more
A planet parade is happening this weekend, with six planets visible in the night sky – Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus. The best viewing time for observers in the Northern Hemisphere will be just after sunset at around 8:30 p.m. local time. Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn can be seen with the naked … Read more
Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft are investing a combined $320 billion in artificial intelligence technologies and data center buildouts in 2025. The four tech giants have announced ambitious spending plans to stay ahead of the competition. Amazon is leading the way with an investment of over $100 billion, mostly for its Amazon Web Services division. … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has expressed his support for Russia’s war against Ukraine, vowing to defend its sovereignty and security. In a statement, Kim said the army and people of North Korea will stand by Russia’s “just cause” in defending its territorial integrity. The move comes amid reports that North Korean troops have returned … Read more