South Korean Court Orders Released of Impeached President

A South Korean court has ordered the release from jail of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing insurrection charges for declaring martial law in December. However, President Yoon was not immediately freed as prosecutors have a week to appeal the ruling. The Seoul Central District Court ruled that prosecutors had violated procedural rules … Read more

Broadcom Shares Rise on Positive Earnings Outlook

Broadcom Inc., a major player in the artificial-intelligence (AI) sector, has seen its stock price surge after delivering guidance that exceeded investor expectations. The company’s upbeat earnings outlook is coming at a time when investors have become increasingly cautious about AI stocks due to industry-wide challenges. As an application-specific integrated circuits provider, Broadcom has benefited … Read more

Mars Discovery Reveals Ancient Water and Life Signs

NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has made an unexpected discovery that could change our understanding of the Red Planet’s past habitability. Researchers found high levels of aluminum associated with the mineral kaolinite in a pile of unusual white rocks, suggesting ancient Mars was warmer, wetter, and potentially more hospitable to life. Purdue University’s Roger Wiens led … Read more

Local Actor Stars in New CBS Soap Opera

Augusta native Maurice Johnson will play the lead role of Dr. Ted Richardson in “Beyond the Gates,” a new CBS daytime soap opera centered around a powerful Black family living in an upscale Maryland neighborhood. The show, which premiered on Feb. 24, has already seen success with Nielsen ratings beating General Hospital in its time … Read more

Repealing Social Security Taxation Would Harm the Program’s Finances

Repealing the taxation of Social Security benefits would have severe consequences for the program’s finances. The current system, which applies an income tax to beneficiaries on a sliding scale, generates significant revenue for both Social Security and Medicare. According to estimates, about half of Social Security beneficiaries pay no tax on their benefits due to … Read more

Sesame Workshop Announces Major Layoffs Amid Unionization Plans

The non-profit behind iconic children’s TV show Sesame Street is planning significant layoffs and changes to its benefits and bonus program. The decision comes after staff announced plans to unionize, citing the need for workers to have a voice in decisions affecting their job security and fair pay. The move follows months of uncertainty, including … Read more

DK Metcalf Trade Request Sparks Debate in Seattle

Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider addressed the team’s response to wide receiver DK Metcalf’s trade request during a recent appearance on Seattle Sports 710. Metcalf asked for a trade, and the team is now fielding offers. Schneider emphasized that the organization’s primary concern is doing what’s best for the player and the team, while … Read more

Ancient Human Ancestors Created Bone Tools 1.5 Million Years Ago

Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the Olduvai Gorge site in northern Tanzania, unearthing a collection of bone tools that date back to around 1.5 million years ago. This finding is significant because it pushes the timeline for bone tool creation by about 1 million years. The 27 fragments of limb bones, mostly from … Read more

Sean “Diddy” Combs Accused of Decades-Long Sex Trafficking Scheme

Federal prosecutors have accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of forcing an employee to engage in sex acts over a two-decade period. The additional allegations were included as new details in the racketeering conspiracy charge Combs is already facing. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in … Read more