Hungary has banned Pride marches held by the LGBTQ+ community, sparking widespread outrage both within and outside the country. The ruling right-wing Fidesz party, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, voted in favor of the law just a day after it was submitted, citing concerns over its alleged impact on children. The law, which bans … Read more
A video has surfaced showing masked men claiming to be members of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, denouncing people searching for missing relatives in Mexico. The group, which was recently designated a foreign terrorist organization by the US government, released the video to “clean their image” and push back against negative publicity. According to security … Read more
Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Tuesday night for a massive protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, the most extreme in Israel’s history. The demonstration was sparked by Netanyahu’s efforts to replace the head of the Shin Bet security service and the attorney general with loyalists who will follow his … Read more
The US government is threatening to pull back funding for mass transit and transportation projects nationwide. In response, Amtrak’s CEO Stephen Gardner has stepped down from his position. According to a statement, Gardner is leaving the job to maintain the administration’s trust and confidence in the nation’s passenger railroad company. However, his successor has not … Read more
Nintendo has released its second Switch port of a classic game this year, with Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition now available on the console. The game’s re-release follows Donkey Kong Country Returns, another Wii game that made its way to the Switch. The latest addition brings the celebrated sci-fi RPG to the Switch for the … Read more
US President Donald Trump has officially released the remaining classified documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The declassified files offer a glimpse into previously secret CIA activities, including wiretapping in Mexico City to monitor Soviet-Cuban communications. However, despite gaining access to the full scope of government knowledge on the events leading … Read more
The Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5%, citing increased economic uncertainty and reduced growth forecasts. The decision reflects the central bank’s cautious approach amid a volatile policy environment, with trade and other areas experiencing extreme flux. The median Fed official now expects 1.7% GDP growth this year, down from 2.1% … Read more
Major tech companies, including Meta, use secret blacklist systems to prevent former employees from being rehired. The system, which is often used as a “risk management” strategy, can lead to uncertain job prospects and further stigmatize workers who have left the company. Companies like Meta claim that their decision to bar an ex-employee from rehire … Read more
Nvidia is planning to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on strengthening its supply chain in the United States, according to the company’s CEO. The move comes as the US semiconductor industry faces increasing pressure from global competitors and rising demands for more complex chips. The investment will focus on improving manufacturing efficiency, expanding production … Read more
Immunovant, a Roivant Sciences company, released positive results from its Phase III study of batoclimab in myasthenia gravis (MG) and initial results from its Phase IIb study in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). The studies showed that deeper IgG reduction leads to deeper responses in patients. According to Dr. Pete Salzmann, chief executive of Immunovant, … Read more