Trump Calls for Secret Meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

US President Donald Trump has asked the media to spread the word about a possible secret meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. This request comes during his Asia trip, where he will be close to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) – the site of their last face-to-face encounter in 2019. The visit marks Trump’s … Read more

BASE Jumping at Yosemite National Park During Shutdown Raises Concerns

BASE jumping on El Capitan during the government shutdown has become a recurring problem at Yosemite National Park. The sport, which involves parachuting from fixed objects like buildings or cliffs, has long been considered illegal in the park. According to rock climber Peter Zabrok, who was enjoying his 924th career bivouacked evening on El Capitan … Read more

Tarrant County Hospital District Plans for New Development

The Tarrant County Hospital District is seeking permission to vacate parts of three streets in Fort Worth to make way for future hospital development. The City Plan Commission approved the request unanimously on October 15, 2025. The area in question is bounded by railroad tracks, Main Street, and Allen Avenue. The district plans to bring … Read more

Legendary Actress June Lockhart Dies at 100

June Lockhart, a beloved actress known for her iconic roles in “Lassie” and “Lost in Space,” has passed away at the age of 100. Born on June 25, 1925, Lockhart’s impressive career spanned nearly 90 years, with numerous awards and accolades to her name. From her early days as a child star in stage productions … Read more

Eight Sleep’s High-Tech Bed Malfunctions, Leaving Users Stranded

Eight Sleep’s advanced features, which claim to revolutionize sleep with temperature control and guided meditations, experienced a major glitch on Monday. The company’s reliance on Amazon Web Services’ cloud infrastructure led to widespread disruptions as data centers went offline, causing users to wake up in the middle of the night to uncomfortable temperatures. Users reported … Read more

Texas Investigates Hundreds of Potentially Non-Citizen Voters

Texas authorities are reviewing hundreds of registered voters who may not be U.S. citizens – a tiny fraction of all people on the local voter rolls. The state has flagged 2,700 potentially non-citizens, with Dallas and Tarrant counties being among those affected. Elections staff will send notices to these individuals, giving them 30 days to … Read more

HCA Healthcare Sees Upside on Stronger Q3 Earnings Outlook

HCA Healthcare has raised its full-year profit outlook after logging higher profits and revenue in the third quarter. Same-facility admissions grew, leading to increased earnings estimates of $6.5 billion to $6.72 billion ($27-$28 per share), up from previous guidance of $6.11 billion to $6.48 billion ($25.50-$27 per share). Source: https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/hca-lifts-outlook-as-quarterly-profit-revenue-rise-3fe58e0e

AFFiNE + NotebookLM: A Powerful Productivity Duo

I’ve tried several Notion alternatives, but AFFiNE impresses me the most. Its open-source nature, local storage, and free price tag make it an attractive option. I paired it with NotebookLM, an AI assistant, to see if it could improve my workflow. To my surprise, they worked seamlessly together. AFFiNE is an all-in-one workspace for notes, … Read more

Debris from White House East Wing Headed to Scrap Yard in Maryland

Demolition crews finished tearing down the historic East Wing at the White House last week, clearing the way for a new walkway and ballroom. The debris has been loaded onto a truck and taken to Smith Industries in Maryland, where it will be sorted and sold. Historically significant components of the East Wing have been … Read more

Measure C Oversight Committee’s Citizenship Requirement Under Scrutiny

The Fresno County half-cent sales tax, which expires in 2027, requires a vote to continue. Its oversight committee, comprised of 13 members, must be U.S. citizens living in the county. However, an advisory member suggested removing this requirement, citing that it doesn’t align with the county’s representation and could allow non-citizens to serve. Some leaders … Read more