Tennessee Senators Embroiled in Ethics Scandal Over FBI Phone Probe

Two US senators from Tennessee, Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty, are under investigation for allegedly violating Senate conflict of interest rules by supporting a measure that allows them to sue the government for millions after being targeted by the FBI in a 2021 phone probe. A spending bill ending the federal government shutdown included a … Read more

Marjorie Taylor Greene Defies Trump’s Attack with Unity Call

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a long-time ally of President Trump, has made a surprise shift in her rhetoric, calling for unity and an end to toxic rhetoric within the Republican Party. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Greene said she continues to support Trump and his administration but acknowledged that the president’s … Read more

Buzzworthy TV Shows & Movie Trailers This Week

This week on Screen Time, we’re covering all the hottest new shows and movie trailers you need to know about. Here’s what’s making headlines: **Pluribus: The Sci-Fi Show You Need to Watch** Vince Gilligan is back with a bang, and his new show Pluribus has everyone hooked. Starring Rhea Seehorn as Carol, an author immune … Read more

US Prices Set to Fall as Trump Pushes Back on High Costs

The US government is planning several changes to reduce costs for consumers. One plan aims to give Americans direct payments of $2,000 or more. Another proposal investigates allegations that meatpacking companies are working together to increase beef prices. A new tariff reduction plan also targets coffee, fruit, and other popular products. This move comes after … Read more

Analyst Doubles Down on Meta Stock Amid AI Spending Fears

A Wedbush analyst, Scott Devitt, is confident that Meta’s spending on artificial intelligence will pay off. Despite falling 20% since the last earnings report, he believes the company’s efforts are already boosting its advertising engine and thinks it has a bright future ahead. Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/metas-stock-is-now-this-analysts-best-idea-why-all-the-ai-spending-could-be-worth-it-cab287b7

Google Enhances NotebookLM Learning Tool for Smarter Conversations

Google has updated its flagship learning tool, NotebookLM, with several improvements aimed at making it smarter and more powerful. These changes include enhanced performance, improved contextual understanding, and new features that allow users to personalize their chats. Back-end upgrades have increased the tool’s capacity to analyze large document collections quickly, while also allowing for multiturn … Read more

Lyme Disease Bacterium Has a Hidden Weakness Found by Scientists

Researchers at Northwestern University and Uniformed Services University have discovered that manganese, which helps protect the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi from its host’s immune system, is actually a weakness in its armor. If the bacteria are starved of or overloaded with manganese, it becomes vulnerable to attack by the immune system or treatments. This finding holds … Read more

Trump’s Right-Wing Allies Face Backlash Over Epstein Feud

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is locked in a bitter feud with President Donald Trump over Jeffrey Epstein, prompting her boyfriend Brian Glenn to defend her on social media. The exchange between Glenn and “attack dog” Laura Loomer has caused a rift within the GOP’s right-wing media coalition, with some personalities dismissing the recently released … Read more

“Epstein Files: Trump’s Efforts Under Fire”

The House is gaining support for a vote on releasing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, despite President Trump’s opposition. According to recent texts, Rep. Cohen had contact with an unnamed Democrat during the investigation. The development comes after criticism of Trump’s involvement in the case, with some suggesting his actions indicate guilt or complicity. Source: … Read more

CoreWeave Stock Slumps Amid Earnings Woes

CoreWeave, Inc.’s stock has fallen by 42% in the past month, with recent Q3 earnings results blaming management for cutting revenue and CapEx outlook due to third-party data center delays. Analysts believe most short-term issues have been factored into the stock’s value, creating a positive outlook for outperformance as expectations adjust. Delays related to Nvidia’s … Read more