The US House is set to pass a bill easily, repealing a provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 if their phone records are searched without their knowledge. The provision was included in a year-long funding measure to reopen the government after a shutdown. While some Republicans defend the provision as necessary accountability, others … Read more
A prominent Harvard poetry professor, Elisa New, sought help from her troubled friend Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender with ties to finance and higher education. He helped her secure a large donation that “changed everything” for her at Harvard. Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/metro/epstein-summers-wife-emails-harvard
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney is being laid to rest in a private ceremony at the National Cathedral in Washington. His funeral will be attended by several high-profile figures, including former President Joe Biden, who plans to pay his respects. Former President George W. Bush will also deliver a tribute to Cheney, who served … Read more
The Trump Administration’s impact on corporate CEOs has been significant. Recently, Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley spoke candidly about the struggles his company is facing in finding skilled mechanics to run its auto plants. Despite offering $120,000 a year for these jobs, Ford can’t fill 5,000 mechanic positions due to the current shortage of qualified … Read more
Ford CEO Jim Farley warns of dire shortage of skilled tradespeople due to lack of training and education in critical job areas, including auto technicians, plumbers, electricians, and tradesmen. Despite offering high salaries, the company struggles to fill 5,000 mechanic jobs paying $120K per year, citing inadequate trade schools and community colleges that fail to … Read more
After a 43-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, air travel operations across the nation have largely recovered from disruptions caused by domestic flight cancellations and delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) canceled an emergency order that reduced air travel by 6% on Monday, allowing normal operations to resume. The US Department of Transportation … Read more
The real estate market has moved away from its traditional buyer’s or seller’s market dynamics, leaving buyers and sellers at an impasse. Sellers who expected prices to continue to skyrocket like they did during the pandemic are now facing a more realistic scenario. According to data from Realtor.com, sales of previously owned homes have decreased … Read more
Amazon-owned Prime Video is reviving the beloved sci-fi franchise Stargate. The new series, titled Stargate, has been ordered and comes from Amazon MGM Studios and creator Martin Gero. Gero worked on the previous live-action shows and expressed his excitement to guide the franchise into its next phase. The show will be a “bold new chapter” … Read more
A federal judge grilled prosecutors pursuing charges against James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, on Wednesday, questioning irregularities in the case, including that the full grand jury did not see the indictment it was supposed to have approved. Lindsey Halligan, the U.S. attorney handpicked by Mr. Trump to bring the case, admitted she never … Read more
Larry Summers, former US Treasury Secretary and Harvard University President, is facing a public backlash after it was revealed that he maintained a decade-long friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite warnings from colleagues, students, and donors, Summers continued to engage with Epstein, even seeking advice on how to prolong an affair with a … Read more