When retired US Army Colonel Joe Buccino first saw the White House mixing Iran war footage with clips from cartoons and video games, he felt disgust. The president’s top communications team had decided to treat the international conflict like a big joke, posting pop-music-scored clips of missile strikes mixed with footage from Call of Duty … Read more
Kristi Noem is departing her role as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary after just over a year in the position. The 54-year-old, known for her “ICE Barbie” nickname due to her glamorous appearance, expressed gratitude and pride in her accomplishments during her tenure. Noem highlighted several major wins, including securing the most secure border … Read more
President Trump has formed a new council of tech industry leaders and advisors to help shape the country’s approach to artificial intelligence, with some of the biggest names in business joining forces. The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) will be co-chaired by experts David Sacks and Michael Kratsios, who have been … Read more
Iran’s combative Parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf is surprising Washington by offering a potential solution to the growing Middle East conflict. A former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and mayor of Tehran, Ghalibaf denies talks with the US are underway but his tough stance could change that. Known for his hardline views, particularly during … Read more
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is facing its longest wait times in 24 years due to a partial government shutdown. The agency’s deputy administrator, Ha Nguyen McNeill, told the House Homeland Security Committee that employees are calling out of work at rates of 40% to 50%, leading to understaffing and extended wait times. At some … Read more
Despite ongoing regional challenges, the UAE’s real estate sector continues to demonstrate resilience and steady investor confidence. According to Dr. Amit Goenka, Chairman and Managing Director of Nisus Finance Group (NiFCO), core demand drivers such as population inflows, business relocations, residency reforms, and sustained global wealth migration remain intact. The country’s leadership has played a … Read more
AI is everywhere, but many people find it overwhelming. The good news is that you don’t need to learn AI like a new language or complicated tool. Instead, start using it in simple ways. The problem is often that we try to use AI as if it were a complex tool, rather than a helper. … Read more
Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is taking on a new role under President Trump. After being fired in March, she will serve as “Special Envoy to the Shield of the Americas,” which her critics say is a low-ranking position with limited responsibilities. Noem’s new role means she won’t be working directly for a department head … Read more
Tech companies like Meta and Google have been held accountable for social media addiction in a landmark trial that has been years in the making. A Los Angeles jury found liability for the tech giants, saying they deliberately designed their platforms with addictive features that harm young users’ well-being. Critics of Big Tech say this … Read more
Wil Wheaton, who played Gordie Lachance in the 1986 film “Stand by Me,” has returned to the story 40 years later with a new audiobook narration of Stephen King’s novella “The Body.” This time around, Wheaton is coming from a different place – as an older man reflecting on his own experiences. He channels his … Read more