A year marked by turmoil, a nation rebuilds itself. Inauguration Day gives way to conflict and fear, as the world’s richest man promises change, but at what cost? Federal workers are fired, and protests harden into clashes, while political violence claims lawmakers and a charismatic young conservative. Yet amidst the darkness, humanity perseveres: a mother … Read more
Rod Paige, the first African American to serve as U.S. education secretary under President George W. Bush, has died at 92. Born in Monticello, Mississippi, Paige led the Department of Education’s implementation of the No Child Left Behind law, which aimed to standardize testing standards and hold schools accountable for student outcomes. A former superintendent … Read more
Netflix has secured the deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, one of the largest traditional movie and television studios, for $72 billion plus debt. The acquisition would give Netflix control over valuable intellectual property like Batman, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones. However, the deal still faces intense regulatory review in the US and other … Read more
A Leflore County woman, Bobbie Peoples, was convicted of a misdemeanor under Mississippi’s ballot harvesting law, which she and her attorney claim is unjust and targeted at certain groups. The law prohibits people from collecting and submitting an absentee ballot on behalf of another person, except for family members or caregivers. The law was passed … Read more
Francisco Franco’s brutal regime has been marked by numerous atrocities, but one often overlooked aspect is the trauma experienced by women and their children under his rule. The Spanish government recently honored the victims of Franco’s dictatorship with a vigil, shedding light on the lives of those who suffered under his oppressive regime. Historians estimate … Read more
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Software company Adobe expects to see a revenue increase of $25.90 billion to $26.10 billion in 2026. The company is also predicting double-digit annual recurring revenue growth next year, driven by its expansion into the AI business. This growth is expected to be led by an 2.13% increase in stock price, as investors anticipate a … Read more
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Warner Bros. is caught in a heated bidding war between Netflix and Paramount, but the real winner might be its 65-year-old CEO David Zaslav. With a compensation package of $51.9 million in 2024 alone, Zaslav has become one of the media’s highest-paid leaders. A new contract signed earlier this year could add up to $420 … Read more
US President Donald Trump claims to have pardoned former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, but no official pardon has been announced or confirmed. The claim appears to be based on a social media post from Truth Social, where Trump stated that Peters was granted a full pardon for her efforts to expose voter fraud in … Read more