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Netanyahu's Influence on US Foreign P…

Benjamin Netanyahu was on Israeli television recently bragging that he had tricked the US into going to war with Iran. He didn't specify how he achieved this influence, but it's been noted that some US cable news networks have been…

UK Extradition Row

Glenn Greenwald accused the US government of conspiring to protect Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) after they dropped a charge of conspiracy to commit campaign finance violations against him. However, according to Ken White, this decision was…

US Open Fashion News

Frances Tiafoe's girlfriend Ayan Broomfield, a social media influencer from New York, attended her boyfriend's tennis match at the US Open. She wore a preppy outfit consisting of a red, white, and blue pleated miniskirt, a white collared…

Dolphins in California Waters

On September 2, 2026, ABC News captured a remarkable scene of a large group of dolphins swimming and jumping in the water off the California coast. The footage shows dozens of dolphins leaping through crystal-clear water, creating a…

Ohio State University scandal

The Ohio State University has agreed to pay $2.1 million to settle allegations that it failed to disclose its researchers' ties to China when seeking and receiving taxpayer-funded research grants. The university admitted that one of its…

College Value Debate Continues

Tyler Cowen, an economist and author, questions whether college is still worth the cost. He notes that $95,000 a year is the sticker price for George Washington University, including room and board, which he considers ridiculous as a…

China Saudi Business Ties

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been investing billions of dollars in developing a domestic tech ecosystem as part of his Vision 2030 program. This effort has led to an influx of Chinese technology companies, including…

California Border Surveillance

James Cordero, a 44-year-old man, was driving on a remote stretch of road in San Diego County when he noticed an abandoned trailer. Upon investigation, he found a hidden camera that was part of a larger surveillance network monitoring the…

Islamophobia in US Policy

Author Rozina Ali argues that Islamophobia in the US has its roots back to the 1940s, long before the 9/11 attacks. Ali's book "Seasons of Fury" examines how Islamophobia is manufactured and encouraged in the US. She claims that thousands…

Critique of Anti-Tech Views

Noah Smith, an author from Noahpinion, has been involved in a public debate with Henry Farrell, a political scientist. The debate began when Smith reviewed the book "Power and Progress" by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson, which he had…

Celebrity Breast Enhancement Trends

Celebrity Kylie Jenner and Kristin Cavallari have recently shared details about their breast surgery**, revealing the types of implants they used. This comes as a new trend in breast enhancement has gained popularity, one that involves…

Trump's Potential Successor

Donald Trump, who was 78 years old, had just started his second non-consecutive term as President of the United States on January 20, 2025. His movement, known as MAGA (Make America Great Again), which he founded and led, was facing an…

Abu Dhabi Falcon Sales Surge

In Abu Dhabi, two falcons sold for record-breaking prices: a pure-white gyrfalcon fetched 1.5 million dirhams ($300,000) and an ultra-white gyrfalcon chick sold for $300,000. These high-end birds were bred on American farms and are highly…

California College AI Fiasco

California's community colleges have spent millions of dollars on AI-powered chatbots to help students with admissions, financial aid, and campus services, but these systems often struggle to provide accurate answers. A joint investigation…

Trump Sentencing Coverage Bias

The Washington Post published a column on Friday that inaccurately reported the potential sentence Donald Trump could face in his three pending criminal cases, citing the statutory maximum sentences as if they were actual sentencing…

California Weed Killer Lawsuit

The audience for MAGA influencers is declining, particularly among Republicans who are growing frustrated with the rising cost of living and $1.4 trillion in new debt accumulated under President Trump. Benny Johnson's YouTube channel has…

Trump's Trucking School Crackdown

The Trump administration has shut down 110 commercial trucking schools across the US, including 11 in California, due to widespread failures on English language proficiency tests. The schools are connected to over 5,000 truck drivers who…

NFL Scam Exposed

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Conservative Group's Online Influence

The Lincoln Club, a conservative organization founded by California business leaders in the early 1960s, has shifted its focus to promoting right-leaning news online. The club's affiliated organization, the Lincoln Media Foundation, saw…

Politicians Debate Healthcare Reform

Heather Cox Richardson, an author, was thanked by a reader for keeping them informed since March 2020. The reader stated that they were visiting their daughter in Germany when they began seeking out sources with links to verify…

California Teacher Background Checks

California lawmakers, led by Democratic Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, unanimously passed a bill last week to hold school administrators accountable for hiring teachers with a history of misconduct. The legislation comes after a joint…

Bronny James Dating Drama

Bronny James, son of NBA star LeBron James, may have been subtly shaded by his ex-girlfriend's parents on social media. His ex-girlfriend, Parker Whitfield, had a 22nd birthday celebration that included two Instagram posts from her father…

SABEW Journalism Awards

The Markup, in partnership with Pulitzer Center's AI Accountability Network and copublished with The Guardian and The 19th, has won the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing's (SABEW) 2025 Best in Business Awards. The award…

Sex Abuse Scandal Rocks Church

Ken White, a writer for The Popehat Report, discusses how the media reports on death and disappearance cases involving adults, particularly when there is no obvious explanation. He notes that he looks for specific words or phrases in news…