In a surprising move, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the end of the platform’s controversial fact-checking program. Zuckerberg vowed to restore free expression on Facebook and Instagram, a shift many conservatives are celebrating. The decision comes amid ongoing criticism of Big Tech’s role in shaping public discourse. While some see it as a win […]
Firefighters battled to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed at least five people, burned at least 10,000 structures from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes. Firefighters struggled against blazes that have hopscotched across the sprawling region, including massive ones […]
Kanlaon Volcano displayed increased activity, emitting ash and recording 23 volcanic earthquakes, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The ash emission lasted for 111 minutes, and the recorded earthquakes included three volcanic tremors, which varied in duration from four to 111 minutes. On the same day, the volcano released 3,469 tonnes […]
Bill Clinton, the former U.S. President, addressed his contentious 2018 interview with NBC’s Craig Melvin in his upcoming memoir “Citizen.” The interview, which Clinton admits was not his finest moment, saw him fielding questions about his past affair with Monica Lewinsky. The 2018 interview was originally planned to promote a jointly authored book by Clinton […]
A real estate company has released the results of a survey of the best states to live in and Illinois is not one of them. Clever Real Estate asked 1,000 Americans to rate the U.S. states on nine quality-of-life metrics. Each respondent answered 25 questions related to where they live, which states they prefer. Researcher […]
Canada is at a crossroads. Rising political and social tensions have left citizens uncertain about the country’s future. Recent protests have highlighted growing dissatisfaction with government policies, particularly regarding immigration and economic stagnation. Prime Minister Trudeau’s administration is under intense scrutiny, with critics calling for a shift in leadership and reforms. Observers warn that if […]
President-elect Donald Trump took aim at special counsel Jack Smith once again after the prosecutor resigned days before Trump is set to re-take the nation’s highest office. Smith spent at least $35 million on two separate prosecutions of Trump. A federal judge tossed Smith’s classified documents case against Trump in July 2024 because the judge […]