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A new leader at the U.S. Global Change Research Program, Matthew Wielicki—a geochemist with climate-skeptic views—is set to steer the nation’s top climate science body, sparking alarm after his appointment follows the ousting of key climate experts. Wielicki, who’s criticized climate reports as overly alarmist and downplayed risks while highlighting potential warming benefits, lacks formal climate...

ICE conducted a major sweep in southern Indiana, arresting at least 28 people across Clarksville and Evansville, using local police stations as staging grounds without their knowledge. Detainees were held at Clark County Jail, while ICE activity near a popular day labor spot in Clarksville faded by Friday. Evansville police confirmed no prior notice and reiterated their role is strictly legal comp...

The New York Times is suing the EEOC, claiming political retaliation after the agency filed a discrimination lawsuit over a hiring decision that favored a multiracial woman over a white male candidate — a move the Times says is revenge for their critical reporting on the Trump administration. The EEOC argues the Times discriminated based on race and gender, while the Times counters that the EEOC’s...

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again—way past its July 4th deadline—after algae blooms and peeling sealant exposed shoddy work. Blaming vandals, the president’s team insists repairs are needed, but critics say the contractors are at fault. A former Olympic canoeist, David Hearn, is now facing charges after allegedly touching sealant, though his team calls it a setup. Despite...

FBI Director Kash Patel is firing back at MS NOW’s explosive report claiming he canceled a Chicago trip after being summoned to the White House over performance concerns — calling it “all false.” Patel insists the only truth is he was at the White House, and warned the outlet it will soon “learn why.” The report, citing sources, said Patel scrapped his flight moments before departure to attend a c...

A convicted sex offender who was pardoned in Minnesota is now deported to Laos — sparking national outrage and political firestorms. Vang, originally sentenced in 2006 for assaults on a 10-year-old girl between 2002 and 2004, received a pardon in June that erased his criminal record for immigration purposes — allowing his removal despite having entered the U.S. as a refugee in 1994. The victim’s l...

Two major players in a $300 million childcare and nutrition fraud ring in Minnesota have pleaded guilty—Fahima Mahamud, head of a fraudulent daycare center, admitted to stealing $5 million, while Jillaine Mertens confessed to submitting fake claims for childcare worker pay. Both face sentencing while on bond, as the scandal exposes how government aid programs can be weaponized on a massive scale,...

Sir Anthony Hopkins, Oscar legend and 88-year-old maestro, unleashes his first classical music album, “Life Is a Dream,” after decades of composing. Featuring orchestral masterpieces conducted by Gustavo Dudamel and recorded at London’s Alexandra Palace, the project includes his 1963 gem “Bracken Road.” From teen theater composer to global stage, Hopkins’ musical journey—inspired by jazz and symph...

Eight men allegedly plotted a White House drone and sniper attack during a UFC event, using wild aliases like “Shriveled Shlong” and “Shephard” to coordinate online—exposed after one suspect’s mom tipped off cops, revealing his weapons buys and online chatter. Charged with terrorism and murder conspiracies, they reportedly trained, stockpiled gear, and even planned backup routes after one arrest....

The Trump administration just rewrote the definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, slashing protections to only include direct injury or death — a move critics say opens the door to risky development. Officials claim it restores common sense and respects private property, while environmental groups warn it endangers wildlife by letting harmful projects slip through. With lawsuits alr...

Bipartisan senators and the Trump administration strike a deal to revive legislation that would make buying Russian oil and gas more expensive — a targeted economic squeeze aimed at cutting off funding for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Though the bill’s text remains under wraps, the breakthrough signals renewed cooperation between Congress and the White House, with lawmakers eager to hold nations accou...

Graham Platner has dropped out of the Maine Senate race after explosive sexual assault allegations surfaced — including claims of rape and non-consensual condom removal — prompting his campaign adviser to call it a “deep disappointment” and immediately advise him to suspend his run. Though Platner denies the accusations, his exit just days before a Democratic nominating convention to pick his repl...

Ukraine just dropped a game-changer: drones hit Russia’s Omsk refinery, 1,500 miles from the border — one of the last major refineries untouched. This isn’t just another strike; it’s a strategic blow to Russia’s economy, forcing them to stretch defenses thin and making the war feel personal for Russians. President Zelenskyy called it a major milestone, proving Ukraine’s reach now extends deep into...

Iran is aggressively rebuilding its nuclear facility Taleghan 2, which was hit twice in March and previously destroyed in October 2024, with new satellite images showing workers installing rebar over bomb holes in preparation for a concrete cap — a clear sign of Tehran’s resolve to restore its nuclear capabilities despite repeated strikes. The site, deemed critical by Israeli forces for advancing...

Graham Platner’s Senate bid in Maine has collapsed after he withdrew amid a sexual assault allegation he denies, dashing Democrats’ hopes for flipping the seat and leaving a critical vacancy with a July 27 deadline to replace him. Once seen as a progressive game-changer with Bernie Sanders’ backing, Platner’s exit now forces the party to scramble to find a new nominee — with several candidates alr...

Taylor Swift’s Madison Square Garden wedding sparked a firestorm over NYPD costs—until Mayor Zohran Mamdani clarified Swift paid the full $160K tab herself, debunking claims taxpayers were footing the bill. With 150-200 officers deployed amid Fourth of July chaos and strained resources from Knicks, World Cup, and America 250 events, the episode raised bigger questions about police allocation—and h...

Doctors are uncovering a hidden health crisis: high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease aren’t just separate issues—they’re all tangled together in what’s called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM. This sneaky combo starts with weight gain, triggers inflammation, and slowly damages organs, creating a vicious cycle that’s hard to break without early detection. The goo...

The Justice Department is suing Maryland over its sanctuary policies, specifically targeting the Community Trust Act that limits local cops’ cooperation with federal immigration agents. This follows similar lawsuits against states like Colorado, Illinois, and New York, with the feds claiming these policies violate federal law and endanger public safety. Maryland’s governor says they’ll cooperate w...

Apple is suing OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, claiming two former Apple engineers—Tang Tan, who helped design the iPhone and Apple Watch, and Chang Liu, an electrical engineer—are behind the leak. The lawsuit accuses OpenAI of using stolen Apple tech to build its own AI hardware, directly challenging Apple’s own ambitions in the AI hardware space. OpenAI hasn’t responded yet, but this leg...

Biden’s memoir tapes are on hold — a federal appeals court temporarily blocked their release until July 20, giving the former president breathing room as his legal team fights to keep them sealed amid a Freedom of Information Act battle sparked by the Heritage Foundation and tied to the classified documents probe. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/d...

Trump’s refusing to sign a bipartisan housing bill he calls a “yawn,” using the standoff to pressure Republicans to end the Senate filibuster — all while pushing his own voter ID bill, the SAVE America Act, which would mandate photo ID, restrict mail-in ballots, and he claims is essential for election integrity. Though the housing bill will auto-pass at midnight, Trump’s gambit is designed to forc...

Senate Democrats are demanding congressional hearings to investigate President Trump’s massive crypto earnings—over $1.4 billion from family ventures last year—and whether his expanding business empire, especially in digital assets, creates dangerous conflicts of interest. Top lawmakers like Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren argue that Trump’s financial ties, including $520 million from crypto to...

Republicans are suing New Jersey over a controversial voting law that lets some overseas voters—never-residents of the state—cast ballots using a relative’s old address, arguing it violates the state constitution’s 30-day residency requirement. The RNC, New Jersey GOP, and a congressional candidate claim Democrats are enabling ineligible voters and demand the court strike down the law, block regis...

Ohio’s governor’s race has just turned into a nail-biter as Cook Political Report flips it to “Toss Up,” giving Democrats renewed hope after years of GOP dominance. Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate, is gaining ground despite her controversial pandemic leadership, while Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican challenger and former presidential hopeful, spends heavily to paint her as a “socialist” — even...

The War Department just unleashed 40 new declassified UAP files — including videos, audio, and images from NASA and the CIA — revealing decades-old mysteries that still baffle experts. From a pilot spotting a rectangular UFO in 2019 to security guards chasing a silent object over a nuclear site in Texas in 2015, these documents show the phenomenon isn’t new. Even 1949 reports of “green fireballs”...