Year: 2025
Musk bewilders with tales of ‘magic money computers’ that make cash ‘out of thin air’
Elon Musk regaled Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) with tales of “magic” federal computers he claimed made money “out of thin air” that were discovered by his colleagues at the Department of Government Efficiency. Musk sat down with Cruz for his
Read More‘Consequences will be dire’: Trump issues direct threat to Iran
President Donald Trump suggested Iran would suffer “dire” consequences for actions taken by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Trump’s threat came after Iran responded to U.S. military strikes on the rebel groups over the weekend. “We warn our enemies that Iran
Read MoreWeight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Are Linked to Hair Loss
There’s no question that the wildly popular injectable weight-loss drugs help people drop pounds, lower heart-disease risk, manage obstructive sleep apnea, and more. But as more people use these drugs, which target hormones including GLP-1, doctors are learning more about
Read More‘Red Scare’ revisits the fear of Communism that gripped post-WWII America
Writer Clay Risen describes the anti-Communist frenzy that destroyed the careers of thousands of teachers, union activists and civil servants — and connects that era to our current political moment.
Read MoreBrown University professor deported to Lebanon without explanation, despite U.S. visa
A doctor from Lebanon who arrived at the Boston airport was deported over the weekend without explanation, despite having a U.S. visa and a job teaching at Brown University.
Read More‘Dangerous precedent’: Dems fear they just handed GOP a ‘playbook’ for how to beat them
Some congressional Democrats fear they’ve handed Republican lawmakers a “playbook” to pass future spending bills that will give President Donald Trump everything he wants for his agenda, reports a new article in Politico. Their fears were solidified last week when
Read MoreTrump says Ukraine-Russia peace talks looking at ‘dividing up certain assets’ – CNN
Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace talks looking at ‘dividing up certain assets’ CNN Trump says Putin talks will discuss Russia and Ukraine ‘dividing up certain assets’ NBC News Russia Says Putin, Trump to Talk as US Urges Ukraine Truce Bloomberg Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin
Read MoreWhat to know about Yemen’s Houthi rebels as the U.S. steps up attacks on Iran-backed group
This weekend’s strikes killed at least 53 people, including children, and wounded others. The campaign is likely to continue, part of a wider pressure campaign by Trump now targeting the Houthis’ main benefactor, Iran, as well.
Read More‘Oopsie’: Marco Rubio blasted as he joins El Salvador president in mocking U.S. judge
Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined El Salvador President Nayib Bukele in mocking a U.S. court’s order to halt deportation of migrants to that Central American country, a court filing posted Monday claims. MSNBC and Just Security legal analyst Adam
Read MoreA law in New York pushes doctors to be upfront about patients’ costs
The law originally banned health care providers from forcing patients to agree to pay medical bills, no matter the cost. Consumer groups say an amended version doesn’t go far enough. (Image credit: AmnajKhetsamtip/iStockphoto)
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