Gov. Cooper officially signs Medicaid expansion into law
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday signed a Medicaid expansion law that was a decade in the making and gives the Democrat a legacy-setting victory, although one significant hurdle…
Nashville school shooting suspect made maps, did surveillance before attack
The suspect in Monday's deadly school shooting was a former student who had maps of The Covenant School, Nashville Police Chief John Drake said. Audrey Hale, 28, who police said…
Bragg pushes back after House Republicans escalate oversight into Trump hush money case
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has dismissed another letter by three House Republican chairmen seeking more information related to the hush money probe that could lead to an indictment of…
Apple’s AR/VR Headset: A Preview of the Future of Immersive Technology
Apple's latest venture in immersive technology has taken the tech world by storm. According to recent reports, the company has demonstrated its AR/VR headset to top executives, indicating that it…
At least 3 children dead in Tennessee school shooting; gunman killed by police
At least three children are dead after gunfire erupted at a Tennessee Christian school on Monday, officials said, adding the gunman was killed by police. The shooting unfolded at The…
Netanyahu agrees to pause judicial overhaul following widespread unrest in Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed Monday evening to pause a divisive plan to overhaul the country’s judicial system until the next parliament session, according to a statement from one of the coalition…
First Citizens Bank to buy SVB’s deposits, loans from FDIC
First Citizens will acquire much of Silicon Valley Bank, the tech-focused financial institution that collapsed this month, setting off a chain reaction that caused a second bank to fail and tested…
As longterm partnership with US fades, Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its diplomacy – and recent deals with China, Iran and Russia fit this strategy
The fact that Saudi Arabia entered a rapprochement deal with Iran and chose China to broker it came as a surprise to many international observers. The agreement, officially called the…
Elizabeth Warren running for 3rd US Senate term in 2024
Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren announced Monday that she will seek a third term in 2024. Warren, a prominent voice for the liberal wing of the Democratic Party and a…
Ex-Tucker Carlson producer files new claims against Fox News lawyers
The former Tucker Carlson producer who sued Fox News last week alleging she was pressured into giving misleading testimony about the network’s coverage of supposed election fraud has filed new…
Global population could fall to six billion with ‘unprecedented investment’ in tackling poverty, researchers say
The global population could fall to six billion by the end of the century if there is "unprecedented investment" in tackling poverty and inequality, researchers have said. In a report…
Microsoft threatens to restrict data from rival AI search tools
Author of the article: Published Mar 26, 2023 • 1 minute read Microsoft Corp has threatened to cut off access to its internet-search data, which it licenses to rival search…
Netanyahu’s Firing of Defense Minister Raises Concerns About Israel’s Democracy
By Dave Van Zandt Quick Summary Netanyahu has fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who opposed his proposed judicial overhaul. Gallant's dismissal has sparked outrage and raised concerns about Israel's democracy…
Gap grows between TikTok users, lawmakers on potential ban
The US Congress held a hearing to discuss the potential ban of TikTok, a popular social media platform owned by Chinese company ByteDance. The hearing was prompted by concerns that…
Trump invokes Jan. 6 at Waco rally ahead of possible charges
Donald Trump, facing potential indictment, held a rally in Waco, Texas, on Saturday, March 25, 2023, which marked the first rally of his 2024 presidential campaign. The event was held…
2 dead, 7 missing after explosion rocks Pennsylvania chocolate factory
Two people are confirmed dead after an explosion rocked a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania, officials said Saturday morning after initially saying that five people had been killed in the explosion.…
House lawmakers tour D.C. jail holding Jan. 6 defendants to inspect conditions
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene argued the inmates were being “treated as political prisoners,” while Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett “didn’t see anything that was alarming."Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., talks…
A Trump indictment could kick off a long-term security nightmare
NEW YORK — A grand jury indictment of former President Donald Trump over the hush money payment made to Stormy Daniels could set off an unprecedented security challenge for law…
Russia’s Nuclear Weapons Deal with Belarus Sparks International Tension
Quick Summary Putin announces Russia's agreement with Belarus to station nuclear weapons in the country. The announcement has caused alarm in neighboring countries and increased tension between Russia and the…
China-Brokered Peace Deal Between Iran and Saudi Arabia: Implications for the Region and the World
By Dave Van Zandt In a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, China has successfully brokered a peace deal between regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia.…