Arrest of Don Lemon sparks debate over free speech rights versus freedom of religion
Don Lemon's arrest has set off a very public clash between free-speech advocates and those who argue the case raises serious religious-freedom concerns. Source link
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Justice Department declares Epstein review complete, as Democrats dispute compliance with law
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that, as far as the Department of Justice is concerned, its review of files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein "is over." Source link
Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday it will be a few days before a government funding package comes up for a vote, all but ensuring the partial federal shutdown will drag into the week…
Deputy AG Blanche promises appeal to judge's order to free 5-year-old and father from ICE custody
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration plans to appeal a judge's order requiring the release of a 5-year-old boy and his father who were detained by federal…
Senator's blockade complicates path of Trump's pick for Fed chairman
A Republican senator is vowing to oppose Federal Reserve nominees until a criminal inquiry into Chair Jerome Powell is resolved, creating an uncertain path for President Trump's nomination…
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from Texas detention facility
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held in Texas, have been released following a judge's order. They have returned to…
House Speaker cautiously optimistic on DHS funding deal, but draws hard line on mask ban, visible ID
House Speaker Mike Johnson is signaling that a deal with Democrats on funding the Department of Homeland Security for a full year is within reach. Source link
How to watch the 2026 Grammy Awards with or without cable, including free options
You are going to want to turn up the volume on your television sets. It’s time for the 68th Grammy Awards, which take place on Sunday, February 1. The movers, shakers, and singers of the…
Every dating app has AI now. Can it help make better matches?
A new dating app called Known, which went live earlier today in San Francisco, wants to offer users a dating experience that is far less gamified—and far more enabled by artificial…
'Melania' documentary delights audiences, foils naysayers with successful opening weekend
"Melania" blew past expectations in its debut, opening to the strongest ticket sales for a documentary in a decade and reaping rave reviews from moviegoers despite scathing takes from…
Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalition
When Donald Trump won his comeback campaign, he credited the mayor of a small Detroit suburb with helping him make inroads with Michigan's Arab American community. As a reward, Trump…
What a swing House district in Colorado shows about Republicans' immigration fallout in the midterms
Like many Donald Trump voters, Miranda Niedermeier is not opposed to immigration enforcement. She was heartened by initial moves from the Republican president in his second term that she…
NPR and PBS Never Needed Your Taxpayer Dollars
‘Vanishingly few’ stations have shuttered so far. Surprised? Source link
Virginia Proposal to Expand Offshore Wind Power Threatens National Security
Wind projects create radar interference and clutter that could put U.S. assets in Norfolk at risk. Source link
Our Radical Moment’s Antecedents
So much of the tumult around us has its roots in the 1970s, the subject of Jason Burke’s new study. Source link
The Troubling Trend of Combat-Uniform Creep
What law enforcement officers wear matters. Source link
Sauce for a Snowy Day
Distant relations and dear friends alike ask for Mom’s spaghetti and meatballs recipe. This past weekend, so did I. Source link
These 3 ‘addictive’ social media UX features are on trial
The world’s biggest tech companies are facing a legal showdown that could fundamentally change the way that social media is designed. The trial is taking place in the Los Angeles County…
How Polarization Tore a Hole in America’s Mainline Churches
One Sunday, Ryan Burge looked out over his Mount Vernon, Illinois, church as the pianist played the service’s prelude. The American Baptist part-time pastor counted nine people in the…
Lego, it’s time to hit the brakes
Recently, I have developed a conflicted relationship with Lego. I love it. There’s so much Lego in our apartment that you can remove the brick and mortar, and I would still have a standing…
Bitwarden announced a price hike in the worst way possible
Bitwarden is one of the more likable tech companies. It offers a great password manager for free, charges modestly for its paid version, and has mostly stayed in its lane with its focus on…
Groundhogs are bad at predicting weather, but they’re valuable animal engineers
Whether you call him groundhog, woodchuck, or whistle-pig, or use the full genus and species name, Marmota monax, the nation’s premier animal weather forecaster has been making headlines…
Why an all-foods-fit approach to nutrition is better than dieting, according to a dietitian
Eat this, not that. This one food will cure everything. That food is poison. Cut this food out. Try this diet. Don’t eat at these times. Eat this food and you’ll lose weight. With…
What is tokenised gold, and why is it taking off in Asia?
Market watchers note that Singapore’s banks have taken a more measured approach towards tokenised gold offerings for retail investors Amid a year-long rally in gold prices that saw the…