Studio Ghibli: It’s good for your health, a new study shows
As any Studio Ghibli fan will testify, an afternoon spent binging Hayao Miyazaki classics is guaranteed to leave a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. Now we know this feeling is backed by…
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‘Who was president in 2020?’ is more than a viral meme
When treating a head injury, one of the questions doctors ask their patients is whether they know who is currently the president. It’s part of a standard neurological exam for assessing…
Trader Joe’s Halloween mini totes are back—and they’re already causing chaos
Trader Joe’s stores have a reputation for getting crowded at the best of times, but if you’re planning to make a stop there in the next few days, beware: The brand just released a…
Guess Which Two Cabinet Members Trump Advisers Hate the Most?
Even the Trump administration doesn’t like Pam Bondi. The attorney general has been at the epicenter of some of Trump 2.0’s biggest scandals. In the last several months, Bondi has purged…
Why Was The Atlantic’s David Frum Working With Israel’s Ambassador?
“There’s two people on the floor, or, you know, whatever, there’s—but normally, it’s done in front of the full House, so that new member in a special election gets a, I think, in some…
Minnesota attorney general says having males in girls' sports 'doesn't harm anyone'
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison insisted that allowing males in female sports "doesn't harm anyone" as he comes under pressure from local school officials to take the Trump…
The New York Times Wins Right to Obtain Info Musk Wanted Kept Private
The Pentagon has to provide The New York Times information about Elon Musk’s security clearances, a federal judge ruled Wednesday—and the billionaire’s own posting habits helped decide the…
Republican AG Miyares says race against Democrat Jay Jones is 'test of decency' amid text scandal
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares says his reelection campaign against Democrat Jay Jones has become a "test of decency for the commonwealth." Source link
This Startup Wants to Spark a US DeepSeek Moment
Ever since DeepSeek burst onto the scene in January, momentum has grown around open source Chinese artificial intelligence models. Some researchers are pushing for an even more open…
Texas GOP considers censuring state representatives who aren't conservative enough
The Republican Party of Texas' governing board is set to meet in the state Capitol on Saturday to consider censuring state representatives who party leaders deem insufficiently…
Trump’s labor department says Trump’s mass deportations pose ‘immediate dangers’ to our food supply
About 40% of farm workers in the U.S. are undocumented immigrants, and they’ve become a focus of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown. Terrorized farm workers have…
House Democrats want answers over White House's handling of Homan bribery allegations
House Democrats want to know how the White House handled bribery allegations against border czar Tom Homan. Source link
Meta’s next big bet for VR: your living room
Forget magical virtual worlds. In its quest to broaden the audience for virtual reality, Meta is now embracing much more familiar surroundings: Owners of Meta’s Quest VR headsets will soon…
Adam Schiff to Force Senate Vote on Curbing Trump’s Powers
Senate Democrats said Wednesday that they plan to force a vote on President Donald Trump’s extrajudicial military strikes on foreign vessels he claims are smuggling drugs. Senators Adam…
“What’s Going On With Marjorie?”: Trump Stunned by MTG’s Flip
“There’s two people on the floor, or, you know, whatever, there’s—but normally, it’s done in front of the full House, so that new member in a special election gets a, I think, in some…
Schumer's defiant F-bomb shutdown message sparks liberal cheers
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer is embracing a bold message in the government shutdown standoff with President Trump and congressional Republicans: "No f------ way!" Source link
Amazon is trying out a new kind of vending machine. What’s inside could make your community healthier
Amazon is rolling out kiosks that let patients get their prescriptions while they are still at the doctor’s office. Starting in December 2025, the tech behemoth will be stepping up its…
Jim Jordan Loses It as Shutdown Interview Goes off the Rails
“There’s two people on the floor, or, you know, whatever, there’s—but normally, it’s done in front of the full House, so that new member in a special election gets a, I think, in some…
Mike Johnson Cops Out Over Trump Demand to Jail Illinois Leaders
House Speaker Mike Johnson doesn’t seem the least bit disturbed that President Donald Trump wants to lock up Illinois Democrats amid his federal takeover of Chicago. During a press…
Johnson quashes hope of standalone bill to pay troops during shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he was "open" to a stand-alone bill to ensure active-duty military troops continue to receive pay during the government shutdown. On Wednesday, the…
Stephen Miller Gives Strange Interview on Trump’s “Plenary Authority”
The White House aide noted that the administration was appealing the decision. “Under Title 10 of the U.S. Code, the president has plenary authority, has—” Miller added, before stopping…
Antifa in the classroom: University course requires students to contribute to anti-fascist activism
The City University of New York Graduate Center is offering an English course titled "Global Antifa" that focuses on students taking an active role in the sometimes violent far-left…
Russ Vought Is Going to Damage Trump Even More Than Elon Musk Did
Trump and Vought have clearly come to two conclusions. The first is that they have the upper hand in negotiations to reopen the government. As federal workers sit at home or work without…
Photographer Captures Pam Bondi’s Notes—and They’re a Doozy
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi needed a cheat sheet of attacks to dodge Senator Sheldon Whitehouse’s tough questions. While sitting before the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday, Bondi…