Is Star Trek woke?
Star Trek—a franchise that famously promotes the philosophy “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations”—is being accused of “becoming” too “woke”. Last week, White House deputy chief of…
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European shares end flat as Trump tones down Greenland rhetoric
PEAN shares trimmed earlier losses and closed flat on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump softened his rhetoric around the acquisition of Greenland, handing some relief…
No more guessing: FDA investigates the gluten that might be hiding in your food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is requesting public information on gluten labeling and cross-contamination in packaged foods, marking an initial effort to enhance…
Snapchats to informant central at trial for man accused in murder plot of Border Patrol leader
Snapchat messages a Chicago man accused of soliciting the murder of a top Border Patrol commander unknowingly sent to a government informant took center stage Wednesday at the opening day…
House Republicans vote to lift 20-year ban on mining near pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Congressional Republicans moved closer Wednesday to lifting a 20-year ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, pushing a resolution to end the moratorium…
House Republicans call Virginia redistricting move illegal, plan to continue fight in court
House Republicans are calling the new Virginia congressional map proposed by state Democrats an "illegal action," and say the GOP will continue to fight the proposal in court. Source link
Trump strikes 'framework' for deal on Greenland, Arctic and drops threat of tariff on Europe
President Trump said Wednesday he struck a framework for a deal on Greenland and the Arctic after a productive conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, prompting him to drop…
Former Iowa superintendent expected to plead guilty to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, whose arrest by federal immigration agents drew national attention, is expected to plead guilty Thursday in federal court to…
Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump's immigration enforcement surge
At Taste of East African in Minneapolis, the manager and owner are the only employees who come to work now, serving new customers who aren't familiar with the food but are trying to…
ICE Launches Crackdown in Maine Called “Operation Catch of the Day”
The Department of Homeland Security is crudely referring to its newest immigration crackdown in Maine as “Operation Catch of the Day,” as it prepares to hunt and catch immigrants like…
Amazon’s newest AI doesn’t just chat — it knows your health history
The next time you’ve got an itchy throat and a stuffy nose, Amazon wants you to describe your symptoms to an AI chatbot deputized to do medicine. On Wednesday, Amazon announced the launch…
CBP Chief and His Goons Shamed Out of Minnesota Gas Station
Border Patrol is not welcome in Minneapolis’s streets, its schools, or its gas stations. A crowd of anti-ICE protesters stormed federal agents at a Speedway gas station on Nicollet Avenue…
2026 Grammy Awards: Who’s performing, how to watch, and more
The 68th annual Grammy Awards will take place Feb. 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This year marks a return to normalcy after the 2025 award show was altered to focus on…
Greenland is turning the MAGA hat into a protest symbol
On January 17, Copenhagen resident Jesper Rabe Tønnesen woke up, packed his cargo bike with 300 red hats, and trekked over to his city’s U.S. embassy, where thousands of citizens were…
Trump Appears to Change His Mind on Greenland After EU Threat
Last week, Trump had threatened to impose tariffs against European countries that opposed his plan to annex Greenland. He may have been persuaded otherwise after European pension funds…
Leavitt’s Response to Trump Greenland/Iceland Slip Will Blow Your Mind
But now, everything has been put on hold. The news came as Trump used his Wednesday speech at the World Economic Forum to triple down on his threat to seize Greenland (even though he…
2026 Sundance Film Festival: Everything you need to know
The 42nd Sundance Film Festival kicks off this week in Park City, Utah. It will be the last edition in its longtime home and the first without its founder Robert Redford, who died in…
What is human-centric design, and why does it matter?
We have a growing problem in making our institutions work for humans. Across society, and especially in business, humans are increasingly treated as resources to be squeezed rather than as…
AI romance is not a bug
OpenAI, Meta, and Elon Musk’s xAI are not accidentally drifting into romance and sex. They are deliberately inviting it. In recent months, major AI companies have opened the door to…
Trump drops his tariff threats, promising continued negotiations to acquire Greenland
President Trump is forgoing his threat to impose tariffs on European nations that disagree with his desire to put Greenland under U.S. control. Source link
Ted Cruz Hasn’t Learned His Lesson on Fleeing Texas’s Cold Weather
Senator Ted Cruz appears to be leaving Texas yet again ahead of another major winter storm. The third-term lawmaker was photographed boarding a flight to Laguna Beach, California, Tuesday,…
Trump Prepares to Deploy Troops to Minnesota to Snuff Out ICE Protests
But now, everything has been put on hold. The news came as Trump used his Wednesday speech at the World Economic Forum to triple down on his threat to seize Greenland (even though he…
How the late Valentino Garavani mastered the art of the brand color
Close your eyes and picture the word “Valentino.” Chances are, you’re seeing a very specific shade of red. This visual imprint is part of the creative legacy left behind by the Italian…
The story behind Macron’s expensive sunglasses
The day after French President Emmanuel Macron wore a pair of Henry Jullien Pacific S 01 aviator sunglasses during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the world…