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NPR editor resigns after suspension for essay accusing network of liberal bias
Uri Berliner, a long-serving senior editor at NPR, resigned after being suspended for publicly criticizing the network’s perceived liberal bias in an op-ed. Berliner’s critique claimed NPR catered exclusively to a narrow liberal perspective. The statement sparked internal controversy, leading to his suspension on Friday, April 12, for violating policies regarding external publications. In a… -
Trump’s Truth Social announces streaming plans, shares sink
Trump Media and Technology Group Corporation (TMTG), the operator of Truth Social, said on Tuesday, April 16, it is venturing into the streaming industry. However, the move was met with skepticism among investors. TMTG shares dropped 11% following the announcement. Shares were already down 70% from their peak in late March 2024. This tumble on… -
Colorado counties sue state, demand end to ‘sanctuary’ immigration laws
Leaders from Douglas and El Paso counties in Colorado jointly filed a lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis, D, and the state on Monday, April 15. The suit contests two Colorado House bills that limit government involvement with immigration detention. Colorado’s current sanctuary immigration laws bar police from arresting and detaining undocumented migrants based on immigration… -
NPR editor punished for unauthorized essay accusing network of left-wing bias
As National Public Radio faces bias accusations and a storm of criticism, it suspended senior editor Uri Berliner for five days without pay. Berliner, who worked with NPR for 25 years, criticized the organization in an essay for The Free Press. He claimed NPR’s coverage reflects the views of a narrow left-leaning segment of the… -
USPS asks for billions more in financial aid 2 years after getting $107 billion
Two years after Congress relieved the U.S. Postal Service of more than $100 billion in obligations, the mail service is once again seeking financial assistance. If USPS cannot secure another $14 billion in funding, there could be more impacts to home delivery services. According to The Washington Post, top Biden officials have met with representatives… -
France says it has contingency plans as Olympics security questions arise
Around 300,000 spectators are expected to attend the Paris Olympics opening ceremony this summer. The ceremony will break from tradition by taking place along the Seine River, not in a stadium. The July 26 ceremony will traverse a 3.5-mile stretch through central Paris with 160 boats carrying athletes on the water as crowds line the… -
Sydney shock: Church and mall stabbings leave trail of death and injuries
Police in Sydney, Australia arrested the person they believe stabbed a bishop and several others at a church in Western Sydney on Monday, April 15. The attack comes two days after someone stabbed and killed six people at a busy Sydney shopping mall. A video that circulated online showed Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel preaching at… -
How a photo of a gun with a backward scope became a Navy embarrassment
The commander of the USS John S. McCain, Cameron Yaste, and the U.S. Navy faced online mockery Wednesday, April 10 after the Navy shared a photo of the commander on its official Instagram account. The photo showed Yaste firing a rifle with the scope mounted backwards and the lens cap on. The caption accompanying the… -
California audit shows state has not been tracking billions spent on homelessness
California spent more than $24 billion between 2018 and 2023 to address the state’s homeless issue. Now the question is: Has the money spent been effective? According to a new state audit, no one really knows. On Tuesday, April 9, California State Auditor Grant Parks released a report revealing the state hasn’t been keeping track… -
Advocates want USDA to take a bite out of Lunchables on school menu
Consumer Reports is requesting the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remove Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program, which serves nearly 30 million students. The organization said that its testing shows the products are unhealthy for both adults and children. “Lunchables are not a healthy option for kids and should not be included on… -
FBI: Idaho teen inspired by ISIS arrested, planned to target local churches
The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested an Idaho teen on Saturday, April 6, who the agency said had been planning an ISIS-inspired terror attack on churches in his hometown in northern Idaho. Prosecutors said 18-year-old Alexander Mercurio detailed how he would kill churchgoers on Sunday, April 14. The FBI said Mercurio told a confidential informant… -
War for social media superiority: TikTok to launch rival app to Instagram
The fight to win over more users is on between TikTok and Instagram. In March, it was uncovered that TikTok was working on a rival to Instagram, and now it has a name: TikTok Notes. The new name started to pop up as some users received notifications announcing photo posts would be shown on TikTok… -
Norfolk Southern agrees to $600M settlement for Ohio train derailment
Over a year after a Norfolk Southern train derailment resulted in a fiery explosion in East Palestine, Ohio, the railroad reached a preliminary agreement for a $600 million settlement on Tuesday, April 9. However, a judge will need to approve and sign the lawsuit. “If approved by the court, the agreement will resolve all class…