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Was Dr. Phil’s ICE ride-along a spectacle or effective? Bias Breakdown
President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration has begun, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents making thousands of arrests in the first week of Trump’s second term. However, the media’s portrayal of ICE raids varies significantly depending on the political leanings of the outlets. Media coverage over Dr. Phil’s ride-along with ICE One… -
China’s ‘artificial sun’ sets new record in nuclear fusion research
The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) nuclear fusion reactor developed by China has set a new world record, marking another milestone in the pursuit of limitless clean energy. During the week of Jan. 19, the reactor, dubbed an “artificial sun,” maintained a steady loop of super-hot plasma for 1,066 seconds, surpassing its previous record of… -
Jets hire Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as next head coach
The New York Jets are bringing back a former star to help them return to the playoffs. On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the team hired Aaron Glenn, the Lions defensive coordinator over the past four seasons, as their new head coach. Glenn has played a significant part in Detroit’s turnaround, building the defense from 31st in… -
Musk accused of ‘Nazi salute’ at Trump inaugural rally: Bias Breakdown
In the hours following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, a rally in Washington, D.C., featuring Elon Musk has sparked reactions across the political spectrum. The Tesla CEO, an outspoken supporter of Trump, delivered an enthused speech, at one point making an arm gesture that has drawn different interpretations, fueling division among left-leaning and right-leaning media outlets.… -
National debt is at its ceiling on Trump’s second day in office
President Donald Trump’s pick for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, cleared his first confirmation hurdle from the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, Jan 21. On the same day, the agency he hopes to lead started taking “extraordinary measures” to keep from breaching the debt ceiling. According to the Treasury Department, the national debt stands at a… -
President Trump is a crypto billionaire thanks to his latest meme coin
President Donald Trump became an overnight cryptocurrency billionaire after dispensing Trump meme coins on the Solana blockchain. The official Trump digital token exceeded a $10 billion market capitalization ahead of Trump’s inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20. According to CoinMarketCap, if all Trump coins were in circulation, the fully diluted value would exceed $50 billion. Despite… -
Will Trump really lower your grocery bill? Most Americans doubt it
President-elect Donald Trump said he won the presidency on the promise he would lower the cost of groceries. But days before he takes the oath of office, most Americans remain skeptical he can deliver on that promise. More than three in five Americans are slightly or not at all confident Trump will lower the cost… -
John Deere blames politics for FTC lawsuit on farmers’ right to repair
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against John Deere, accusing it of boosting profits by forcing farmers to use authorized dealers for repairs. But the tractor giant called the lawsuit “meritless,” and pointed out it was filed in the final days of the outgoing Biden administration. The FTC, along with Illinois and Minnesota,… -
Sweden building world’s second nuclear waste storage site amid safety concerns
Sweden has started building the world’s second-ever long-term storage facility for spent nuclear fuel. The site is located in Forsmark, Sweden, approximately 90 miles north of Stockholm, Sweden. The site is designed to securely contain highly radioactive waste for 100,000 years. Finland remains the only other country nearing completion of a permanent storage solution for… -
Renewables aided 2024 Texas summer power surge, winter challenges remain
Solar power and utility-scale batteries played a pivotal role in helping Texas maintain grid stability amid the extreme heat and record high energy consumption during the summer of 2024. However, a new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas warns that these resources may not be able to handle future energy demands and potential… -
California wildfires causing $57 billion in damage as providers canceled insurance
The devastating southern California wildfires could cause between $52 billion and $57 billion in economic losses, according to experts at AccuWeather. But homeowners affected have unique insurance factors in play as they try to put their lives back together. In the months leading up to the disaster, many affected homeowners lost their original insurance coverage.… -
Tesla fails to grow sales in 2024 for the first time in more than a decade
Tesla has been on a tear to close out 2024, but its annual sales are telling a different story. Tesla deliveries on the year declined for the first time since 2011, according to company data released Thursday, Jan. 2. Tesla delivered about 1.79 million cars in 2024, down from about 1.81 million in 2023. That’s about… -
A look at US Supreme Court 2025 docket and a warning from Chief Justice Roberts
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is expressing concerns about the growing disregard for the U.S. Supreme Court ahead of major rulings expected in 2025. In his year-end report, Roberts emphasized the importance of maintaining judicial independence, urging that court decisions be honored regardless of their political implications. “Within the past few years, however, elected…