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Americans’ trust in courts hits record low: Gallup poll
Americans’ trust in the nation’s court system has reached a record low, according to a new Gallup poll out this week. Just 35% of Americans trust in the judicial system and courts, putting it well below the average of other highly developed countries. The drop is substantial and unique to the United States, which has… -
Woman pretends to be late twin sister for 5 years to avoid causing heartbreak
A viral content creator pretended to be her late twin sister to avoid causing her grandparents heartbreak. For five years, Annie Niu kept the secret to herself. Niu, known for her food, beauty and travel content, recently revealed that secret in a viral TikTok video. She explained her elderly grandparents were never told of her… -
AccuWeather issues ‘white Christmas’ forecast
AccuWeather released its long-range “white Christmas” forecast just over a week before the holiday. The weather site predicted more U.S. communities can expect to experience a white Christmas this year compared to 2023. To declare a white Christmas, AccuWeather said there must be 1 inch of snow or more on the ground. Another blast of… -
‘Malcolm in the Middle’ reboot coming to Disney+
One of TV’s most chaotic families is making a comeback. Disney+ announced that “Malcolm in the Middle” is getting a reboot with four brand-new episodes. The streaming platform shared the news on Instagram, captioning a post, “They’re back!” Frankie Muniz, who played the titular character, expressed his excitement, saying he’s ready to show fans where… -
Police question socialist business owner over ‘Most Wanted CEO’ playing cards
A new card game called “Most Wanted CEO” is stirring controversy. The game, created by the self-described socialist apparel company Comrade Workwear, features a deck of cards with prominent CEOs and QR codes linking to pages explaining why they are deemed “evil.” James Harr, the founder of Comrade Workwear, took to TikTok to explain the… -
Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt warns of rapid AI innovation, urges caution
Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt has warned the innovation of artificial intelligence is happening at a rapid pace, and the proper safeguards are not yet in place. Schmidt cautions that we may eventually have to consider “unplugging it all” if AI systems continue to evolve unchecked. “We’re soon going to be able to have computers… -
US urges American citizens to leave Syria amid violence and terrorism
The United States urged Americans in Syria to leave the country on Monday, Dec. 16, after the fall of the Assad regime earlier this month. The U.S. government warned the situation in Syria has become “volatile” and “unpredictable” with acts of violence and “terrorism” in the aftermath of a bloody civil war. The U.S. instructed… -
Trump proposes ending daylight saving time
President-elect Donald Trump proposed Congress end the practice of daylight saving time. He said adjusting clocks twice a year is inconvenient and costly. “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate daylight saving time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t,” Trump posted to Truth Social. The point of turning the… -
San Francisco 49ers player refuses to play Rams
An incident on the sidelines during a crushing loss Thursday night, Dec. 12, to the Los Angeles Rams added insult to the San Francisco 49er’s injury. Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refused to enter the game when coaches called his number. Afterward, as expected, his teammates, including team captain George Kittle, were furious. “It’s one person making a… -
Some breast cancer patients might not need surgery: Study
Some breast cancer patients might be able to avoid certain surgeries, making treatment a little less daunting, two new studies found. The studies looked at early treatment options and alternative approaches to specific cancer types. Women who undergo surgery for breast cancer often receive a sentinel lymph node biopsy. Doctors remove a few lymph nodes… -
NLRB says contestants on ‘Love is Blind’ should be counted as employees
The hit reality show “Love Is Blind” is facing scrutiny after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against its production companies, Kinetic Content and Delirium TV. The NLRB alleges the companies violated labor laws, including using unlawful confidentiality and noncompete clauses in cast member contracts. Reality TV stars classified as employees The… -
US armed forces test Dark Eagle hypersonic missile at Mach 5 speeds
The U.S. military has successfully tested its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), moving closer to fielding advanced hypersonic technology. The test, conducted at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, demonstrated the missile’s ability to exceed speeds of 3,800 miles per hour, more than five times the speed of sound, and strike distant targets. Officials described… -
Governors unite against plan to let Space Force take National Guard resources
In a show of unity, all 55 governors of U.S. states and territories are urging Congress to stop a plan for increased federal control of state Air National Guard units. The proposal is currently part of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, the annual must-pass defense budget and policy bill. Legislative Proposal 480 would allow…