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Podcasters or journalists: Who will ask questions in Trump’s press briefings?
The White House briefing room, a space where journalists gather daily to ask questions, may soon look different under the incoming Trump administration. Karoline Leavitt, President-elect Trump’s pick for press secretary, suggested this week that the briefing room could be restructured. Leavitt said the Trump administration has possible plans to make room for more nontraditional… -
Sweden considers social media ban to stop youth gang recruitment
Sweden is grappling with an increase in childhood gang activity with some members as young as 11 years old. The country’s government is now considering a move that could restrict social media use in an effort to combat the issue. Swedish police have seen gangs “shopping” on social media for teens to commit murders and… -
‘MAGA celebrates,’ ‘liberals rage’: Media coverage of Daniel Penny’s acquittal
Daniel Penny has been found not guilty by a jury in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. The case has sparked widespread analysis in the media, with discussions highlighting a divide over the verdict. Contrasting headlines reflect the political nature of the case: CNN: “Why Some MAGA Allies Are Celebrating Daniel Penny’s Acquittal” Fox News:… -
Parents file lawsuit after AI companion suggested their son kill them
Some people have grown concerned over the influence chatbots have on kids. Two sets of parents in Texas filed a lawsuit against Google’s Character.AI service, claiming the bots abused their children. The lawsuit states a chatbot hinted to a 17-year-old that he should kill his parents over screen time limits. “You know sometimes I’m not… -
NATO to protect undersea cables with ‘sea drones’ amid global tensions
Suspected sabotage in the Baltic and Mediterranean Seas is pushing new technology forward to protect undersea infrastructure. The unmanned fleet will have a surveillance system to record activity below the water’s surface. NATO is preparing to launch sea drones this summer to monitor the globe’s cable supply. The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet is behind the… -
Lara Trump leaves RNC, could make play for Florida Senate seat
Lara Trump is interested in becoming a U.S. senator. And now, the outgoing chair of the Republican National Committee may have not one but two different states where she could serve. In an interview with The Associated Press released Monday, Dec. 9, Trump, the wife of President-elect Donald Trump’s son Eric, said she would “seriously… -
NYC mayor looks to change sanctuary law, bypass city council opposition
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is exploring ways to get around current laws to deport undocumented immigrants. Adams said he may issue an emergency order to suspend the city’s sanctuary law, bypassing New York City Council opposition. Adams said during a Sunday appearance on CBS’s “The Point with Marcia Kramer” that he’s willing to… -
TikTok seeks temporary pause of US ban pending Supreme Court review
TikTok’s future in the United States remains up in the air. The platform asked a federal appeals court Monday, Dec. 9, to stop the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban in the coming weeks. The company filed an emergency motion on Friday, Dec. 6, asking for an injunction that… -
Trump’s NIH pick weighs withholding research grants from ‘woke’ colleges
Universities with “woke policies” could see federal research grants withheld under the new Trump administration, according to the Wall Street Journal. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced his plans to address campus culture at elite universities. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya’s plans include tying the agency’s tens… -
Passenger arrested for allegedly trying to divert Mexican flight to US
A passenger on a flight in Mexico allegedly tried — and failed — to divert a flight to the U.S. The airline said the passenger attempted to take over the aircraft by force. Mexican aviation authorities confirmed they arrested the passenger after an emergency landing. The Volaris flight was heading to Tijuana from Leon when… -
How the media is covering Obama’s first speech since the election
Former President Barack Obama spoke for the first time since the November election on Thursday, Dec. 5. His speech, delivered at his foundation’s “Democracy Forum” in Chicago, garnered a wide range of interpretations from the media, reflecting each outlet’s political leanings. Left-leaning media Left-leaning outlets, such as Politico and The New York Times, focused on… -
Bluesky grows to 25 million users, CEO considers ads on platform
Social media platform Bluesky reached 25 million users, continuing its growth after the election as some people look for alternatives to X. The desire to leave Elon Musk’s X platform seems to have regained steam since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory and Musk getting a leadership role in his administration. Even though Bluesky increased its users… -
Temu and Shein suspended in Vietnam for lack of registration
A popular online shopping platform must cut through red tape after Vietnamese authorities suspended their operations in the country. According to the country’s trade ministry, Temu missed its registration deadline. According to a Vietnamese news agency, Temu was warned it would be blocked if the company didn’t register by the end of November, which is…
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