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US Copyright Office changes stance on AI-assisted artwork
The U.S. Copyright Office is updating its stance on AI-generated art. Under a new policy, artists can copyright AI-assisted work—but only if a human is the dominant creative force. Past rulings have blocked AI-generated art In March 2023, the Copyright Office reinforced that copyright protection applies only to human-created works. At the time, AI-generated content… -
Trump restricts gender ideology in schools with executive order
President Donald Trump plans to restrict gender ideology in schools with a new executive order aimed at ending what he calls “radical indoctrination.” The order bans federal funds from being used to promote “radical gender ideology” in kindergarten through 12th grade education. “In recent years… parents have witnessed schools indoctrinate their children in radical, anti-American… -
Lunar New Year 2025 marks centuries-old tradition and Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year 2025 is here. Millions worldwide are celebrating the Year of the Wood Snake with fireworks, red envelopes and family gatherings. People in China, Vietnam, Malaysia and other countries with large Asian communities observe the holiday, also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. In the U.S., cities like San Francisco… -
Most charges against anti-abortion activists dropped in video case
Prosecutors have dropped the majority of charges against two anti-abortion activists who secretly recorded Planned Parenthood executives. In one of the videos, the activists allegedly discussed the harvesting and sale of aborted fetal tissue with a Planned Parenthood employee. The case, which has been dragging through the court system since 2017, involved David Daleiden of… -
NFL free agency: A look at the top players available on defense
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles continue to prepare for the Super Bowl. However, the other 30 NFL teams are already looking ahead to next year, starting with free agency. Here’s a list of some of the best available players on defense. DJ Reed of the New York Jets is perhaps the top cornerback… -
Sec. Hegseth to remove security detail, clearance for retired Gen. Milley: Report
Senior defense officials say newly sworn-in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will pull security detail and security clearance for retired Gen. Mark Milley, Fox News reports. Hegseth is also directing the acting inspector general to review whether there is enough evidence to strip Milley of a star in retirement for allegedly “undermining the chain of command”… -
Buttigieg vs Dungy? Big names eye Mich. Senate runs after Gary Peters’ exit
Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., will not run for reelection next year. His decision puts an open Senate seat into play in a battleground state President Donald Trump won in 2024. In an interview with The Detroit News, the 66-year-old said he will leave the Senate after 12 years in office. Peters added in a video announcement,… -
Denver mayor criticizes Trump’s immigration policy on sensitive locations
Mayor Mike Johnston of Denver has condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to permit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to arrest undocumented immigrants at sensitive locations such as schools, churches, and hospitals. Johnston appeared on CNN’s “The Lead with Jake Tapper” to explain his position. “We know and are prepared for the fact that… -
Trial date set in Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively’s legal battle
After weeks of legal back-and-forth, a judge set a trial date for the high-profile dispute between actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. The ongoing legal battle has included allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation and defamation. Timeline of events The public first noticed tension between the co-stars during their “It Ends With Us” promotional tour in… -
19 GOP attorneys general urge Costco to scale back DEI policies
Republican attorneys general from 19 states wrote a letter calling on Costco to scale back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. The letter comes days after 98% of Costco shareholders voted down a proposal to study the risks of maintaining such policies. In a letter to Costco CEO Ron Vachris, the attorneys general ––… -
House Republicans call on Democratic mayors to testify on sanctuary policies
House Republicans are calling on the Democratic mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City to testify before Congress regarding sanctuary policies that protect migrants living in the country without proper documentation. Sanctuary policies limit the ability of local law enforcement and government employees to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. U.S. Rep. James Comer,… -
Visitors lining up to get a whiff of rotten-smelling corpse flower
People are waiting hours at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to experience one of nature’s rarest and stinkiest events. The corpse flower, nicknamed “Smelliot” by workers, is in bloom, and visitors are lining up to brave its infamous stench. “It smells like feet, cheese, and rotten meat. It’s just like the worst possible combination of smells,”… -
US DOE’s Office for Civil Rights ends ‘Biden’s book ban hoax’
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) says it is ending what it calls “Biden’s book ban hoax.” In a news release, the Department announced it dismissed 11 complaints related to “book bans.” They also eliminated the position of “book ban coordinator,” a role created under the Biden administration. In a statement,…