Lottery dreamers are setting their sights on the growing Mega Millions jackpot drawing on Friday after a ticket worth more than $1 billion was sold for the Powerball lottery. Here’s a look at how this drawing compares to other jackpots and why these winnings have become so high. How Does This Latest Mega Millions Jackpot…
Attention Turns to Mega Millions After California Store Sells Winning Powerball Ticket
Federal Judge Denies Suspect’s Request in Paul Pelosi Hammer Attack Case
A federal judge this week denied a request from lawyers of Paul Pelosi attack suspect David DePape to move his trial out of California’s Bay Area, according to a new court filing. Mr. DePape is facing both state and federal charges in an October 2022 incident in which he allegedly attacked Mr. Pelosi, the husband…
IN-DEPTH: Father of Teen Killed in Drunk Driving Crash Aims to Change Texas Ranking for Most DWI Fatalities
In 2021, 13,384 people were killed by drunk drivers in the United States—approximately one person every 39 minutes—up 14 percent over 2020, according to the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Association data. Texas had the highest rate of drunk driving deaths in the country in 2021, with 1,906 deaths, followed by California, with 1,370 deaths,…
One of the Biggest Organizations Helping Democrats Win Elections
The election of state supreme court justices doesn’t always garner national attention. But Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s win in Wisconsin earlier this year hit the spotlight with a campaign that shattered previous national fundraising records, and flipped the Wisconsin Supreme Court to the left for the first time in 15 years. Judge Protasiewicz’s win against former…
[PREMIERING 7/28 9:30PM ET] RFK Jr: Healing the Democratic Party | The Presidential Roller Coaster: 2024 with Roger L. Simon
An anti-war, free speech-defending Kennedy Democrat is once again running for the highest office in the land. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is the son of Robert F. Kennedy—who was assassinated while running for president—and the nephew of President John F. Kennedy, whose assassination shook the nation, a tragedy still felt today. Besides revealing his plan…
Planned Parenthood Billboard Portrays Virginity as ‘Outdated’ and ‘Patriarchal’
Planned Parenthood, a leading provider of abortions and other “reproductive services” in the United States, now is promoting the idea that “virginity is a social construct.” In a June 29 post on Twitter, the organization showed off a picture of a billboard announcing that idea, and adding the words, “The idea of virginity comes from outdated—let’s…
Teacher’s Union Collects Information on Parents Who Create ‘Problems’ by Opposing Sexually Graphic Books for Children
A New Jersey teachers’ union has used a reporting tool for educators to monitor parents and parental rights groups who’ve challenged obscene library books or caused other “problems.” The tool encourages teachers to report problems in a way that avoids them being on the public record. “Participants in online hate groups, notably NJ Fresh Faced…
NASDAQ Dips Over 2 Percent on Thursday for Worst Performance in Five Months
NASDAQ registered one of its worst daily performances in months on July 20 as the index got dragged down by the crashing stocks of Tesla and Netflix. On Thursday, NASDAQ declined by 295 points, or 2.05 percent, which is the biggest daily percentage decline since Feb. 21, when the index fell by 2.5 percent. The…
White House Says AI Companies Have Promised to Address ‘Bias and Discrimination’
The Biden administration has announced new voluntary commitments from seven major artificial intelligence (AI) companies, another milestone in the White House’s attempt to get ahead of the fast-moving technology. “This is pushing the envelope on what companies are doing and raising the standards for safety and security and trust of AI,” a senior White House…
Leading AI Companies Commit to Safeguards at Meeting With Biden
The Biden administration has announced new voluntary commitments from seven major artificial intelligence (AI) companies, another milestone in the White House’s attempt to get ahead of the fast-moving technology. “This is pushing the envelope on what companies are doing and raising the standards for safety and security and trust of AI,” a senior White House…
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