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AGI: Will AI achieve a level of critical reasoning and intuition that reaches or surpasses humans?
Artificial intelligence has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. It has gone from being a largely theoretical concept to a practical reality that is impacting our lives in powerful ways. Initially seen as a promising, yet harmless industry, the applications of AI have since gained...
Donald Trump: Rape trial lawsuit details
Jury selection is set to start Tuesday in the case filed by former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll Donald Trump's treatment of women has long been a source of controversy, and now his alleged misconduct is being put to the test in a court of law....
20 percent of Russia’s prison recruits in Ukraine have HIV?
We don't hear about it as much as we did in the 1980s and 1990s, but HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is still around. However, it's now considered a chronic manageable condition rather than a death sentence, and people living with HIV can lead healthy lives with...
Why AI is a nightmare for the music industry
Major record labels are attempting to protect their copyrighted material by trying to prevent AI companies from utilizing it to train bots and produce new music. When an accomplished San Antonio musician friend praised an AI-generated song six weeks ago, I knew he was on to...
TX man shot cheerleaders who mistakenly thought his vehicle was their own
According to CNN, a man in Texas was arrested after he allegedly shot two teenage cheerleaders in a parking lot. It is speculated that one of the girls initially mistook his vehicle for hers, which may have prompted the incident. One of the teens was airlifted...
Joe Manchin vs Jim Justice: Senator’s re-election chances not looking good against possible MAGA opponent
Democrats often stay angry with him because he doesn’t always fall in line, but Sen. Joe Manchin is, by far, the best the Party can do in ultra-MAGA West Virginia. Moreover, he caucuses with the Party, supports Democrats for committee heads, and is often open to...
Florida teacher shows pro-Confederate video that rebrands, distorts Civil War
Parents in Naples, Florida are outraged after a teacher at their children's school showed a video in class that they believe propagates the Confederate cause. The video, which reportedly glorifies the Confederacy and its symbols, has prompted parents to call for an investigation into why it...
Urban flight: Why 2 million people fled America’s largest cities from 2020 to 2022
According to the latest research by the Economic Innovation Group, during the period from 2020 to 2022 approximately two million people left the biggest cities in the US. This indicates that the trend of moving from urban environments to suburbs, exurbs, and other smaller towns began...
Smart guns: New firearm won’t fire without verifying fingerprint of owner
"IF WE CAN SAVE ONE LIFE, I THINK THAT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO. I THINK WE CAN SAVE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF LIVES." Smart guns are making their debut on the market, but whether firearm enthusiasts will actually purchase them remains to be seen. By...
“AI chatbots might have some sentience (emotion),” says top expert
The term “sentient” is used several times in the video below and it means “able to perceive or feel things.” An Artificial Intelligence (AI) philosopher suggests that certain chatbots may show traces of consciousness. However, he suggested this doesn't always equate to the same level of...
TX: Man sentenced to 70 years for spitting at police officers
The justice system in Texas is particularly strict and maybe a bit biased. Earlier this week, a Black man was sentenced to spend 70 years in prison for spitting at police officers while getting arrested. On Wednesday, a jury in Lubbock, TX convicted 36-year-old Larry Pearson...
High school student with 2.4 GPA got accepted to Brown and Univ of Chicago
With college admissions decisions in the U.S. nearing, many applicants are wondering what their chances are of getting into certain schools. Gaining acceptance into the Ivy League is something that many students believe to be out of reach due to their high GPA standards. But if you...
Alexei Navalny: Jailed opposition leader poisoned again?
Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader and survivor of a nerve agent attack 3 years ago, is believed to be the victim of slow poisoning while in prison. His passionate supporters are raising alarm bells and demanding that he be provided with proper medical care....
Yes, Jim Jordan: Your Mansfield, OH has a higher crime rate than NYC
Right-wingers love building false narratives that seem to suggest ALL large cities are bastions of violent crime. And while places like Baltimore and St. Louis certainly have their fair share of problems, crime in cities like Chicago and New York City is often very exaggerated. For...
Trump indictments: Forget about NYC, the Mar-a-Lago documents scandal is Trump’s biggest problem
Former President Donald Trump was in possession of classified documents he should not have had. And most of us are well aware of that.Of course, he could claim that he knew nothing about the documents. In fact, he could assert his staff had packed them into...
AI-generated newscasters? It’s already happening
Where's Dan Rather when you need him? It may not be too long before AI-powered anchors start replacing human ones on TV news. Companies have been exploring this option in order to help save money and resources. The Kuwaiti media outlet, AI Kuwait News, has recently...
AI bot followed through with plans to ‘destroy humanity’ when prompted
Recently, an AI bot was given five tasks that could potentially threaten humanity. So, would it actually attempt to carry out those tasks? Answer: Yes Recently, a Youtube video was posted in which a bot was instructed to do five tasks: abolish humanity attain world domination wreak...
AI: You could soon converse virtually with dead loved ones on your computer, says tech guru
You could soon be reunited with your loved ones who have passed on, even if it is just virtually. Thanks to technology, you can potentially talk to them via your computer. Dr. Pratik Desai, a renowned computer scientist from Silicon Valley, has made the daring claim...
Some people will fall in love (romantically) with AIs, former Google CEO warns
Eric Schmidt, who formally held the role of Google CEO and is a co-author of the book 'The Age of AI,' expresses his concern that humans may begin to form strong emotional connections with AI. "Imagine a world where you have an AI tutor that increases...
Climate change? Have rising temps lead to more MLB home runs?
The MLB saw an average of 58 additional homers per season from 2010 to 2019, due to the rise in temperatures. According to recent research, climate change has been a huge factor in the 'home run heyday' of baseball since 2010. By studying the data about...
AI’s eventual impact on job loss: Reasons for concern – and optimism
AI can automate the most annoying parts of your job. But what if it can do your whole job? Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we interact with machines. Generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT have made it possible for us to automate mundane tasks, from summarizing...
The new job numbers: Why it’s good news for workers
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the economy had obtained 236,000 new jobs in March which is lower than in prior months but still a good indication of growth in the labor market. Even with large-scale layoffs in certain sectors, the general labor market...
Miami: Study suggests it’s not the friendliest of cities
Where are the Golden Girls when you need them? As reported by the Miami Herald, Miami may be hot most of the year but it’s downright frosty when it comes to interpersonal relations. Recently, a semi-annual study conducted by AmeriCorps and the U.S. Census Bureau that...
AI predicts what deceased icons would look like if they were alive today (Amazing)
We have been shocked and saddened by the premature death of many famous people. It is an unfortunate tragedy that they won't be able to reach old age and share more of their genius with us. Unfortunately, a piece of their artistry and memory passes away...
Grasping for straws? Delusional Putin ally thinks Chinese, North Korean forces will join them in war
As Russia continues to lose the unprovoked war it started in Ukraine, reports from a Russian ally and well-known propagandist of Vladimir Putin suggest that Chinese and North Korean volunteer fighters will fight side-by-side with the Russian military. But Vladimir Solovyov's hopeful stance on the matter...
Best 10 states for Artificial Intelligence (AI) jobs
The AI industry is booming and there are plenty of opportunities available for anyone wanting to get a piece of the action. From AI engineer to AI software engineer, there's no shortage of roles available—and they're highly sought-after! Contrary to the fear of AI taking over...
AI predicts what celebrity couple’s children would look like
Colombian celebs Clara Chia Marti and Gerard Pique have become an item lately. As a result, there's talk on social media about the possibility of them having children together in the future. Since then, the Colombian media outlet Pulzo has taken it one step further and used...
How frighteningly realistic: AI company creates fake images that look too real
Artificial intelligence (AI) is really getting powerful - and it's still in its infancy. And yes, the cover image is obviously fake. Scary. Recently, images of Donald Trump being apprehended and Pope Francis wearing a Balenciaga coat started circulating the web making many people double-check. However,...
Tragedy in Ciudad Juárez Highlights Dangers Faced by Migrants
On the night of March 27, at least 39 migrants from various Central and South American countries died after a fire broke out in the dormitory of a migrant center in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Due to the “Safe Third Country” immigration agreement, signed with the U.S....
Vaping vs smoking: Which is more harmful?
Despite what some people might say, vaping should not be considered a completely safe alternative to smoking. There is still insufficient evidence on its long-term effects and the existing studies suggest it may come with many of the same risks that regular cigarettes have. Health experts...
Clark vs Reese in NCAA Final: Racist and sexist double standards exposed?
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark made dominant runs in the women's college basketball tournament this season. As a result, it was a dream come true for fans when Iowa and LSU met in the national championship game, which saw a record-breaking 9 million viewers for a...
Use AI app to write an obituary, even your own, in minutes
This is shocking and really underscores the power of Artificial Intelligence. “I’m not sure how many obituary writers are left in this world. But they’re now officially irrelevant, thanks to artificial intelligence. That’s what I learned the other day when I let a Delco funeral home’s...
Violence: Assessing MAGA threat level from Trump’s arrest
Prior to former President Donald Trump's court appearance in New York this afternoon, certain online threats carrying calls for violence have surfaced. Nevertheless, US officials asserted that the conversation is largely unstructured, sporadic, and missing the detailed pre-planning which was a hallmark of the January 6,...
Why do companies throw away fresh food instead of giving it to the hungry?
A recent Tik Tok clip went viral when a Starbucks staffer complained about the amount of fresh food her employer tosses. The video starts off by showing a clip from another creator's experience, where they revealed that the food items displayed - including breakfast sandwiches, cookies,...
ChatGPT: Credited with helping to revoke parking ticket
Millie Houlton, a 22-year-old York St John University student in England, was ticketed for parking despite having a permit. Instead of just sitting back and accepting it, she came up with an ingenious method to overturn it – drafting and sending an appeal letter with the...
“I think I smell-marijuana:” Cop trick soon a thing of the past in IL?
Ah yes. I call it the I-Think-I-Smell-Marijuana trick and it's often used by police officers as an excuse to harass or arrest someone regardless of whether they really smell marijuana. Will Illinois put an end to it? The Illinois Senate put a bill in motion which...
Twenty-five percent of college applicants exclude certain states for political reasons
A recently conducted survey that is gaining attention from the world of education has revealed that 1 in 4 potential college applicants have opted out of applying to a college simply due to that state's political environment. For a while, rumors had been spreading in college...
VIDEO: Trump supporter says ‘Even Democrats will vote for him’ if he’s arrested
Hours prior to the indictment of former President Donald Trump, rallygoers in Waco were asked by Fox News if Trump's arrest would ignite support for the ex-president's reelection or dampen his prospects. The responses were... interesting. The video is below. Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
NBA officially lifts ban on weed
According to reports, the National Basketball Association (NBA) will no longer implement drug testing for marijuana as it removes this substance from the list of banned items. This is part of a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement made by the NBA. It was revealed on Saturday...
Poll: Most Americans believe college degrees aren’t worth the money anymore
According to a recent poll from The Wall Street Journal and the National Opinion Research Center, people in the U.S. are starting to doubt the value of completing college. Why? The huge amount of debt students may face post-graduation The fact that most college degrees don’t...
A stiff challenge to Viagra? SPONTAN nasal spray-to-play works in 5 minutes
Viagra might have its market share reduced soon. Research scientists in Australia have made a nasal spray that helps treat male impotence and it could possibly be available to American buyers within two years. Viagra is usually the go-to medicine when it comes to treating erectile...
AI could replace 300 million jobs in the U.S. and Europe, soon
Are we ready for the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? It will likely be bigger than the birth of the internet. Some say, much bigger. According to a Goldman Sachs report, AI has the potential to substitute up to 300 million full-time jobs - a quarter...
Study: AI could impact 80 percent of the American workforce
Are we ready for the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? It will likely be bigger than the birth of the internet. Some say, much bigger. A recent study by OpenAI, OpenResearch, and the University of Pennsylvania suggests that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to affect...
ALERT WARNING: Scammers are cloning your relatives’ voices to steal your money
Voice cloning technology is becoming an increasingly dangerous tool for scammers and fraudsters. With this technology, they are now imitating the voices of victims' relatives or loved ones in order to convince them to send money or personal information. Unfortunately, this has caused many people to...
Life expectancy: The new American problem?
American life expectancy is lower than that of Cuba, Lebanon, and Czechia. Should it have been a surprise that federal health authorities, late last year, revealed that life expectancy in America had decreased for two years consecutively? Conversely, as vaccines took hold, life expectancy started to...
Fo shizzle, my nizzle: TV news anchor fired after belting a Snoop lyric on-air
Earlier this month, a news anchor based in Mississippi was let go due to a remark made during broadcasting. The phrase used was originally linked to Snoop Dogg and sparked controversy. According to the Clarion Ledger, Barbie Bassett has not been on-air for WLBT since March...
E-mail etiquette at work: Are you being passive-aggressive?
If you're like me and send a lot of emails at work, a recent study might give you an idea of how your colleagues are receiving them. Email can be its own language, full of buzzwords and formal terms like “circle back.” And because there are...
Democrats and Republicans agree: A college diploma is not the ultimate solution to success
As a child of the 1970s and 80s, I remember when society reinforced the notion that a college degree was the golden ticket to good jobs and economic stability. However, the lack of available workers has caused political leaders and employers to rethink their stance on...
Survey: Most Americans agree that marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational purposes
An increasing number of states are allowing the use of cannabis, and the public appears to generally approve of this, as reflected in their support for both medicinal and recreational marijuana legalization. A Pew Research Center survey conducted Oct. 10-16, 2022 found that a majority of...
Morning Joe busts GOP for floating anti-Semitic conspiracy theory to defend Trump (Video)
'They're not even trying to hide it' To protect Donald Trump from the possibility of a New York indictment, Republicans have been regurgitating his anti-Semitic conspiracy theory. Trump has stated he is going to be charged by Manhattan Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr. in a situation regarding...
(Video) Right-wing personality calls for Barack Obama and others to be executed if Trump is arrested
You can't make this up. Conservative radio host Pete Santilli has sparked outrage by calling for the arrest and possible execution of former President Barack Obama, former Attorney General Eric Holder, and former National Security Advisor Susan Rice if President Trump is arrested. Such extreme rhetoric...
Privacy Alert: Google will allow you to remove your personal information from its search results
Most of us have searched for random people online whether it be a friend, classmate, co-worker, dating partner, neighbor, or complete stranger. These days, one can learn a lot about someone from one free, simple search. We can sometimes find a person's date of birth, address,...
Viral: TikTok tricked by malicious fake audio of Biden saying ‘all the money is gone’ following Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Deep fakes are a growing concern in the world of digital media and some fear the technology will consistently be used for malicious purposes, such as creating false news stories, spreading false information, and even creating conspiracy theories. This poses a serious threat to our society,...
How Leaders in the Department of Labor Are Fighting for Workers’ Rights
Hundreds of Boston school bus drivers stood to lose their jobs when COVID-19 closed the city’s schools in 2020. But instead of giving up on drivers, André François and other leaders of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 8751 collaborated with Marty Walsh, then the mayor of Boston,...
Chicago crime: Homicides declined a lot in 2022
In 2022, Chicago experienced its lowest rate of homicides since before the pandemic outbreak. Chicago Police Department data indicates that 695 homicides occurred in the city between January 1 and December 31, 2022. This is a double-digit decrease since the previous two years, but would still...
Last week: Fox News mentioned Ron DeSantis more than Trump (Here we go)
Has the Fox News shift in preference from former President Donald Trump to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis already started? A report from MediaMatter.com this morning revealed something remarkable - Fox News mentioned Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis more times than former President Donald Trump last week. Fox...
Fox News: Second (and larger) defamation lawsuit on tap?
Dominion Voting Systems, a company that creates voting machines used in some states, has filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, alleging that the media corporation and some of its pundits spread conspiracy theories about Dominion’s equipment and allowed guests to make false statements...
Prediction: 50 percent of new car sales will be EVs by 2035
Goldman Sachs' recent research report showed that by 2035, electronic vehicles (EVs) are expected to account for around half of all new car sales globally. This illustrates the huge potential for EV growth in the near future. As more and more people understand the perks of...
Fox News: Will defamation lawsuit tank ratings?
Dominion Voting Systems, a company that creates voting machines used in some states, has filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, alleging that the media corporation and some of its pundits spread conspiracy theories about Dominion's equipment and allowed guests to make false statements...
Despite eased COVID restrictions, masks still popular with Japanese
Initially reported by JapanToday.com, the results of a survey show that a quarter of Japanese people intend to keep wearing masks in social situations even after the COVID-19 measures on face coverings are no longer necessary on Monday. The online survey, conducted in February by Laibo...
VIDEO: SNL mocks Tucker Carlson’s extreme editing of J6 coverage and Trump-Hating texts
Last Saturday on the Weekend Update show of NBC's Saturday Night Live, only two jokes were made about Tucker Carlson which is remarkable given the week-long media coverage surrounding his issues with Fox News. Colin Jost began with a vivid comparison to Tucker Carlson's video from...
TX man sues ex-wife’s pals for millions for allegedly helping her get abortion pills
A man from Texas is filing a wrongful death suit against three of his ex-wife's acquaintances due to their alleged involvement in her obtaining abortion drugs last year. The lawsuit, which is seeking over a million dollars from each of the three defendants as well as...
Lawyer declares marriage makes no sense in ‘modern era’ (Video)
A former lawyer stirred debate on TikTok after asserting that matrimony is a concept invented centuries ago and might not be relevant for couples living in the current era. Cece Xie, a Harvard Law School graduate of 2016, became the talk of the town after she...
U.S. divided on how many immigrants, asylum-seekers should be allowed in: Poll
A recent survey has found that Americans are divided on the number of immigrants and asylum-seekers who should be allowed into the country, with no clear majority or consensus in sight. Tuesday saw the release of a fresh poll which indicated that opinions are divided on...
(Video) Black FL cop shows composure when faced with racist outburst from anti-Semite
** Explicit Language ** Initially reported by WSVN, a video depicting a man using belligerent racist language at a West Palm Beach police officer has gone viral. Many have praised the officer for maintaining his composure throughout the incident. According to reports, law enforcement was called...
Protective mom keeps her child on leash in public (Viral Video)
There has been much debate amongst TikTok users after a woman revealed that she keeps her young daughter tethered to her with a leash when they are out in public. Last month, a video that garnered nearly 13 million views was shared on social media by...
Why Student Debt Cancellation Is Reasonable, Not Radical
The right has narrowed the parameters of discussion on student debt forgiveness, and President Biden is not fighting back aggressively enough. We should, in fact, center the idea of fairness in this debate. The right has narrowed the parameters of discussion on student debt forgiveness, and...
Artificial Intelligence: Accurately predicted shooting years before it happened; But, was it a self-fulfilling prophecy?
On a random day in 2013, two policemen, a social worker, and a fourth person visited Robert McDaniel's home in Chicago. McDaniel had previously been cited for small issues involving street gambling and marijuana possession but had never had any serious run-ins with law enforcement. However,...
Crazy woman’s viral racist rant at pizzeria backfires (Video)
Hatboro, PA - In an unexpected turn of events, the woman who was filmed making racist slurs towards a pizzeria ended up helping to raise the profile of the business by bringing attention to it. Recently, a video went viral in which 55-year-old Rita Bellew was...
60+ dating: Why single men often don’t find single women the same age desirable
Award-winning journalist Vicki Larson, in her recently-published article The Surprising Reason Why Older Single Men Don’t Find Older Single Women Desirable, addresses a perceived gender difference in dating preferences among 60+ singles. Last year, two of her single female friends in their 60s welcomed their first...
How educated is the 118th Congress?
According to a recent report from the Pew Research Center via the U.S. House and Senate biographical data, almost all of the U.S. representatives and senators in the 118th Congress possess a college degree, which is a continuation of an established pattern from previous years. Specifically, 94%...
$1.17M settlement awarded to migrants after Trump Admin raid
TENNESSEE - Immigrant rights advocates rejoiced on Monday when a federal judge issued an unprecedented $1.17M settlement over a 2018 workplace immigration raid at a meat processing plant. This is believed to be the first-ever class action settlement of its kind in the U.S., affording compensation...
LGBTQ+ people arming themselves as right-wing hate groups grow
(This story initially surfaced on the Advocate) An organization in New Hampshire is teaching members of the LGBTQ+ community how to use firearms so they can defend themselves in what might be a powerful countermovement against far-right radicals who have been targeting queer people. If this...
Robert Reich tweets video: Defamation law may be one of our most effective weapons against right-wing media lies
Robert Reich, American professor, author, lawyer, political commentator, and former U.S. Secretary of Labor (1993-97), is one of Twitter's top political influencers, often enlightening the platform with a combination of wisdom and factual data. Yesterday, Reich offered the encouraging tweet below, suggesting the surge in right-wing...
Scott Adams (Dilbert): Right-wing correspondent takes principled stand against ‘racist tirade’
Scott Adams, the renowned American author and cartoonist behind the massively successful Dilbert comic strip has often stirred controversy with his views on social and political issues. But he recently went too far for the liking of various news outlets and distributors, forcing many to drop...
2024 Presidential Race: Why Wisconsin could fall into Republican hands
It's no surprise the 2024 Republican National Convention will be held in Milwaukee, WI, a swing state that could prove vital in a close presidential election. In fact, Wisconsin might be the most swingy state in the country for presidential elections. In 2016, Republican Donald Trump...
Paul Ryan to boycott RNC if Trump is the presidential nominee
Wisconsin conservative Paul Ryan, previously a U.S Congress Speaker of the House and the 2012 Republican vice presidential nominee, declared he wouldn't be attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee if former President Donald Trump becomes the candidate for GOP. "It depends on who the nominee...
What percentage of Americans identify as LGBTQ+?
For decades, public perception on the street suggested that people who identified as part of the LGBTQ+ community accounted for 10 percent of the American population. However, according to the polling firm Gallup, approximately 7.2% of adults in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+, representing an almost...
“Go back to your country” – Ann Coulter unleashes ugly, racist rant
In an appearance on the "The Mark Simone Show" podcast this week, extremist pundit Ann Coulter didn't hold back her views on new Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, the previous governor of South Carolina who was born in the U.S. to Indian immigrant parents. "Why don't...
Was the holding call at the end of Super Bowl 57 legit? (Video)
Even Super Bowl 57, arguably one of the most exciting championship games in NFL history, can’t escape the clutches of controversy generated by conspiracy theorists and hardcore fans who over-scrutinize calls because they have a dog in the hunt. With the game tied at 35 and...
VIDEO: Super idiot who failed to comply with mask regulations sentenced to nearly 4 years for attacking shop owner
A court in Eugene, Oregon convicted Amy Verlee Hall, 46, on charges of assault, criminal trespassing, harassment, burglary, and disorderly conduct. According to KLCC, this stemmed from Hall's refusal to wear a mask in a cookie store, violating that store's health regulations. From KLCC: On Nov. 3, 2021,...
VIRAL VIDEO: Racist woman repeatedly harasses Hispanic family, still on the loose
In January 2022, an occupant in a South St. Louis home said a woman pulled a hammer out of her purse, repeatedly banged on the family's front door, and shouted racially-charged and offensive remarks at them. The family's Ring doorbell camera caught the woman on video....
Climate change – Another reason to expect higher prices in 2023
Per a recent PWC study, thousands of CEOs are worried about escalating prices, as they believe that 2023 is going to be an even more expensive year thanks to the ever-growing effects of climate change. The report included responses from more than 4,400 CEOs worldwide and...
Wanna quit your job with nothing lined up? TikToker offers advice
A job hunter on TikTok issued a now-viral warning to employed people who want to quit their jobs because they don’t like them. "I know you hate it but baby you don't want to be here' (c) woman speaking caption 'I'm on indeed non stop and...
DeSantis and CRT: FL’s gov is just trying to score points
Critical Race Theory (CRT) is an important concept in the field of critical race studies, focusing on how racism and white supremacy are embedded in the structures of society and how they influence individuals’ lives. It argues that racism is an ever-present force in society and...
Study: More Americans die younger in red states
A recent study conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington has found that Americans die an average of 5.7 years earlier than people in Japan, 3.3 years earlier than Canadians, and 2.2 years before their counterparts in other countries....
Doomsday Clock live 2023: Most dangerous time ever
If you're over 40, perhaps you remember the iconic R.E.M. song 'It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine).' In the 90s, many of us jammed to it without a care in the world but, today, that piece might be...
California mass shooting updates
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, a gunman killed at least 10 people and wounded at least 10 more after opening fire at a dance studio Saturday night in Monterey Park, California, The attack happened at a dance studio near a Lunar New Year festival celebration....
Credit scores can drop if you check them too often, but…
Can your credit scores drop if you check them too much? Researchers found that it all depends on the state of your credit and finances. According to a new study, people with declining credit can expect to lose a few points if they check their scores...
Bryan Kohberger: Insanity CAN be considered BUT can’t be a defense plea
In the ongoing case of the Idaho student quadruple murders, some want to know if the accused suspect, Bryan Kohberger, can successfully plead insanity to a) avoid the death penalty and/or b) alleviate any punishment he might have coming. Before addressing that, it must be noted...
What to do during a police traffic stop
This information might save your life… Yes, there are driver protocols upon being pulled over by police and it’s critical to know your rights, their rights, and, most importantly, how not to escalate the situation. How to reduce risk to yourself After the officer has trailed...
Kim Phuong Taylor: Arrested for casting fraudulent votes for GOP candidate, husband
Ut oh! Per a Business Insider piece, Kim Phuong Taylor has been arrested for voter fraud. According to prosecutors, Mrs. Taylor cast fraudulent votes for her husband, Jeremy Taylor, in the latter's unsuccessful bid for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2020 and his successful candidacy...
Bryan Kohberger’s defense strategy: Why they’ll probably use touch DNA and why it won’t be enough
(Main image courtesy of PerezHilton.com)In the ongoing case of the Idaho student quadruple murders, Idaho State Police identified Kohberger's DNA on the knife sheath left behind at the scene. CeCe Moore, chief genetic genealogist at Parabon Nanolabs and the founder of DNA Detectives, told CNN the...
George Santos: A white supremacist now?
Did dishonest gay Rep.-elect George Santos (R-NY) flash a white nationalist sign on the floor of Congress? The “okay” hand sign is an ancient gesture that has arisen in many cultures over the years with different meanings. However, per the Antidefimation League, it acquired a new...
Idaho student murders: It makes sense why it took a roommate 8 hrs to call 911
(Main image courtesy is Dylan Mortensen with Madison Mogen. Courtesy of VSCO / Dylan Mortensen Moscow, ID police are still “puzzled” about why Dylan Mortensen, 21, a surviving roommate in the University of Idaho quadruple murder case, waited eight hours to call police after claiming to...
Top 10 wealthiest people at the start of 2023
Forbes recently published its real-time list of the 10 richest people in the world as of January 1, 2023, according to those individuals' presumed financial worth. Bernard Arnault (France) - $181.6 billion from LVMHElon Musk (U.S.) - $146.5 billion from Tesla and SpaceXGuatam Adani (India) - $126.1...
Online dating: Making marriage more difficult?
When I first posted an online dating profile on Match.com in 2002, I was laughed at and called desperate by some in my inner circle. However, even then I knew I was on to something cutting edge. The concept worked and the once-new phenomenon is now...
Comet returns for the first time since Ice Age
According to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a comet that hasn’t been seen since the Ice Age will be visible in the northern hemisphere in January and early February. Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF) was discovered by astronomers last March and has since become bright enough to potentially be...
No one wants to work anymore? Is it true?
I'm sure most of us have recently heard people complain about 'people who don't want to work,' especially as it relates to teens, 20-somethings, and others in the lower-wage workforce. In her Medium.com article nO bOdY wAnTs tO WoRk, Hanna Brooks Olsen dispels the notion about...
Alex Jones Show guest host dismisses theory claiming COVID-19 vaccine is to blame for hospitalized football player’s condition
Per Raw Story, conservative talk show host Charlie Kirk and some other right-wing MAGA types are floating the idea that the COVID-19 vaccine caused Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin to collapse last night on Monday Night Football. Hamlin, who has been at a Cincinnati hospital...
Gun violence and kids: 2022 set sad record
According to the Gun Violence Archive, over 6,000 children and teens were injured or killed in shootings in 2022; the most in a single year since tracking began nine years ago. As gun violence continues to encumber the nation, here's how shootings impacted American children in...
DNA sophistication: Will violent crime be obsolete some time in the future?
This past weekend, Washington State University graduate student Bryan Christopher Kohberger was taken into custody in Scranton, Pennsylvania by police and FBI agents. He is being held for extradition to Moscow, Idaho for first-degree murder in the November 13 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho...
Illegal immigration stat: Visa overstays exceed border crossings?
We don't have stats for 2022, but a report released in January 2019 by the Center for Migration Studies of New York found that from 2016 to 2017, visitors who overstayed their visas accounted for 62 percent of the newly undocumented, while just 38 percent of illegals...
Idaho student murders: Is this why it took so long to catch the suspect?
At 3 am ET this morning, 28-year-old Washington State University graduate student Bryan Christopher Kohberger was taken into custody in Scranton, Pennsylvania by police and FBI agents. He is being held for extradition to Moscow, Idaho for first-degree murder in the November 13 stabbing deaths of...
Russia launches largest missile attack yet, targets maternity ward
Russia on Thursday launched its "most massive" missile barrage against Ukrainian cities (most notably Kherson) since the beginning of its invasion earlier this year, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry said. It was not immediately known how many civilians were killed or injured by the barrage. More from...
Trump / JFK Jr: The Republican presidential ticket for 2024?
If you haven't already heard, some in the MAGA contingent believe John F. Kennedy Jr, son of our late 35th president, is still alive. In fact, they insist he's working behind the scenes to advance the goals of former President Donald Trump. JFK Jr, of course,...
Angry ‘slave master’ unleashes anti-Asian, anti-gay hate at peaceful couple dining (Video)
While dining at an In-N-Out location in San Ramon, California, on Christmas Eve, a pair of Asian friends became the targets of racist and homophobic comments from an angry man who claimed to be a “slave master.” The couple, a young female and male, were filming...
10 Things I Seriously Wish I Knew Before I Got Married At Age 20
In an article published on YourTango last August, a young woman shares what she’s learned from having gotten hitched at the tender age of 20. One hundred and fifty years ago, getting married at 20 was probably the norm for women but today it’s considered quite young. In...
2024 AZ Senate race: Why crazy Kari Lake might be the favorite
As failed Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate / MAGA conspiracist Kari Lake continues to protest her gubernatorial defeat in court (which she has no chance of winning), Public Policy Polling's (PPP) poll earlier this week gave us an early glimpse of what could happen in the 2024...
Should saying ‘Heil Hitler’ be illegal in the U.S.?
In Germany, Nazi salutes and phrases such as 'Heil Hitler' and 'Sieg Heil,' whether written or verbal, are illegal. Moreover, mimicking the physical salute by straight-extending one's right arm is not tolerated there regardless of what is or isn't said when saluting.Such offenses in Germany are...
Psycho monster Kari Lake: “They messed with the wrong b*tch”
Do you know a good psychiatrist? If so, there’s a woman in Arizona who desperately needs one. In fact, she might need an entire team of them. Failed Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate / MAGA conspiracist Kari Lake keeps getting creepier. Earlier this week, the former Arizona television...
Man arrested for giggling. Seriously? (Viral Video)
Was this necessary? When a cop pulls over a driver, he reminds the latter he has the power to take him to jail over an 'unsigned registration.'"… That's actually up to 6 six months in jail," the cop added. Understandably, the driver giggled. Who would go...
Ukraine: How (estimated) Russian casualties over 10 months compare with U.S. wartime deaths
If Ukraine's Ministry of Defense is accurate and Russia is losing 300 to 600 soldiers daily, Russia's casualties in its war with Ukraine may reach 100,000 by Christmas Day, per Newsweek. Just a note to readers, it's not uncommon for countries to overstate their accomplishments when...
Trump: I refused to release Paul Whelan
What will the Trumper/MAGA types say about this? Former President Trump on Sunday said he refused to release former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who’s been a prisoner in Moscow since 2018, in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. “I turned down a deal with Russia...
Brittney Griner swap: Let’s set it straight
Earlier this week, WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner was released by Russia in a prisoner exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who was convicted of conspiring to kill Americans and had served 10 years of a 25-year sentence. In February 2022, Griner was detained by...
Chesapeake mass shooting: What we know
Police in Chesapeake, Virginia responded to a mass shooting at a Walmart. Multiple fatalities and injuries have been confirmed. Here's what we know as of 1:17 AM ET: The shooting occurred slightly after 10 PM ET at a super-sized WalMart in a busy shopping areaThe store...
2024 Presidential Election Map: Why it will be close, no matter what
At least for now, long gone are the days when a U.S. presidential candidate wins an election landslide. In 1980 and 1984, Ronald Reagan won the presidency in lopsided fashion, defeating Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale by 440 and 512 electoral votes, respectively. Reagan also won...
NYC nuclear attack commercial: Why ad is necessary (Video)
This is scary but certainly warranted. On Monday, New York City's emergency management office released a public service announcement (PSA) with tips on what residents should do in case of a nuclear attack. "There is no direct threat to the city but we felt it was...
Stray bullets in Oakland rip through car windows during drive (Video)
This is crazy! During a drive on an Oakland, California freeway in broad daylight, a couple was rattled when stray bullets tore through their car windows during a civilian car chase. Dashcam footage was posted on YouTube on Tuesday. According to the description of the video,...
Political commercials 2022: JD Vance’s ‘Are you a racist?’ ad debunked
JD Vance, Ohio's Trump-backed U.S. Senator-elect, had some creative political consultants. (Image courtesy of YouTube) Vance, of course, recently defeated former Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan for the seat vacated by GOP Sen. Rob Portman. While running in the primary, Vance and his team aired a colorful...
Best political ads 2022: Charles Graham recounts KKK story (video)
Charles Graham, 71, a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 47th district., is the Democratic nominee for a U.S. House seat in North Carolina. (Image courtesy of Charles Graham for Congress campiagn political ad) A Lumbee tribesman, Graham is the only Native...
Ben Sasse 2024? Would forthright conservative appeal to moderates?
Will Ben Sasse throw his hat into the proverbial presidential primary ring? If so, is he looking to establish himself as a common-sense Republican alternative to MAGA freakshow candidates?(Main image courtesy of PBS) In a rousing speech at the Reagan Foundation last night, U.S. Sen. Ben...
Memorial Day gas prices hit another record
Per CNN, millions of Americans traveling this holiday weekend are being greeted by unprecedented prices at the gas pump. The national average for regular gasoline rose to a fresh record of $4.62 a gallon on Monday, according to AAA. That's up by a penny from Sunday...
Uvalde County: Solid for Trump in 2020 Presidential Election
(Image courtesy of Flickr)On May 24, 2022, 19 children and two adults were killed, with 17 others injured, in a school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX. The incident has sparked outrage and intensified the debate about guns in America and the security of...
Liz Cheney: Polling in Wyoming tells a sad story
Per Politico, GOP Rep. Liz Cheney is down 30 points in a new survey of her August primary conducted by the Club for Growth, which is opposing the embattled incumbent. The poll, which provides perhaps the starkest illustration yet of the political peril Cheney faces this year, shows Wyoming attorney...
Rubio vs Demings FL Senate Polls, Analysis: The Latest
(The below Florida Senate polls will be updated weekly) Barring any major surprises, incumbent GOP incumbent senator Marco Rubio, 51, will face Democratic Rep. Val Demings, 65, formerly chief of the Orlando Police Department, in November's general election. On paper, Demings is the dream candidate. Can...
Population decline: Childless Americans not planning to have kids, surging
Are large families becoming passe? My maternal grandmother had 11 kids but my mom had only one (me). Per a Pew Research study in October 2021, a growing share of Americans without kids say it is unlikely they will ever be parents. Some 44% of childless Americans...
Fetterman vs Oz: The preferred scenario for Democrats
In perhaps one of the closest Senate primary races ever, TV personality Dr. Mehmet Oz leads hedge fund boss Dave McCormick by a mere 1100 votes as the race heads into recount mode. The winner of the aforementioned Pennsylvania Republican primary will face popular Democrat John...
Can you get war insurance?
As someone who lives less than 30 minutes from Washington, DC, our Nation’s Capital, I wonder what would happen should the United States be attacked right here on our own soil; especially with all of the violence we’re seeing in Ukraine. Moreover, what if my job...
COVID conspiracy theories: Bill Gates gives PERFECT response
People obsessed with baseless conspiracy theories want so badly to believe in extraordinary alternatives to reality. After all, why believe the truth when fabricated stories are so much juicier, right? People love conspiracies because they're usually so much more scintillating than reality. Let's face it, they're...
2022 Georgia Senate race prediction: Warnock vs Walker
Will Sen. Raphael Warnock’s (D-GA) time in Congress be short-lived? Warnock, of course, won his seat in a special election runoff in January 2021 defeating incumbent Kelly Loeffler who was serving the remainder of Johnny Isakson’s term after the latter announced he was ceding his seat...
Trump tried to imprison his opponents, what it says about U.S.
Weeks prior to the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, President Donald Trump told Attorney General Bill Barr to bring criminal charges against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, and previous Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton for launching a supposed coup against his administration. “Unless...
2024 Presidential Election prediction: Dems need 44 of 125 electors to win
The 2020 Presidential Election has come and gone.And while we saw a few shockers in House and Senate races, the presidential race was very easy to predict for those who understand the science of polling or closely monitored polling aggregates showcased by RealClearPolitics.com or FiveThirtyEight.com.Yes, the...
Interracial marriage approval: Poll says a lot about us, but are there caveats?
In a call with reporters On March 23, 2022, Indiana U.S. Senator Mike Braun was asked if the Loving v. Virginia (1967) decision on interracial marriage should be overturned and left for the states to decide. Braun responded: “When it comes to issues, you can’t have...
War in Ukraine: Trump WOULDN’T have stopped Putin
Donald Trump and many of his supporters insist that Russian president Vladimir Putin wouldn’t have invaded Ukraine if the former were still president. Perhaps the real question should be: Would Trump have sent American troops to assist his idol, Putin, in his efforts? Let’s not forget that Trump initially...
Are malls dying in 2023?
Remember when it was cool to hang out at the mall? Oftentimes we’d go just to walk around, window shop, and people watch, all while bonding with friends or relatives.And although retail was always their central focus, we saw malls incorporate fancy theatres, restaurants, workout gyms,...
What most likely fate awaits President Zelenskyy, and why?
At the start of 2022, few Americans were familiar with the name Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But 8 weeks into the new year, the courageous Ukrainian president would become a mainstream figure and international icon to many. A former actor and comedian, Ukraine's sixth president has risen to...
2020 U.S. Presidential Election result: No, it wasn’t COVID or the economy, stupid
It’s the economy, stupid — The popular political phrase was first coined by top-level Democrat consultant James Carville in 1992. The cliché is repeated often in American political culture during election time and those who use it insist the state of the economy is the primary influencer of winners...
Lord have mercy… Another preacher insists Trump is president
Are we in the biblical Last Days? 2 Timothy 3:13 tells us there will come a time when "Evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived." ... And there sure was a lot of deception Saturday night in Michigan. And, unfortunately,...
Presidential Election 2020: White men critical in Biden’s win
Presidential Election 2020: White men critical in Biden’s win White men.However, it’s that same demographic that was critical in helping Joe Biden unseat the Republican incumbent.An underdog against the more established Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump won 62 percent of White male voters in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election....
What’s Jim Crow 2.0? Understanding today’s outrage
Since 2020, you've probably been hearing politicians and reporters reference the Jim Crow laws of the past. If you’re under 55 and not an American history buff, you might not be familiar with the term Jim Crow or the laws that once identified with that name....
What if Texas seceded? GOP wouldn’t allow it anytime soon
Some Texas state lawmakers are considering a Brexit-style departure from the United States due to the presumed impending doom and loss of individual liberties that awaits under the new Biden Administration. In fact, a secession bill will likely be voted on by the Texas legislature this...
How rural states are over-represented in the U.S. Senate and presidential elections
Have you ever wondered why there are so many Republicans in the U.S. Senate when it seems like most Americans, in polls and surveys, are centrist or lean left of center? Currently, the upper chamber of Congress consists of 50 Republicans, 48 Democrats, and 2 left-leaning...
U.S. Elections: Why the Black vote is so crucial in some states
(Main image courtesy of MotherJones.com) Nevada serves as a fine example of why Black voters are so critical for Democratic candidates. Only 9 percent of the state’s electorate is Black so it’s easy to overlook their relevance. However, because Blacks, as a racial demographic, are so overwhelmingly...
America no longer a democracy, at high risk for civil war says expert
Data from the Center for Systemic Peace, a not-for-profit that monitors political behavior in each of the world's major states and uses scientific research and quantitative analysis to examine emerging issues and persisting conditions in countries, finds the United States no longer qualifies as a democracy,...
Driverless cars news: Americans aren’t ready?
A driverless car, also known as an autonomous vehicle (AV or auto), self-driving car, or robo-car, is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and moving safely with little or no human input. It combines a variety of sensors to perceive their surroundings, such...
You should text before calling – Social trend
One of my friends called me last month out of the blue and it was the weirdest thing because it happened in the middle of the day during the workweek and was totally unexpected. I later learned he just wanted to say hi, but since we...
Dating trends: She’s not flirting, she’s being nice: No, it should NOT be easy for men to tell
Grr… Fellas, this used to drive me crazy – and still does to some extent. You meet an attractive woman who seems like she might be interested in getting to know you on a deeper level but you’re not quite sure. She’s super friendly, overly attentive,...