news2shortsA community college program has been instrumental in helping Latinx students in the state access higher education, while educators fear they’ll become Trump’s next target Daniel is a high school senior in rural North Carolina. Soon, he’ll graduate with a high school diploma, an associate degree and a paralegal certification from a local community college. … Read more
Firm was navigating ‘toughest of market conditions’ when Trump’s tariffs worsened wallet pressures on consumers McDonald’s posted a surprise decline in first-quarter global sales on Thursday, as demand from cash-strapped diners in its key markets faltered on uncertainty sparked by chaotic tariffs. The company was navigating the “toughest of market conditions”, the company’s CEO Chris … Read more
DOGE has referred 57 cases of potential voter fraud to the U.S. Justice Department, a DOGE official noted, Fox News Digital has reported. Antonio Gracias noted that the individuals were “resident aliens who were registered to vote and may or may not have voted in elections,” according to NBC News. Fox News Digital reached out … Read more
Development may be indication China is softening on beginning negotiations over American 145% tariffs US politics live – latest updates The US has approached China seeking talks over Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state media has said, potentially signalling Beijing’s openness to negotiations. “The US has proactively reached out … Read more
Wall Street Journal article saying headhunters were contacted is ‘absolutely false’, says company chair Tesla has denied a report that its board sought to replace Elon Musk as its chief executive amid a backlash against his rightwing politics and declining car sales. Robyn Denholm, the chair of the board at the electric carmaker, said in … Read more
Elon Musk said Wednesday that he’s in the process of stepping back from his nearly 24/7 role with the Department of Government Efficiency to focus on his businesses.
In an extract from his new book, Jared Beasley introduces the eccentric figure behind the Barkley Marathons, where runners are terrified and tested in equal measure For over a century, Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary was the end of the line. Built in the shape of a Greek cross, the pale limestone structure had housed the … Read more
British government’s push for tournament to be at Trump-owned venue in Scotland is likely to seek favor with US The British government’s attempts to curry favor with Donald Trump by nudging golf executives to host one of the world’s most prestigious golf tournaments at a Scottish venue owned by the US president could ultimately lead … Read more
Guardian reporters map out how Trump is eviscerating efforts to protect the natural world – from ‘drill, baby, drill’ to mass firings 100 days of Trump: inside Trump’s whirlwind start to his second term Donald Trump has never been mistaken for an environmentalist, having long called the climate crisis a “giant hoax” and repeatedly lauding … Read more
ChatGPT’s embarrassing rollback of a user update was a warning about the dangers of humans placing emotional trust in AI Nobody likes a suck-up. Too much deference and praise puts off all of us (with one notable presidential exception). We quickly learn as children that hard, honest truths can build respect among our peers. It’s … Read more
