Stop Playing Nice,’ Says AOC as Senate Dems Help Approve Yet Another Trump Nominee

Stop Playing Nice,’ Says AOC as Senate Dems Help Approve Yet Another Trump Nominee

“There has to be a political price to pay” for Elon Musk’s takeover of federal agencies, said the congresswoman. Hours after Democratic lawmakers warned that billionaire Elon Musk’s takeover of federal agencies marks “what the beginning of dictatorship looks like,” outrage erupted over lawmakers being barred from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Vowing … Read more

Half of recent US inflation due to high corporate profits, report finds

Half of recent US inflation due to high corporate profits, report finds

A new report reveals that high corporate profits are significantly contributing to inflation, with companies keeping prices elevated even as their costs decrease. According to the Groundwork Collaborative think tank, corporate profits accounted for about 53% of inflation during the second and third quarters of last year, a stark contrast to the pre-pandemic period, where … Read more

Grandma Beats Cancer, Wins $5 Million Off A Scratch Card. Some Good News.

Grandma Beats Cancer, Wins $5 Million Off A Scratch Card. Some Good News.

In an incredible stroke of luck, a 75-year-old grandmother from Pennsylvania has turned a simple scratch-off ticket into a life-changing fortune. Donna Osborne, who recently won an inspiring battle against breast cancer, is now celebrating another victory—an astonishing $5 million lottery win. Her story is one of resilience, unexpected blessings, and a reminder that life’s … Read more

Massive helium reservoir in Minnesota is even more ‘mind-boggling’ than we thought, new data suggest

Massive helium reservoir in Minnesota is even more 'mind-boggling' than we thought, new data suggest

A newly discovered helium reservoir in northern Minnesota is turning out to be much larger than expected, according to fresh seismic data. The survey, conducted just outside of Babbitt, indicates that the reservoir extends both laterally and at deeper levels, bringing excitement to Pulsar Helium and its potential clients. This discovery could be a game-changer … Read more

Women are less likely to receive bystander CPR than men due to fears of ‘inappropriate touching’

We’d all like to assume if we went into cardiac arrest in the street, someone would come to our aid. But it turns out gender can affect your chances of being resuscitated — and women are at a disadvantage. Key points: Recent research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress found bystanders were less likely to give … Read more

Student sentenced to death over Whatsapp message

Student sentenced to death over Whatsapp message

In Pakistan, a 22-year-old student has been sentenced to death for sharing blasphemous content on WhatsApp. The court in Punjab Province found him guilty of distributing pictures and videos that offended Muslims. Alongside him, a 17-year-old received a life sentence for the same offense. Both deny any wrongdoing. Blasphemy is a serious offense in Pakistan, … Read more

An inmate donated his life savings to relief in Gaza — and then a GoFundMe campaign raised $100k for him

An inmate donated his life savings to relief in Gaza — and then a GoFundMe campaign raised $100k for him

In Sacramento, a man named Hamza, currently incarcerated, has made a remarkable gesture by offering assistance to Gazans facing crisis. Despite serving a 40-year sentence resulting from a tragic incident in his youth, Hamza managed to contribute $17.74 this past week. Justin Mashouf, a filmmaker based in LA and a correspondent of Hamza’s, shared this … Read more

Millennial Fathers spend 3 times as much time with their kids than previous generations

Millennial Fathers spend 3 times as much time with their kids than previous generations

Our children are growing up in a world that’s vastly different from the one we knew, with their car seats facing backward as they look toward the future. While technology often takes the spotlight for changing childhood experiences, there’s another powerful shift occurring in families: Fatherhood. Research from 2017 shows that fathers today are more … Read more