When an Amber Alert went out about a missing Los Angeles teen, Californians hit a roadblock: they couldn't see the crucial details unless they logged into X. The California Highway Patrol had linked the alert to a post on its official X account, a practice adopted in 2018. Sergeant Dan...
Trump Falsely Links Deadly New Orleans Terror Attack to Migrants
President-elect Donald Trump and his allies jumped on a false report from Fox News, which cited anonymous sources, to claim that the suspect in the New Orleans terror attack crossed the U.S. border in Eagle Pass, Texas “two days ago.” The misinformation continues to circulate — "serving as a cautionary...
Goldman Sachs: AI to Displace 300 Million Jobs, Make Inequality Worse
The rise of artificial intelligence could drastically alter the U.S. and European job markets, according to Goldman Sachs in a Forbes report. The investment bank estimates 300 million jobs may be lost or diminished as automation accelerates. While AI could drive innovation and increase global GDP by 7%, it also...
Hackers Exploit Chrome Extensions, Exposing Millions to 2FA Bypass Attacks
Google Chrome users face potential security risks as hackers target browser extensions to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA), as reported by Forbes. The attacks, which began in mid-December, have compromised several companies' Chrome extensions, potentially affecting millions of users. Christmas Eve Attack One notable incident involved Cyberhaven, a data attack detection...
Financial Tips for Millennials to Navigate the Trump Era
As the Trump administration takes office, millennials are seeking ways to secure their financial future. Experts offer practical advice to help young adults navigate uncertain economic times. Ryan Dossey, co-founder of SoldFast, emphasizes the importance of building cash reserves. "My general advice to millennials is that they start by building...
Musk Slams ‘Wokepedia’ for Biased Editing, Urges Donation Boycott
Elon Musk has sparked controversy by urging his followers to boycott donations to Wikipedia, dubbing it "Wokepedia" until it "restore(s) balance to their editing authority." The tech mogul's comments came in response to a post highlighting Wikipedia's 2023-4 annual report, which showed nearly 30% of its budget allocated to "equity"...
What Is Israel’s US Funded Plan for the Middle East?
In a recent interview, renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs outlined his concerns about the possibility of war with Iran, framing it as the culmination of decades of U.S. foreign policy shaped by Israeli influence. Sachs pointed to the so-called “Clean Break” strategy, a 1996 plan championed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
Jeffrey Sachs Warns of Looming US War With Iran
In a recent interview, renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs outlined his concerns about the possibility of war with Iran, framing it as the culmination of decades of U.S. foreign policy shaped by Israeli influence. Sachs pointed to the so-called “Clean Break” strategy, a 1996 plan championed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
Trump Wants Debt Ceiling Raised or Abolished Entirely
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are pushing for Congress to address the debt ceiling before they take office, complicating negotiations to avoid a government shutdown. The duo criticized a GOP-backed deal to fund federal agencies, urging lawmakers to raise or abolish the debt ceiling now instead of...
Board Approves Raise for County Schools Superintendent. How Big Is It?
Members of the Fresno County Board of Education voted 3-2 on Thursday to give Superintendent of Schools Michele Cantwell-Copher a 2% pay raise starting Jan. 1. The vote came after trustees debated and rejected the recommendation of a subcommittee to give Cantwell-Copher a 3% raise or to give her the...