A Canadian journalist was placed on indefinite leave after making antisemitic remarks on live radio, claiming U.S. politics, Hollywood, and major cities are “run by Jews," the New York Post reported. Radio-Canada journalist Élisa Serret made the comments Monday while discussing U.S. support for Israel amid the Gaza conflict. The...
Netanyahu Denies ‘Monstrous Lie’ Linking Israel to Charlie Kirk Killing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forcefully rejected online claims that Israel was involved in the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, calling them a “monstrous, big lie," the Independent reported. Kirk, 31, was shot and killed Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University. Tyler Robinson has been charged with murder. Since...
US Hits All-Time Low in K-12 Education Satisfaction, Gallup Poll Shows
Just 35% of Americans are satisfied with the overall quality of K-12 education in the United States, a Gallup survey released Tuesday shows — the lowest level on record. The figure represents an eight percentage-point drop from last year and edges below prior low points seen in 2000 and 2023....
Bill Giving Rubio Power to Revoke Passports Sparks Civil Liberties Fears
Civil liberties advocates are sounding alarms over a bill that would allow Secretary of State Marco Rubio to revoke or deny passports for Americans accused of supporting terrorism, even without a conviction, The Intercept reported. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., is part of a broader State Department...
Americans Want Larger Families, Even as Birth Rate Falls to Historic Low: Poll
Even as the U.S. birth rate hits a record low, Americans continue to say they want more children than they are having. A new Gallup poll finds the average desired family size at 2.7 children, well above the nation’s fertility rate of 1.6 births per woman. The findings highlight a...
Mamdani Challenges Trump to Debate Amid Heated NYC Mayoral Race
Mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani on Thursday challenged President Donald Trump to a televised debate, escalating tensions in a crowded race already marked by sharp clashes, the New York Post reported. “Let’s cut out the middle man,” Mamdani told The Post. “Why should I debate Donald Trump’s puppet when I could...
Fresno-Bound Passenger Says Delta Attendant Slapped Him, Seeks $20M
A Delta Air Lines passenger says he was slapped by a flight attendant on a flight to Fresno and is seeking $20 million for fear and humiliation he says he endured, USA Today reported. Mohammad Shibli told Atlanta-area media on Aug. 26 that the incident occurred July 29 while flying...
Trump’s Tax Bill Expands 0% Capital Gains Eligibility in 2025
CNBC reported that some investors could benefit from paying no federal taxes on certain investment profits in 2025 under President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” financial experts say. For 2025, single filers qualify for the 0% long-term capital gains rate with taxable income of $48,350 or less, while married couples...
California Republican Leader Calls for ‘Two State Solution’ Amid Redistricting Fight
California’s top Assembly Republican is pushing a plan to divide the state in two, describing it as a “two state solution” to ongoing redistricting battles, Politico reported. Assemblymember James Gallagher of Yuba City said Tuesday that his proposal would create a new state including most of Northern California, the Sierra...
Poll: Californians Overwhelmingly Reject Trump’s Immigration Policies
A new Berkeley IGS Poll finds strong disapproval among California voters of how President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies are being carried out in the state, with wide partisan divides shaping opinions. Overall, 69% of voters statewide disapprove of the administration’s approach, compared with just 29% who approve. Disapproval is...