President Donald Trump claimed late Sunday that all of former President Joe Biden’s last-minute pardons were signed using an autopen, the New York Post reported. An autopen is a machine that replicates a handwritten signature, often used by politicians, executives, and celebrities to sign large volumes of documents. In a...
Kate Winslet Defends Her Part in Controversial Gaza Documentary
Actress Kate Winslet has addressed her involvement in a controversial documentary about the 11-day Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza in May 2021. Co-directed by British filmmaker Michael Winterbottom and Gaza-based Mohammed Sawwaf, the film, "Eleven Days In May," focuses on Palestinian children killed during the conflict. The Algemeiner reported that Winslet,...
Fresno Police Cite 140 During Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation
The Fresno Police Department issued 140 citations during a bicycle and pedestrian safety operation on Saturday, the department said in a statement. The operation, which ran from noon to 10:00 p.m., targeted traffic violations involving drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Of the citations, 109 were issued to drivers for violations such...
Harvard Will Make Tuition Free for More Students
Harvard University announced Monday that it plans to offer free tuition for students whose families earn $200,000 and below, making it the latest elite school to expand financial aid after the Supreme Court banned the use of racial preferences in college admissions. The plan with the new income cap will...
More Than Half of US Adults Don’t Want Legal Betting on College Sports in Their State: Poll
LAS VEGAS — Most U.S. adults think betting on professional sports should be legal — but they don't feel the same way about college sports, according to a new poll. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that about 6 in 10 Americans think betting...
PepsiCo Buys Prebiotic Soda Brand Poppi to Gain a Foothold in Functional Drinks
PepsiCo said Monday it’s acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion. The acquisition gives PepsiCo a fast-growing brand in the popular functional beverage category. “More than ever, consumers are looking for convenient and great-tasting options that fit their lifestyles and respond to their growing interest in health and...
Americans Increased Spending Tepidly Last Month as Anxiety Over the Economy Takes Hold
WASHINGTON — U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount. Retail sales rose just 0.2% in February, a small rebound after a sharp drop...
Niche Subreddits Shape Pop Culture – the Truth Everyone’s Missing
Reddit may not have the flashy videos of TikTok, the snappy posts of X or the in-person connections of Facebook, but Reddit's microcommunity approach to social media makes it an unexpected pop culture influence. With more than 100,000 communities on the platform, Reddit's 52 million active, anonymous users impact everything...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Holds Steadier Following Weeks of Scary Swings
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are holding steadier Monday, and the market's scary roller-coaster ride from recent weeks is slowing. The calm trading may be short-lived, though, with a decision by the Federal Reserve on interest rates coming later in the week and worries continuing about President Donald Trump’s trade...
Mookie Betts Will Miss Dodgers First 2 Games Because of Illness
TOKYO — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs because of an illness that's lingered for the past week. Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Betts is starting to feel better but has lost nearly 15 pounds and is still trying to...