National pride in the U.S. remains near historic lows, with 41% of Americans saying they are “extremely proud” to be American, according to a new Gallup poll. That figure marks the fifth straight year in the 38% to 43% range and continues a trend of declining patriotism that began in...
Poll: Most Americans Say National Divide, Political Violence Threaten Democracy
A large majority of Americans believe the nation’s deep divisions and politically motivated violence pose serious threats to democracy, according to a new Marist Poll released ahead of the Fourth of July. Seventy-six percent of U.S. adults say the issues dividing the country represent a serious threat to the democratic...
Israel Faces Genocide Accusations Amid Gaza Food Aid Killings
The killing of Palestinians waiting for food aid in Gaza is drawing severe condemnation, with critics arguing it can no longer be dismissed as collateral damage, Gideon Levy writes in Haaretz. With at least 549 dead and thousands wounded while seeking food, the international community is questioning whether Israel is...
Stephen Miller Expands Power in Second Trump Term, Defies Legal Limits
Stephen Miller wanted to keep the planes in the air—and that is where they stayed, The Wall Street Journal reported. When a federal judge in March ordered the Trump administration to return deported migrants to El Salvador, senior officials scrambled during a Saturday call. Some feared defying the court. But...
Poll: Most Californians Prefer Lower Taxes and Fewer Services, Skeptical of Gov’t Spending
A growing number of Californians say they prefer lower taxes and fewer government services, according to a poll released June 12 by the Public Policy Institute of California, CalTax reported. The survey found that 55% of respondents favor lower taxes and fewer services, up from 51% in February. Another 2%...
Trump Slams Medvedev for Claiming Nations May Supply Iran With Nuclear Warheads
President Donald Trump on Monday blasted former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev over a claim that multiple nations are “ready to directly supply” Iran with nuclear warheads following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, CNBC reported. “Did he really say that or, is it just a figment of my imagination?” Trump...
Amazon’s Prime Day 2025 Levels Up With Four Days of Deals Starting July 8
Amazon just dropped some news for deal hunters. Prime Day 2025 is going from two days to four, running July 8 through 11, according to Lifehacker. It's the first time the e-commerce giant has super-sized its signature summer shopping event. To score these deals, you'll need a Prime membership, which...
Massive Security Breach: 16 Billion Passwords Leaked From Apple, Google, Facebook Accounts
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered what appears to be history's largest credential breach, with 16 billion login details exposed across major technology platforms including Apple, Facebook and Google. The discovery, confirmed by Cybernews researchers who began investigating at the year's start, dwarfs a previous May leak of 184 million credentials. The...
Afghan Ally Detained by ICE After Court Hearing in San Diego, CBS Reports
Sayed Naser, an Afghan man who worked with U.S. troops, was detained by ICE officers on June 11 after attending a mandatory immigration hearing in San Diego, CBS reported on Wednesday. An Afghan ally who served alongside U.S. forces was legally paroled into the U.S. and showed up for his...
Musk Shares Negative Drug Test Results, Challenges Media Outlets
Elon Musk posted drug screening results Tuesday that came back negative for ketamine and multiple substances, responding to a New York Times report alleging drug use during the 2024 presidential campaign. The billionaire entrepreneur shared the test results on X with a simple "lol" caption before launching attacks on both...