Fed cuts interest rates, but plans fewer cuts in 2025
Federal Reserve officials predicted only two rate cuts in 2025, and they made clear that future cuts would depend on the progress of inflation.
Sex for sale during a school ski trip gone wrong
A former school principal has been fired over a ski trip where a girl said she slept with three boys and was paid for sex… Read More »Sex for sale during a school ski trip gone wrong
Supreme Court hears TikTok's challenge to law that could ban it
The company and its Chinese parent invoked the First Amendment to urge the judges to act before the Jan. 19 deadline to sell or close.
Botto, the Millionaire AI Artist, gets a personality
It's an interesting idea, and it's fun to see the idea of an AI agent being explored within the relatively benign realm of artistic expression.… Read More »Botto, the Millionaire AI Artist, gets a personality
A popular brand of potato chips is being recalled due to an allergy risk
The latest in a series of recent recalls of foods such as vegetable mixes that may be contaminated with E. coli involves Lay's Classic Potato… Read More »A popular brand of potato chips is being recalled due to an allergy risk
'LIfe-Changing' psychedelic, for when life comes to an end
People are turning to psilocybin, ketamine and other palliative care treatments.
Scammer arrested after impersonating Volusia County officials, deputies say
Officers in Volusia County said they arrested a scammer who was part of a group posing as Volusia County officials. Detectives said Keith Merard, 26,… Read More »Scammer arrested after impersonating Volusia County officials, deputies say
Reminder: Donate to win prizes in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
How it works Donating is easy. Easily donate to Child's Play with a credit card or PayPal or donate to the EFF with PayPal, credit… Read More »Reminder: Donate to win prizes in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
Is Elon Musk a National Security Risk?
Federal agencies are investigating whether the technology mogul and ally of Donald Trump complied with disclosure rules designed to protect state secrets.
Trump lost on immunity. What's next for his hush-money conviction in New York?
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday lost a bid to have his 34 felony convictions overturned based on a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, but… Read More »Trump lost on immunity. What's next for his hush-money conviction in New York?
Why the Democrats' version of 'Stop the Steal' isn't getting off the ground
A move by some Democratic voters to investigate the results of the 2024 presidential election mirrors an effort by Republicans in 2020. But it is… Read More »Why the Democrats' version of 'Stop the Steal' isn't getting off the ground
The Edgelord AI that seduced Marc Andreessen and then turned a famous shock meme into Cryptomillions
Truth Terminal “has spawned an entire sector that is red hot: the AI agent memecoin sector,” says Travis Kling, founder of Ikigai Asset Management, a… Read More »The Edgelord AI that seduced Marc Andreessen and then turned a famous shock meme into Cryptomillions
Majdal Shams, the Israeli-controlled homeland of the Druze, finds itself uncomfortably on the brink of war
MAJDAL SHAMS, Golan Heights (AP) — High in the mountains of the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, the town of Majdal Shams is home to members of… Read More »Majdal Shams, the Israeli-controlled homeland of the Druze, finds itself uncomfortably on the brink of war
Report: Elon Musk did not report the move required by security clearance
Musk was eventually granted security clearance, but since 2021 he has failed to self-report details about his life, including travel activities, people he met and… Read More »Report: Elon Musk did not report the move required by security clearance
A $50 billion 7-Eleven heir's fight to keep the company in the family
A battle for control of the supply chain shows how traditional business models embraced by family owners clash with a more shareholder-centric approach.
