To any American with an extremely short memory or perhaps a desire only to see the world through Donald Trump’s eyes, the recent memo from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and the call from President Trump to investigate former President Barack Obama over the memo’s claims of “treasonous conspiracy” over claims of Russian interference in the 2016 election must be … [Read more...] about Obama, sedition and Trump’s urgent need to distract | STAFF COMMENTARY
Millions of HydroTech hoses recalled after hundreds burst, leaving at least 29 people injured
NEW YORK (AP) — About 3.6 million hoses are under recall across the U.S. because hundreds have burst while being used, resulting in at least 29 injuries, including reports of temporarily impaired hearing. Related Articles Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks to create coast to coast railroad Jazz legend Chuck … [Read more...] about Millions of HydroTech hoses recalled after hundreds burst, leaving at least 29 people injured
Trump denies FEMA funding for Western Maryland floods
President Donald Trump denied disaster assistance for Western Maryland Wednesday that Gov. Wes Moore requested following massive floods that hit the region in May. In a statement Wednesday, Moore, a Democrat, said that the flooding, which caused evacuations in Garret and Allegany counties after Georges Creek overflowed following three days of extreme rainfall, “clearly met … [Read more...] about Trump denies FEMA funding for Western Maryland floods
Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualize children
By BARBARA ORTUTAY, Associated Press Instagram parent company Meta has introduced new safety features aimed at protecting teens who use its platforms, including information about accounts that message them and an option to block and report accounts with one tap. The company also announced Wednesday that it has removed thousands of accounts that were leaving sexualized comments … [Read more...] about Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualize children
Trump strikes 19% tariff deal with Philippines during presidential visit
President Donald Trump welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the White House on Tuesday to discuss tariffs and the security partnership between the two countries — and left with a trade deal. At the end of their visit, Trump said the leaders concluded their trade deal “whereby the Philippines is going open market” with the United States, and zero tariffs.” “The … [Read more...] about Trump strikes 19% tariff deal with Philippines during presidential visit