Google has brokered a deal with California lawmakers to provide millions of dollars to local newsrooms, according to a Politico report, which added that this resulted in sharp criticism from journalists and Democratic lawmakers.

Leaders of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia are trying to mediate the standoff between Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his political opponents as weeks of mass protests and arrests continue.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) called on the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to stop the “dehumanization of Palestinians” by refusing to let them speak on stage. The congresswoman from New York shared her message on X during night three of the Chicago convention in response to a recent Vanity Fair op-ed from Ta-Nehisi Coates. “Just as we must honor the humanity of hostages, so too must we center the humanity of the 40,000 Palestinians killed under Israeli bombardment. To deny that...

Romanian authorities say probe relates to alleged crimes including human trafficking and sex with a minor. Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been detained in Romania as part of an investigation into new allegations of criminality, including human trafficking and sex with a minor. The Tate brothers, who were indicted last year on charges including human trafficking and rape, were detained for questioning overnight on Wednesday after investigators carried out searches on four properties in...

The cryptocurrency industry has spent more than $119 million on federal elections in 2024 to help boost crypto-friendly candidates and defeat crypto skeptics, according to a new report from Public Citizen. This “unprecedented” spending represents nearly half — 48 percent — of all corporate money contributed to this year’s elections, the report from the progressive consumer rights watchdog group found. “That cryptocurrency companies like Coinbase and Ripple are able to spend over a hundred...

Former President Trump appeared on an episode of "This Past Weekend" with comedian Theo Von for an interview that at times veered far outside the normal campaign trail conversations. Trump told Von that his youngest son, Barron Trump, is a big fan of the stand-up comedian and encouraged him to accept the invitation. Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White reportedly arranged the interview. Among the longest segments of the hour-long conversation was their discussion of alcoholism,...

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There has been a shift in medical practices from examining patients for illness to relying on lab tests for diagnosis.  One of the tests used is the PCR test and it is […]