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Experts Express Concern Over Putin’s Vaccine Plan
Earlier this week, Russian leader Vladimir Putin unveiled the Sputnik-V vaccine, which he claimed is the first COVID-19 vaccine ready for the public. However, the vaccine has not yet undergone Phase 3 trials, in which it would be tested on upwards of 1,000 people. Without safety data from this critical …
Lebanese Prime Minister Steps Down Following Explosion
The explosion in Beirut last week shook more than the capital of Lebanon: it shook the country’s government to its core. Prime Minister Hassan Diab has vowed to step down from his role, and has stated that the corruption in Lebanon is “bigger than the state”. Diab’s resignation comes after …
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Women More Likely to Say this to Alexa than Men
Men are far less likely to say this when talking to their smart speaker than women are. Can you guess what it is? After all, there are some obvious social differences between men and women that could come to mind. What Are Women More Likely to Say to Smart Speakers? …
Samsung Galaxy S10: What People are Saying
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is here next week and people have a lot to say about it. Is it the next big thing for Android smartphones? Does it merit its hefty $1,000 price tag? What new features does it sport? Let’s dig into the high-tech new phone and see what …
Should You Get the iPhone XS or XS Max?
Recently Apple revealed their new flagship iPhone models, and they are more exciting than ever! The iPhone XS is a straight evolution of the popular iPhone X, offering improvements in every realm. And while the XS Max, feels similar to their previous Plus offerings, there’s a reason for the new distinction. If …
App of the Day: Google Arts and Culture
While we’re not sure if many people are using it to actually learn about art and culture, the new Google Arts and Culture app (available at play.google.com) has recently created an online fad that is hard to miss. Good for a Laugh The question is whether your likeness is hanging in an art …
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Experts Express Concern Over Putin’s Vaccine Plan
Earlier this week, Russian leader Vladimir Putin unveiled the Sputnik-V vaccine, which he claimed is the first COVID-19 vaccine ready for the public. However, the vaccine has not yet undergone Phase 3 trials, in which it would be tested on upwards of 1,000 people. Without safety data from this critical …
Lebanese Prime Minister Steps Down Following Explosion
The explosion in Beirut last week shook more than the capital of Lebanon: it shook the country’s government to its core. Prime Minister Hassan Diab has vowed to step down from his role, and has stated that the corruption in Lebanon is “bigger than the state”. Diab’s resignation comes after …
Progressive Cori Bush Defeats Establishment Candidate in Primary Upset
In a surprising upset, progressive activist Cori Bush has defeated establishment incumbent William Lacy Clay for a shot at the House of Representatives. Hers is one of several surprising upsets from Tuesday’s primary, showing a shocking amount of momentum from the country’s left side of the political spectrum. Bush’s massive …
Trump Accuses Nevada Democrats of ‘Coup’ Over Mail-in Voting
The president has accused the Nevada state legislature of performing a “coup” by authorizing a massive expansion to mail-in voting. On Twitter, Donald Trump wrote “In an illegal late night coup, Nevada’s clubhouse Governor made it impossible for Republicans to win the state. Post Office could never handle the Traffic …
White House Suggests Short-Term Deal As GOP Struggles to Put Together Relief Bill
President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday took pains to suggest a potential short-term extension for federal aid. At the end of July, the CARES Act’s provisions on unemployment aid and evictions will expire. Many people will almost certainly be evicted on August 1 unless the government …
Who Will Biden Pick for His Running Mate? The Likely Candidates
As we near August, presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has yet to announce a running mate. The former vice president leads the incumbent Donald Trump by a wide margin in many swing states, according to national polling. As such, the Biden campaign feels as though they’re in a comfortable position. …
Wedge Emerges in GOP Over Coronavirus Spending Bill
There is a wedge driving a split in the Republican Party this week, and it’s the coronavirus relief bill. Congressional leadership and the White House have changed their stance numerous times since Tuesday, scrambling to solidify their version of a much-needed relief bill. During a planning lunch, Senator Ted Cruz …
House Democrats Demand Investigation into Federal Forces in Portland
House Democrats are furious over the Trump Administration’s use of Homeland Security and Border Patrol forces in Portland, Oregon. Portland, which has seen nightly protests since the death of George Floyd, has been a point of contention for Trump. The President continues insisting that “law and order” are under threat …
Ivanka Trump Violates Government Ethics Code by Endorsing Goya
Goya president Robert Unanue sparked outrage and a boycott when he offered empathic support for President Donald Trump. Goya is the largest Hispanic-owned company in the US, and sells a number of regional foods that are popular with Hispanic Americans. However, by claiming that the US is “blessed” to have …
Mueller Speaks Up Over Stone Sentencing, Breaking Long Silence
Former special counsel Robert Mueller has broken a long silence over his lengthy report on the 2016 Trump campaign. Mueller, with his stoic public appearance and no-nonsense attitude, finally commented publicly on his investigation due to President Donald Trump’s recent actions. In a surprising and unprecedented move, the president just …
Trump Threatens to Pull Federal Funding From Schools That Don’t Open in Fall
President Donald Trump took to Twitter Tuesday evening to threaten schools that don’t open in the fall. In the tweet, Trump alleges that he’s looking at pulling funding from schools that aren’t holding in-person classes by fall. As for why? The president might think that governors and mayors are keeping …
Joe Biden Vows to Stamp Out Systemic Racism if Elected
America has entered a reckoning period with its history of systemic (and systematic) racism. In the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter protests have demanded the end of racist police brutality. This has spilled over into broader discussions of racism in the US. Likely democratic presidential …