For the first time in more than 50 years, the United States has experienced negative net migration, meaning more people left the country than entered it during the most recent measurement period, according to ABC News and U.S. Census–based analysis. This reversal marks a significant demographic shift with wide-ranging consequences for states, industries, and long-term […]
On January 14, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the federal government will stop making federal payments to so-called “sanctuary cities” and to states that have such cities beginning February 1, 2026. The statement did not specify which specific funds or programs would be withheld. Trump called sanctuary jurisdictions “corrupt criminal protection centers” and […]
The U.S. Department of Defense announced plans to integrate Elon Musk’s Grok artificial intelligence chatbot into Pentagon networks, a move that has drawn international attention and widespread controversy due to the chatbot’s prior issues and the sensitive nature of military data involved. The decision, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, positions Grok alongside Google’s generative […]
In early January 2026, Iran imposed one of its most severe national communication blackouts in recent history, cutting off internet access, mobile data, voice calls, and most links to the outside world. The blackout, occurring amid escalating anti-government protests and a brutal internal security crackdown, has profound implications for both domestic security and international relations. […]
A coalition of more than 230 environmental organizations has called for a national moratorium on new datacenters in the United States, reflecting intensifying concern over the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Groups like Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, and Food & Water Watch argue that datacenters — essential for AI, cloud computing, and cryptocurrencies […]
The recent arrest of four individuals in South Korea for hacking more than 120,000 Internet Protocol (IP) cameras reveals a significant global vulnerability in consumer surveillance technology. While this case occurred in South Korea, its implications extend far beyond national borders. IP cameras—used for home security, baby monitoring, pet surveillance, and small business oversight—are now […]
A single ticket sold in Georgia has changed someone’s life forever. The Mega Millions jackpot, which soared to $980 million, was won Friday night by a player who overcame odds of 1 in 290.5 million—roughly the same as being struck by lightning multiple times in one year. The winning numbers were 1, 8, 11, 12, […]
A federal judge ordered the release of hundreds of people arrested as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Illinois, according to a court ruling, dealing a blow to federal efforts to detain and deport as many undocumented people as possible. US District Judge Jeffrey Cummings on Wednesday morning sided with attorneys from the […]
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia struck its final circulating penny Wednesday, officially ending the nation’s longest-running coin denomination after more than 230 years of production. President Donald Trump ordered the phase-out earlier this year, calling the penny “wasteful” as production costs rose to nearly four cents per coin. “For far too long […]
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in a landmark case that could reshape the balance of power between Congress and the presidency — and potentially alter the foundation of U.S. trade policy. The case focuses on whether President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by unilaterally imposing sweeping tariffs using emergency powers under the […]