Two New York state prison inmates, Charles Wright, 44, and Eugene Taylor, 32, claim they were subjected to waterboarding and beatings by corrections officers during a days-long lockdown prompted by a prisoner-on-guard assault in October. Filed in December, separate civil lawsuits by Wright and Taylor allege brutal mistreatment at Green Haven Correctional Facility. Their accounts … Read more
The Los Angeles Angels find themselves on the losing end of another free-agent pursuit, as Japanese left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga recently inked a deal with the Chicago Cubs. Despite initial assumptions that Imanaga would command an exorbitant contract, the terms of his agreement with the Cubs reveal a surprising team-friendly deal. This development raises questions … Read more
Adolescent users’ newsfeeds will no longer contain anything regarding eating disorders, suicide, or self-harm, according to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. According to a blog post, Meta is committed to ensuring that teens have age-appropriate experiences, and this decision demonstrates that commitment. Meta is going to take proactive measures to block recommendations … Read more
Darnell Ferguson, the charismatic host of Food Network’s “Superchef Grudge Match” and a contestant on “Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions,” has recently found himself entangled in legal troubles. Arrested in Louisville, Kentucky, Ferguson faces charges of strangulation, burglary, and terroristic threatening. The culinary personality, known for his appearances on popular cooking shows, was released … Read more
The Fulton County District Attorney of Georgia, Fani Willis, was recently questioned in a divorce case including a special prosecutor she employed in the Trump case. Willis is the one who filed allegations of election interference over Donald Trump and eighteen other defendants. The subpoena was sent to Willis’s office on Monday by a process … Read more
A significant new study has determined the potential causes of the current increase in early-onset dementia cases. Researchers at the Universities of Exeter in the United Kingdom and Maastricht University (UM) in the Netherlands have discovered 15 factors that are connected to the onset of dementia at a younger age. On December 26, 2023, the … Read more
At a press conference organized by Representative Matt Rosendale, R-Mich., on Wednesday afternoon, Republican lawmakers threatened to withhold government funding in return for increased border security. Legislators from both parties started negotiations with White House representatives in December, but they were unable to come to an agreement. “What you’re about to begin observing is the … Read more
A community of bitcoin exchange-traded funds received approval from US securities regulators on Wednesday; this much-awaited move is predicted to have a positive impact for the cryptocurrency. Plans to list 11 ETFs on major exchanges, such as the New York Stock Exchange, were authorized by regulators “on an urgent basis,” according to a 22-page ruling … Read more
The tradition of presidential debates in American elections gives voters insight into candidates’ positions and talents. No explicit obligation exists for candidates to debate. In this election cycle, the American president may be elected without debates in the primary and general elections. Trump, Biden, and Kennedy: Unconventional Stance on Debates in 2024 Elections Donald Trump … Read more
Propulsion system anomalies hampered Astrobotic’s Peregrine moon lander, launched on United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket. A propellant leak prevents the lander from orienting itself for solar panel charge, preventing a gentle moon landing. Despite the disaster, the mission crew found a silver lining: Peregrine had 40 hours of fuel, exceeding earlier expectations. Peregrine’s Lunar … Read more