Twenty-one humanoid robots joined human runners at the Yizhuang Half-Marathon in Beijing on Saturday, marking the first time in China that robots have competed alongside people in a race. The robots, ranging in height from four to six feet, were developed by Chinese manufacturers including DroidVP and Noetix Robotics. They came in a variety of… Continue reading China Showcases Humanoid Robotic Runners in Beijing Half-Marathon 

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs has canceled a $15.3 million services contract deemed “unreasonably priced,” as part of a broader effort to overhaul spending practices within the agency. “Great work by the @DeptVetAffairs cancelling an unreasonably priced multi-year $15.3M services contract for ‘salary survey data and analysis,”… Continue reading DOGE Cuts ‘Unreasonably Priced’ Contracts at VA, Saving Taxpayers Millions

An immigration judge has ruled that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported following his involvement in anti-Israel protests on campus last year.  Khalil, a lawful permanent resident with a green card, was detained last month and is currently being held at a detention center in Louisiana. Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded that… Continue reading Immigration Judge Rules Columbia Activist Mahmoud Khalil Can Be Deported

The US Department of Justice announced the seizure of $510 million worth of illegal drugs found on cargo vessels sent toward the US from South America. The weight of the intercepted drugs amounted to 25 tons. After a search lasting 11 days, the US Coast Guard seized the ships, which held mostly “pure cocaine, uncut,… Continue reading US Coast Guard Seizes 25 Tons of Illegal Drugs from South American Cartels

Over 2,000 prison workers in New York went on strike for 22 days and were consequently fired, leaving the state to release prisoners due to a lack of staff at certain prisons.  New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervisions (DOCCS) Commissioner Daniel Martuscello “directed prison leaders to begin identifying inmates who were convicted of… Continue reading New York Prison Commissioner Releases Prisoners After the Firing of 2,000 Correctional Employees

On Saturday, Columbia University held its annual “Alumni Day” for graduates of the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). The alumni event, however, was attended by protesters in support of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate who was detained in March by ICE and sent to a facility in Louisiana for leading the pro-Palestinian… Continue reading Columbia University Alumni Rip Diplomas and Renounce Degrees on ‘Alumni Day’

The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday that it will be monitoring migrants’ social media posts for antisemitic content as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to combat antisemitism. US Citizenship and Immigration Services said that antisemitic activity online will be considered as “grounds for denying immigration benefit requests.” DHS said the… Continue reading DHS to Screen Migrants’ Social Media for Antisemitic Posts

Canada is running an advertising campaign across a dozen US states in opposition to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The Canadian government has purchased billboards along major highways in 12 states and Washington DC with the message “Tariffs are a tax.” The campaign began in February, following Trump’s announcement of sweeping 25 percent tariffs on Canadian… Continue reading Canada Launches Billboard Campaign in US to Protest President Trump’s Tariffs

On Wednesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was dismissed with prejudice from corruption charges leading to his indictment in September 2024.  Adams was charged with several counts of corruption by the US government including “conspiracy, fraud, soliciting illegal campaign contributions, and bribery.” Adams allegedly accepted gifts amounting to more than $100,000 from Turkish citizens… Continue reading NYC Mayor Eric Adams Dismissed of Charges Months Before Possible Re-Election

On Saturday, Columbia University held its annual “Alumni Day” for graduates of the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). The alumni event, however, was attended by protesters in support of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate who was detained in March by ICE and sent to a facility in Louisiana for leading the pro-Palestinian… Continue reading Columbia University Alumni Rip Diplomas and Renounce Degrees on ‘Alumni Day’

On Thursday Utah became the first state to ban the use of fluoride in its public water systems after a bill was signed into law by Governor Spencer Cox. The law will go into effect on May 7.  The law specifically states that no individual or “political subdivision” may add fluoride to a public water… Continue reading Utah Becomes First State to Remove Fluoride from Public Water Systems

TikTok has removed a hashtag from its search engine that was being used by cartel members to recruit human smugglers. According to a report by Fox News, the social media platform took down “#CartelTok” and also removed “known leaders of cartels or gangs” that violated TikTok policies. Videos posted under the hashtag showed cartel members flaunting… Continue reading TikTok Removes Hashtag Used by Cartels to Recruit Human Smugglers