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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bipartisan effort is underway in Congress to bolster the security of America’s most advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems.  U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), both key members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, have introduced the Advanced AI Security Readiness Act. This legislation aims to mandate the National Security […]

Cloudflare Outage Disrupts ChatGPT, X, And Major Platforms Worldwide On November 18, 2025, a significant outage at Cloudflare, a leading web traffic management and security company, disrupted access to several major platforms, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. The outage, which began early in the morning, left users worldwide unable to […]

House Passes Funding Bill to End Government Shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a funding bill on Wednesday that was intended to reopen the federal government after a shutdown that began on October 1st.  The shutdown was a result of a political deadlock between the two major parties. The impasse was […]

U.S. Mints Final Penny In Philadelphia | Are Nickels Next? The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia marked the end of an era today by producing the last-ever penny. First introduced in 1793, the penny has been a cornerstone of American currency for over two centuries. However, rising production costs that was nearly 4 cents per coin […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate voted Monday night to end the record-breaking government shutdown and reopen federal agencies, passing a bipartisan measure after eight Democrats joined Republicans to break the stalemate. The final vote was 60 to 40, with all Republicans except Rand Paul of Kentucky supporting the bill. The legislation now heads to the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump has issued pardons for dozens of people including his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani. U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin announced on Sunday that pardons for 77 people had been granted. Others pardoned include Trump’s former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, former attorney Sidney Powell, and longtime advisor Boris […]

Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Restaurants Amid Restructuring Efforts Wendy’s has announced plans to close between 200 and 350 underperforming locations across the United States as part of a broader restructuring strategy. The closures, which represent a “mid single-digit percentage” of the chain’s approximately 6,000 U.S. restaurants, will begin in late 2025 and continue through […]

LOS ANGELES — Mark Sanchez is no longer employed by FOX Sports, the network confirmed Friday. The move comes one month after Sanchez was involved in a stabbing incident in Indianapolis while in town to broadcast an NFL game. The story was first reported by TMZ Sports. Sanchez was in Indianapolis on October 4 to […]

Farmers’ Almanac to Cease Publication After 208 Years The iconic Farmers’ Almanac, a staple in American homes since 1818, has announced that its 2026 edition will be its last. Citing rising financial pressures and the challenges of competing in today’s digital-first media landscape, the publication will close its doors after 208 years of providing weather […]

WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi is officially stepping away from Congress. After nearly 40 years representing San Francisco, the former House Speaker says she won’t run for re-election at the end of her current term. In a video message released Wednesday, Pelosi addressed her constituents directly: “I want you, my fellow San Franciscans, to be the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is reducing air traffic by 10% in 40 “high-volume” markets starting Friday, November 7, due to staffing issues. This comes as the government shutdown has reached a 37th day, becoming the longest shutdown in U.S. history, causing flights to be delayed and aviation workers to not […]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A UPS plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky Tuesday after it took off and was on its way to Honolulu, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Nov. 4, after departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky,” the FAA said. […]