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In June 2016, Britain voted to leave the European Union in a populist revolt that foreshadowed Donald Trump’s shock outsider election win a few months later. Now, in June 2024, far-right candidates, many of whom share Trump’s populist nationalism, hostility to immigrants, searing economic message, and disdain for governing elites and globalist institutions, just won sweeping gains in EU elections. Is political lightning about to strike twice? US voters don’t take direction from foreigners, and American presidential elections, which play out state by state, are far different from those for the European Union. Plus, Trump’s win eight years ago had…

In a stunning turn of events this week, Shannon Norenberg, the Coast Guard Academy official in charge of sexual assault prevention, resigned in protest, citing her unwilling participation in a cover-up. Norenberg stated, “I can no longer in good conscience be part of an organization that would betray me, betray victims of sexual assault, and betray the system I helped set up to hold perpetrators at the academy accountable.” This latest development comes on the heels of a year-long investigation by CNN, which originally reported on the academy’s cover-up of decades of sexual assault incidents. The Coast Guard’s first female…

New survey data released by the Pew Research Center and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation challenges the notion that TikTok is a hotbed of political activity. The short-form video app, which boasts 170 million US users, has attracted politicians like former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden in hopes of reaching young voters. However, a majority of TikTok users seem more interested in entertainment, culture, and connections with friends, according to the survey. Only 12% of users reported posting any political content. The survey, conducted from March 18 to March 24 and involving 10,287 adult internet…

In a surprising turn of events, the first federal criminal trial of a president’s son in US history has come to a close. Hunter Biden, who has been a central figure in American politics for years despite never holding elective office or being part of a presidential administration, has been convicted in Delaware. The charges against Hunter Biden stem from allegedly lying on a federal firearms background check and owning a firearm for 11 days in 2018 while battling addiction issues. This personal drama of addiction and betrayal has now been thrust into the public eye, causing embarrassment for the…

In a recent development, SpaceX and CEO Elon Musk are facing a lawsuit from former employees who allege they were wrongfully terminated for speaking out against gender discrimination and sexual harassment within the company. The lawsuit, filed by eight former employees who were fired in 2022, accuses Musk of fostering a toxic work environment where women were objectified and subjected to lewd behavior. According to the complaint, Musk’s leadership style reflects outdated practices, with employees being told to accept the inappropriate behavior or leave the company. These eight employees had previously signed an open letter in 2022 criticizing Musk and…

President Joe Biden is facing a crisis no parent would want to experience – his son, Hunter Biden, has been found guilty on all counts in a trial in Delaware. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday, just days after former President Donald Trump learned he had been convicted of all 34 counts in a trial in New York. This marks a significant departure from traditional presidential campaigns, as neither a former president nor the child of a sitting president has ever been convicted of a crime. Both Hunter Biden and Trump pleaded not guilty, with Hunter Biden’s trial drawing attention…

A fascinating two weeks of legal events that resulted in the convictions of a former president and the son of a sitting president have highlighted a sharp political message for voters. The future of the rule of law in the United States and the integrity of justice may hinge on the decision voters make in the upcoming November elections. The potential paths the country could take under President Joe Biden or presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump were starkly contrasted by the way both men and their families responded to the recent trials and verdicts. President Biden refrained from interfering in…

CNN News Report In a major development, Tesla has reached an agreement with Chinese tech giant Baidu to upgrade its mapping software, bringing the company one step closer to launching full-self driving (FSD) technology in China. Baidu announced on Saturday that it will be providing lane-level navigation services for Tesla cars, offering detailed information to enhance safety on the roads. Experts had previously highlighted the importance of securing a mapping and navigation deal with Baidu for Tesla CEO Elon Musk to obtain government approval for the rollout of the FSD software in China. With Baidu’s support, Tesla’s navigation system can…

In a recent development, both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, are facing sentencing for nonviolent felonies before Election Day. While it is unlikely that either will be behind bars on November 5, the issue of how felons and detained individuals can cast their election ballots has become a significant civil rights issue in recent years. The rules governing voting rights for felons, inmates, and those facing trial vary from state to state. Several new laws and ballot initiatives set to take effect in 2024 will further alter these regulations. For example, in California, where Hunter…

In a recent announcement, Microsoft and Google have pledged to provide free or discounted cybersecurity services to rural hospitals in the United States to protect them from cyberattacks that have endangered patient care and lives. This initiative, as confirmed by the White House and the tech firms, aims to offer security updates, assessments, and training to eligible rural hospitals to enhance their cybersecurity defenses. Rural community hospitals, numbering around 1,800 in the nation, are particularly susceptible to ransomware attacks due to their lack of IT resources and trained staff. The critical nature of these hospitals, often the sole healthcare providers…