Federal immigration enforcement efforts are ramping up at U.S. airports, with officials making 12 to 36 arrests a day, according to a report. Some of those incidents have resulted in bystanders intervening and have elicited pushback from airlines. More: https://tinyurl.com/yjsdztts #immigration #airports #ICE
There are new developments in the Iran war today, including negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and reports that Iran-backed militias in Iraq and the Houthis could attack Saudi Arabia soon (directed from Iran). Get the latest updates on the Iran war in our live breaking news coverage. Iran and Oman are currently negotiating about the conditions under which the Strait of Hormuz will reopen, but it is unclear the U.S. would go along with such a deal. Also, multiple reports say Saudi Arabia believes it could soon be attacked by Iran-backed militias in Iraq and the Houthis in an attack directed by the Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran. In this interactive live stream, host Steve Lookner brings you the latest breaking news updates on the…
The author of the Democratic National Committee's 2024 election "autopsy" confirmed an Axios report that he concluded the war in Gaza hurt Kamala Harris politically — and that he'd privately shared that assessment with a pro-Palestinian group. - He said he drafted that finding late last year but never submitted it to party leadership. Why it matters: Democrats have spent months debating whether the Biden administration's support for Israel during its war on Hamas contributed to Harris' defeat. - Moderates disputed its electoral significance, while progressives argued that the toll of Israel's war on Gaza civilians drained support from young people, liberals and Arab Americans. Zoom in: Paul Rivera, who wrote the DNC autopsy, told…
Team USA won a total of 33 medals at the Games in January, consisting of 12 gold medals, 12 silver medals and nine bronze. The team came in second in the total medal count at the Games, with Norway finishing first with 41 medals total.
Trump on D.C.: "Crime is down 88% and our capital is shining again with 62 monuments, statues, water fountains looking more beautiful. The graffiti is all gone. The tents are all moved out of the parks."
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to relax limits on TV station ownership.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has decided to relax the TV station ownership cap in an attempt to help local broadcasters consolidate and compete with streaming giants. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: In a 2-1 vote, the FCC has allowed companies to own local stations covering more than 39 percent of households in the United States. The FCC also voted to allow companies to own more than two stations in a single market if deemed in the public interest. The vote was held on Thursday. “Viewpoint diversity” will reportedly be factored in when determining public interest. The purpose of removing the cap is to allow broadcasters to achieve scale and compete with broadcasting giants like Netflix . The cap removal was…Open
On this week's episode of "Gamer Galaxy," host Cher Hwang is joined by Gameway co-founder Emma Walbridge. Gameway is the high-end gaming lounge that's coming to an airport near you, in hopes of offering a more enjoyable experience for passengers of all ages. They talk about how the concept works, why airports bought in, and now asking for more. In this episode, they cover: - Gameway’s concept and business model: A gaming and entertainment lounge inside airports, designed to make travel more fun and less stressful. - Who it’s for and why it works: Especially millennials and Gen Z, but also parents, kids, and nongamers who want a welcoming airport experience. - Founder story and mindset: How Walbridge and her husband went all-in to pitch…
