Playlist Mode Print Mode Enable Media Only

News chronological

10 items before 1044232

NYTIMES (Tariq Panja) - Countries Have Long Tested Their Own Athletes for Doping. That Could Soon Change.

After Chinese swimmers won Olympic gold in 2021 despite having tested positive for a banned substance, the World Antidoping Agency is considering whether to have an independent body handle testing before major events.

AI:The World Antidoping Agency is contemplating a massive shift in oversight by potentially moving toward an independent testing body to prevent national corruption. For years, individual countries have been responsible for testing their own athletes, a system ripe for exploitation that was highlighted when Chinese swimmers secured gold medals in 2021 despite testing positive for banned substances. This move towards external, neutral monitoring seeks to strip nations of the ability to cover up doping scandals and ensure competitive integrity at major international sporting events.Open

NYTIMES (Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe and Ian Mount) - The Major Business Names in the Epstein Files

Documents referencing prominent executives like Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick and Bill Gates underscored the wide web of boldfaced names tied to Jeffrey Epstein.

AI:The latest release of unsealed documents continues to expose the deep-rooted connections between high-profile global elites and the Jeffrey Epstein network, specifically highlighting how prominent business leaders were woven into his web of influence. The files implicate major figures such as Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick, and Bill Gates, further detailing a pattern of association that spans the highest echelons of corporate power and political advisory circles. This latest dump reinforces ongoing revelations regarding the lavish lifestyles and questionable dealings facilitated through Epstein’s connections, providing more evidence of how powerful individuals navigated his orbit for years.Open

NYTIMES (J. David Goodman) - After His Democratic Victory in Texas, a New Working-Class Star Rises

Taylor Rehmet, a machinist and union leader, pulled off a stunning State Senate win in Fort Worth and its suburbs. He is among several political outsiders seeking office.

AI:Machinist and union leader Taylor Rehmet has achieved a massive upset by flipping a deep-red Texas state Senate seat in the Fort Worth area, signaling a potential shift as more working-class political outsiders challenge the status quo. This victory follows a recent trend of Democratic wins in Texas, including Christian Menefee's successful House runoff, suggesting an organized push to erode Republican strongholds through candidates focused on labor and blue-collar issues.Open

JUSTTHENEWS (Natalia Mittelstadt) - Trump blasts Grammy Awards, threatens to sue host Trevor Noah over Epstein remarks

"Noah said, INCORRECTLY about me, that Donald Trump and Bill Clinton spent time on Epstein Island," President Trump said

AI:President Trump is threatening legal action against Grammy host Trevor Noah following the broadcast of inaccurate claims regarding his presence on Jeffrey Epstein's private island alongside Bill Clinton. This latest confrontation highlights the escalating tensions between the administration and the entertainment industry, as musical stars continue to use high-profile stages like the Grammys to launch politically motivated attacks and protests against the President's policies.Open

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Johnson: House won't take up vote to end partial shutdown until at least Tuesday | Sunrise

The House this week is racing to end a partial government shutdown that took effect on Saturday. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) had hoped to pass the bill under a fast-track procedure that would bypass the need to hold a difficult procedural rule vote but would require that the bill get a two-thirds majority. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), however, threw cold water on that plan when he told Johnson that Democrats wouldn’t supply the required votes under the fast-track process.

AI:The federal government remains in a partial shutdown following Saturday's deadline as House Speaker Mike Johnson attempts to navigate a legislative impasse. Johnson sought to utilize a fast-track procedure to bypass difficult procedural rule votes, which would have allowed for an end to the shutdown by requiring a two-thirds majority. However, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has blocked this path by stating Democrats will not provide the necessary votes under that specific process. Consequently, Speaker Johnson has indicated that the House will not hold a vote to end the partial shutdown until at least Tuesday.Open

JUSTTHENEWS (Natalia Mittelstadt) - Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter

The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club in Pennsylvania announced the groundhog's forecast

AI:Punxsutawney Phil has predicted that winter will continue for another six weeks, following his sighting of a shadow during the annual Groundhog Day ceremony. This prediction comes as much of the country continues to battle severe weather conditions, including heavy snow, freezing temperatures, and significant travel disruptions across various regions.Open

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - 5-year-old Liam Ramos, his father back in Minnesota after ICE release | Morning in America

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos⁠ and his father arrived home in Minneapolis on Sunday after being released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. NewsNation's Xavier Walton has the story. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

AI:Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned home to Minneapolis after being released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Texas. Following a legal intervention, the pair arrived back in Minnesota on Sunday, ending their detention under federal authorities.Open

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter | Morning in America

Winter is here to stay for six more weeks, Punxsutawney Phil predicted on Monday. NewsNation’s Jessica Kartalija is live in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where the world’s most famous groundhog saw his shadow on Gobbler’s Knob. #GroundhogDay #PunxsutawneyPhil #Holiday Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

AI:Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow at Gobbler's Knob on Monday, predicting that winter weather will persist for another six weeks. This forecast comes amidst a massive Arctic front slamming the Southeast with record cold and heavy snow, leaving many regions bracing for continued blizzard conditions and widespread power outages.Open

AMERICANGREATNESS (AG Staff) - Indoctrination 101: Teachers Lead Student Walkouts, Protests Over Immigration Enforcement

Organized protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions across the nation have begun spilling over into public school classrooms as videos surface of teachers […] Source

AI:Radical leftist indoctrination has moved from the streets into the classroom as teachers are actively leading students in organized walkouts and protests against federal immigration enforcement. Videos have surfaced showing educators directing student activists to protest ICE operations, signaling a coordinated effort to use public school systems to undermine lawful deportation efforts and fuel civil unrest. This escalation follows a wave of nationwide demonstrations and high school disruptions aimed at paralyzing immigration enforcement through staged educational disruptions.Open

JUSTTHENEWS (Natalia Mittelstadt) - Portland mayor tells ICE to leave city after tear gas used on protesters

"The federal government must, and will, be held accountable," Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said

AI:Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to exit the city following a confrontation where law enforcement utilized tear gas against protesters. The mayor's directive comes amid a growing trend of far-left municipal leaders attempting to obstruct federal immigration enforcement, signaling an escalating conflict between local authorities and federal agencies as cities across the country witness increased unrest and organized resistance against ICE operations.Open