Aliya Rahman, a Minneapolis resident who was violently detained by ICE officers in January during “Operation Metro Surge,” filed a federal tort claim against the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, claiming the agency used excessive force and violated her rights. Rahman was never charged with any crime. “They batteredContinue Reading
For years, comedian Dave Chappelle has made transphobic jokes a part of his brand, and for just as long, trans activists have been very vocal about strongly disliking those jokes. Through boycotts and public callouts over the years, Chappelle has doubled down . In a recent interview with NPR, however,Continue Reading
With her role as the beloved Dr. Samira Mohan on “The Pitt ,” all eyes are on Supriya Ganesh in a big way lately. Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Images Just the news of her departure from the hit medical drama at the end of Season 2 led to outcries andContinue Reading
So a shoe company turned into an AI company…. That’s it, that’s the joke. In this episode, Devindra chats with Engadget’s Daniel Cooper about Allbirds’ sudden transformation and what it says about the AI economy. Also, they chat about the Artemis II moon mission, Meta being warned about the dangers of facial recognition (again) andContinue Reading
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said a cryptocurrency firm built with “Russian money” had sponsored Polish politicians from the former national-conservative government as well as a CPAC ( Conservative Political Action Conference ) event in Poland last year, where Kristi Noem, the former U.S. Homeland SecurityContinue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the United States was preparing a daring mission to rescue an airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, there was money to be made. Users on Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, could place bets on when the airman would be rescued. When Rep.Continue Reading
Rockit Motors has raised more than $47 million in equity and debt facilities from MKB Equity Partners, National Bank of Canada and BDC Capital. Rob Briscoe, the company’s President and CEO, retains majority ownership and control. The Montreal-based company manufactures electric motors, generators and components—stators and rotors included—for OEMs andContinue Reading
Rivian and Redwood Materials are deploying 10 megawatt-hours of second-life battery storage at Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois. The system uses more than 100 retired Rivian battery packs and is described as the largest repurposed battery energy storage system for a US automotive manufacturer. Redwood is integrating the usedContinue Reading
Voters in New Jersey were hungry for change—so they elected a progressive Democrat.Analilia Mejia won in a landslide in New Jersey’s 11th congressional district Thursday, beating out her Republican opponent Joe Hathaway to serve the remainder of former Representative Mikie Sherrill’s term. Sherrill’s seat was left suddenly vacant after she won the state’s gubernatorial election.TheContinue Reading
Manchester City host Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday with the chance to close to within three points of leaders., Manchester City host Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday with the chance to close to within three points of leaders. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has called Sunday’sContinue Reading
As Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day, Inaam al-Dahdouh waits for news of her three sons, taken by Israel two years ago., Gaza City, Gaza Strip – In her makeshift canvas tent, Inaam al-Dahdouh sits with her six grandchildren, turning over a photograph of her three sons, detained two years ago inContinue Reading
3 hours ago Ros Tappenden South of England Google Two of the cases were from Budmouth Academy in Weymouth Three young people have contracted meningitis in a Dorset town in recent weeks, health bosses have said. Two are pupils at Budmouth Academy, Weymouth, and the other attends Wey Valley Academy,Continue Reading
It’s Lesbian Visibility Week from 20-26 April, and what better way to celebrate than by focusing on some amazing lesbian women who are in the public eye and proudly representing the community. Many queer women have different feelings and opinions about the word lesbian but, nevertheless, the lesbian renaissance isContinue Reading