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CNN’s Kaitlan Collins confronts JD Vance with his own past words on J6 rioters
CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins directly asked Vice President JD Vance about his previous comments about Jan. 6 rioters as the Trump administration faced backlash over the Justice Department’s compensation fund on Tuesday. Collins mentioned the contradicting remarks during a fiery White House press conference, just a day after the DOJ announced a $1.776 billion taxpayer-funded…
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A Tobacco-Free Generation Is Coming—Someday
Since tobacco first arrived on the shores of England in the late 16th century, some Brits have wanted to eradicate it. Back in 1604, King James I was so alarmed about his country’s new smoking habit that he imposed a 4,000 percent tariff on the crop. That year, he wrote one of the world’s first…
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U.N. considers response to Israeli move to build a military compound on site of relief agency
DAMASCUS, Syria — The United Nations is considering how to respond to Israel’s announcement that it will build a military complex on the former headquarters of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinians in east Jerusalem, an official said Tuesday. Israel over the weekend announced the government’s approval for a defense ministry complex at the United Nations Relief…
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Trump DHS chief thumbs nose at security request from houses of worship after shooting
Trump’s head of the Department of Homeland Security bluntly rebuffed requests from houses of worship for more security in the wake of a shooting. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said on Fox News that houses of worship should “hire their own security” while speaking about the mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Trump…
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Mandy Moore joins the mommy group discourse, says Ashley Tisdale’s scathing essay ‘cuts to the core’
Mandy Moore shared her take on the drama swirling around her celebrity mommy group, months after fellow child actor Ashley Tisdale shaded the bunch in scathing essay last winter. The “This Is Us” star and mother of three, during a recent appearance on Andy Cohen’s Sirius XM show “Radio Andy,” said she found the former…
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MAGA’s favorite psychedelic
The Trump administration has a surprising new agenda item: It’s all-in on legalizing a psychedelic drug called ibogaine. Ibogaine is classified as a Schedule I drug, which means it’s illegal on the federal level. But some studies show it may be able to treat opioid addiction, and researchers are also hopeful that it can help…
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‘Hell of a question’: Vance squirms when pressed on Trump’s curious stock trades
Vice President JD Vance was confronted at Tuesday’s press conference with a question about President Donald Trump’s personal finances, the inherent conflicts of interest, and how it is all at odds with the administration’s messaging — and Vance awkwardly tried to sidestep the issue. “Mr. Vice President, the president’s financial disclosures were released recently, and…
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Fundraiser for hero security guard killed in San Diego mosque shooting tops $1M in less than 24 hours
A LaunchGood fundraiser for the security guard hailed as a hero for protecting a San Diego Islamic Center, after two alleged teen shootersopened fire near an elementary school, has raised nearly $2 million in under 24 hours. Amin Abdullah, a Muslim security guard at the mosque, was shot and killed Monday during the mass shooting.…
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Prince Harry’s anniversary gift to Meghan Markle has special, sentimental meaning
Prince Harry’s special anniversary gift to Meghan Markle took center stage on the royal’s Instagram Story as the couple celebrated eight years together. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, showed that her husband gifted her a sculpture of two penguins nuzzling each other with a card that read, “my one and only.” With a video, she…
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Meta Employees Are Scrambling to Use Up Benefits Ahead of Layoffs
Ahead of Meta’s latest round of mass layoffs tomorrow, some employees are deserting offices, abandoning their work, and loading up on perks they might soon lose, several people at the company tell WIRED. Two employees describe a widespread rush to use up an annual $2,000 flexible benefit, which can cover a variety of expenses including…