Posts by Nathan Pine
Trump subpoenas journalists over Air Force One security fears leak: Report
The Trump administration has reportedly issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists after the newspaper reported on security concerns involving President Donald Trump’s new Air Force One, a Qatari-donated Boeing 747. According to The Times, the subpoenas were issued Friday and seek to compel the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in…
Read MoreIran vows revenge against US for Khamenei’s killing: ‘Must be done’
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed revenge for the killing of his father in U.S.–Israeli airstrikes, escalating tensions at a moment when a fragile ceasefire is already faltering and the threat of renewed war looms. Key Points Khamenei says revenge for his father’s killing “must certainly” happen Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in…
Read MoreTrump DOJ Subpoenas New York Times Reporters After Air Force One Story
The New York Times said that a group of its journalists received subpoenas from the Justice Department after their report on the lack of certain security features on Donald Trump‘s new Air Force One. The Times said that those who received subpoenas included Julian E. Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt, who reported…
Read MoreMeta scraps AI image feature after backlash: “Missed the mark”
Meta on Friday shut down a controversial new artificial intelligence (AI) feature just days after its launch, following backlash from users, labor unions, and major Hollywood talent agencies over privacy and likeness rights. The tool, called Muse Image, allowed users to generate and manipulate AI images of individuals by tagging their public Instagram accounts. Developed…
Read MoreHow Trump’s approval rating stands after US 250th birthday: 6 polls
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating remains underwater in a cluster of national surveys conducted around the July Fourth holiday, with support largely stuck in the high 30s to low 40s and disapproval consistently above 50 percent. Across six major polls taken in late June and early July, Trump’s approval ranges from 35 percent to…
Read MoreDogs often get sudden “zoomies” at home—A vet explains when it’s a red flag
A dog suddenly tearing through the house, sprinting in circles and bouncing off the furniture may seem like pure excitement, but those bursts of energy—commonly known as “zoomies”—are usually harmless unless the behavior suddenly changes, a veterinarian warns. These high-energy episodes can be funny to watch, but zoomies are often more than random moments of…
Read MoreMap shows where millions to swelter under dangerous heatwave this weekend
Dangerous heat is set to grip large parts of the U.S. this weekend and early next week, with triple-digit temperatures possible across the interior West before the heat expands into the Midwest and later reaches parts of the East, forecasters say. Meteorologists are warning that the heat could challenge records in some areas and significantly…
Read MoreTrump-appointed judge reluctantly drops January 6 case against Proud Boys
A federal judge has dismissed one of the most consequential criminal cases stemming from the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, throwing out the convictions of four Proud Boys leaders after a Justice Department (DOJ) motion. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly on July 10, 2026, dismissed with prejudice the seditious conspiracy case against Proud…
Read MoreMeta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash
Muse Image faces backlash over privacy concerns and being an automatic opt-in for users Published Sat, Jul 11, 2026 · 12:49 PM [MEXICO CITY] Meta said on Friday (Jul 10) it is discontinuing an artificial intelligence feature launched this week that allowed users to generate images using public Instagram accounts, after drawing widespread criticism over…
Read MoreChristopher Nolan Praises Gen Z For “Utterly Rejecting” AI Slop
As Christopher Nolan prepares to take viewers on an Imax odyssey, he’s hopeful for the future of filmmaking without the use of AI. The 2x Oscar winner admitted that not all applications of artificial intelligence are “useless of meaningless,” he explained that generative AI is “hitting at exactly the wrong time” for Hollywood. “I’ve never…
Read MoreDon Iwerks Dead: Former Disney Exec & Cinematic Innovator Was 96
Don Iwerks, the former Disney executive who innovated several cinematic advancements during his career, has died. He was 96. The Iwerks Entertainment co-founder died peacefully on Thursday at Ojai Community Memorial Care Center, “surrounded by the love of family and friends,” according to an obituary shared by his family. “Those who knew Don remember not…
Read MoreOregon AG Drops Effort To Delay Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
Oregon‘s attorney general has dropped a civil investigative demand for Paramount to turn over records related to its efforts to secure federal approval for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, the company said on Friday. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield also had asked a state circuit court judge to order Paramount to turn over the…
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