Posts by Nathan Pine
How 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…
Read MorePeter Van Norden Dead: ‘Police Academy 2’ Actor Was 75
Peter Van Norden, the actor who appeared in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment and The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear, has died. He was 75. The actor’s wife Wendy was by his side as he died peacefully Thursday morning in a Southern California hospice facility, where he was struggling with multiple health…
Read MoreToday’s Sheinelle Jones Shares Special Photos of Her Twins on 14th Birthday
Sheinelle Jones kicked her morning off with a heartwarming celebration. The Today With Jenna & Sheinelle host commemorated the 14th birthday of her and late husband Uche Ojeh’s twins Clara and Uche with a collection of throwback pictures and a touching message. “14 years ago today … our lives were forever changed,” Jones wrote on…
Read MoreScripps’ Stations Return To DirecTV After 5-Week Blackout In Retransmission Flap
UPDATED, 6:05 PM: Scripps Local Media’s 54 broadcast stations have returned to DirecTV after a six-month blackout over a carriage dispute. The companies said Friday that they have agreed on a multiyear deal. The blackout affected such major markets as including Baltimore, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, Nashville, Phoenix, Salt…
Read MoreOil eases as US, Iran continue talks after renewed fighting
West Texas Intermediate falls 0.9% to settle near US$71 a barrel, but still notches a weekly gain of roughly 4% Published Sat, Jul 11, 2026 · 09:23 AM OIL prices slipped as the US and Iran appear set to continue talks following a flare-up in attacks that strained their ceasefire and deterred tanker traffic through…
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