Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s recent pitch for new legislation to crack down on noncitizen voting is based on misleading claims and unnecessary measures. The proposal to require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote is redundant given that it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in both state
The testimony given by Republican lawmakers during the hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability highlights the challenges faced by the FDA with regards to the authorization of COVID-19 vaccines. Rep. Paul Gosar criticized the FDA for granting emergency use authorization of the vaccines, arguing that they do not stop virus transmission and
The release of Android 15 Beta 1 brings exciting new features and enhancements to Google Pixel smartphones, giving users and developers an early look at the upcoming version of the Android operating system. One of the key areas of focus in this beta release is security and privacy. Users will now have the ability to
Kentucky’s decision to hire Mark Pope as the next men’s basketball coach comes after being turned down by multiple high-profile candidates. Pope, a Kentucky graduate who played two seasons for the Wildcats and won a national title, is now finalizing a five-year deal with the school. He has an impressive coaching record, taking BYU to
Delving into the world of canned salmon reveals a surprising repository of ecological data that has been preserved for decades. Parasites, often overlooked, play a crucial role in understanding marine ecosystems. However, it was not until researchers like Natalie Mastick and Chelsea Wood from the University of Washington stumbled upon a collection of expired cans
The Asia-Pacific markets are showing signs of rebound after a recent selloff triggered by concerns over inflation. Investors are closely monitoring economic data from the region, with key indicators such as China’s trade numbers and Singapore’s GDP figures being of particular interest. These numbers are expected to provide insights into the overall economic health of
As JPMorgan Chase prepares to report its first-quarter earnings, expectations are high on Wall Street. Analysts are anticipating earnings of $4.11 a share, with revenue expected to reach $41.85 billion. The net interest income is projected to be $23.18 billion, while trading revenue is estimated at $5.19 billion for fixed income and $2.57 billion for
The long-standing tensions between China and its neighboring countries have once again taken the spotlight, with recent events in the South China Sea at the forefront of discussions. The United States, Japan, and the Philippines have come together for a trilateral summit at the White House to address Beijing’s increased pressure on Manila in the
Former armed forces minister James Heappey has recently advocated for the UK to provide training and support to Ukrainian forces in their conflict with Russia. This support, according to Heappey, should be focused on training and other assistance away from the frontline. In addition to this, Heappey emphasized the need for the UK to enhance
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has recently declared that the upcoming 40th annual festival is set to be held in Santa Barbara, California, spanning from February 4 to February 15. To mark this special milestone, the festival will extend over 12 days to honor its rich history. Roger Durling, the executive director of SBIFF,