A growing number of YouTubers are traveling to Afghanistan to document their experiences under Taliban rule. Their videos, which showcase daily life, local culture and interactions with Taliban officials, are racking up hundreds of thousands of views. Taliban grants influencers broadcasting licenses The Taliban is now issuing broadcasting licenses to social media influencers, according to…

The New York Yankees spring went from bad to worse with the news that ace and former Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole is out for the season due to an elbow injury requiring “Tommy John” surgery. Cole was expected to be the Yankee’s Opening Day starter. Cole reported discomfort in his throwing elbow after allowing…

Ukraine has agreed to a ceasefire proposal presented by the Trump administration. It comes after Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud Monday, March 10. “Today, we made an offer that the Ukrainians have accepted, which is to enter into a ceasefire and into immediate negotiations to…

A Wisconsin school district settled a lawsuit with a former teacher for $20,000. His contract was not renewed when he refused to refer to students using their preferred names or pronouns, citing his religion. “It was told to us at a staff meeting there that we had to address students by their preferred names and…

A federal agency is taking action to improve airspace safety after a deadly midair collision between an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January. The crash, which killed 67 people, has prompted urgent safety recommendations aimed at preventing future tragedies. NTSB issues urgent safety recommendations The National Transportation Safety…

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy says he was offered a U.S. Department of Commerce position under the Trump administration. However, the opportunity came with a significant condition. Portnoy shared on his podcast “Davey Day Trader Global” that he would have had to step away from Barstool Sports, the media company he founded in 2003. Portnoy’s…

The Department of Education is investigating 60 universities for possible antisemitic discrimination and harassment. The department sent the institutions letters warning them of potential enforcement actions under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.   “The Department is deeply disappointed that Jewish students studying on elite U.S. campuses continue to fear for their safety amid the…

New Yorkers may experience an increase in their energy bills to support renewable power development. Utility company Con Edison, which serves more than nine million people in the state, submitted a rate hike request to the New York Department of Public Service in January. How will the increases impact New Yorkers? In a statement, Con…

The corruption case against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has taken a turn after California authorities arrested two men for allegedly attempting to kill a possible witness to her alleged crimes. However, the Alameda County District Attorney’s office has not filed any charges regarding the incident. Shooting incident raises questions According to the San Francisco Chronicle,…

A report released this week found just seven countries met the World Health Organization (WHO) air quality standards in 2024. Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir compiled the data. “IQAir today announced the release of its 7th annual World Air Quality Report, highlighting alarming trends of the world’s most polluted countries, territories, and regions in…