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Mastering the Art of Switch Riding and Backside Spins in Snowboarding

Exploring the Technical Challenges Behind Snowboarding's Most Complex Maneuvers

Switch riding—riding backward on a snowboard—and executing backside spins in multiple directions represent some of the most challenging and undera...

National Film Registry Adds 25 Distinguished Films Including 'Clueless' and 'Inception'

Library of Congress selects an eclectic range of movies reflecting cultural and historical significance

The Library of Congress has announced its selection of 25 films for inclusion in the National Film Registry for 2025, recognizing works spanning from ...

Federal Appeals Court Rules White House Acted Illegally in Ending Immigration Protections for Venezuelans and Haitians

Ninth Circuit Panel Upholds Lower Court Decision Against Early Termination of Temporary Protected Status

A federal appeals court has determined that the Biden administration exceeded its authority when it terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) design...

Senegal and Morocco Face Over $1 Million in Penalties Following Turbulent Africa Cup Final

FIFA and CAF impose fines and suspensions after controversial incidents during the tournament's deciding match

Senegal and Morocco have collectively been subjected to fines exceeding $1 million and multiple bans in response to disorderly conduct during the Afri...

UK and China Seek Strategic Partnership Amid Shifting Global Alliances

Prime Minister Starmer and President Xi aim to strengthen bilateral ties as geopolitical dynamics evolve

During an extended meeting in Beijing, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of cultivating a stra...

Federal Appeals Court Invalidates Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan and Haitian Immigrants

Court finds Homeland Security exceeded authority in ending protections; immediate impact stalled by Supreme Court ruling

A three-judge panel from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration acted beyond its legal authority when it rescinded ...

Navigating the Rise of AI-Generated Content: How Platforms Empower Users to Limit Exposure

Amid the surge in AI-produced digital media, select apps introduce controls to reduce unwanted AI content

The proliferation of AI-generated digital media, often called 'AI slop,' has become a significant presence across various platforms, inundating users ...

China Carries Out Death Sentences Against Eleven Individuals Linked to Cross-Border Scam Network

Executions Follow Convictions for Murders and $1 Billion Criminal Enterprise Based in Myanmar Border Region

Chinese judicial authorities have executed eleven individuals convicted of orchestrating extensive scam and gambling operations that resulted in the d...

Senate Democrats Threaten Shutdown Amid Demands for ICE Reform

Impasse Over Immigration Enforcement Measures Risks Disrupting Government Funding

As government funding faces a Thursday deadline, Senate Democrats are preparing to block legislation unless new restrictions are placed on the Departm...

FEMA's Disaster Fund Maintains Resilience Despite Impending Government Shutdown

Agency poised to handle ongoing winter storm response with billions still available amid political tensions

Despite looming prospects of a partial government shutdown, Federal Emergency Management Agency officials and experts affirm that sufficient funding r...

Former Illinois Deputy Receives Two-Decade Prison Term for Fatal Shooting of Sonya Massey

Conviction follows second-degree murder verdict in high-profile police-involved death prompting national scrutiny

Sean Grayson, formerly a sheriff's deputy in Illinois, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for the shooting death of Sonya Massey. Massey had conta...

US Life Expectancy Reaches Historic Peak in 2024

Decline in Major Causes of Death Contributes to Highest Recorded Longevity

In 2024, the United States achieved a record high life expectancy of 79 years, driven by reductions in fatalities linked to COVID-19 and other leading...