Broad-Daylight Ambush Near Busy Park

When the facts are clear, say them plainly: a 14-year-old boy was shot in the leg just before 5 p.m. near 153rd Street and Jamaica Avenue by a gunman dressed in black, the assailant...
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Living Leader On U.S. Coin—Wait, Legal?

The U.S. Mint began selling gold-colored $1 coins bearing President Trump’s face at noon as part of America’s 250th anniversary program, marking a rare...
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Fertility Quip Ignites Primetime Backlash

One taunt about who would “date” a congresswoman turned a policy debate into a culture fight in 12 seconds flat.Story SnapshotFox News host Julie Banderas told Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, “no conservative would want to date you.”The segment pushed into fertility and future children, drawing sharp lines on taste and tactics.Ocasio-Cortez has said such personal attacks reflect a wider culture of sexist language in politics.She previously answered a dating question with “probably not,” citing values alignment.The On-Air Moment That Lit The FuseJulie Banderas delivered the line on a primetime Fox show and did not stop at dating. She pushed into...
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Amazon Ad Bills Soar—Invisible Floor Alleged

Reserve pricing is not, by itself, the scandal in the Federal Trade Commission's case against Amazon — economists have shown for over a decade that hidden price floors are a legitimate way for auction operators to raise revenue. The scandal, if the FTC's complaint holds up, is the gap between what Amazon told 1.2 million advertisers it was doing and what its systems actually did behind the scenes.Key PointsThe FTC and 22 state attorneys general sued Amazon on August 31 in federal court in Washington's Western District, alleging a secret ad-auction pricing scheme dating to 2019.The complaint claims Amazon...
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Court Smacks Down Troop Paperwork Gambit

A federal judge’s order blocking a new paperwork rule for overseas troops shows how election fights now reach into the barracks and the mailbox...
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Big Tech Deal Unravels — Renters Feel It

Zillow paid its biggest rival $100 million to walk away from the apartment-listing business, and now regulators are forcing that rival back into the ring.Quick TakeThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled its antitrust case against Zillow and Redfin, ending a fight over a February 2025 deal worth $100 million.The FTC says Zillow paid Redfin to shut down its rental listing business and stay out of the market for up to nine years.The new order forces Redfin back into the rental-ad market with real investment commitments, not just a promise.Zillow insists the partnership was always good for renters and says...
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Sudden Ambush at Park — Rookie Officer Falls

A domestic disturbance call at a Columbia, South Carolina park ended with a 29-year-old police officer dead, another wounded, and the suspect also killed, according to the police chief.Story SnapshotPolice say Officer Christopher DeLong, 29, died after a shooting at a Columbia park.A second Columbia officer was wounded; the suspect also died at the scene, police said.Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook said the incident began as a domestic dispute call.Domestic calls are among the most dangerous responses for officers, past studies show.Police Say Domestic Call Turned Deadly at City ParkColumbia Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook said two officers responded Saturday...
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Trespass Twist: Diversion Or Celebrity Pass?

A violation-level trespass on active Metro-North tracks ended in a diversion class and a move to dismiss, raising fresh questions about how justice works...
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Addiction Design? Meta’s Pricey Escape

A 29-state coalition says Meta will pay about $16.7 billion and accept sweeping youth-safety changes after a federal judge let the core child-harm claims proceed.Story HighlightsStates say Meta designed Instagram and Facebook to hook kids and hid known harms.A judge let key claims move forward; settlement arrives mid-trial.Deal includes default time limits, night blocks, and teen feed changes.Meta disputes wrongdoing and denies seeking to addict minors.What the States Allege and Why It MattersAttorneys general from 29 states accused Meta of building features that kept kids online and of hiding internal research about risks to teens. Reports describe claims about...
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Teacher Shirt Uproar Shakes Colorado District

When a public school district disciplines an employee over clothing, the real question isn’t whether the message is “true” or “offensive,” but whether the district enforced a neutral workplace rule in a consistent way that protects the educational environment without favoring one viewpoint over another.At a GlanceDistricts have wide latitude to regulate employee attire for professionalism and to prevent disruption, especially in staff-only settings, so long as rules are neutral and consistently applied.In the Colorado Springs case, officials cited a policy requiring clothing that “does not disrupt the educational environment,” describing it as viewpoint-neutral and not banning specific messages.The...
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