Finance Pulse

In a dramatic turn of events, the England women’s angling team members have taken a stand, refusing to participate in the upcoming world championship. Their protest centers on the inclusion of Becky Lee Birtwhistle Hodges, a transgender woman, in their ranks. Controversy Over Transgender Woman’s Selection for Angling Championship While Hodges was selected to represent … Read more

The recent release of footage from the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot has sparked fresh inquiries into the events surrounding that tumultuous day. As the U.S. Supreme Court deliberates on whether to hear the first two January 6 appeals, House Speaker Mike Johnson’s releasing of 44,000 hours of footage to the public adds complexity … Read more

OpenAI, in a statement on Friday, announced the removal of its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman, citing that “he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board of directors.” The statement highlighted, “The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI.” Altman’s Rising Fame and Sudden Exit Over the … Read more

In a new study conducted by the Cultural Currents Institute, it has been revealed that Google searches related to sexual orientation and gender identity have seen an unprecedented surge since 2004. Here’s the whole story. An Upward Trend According to the study, Google searches for “Am I gay?” and “Am I lesbian?” have increased by … Read more

In the wake of escalating crime rates in Memphis, Police Chief CJ Davis has made a startling claim: the situation has reached such a critical point that even the intervention of the United States Army might not be sufficient to curb the chaos.  Wave of Violence The gravity of the issue is underscored by recent … Read more

In a recent development, Michigan’s House of Representatives approved a hate speech bill, designated as HB 4474, which aims to criminalize words that cause someone to feel threatened, including the misuse of pronouns.  All Hate Crimes Will Be Penalized The bill introduces hate crime penalties for actions that make individuals feel “terrorized, frightened, or threatened,” … Read more

A recent episode of the popular animated series “South Park” has set the internet ablaze with its satirical take on Disney’s alleged pandering to liberal politics. Here’s the whole story. The Background In recent years, Disney has faced mounting criticism from conservatives who accuse the company of pushing a liberal agenda. The Backlashes Additionally, some … Read more

San Francisco made significant efforts to revamp its streets ahead of the crucial U.S.-China summit, including removing homeless camps in the city. Here’s the whole story. The Conference In a conference unveiling the city’s plan, California Governor Gavin Newsom said, “I know folks are saying, ‘Oh they’re just cleaning up this place because all those … Read more

A community of transgender women in Italy has celebrated a recent statement by the Vatican announcing that trans people can now be baptized in the church, among other landmark changes for trans-Catholics.  Another Change for the Church Last week, the Vatican released an official statement declaring that trans people can now receive baptism, act as … Read more

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis found himself in a fiery exchange during a press conference on September 7, following a recent racially motivated mass shooting in Jacksonville that claimed three Black lives. Here’s the whole story. The Exchange The press conference began on a seemingly typical note but took a dramatic turn when an unidentified individual … Read more

Air Canada is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The airline was recently compelled to issue an apology after a man with spastic cerebral palsy, Rodney Hodgins, was left with no choice but to drag himself off a plane when the airline failed to provide him with a wheelchair. Here’s the full story. Anniversary … Read more

If you are a Californian who has seen insects falling through the sky, you may have an explanation. In a remarkable effort to curb the booming population of wild Mediterranean fruit flies, SFGATE reported that Los Angeles deployed aircraft to drop hundreds of thousands of insects, all marked with a distinct purple dye. The Battle … Read more

Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, has released tens of thousands of hours of previously unseen footage from the insurrection on January 6. Here’s the whole story. Promises Kept In a shocking development, House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced the public release of 44,000 hours of footage from the January 6, 2021, attack on the … Read more

The Republican-controlled Texas Board of Education recently caused outrage by deciding not to include several climate textbooks in the state’s science curriculum. Here’s the whole story.  Banning Books The Republican-dominated education board in Texas voted against including seven out of 12 climate textbooks for eighth-graders in the state science curriculum. Notable publishers like Savvas Learning Company, … Read more

The rural North Texas school board initiated an investigation into the incident where a transgender student lost his role in the high school musical, sparking national attention. Superintendent Stripped of Duties In a consequential move, the school board temporarily removed the school district’s superintendent from overseeing the fine arts department until the investigation concludes. Administrative … Read more

Female participants of the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament have begun to abandon the competition due to the inclusion of male-born transgender opponents. Controversy in the Ring The controversy reached its peak when transgender competitor Corissa Griffith claimed four gold medals in a tournament held in Georgia on October 21, sparking outrage … Read more