Culture

Washington, DC — In an unusual press conference Thursday afternoon, FBI Director Kash Patel addressed questions related to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk while invoking references to Norse mythology, German opera, and 19th-century philosophy.

New York, July 26, 2025 — In a surprising casting development, Oscar‑winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow is set to portray Kristin Cabot, former Chief People Officer of the data‑operations firm Astronomer, in a forthcoming biographical film chronicling the life—and downfall—of the company’s former CEO, Andy Byron.

Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration announced Thursday its formal withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The decision was accompanied by an unusual complaint: President Donald Trump reportedly cited the organization’s failure to designate any Confederate battlefield as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Washington, D.C. — In a spectacle of flags, marching bands, and armored vehicles, former President Donald J. Trump held a military parade Saturday that drew “more than 100 people,” according to organizers. The event, staged at the National Mall, was meant to showcase American strength and honor the armed forces — though the crowd size sparked as much conversation as the tanks on display.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As anticipation builds for the upcoming military parade on Constitution Avenue, the cost to fill seats at the high-profile Washington event has reached unprecedented levels, with some parade watchers now able to “name their own price.”

Tuscaloosa - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) credited funk music legend Sly Stone with inspiring his decision to enter public service, describing the enigmatic musician as a "deep personal influence" and "an artist who shaped the way I see the world."

The former Auburn football coach turned senator said he first connected with Stone’s music in the 1970s and carried that influence with him throughout his life—first on the football field, and later in the halls of Congress.

New York - The iconic weight-loss brand WeightWatchers has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing what many might have once considered an unthinkable reason: the declining number of overweight individuals in the United States.

"We never imagined we'd say this," said CEO Carla Linton in a somber press conference Tuesday morning, "but there simply aren't enough overweight people in this country anymore to sustain our business model."

Washington, DC - The Trump administration’s planned June 14 military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the president’s 79th birthday and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, has drawn unexpected international involvement. According to sources familiar with the matter, North Korean officials are expected to send event planners to oversee aspects of the festivities.

New York - British comedian and activist Russell Brand is set to speak at the "Hands Off" protest scheduled for April 5 across the United States. The nationwide event, which aims to challenge policies of the Trump administration and its allies, including billionaire Elon Musk, has drawn significant attention for its pro-democracy and pro-labor stance.

Washington, DC - The White House marked Cesar Chavez Day on Monday, a national holiday honoring the legendary labor leader and civil rights activist. However, the day's observance took an unexpected turn when President Donald Trump delivered a brief address to the media that diverged from the traditional focus on Chavez’s advocacy for farm workers and his enduring legacy in the fight for social justice.