Policy & Law

Chris Pratt's Ex-Wife Says She Questions Her 14-Year-Old Son About His Pro-Life Views

Anna Faris said on Chelsea Handler's podcast that she challenges Jack, whom she shares with the actor, about his conservative religious beliefs.

By Diane Park · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

NYC-DSA Co-Chair Sued for Unpaid Rent in Brooklyn Apartment

Gustavo Gordillo faces eviction lawsuit while advocating for rent abolition, with landlord seeking $5,000 in missed payments through housing court.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Tropical Storm Moke Advances Toward Hawaii as Winds Strengthen

The storm follows Hurricane Lala, which caused one death and left 9,000 customers without power on the Big Island after producing over 43 inches of rainfall in some areas.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Workforce Pell's Missing Rudder: Critics Say Federal Job Training Program Lacks Direction as Enrollment Rises

The federal program that helps low-income students pay for job training has grown to $1.9 billion but lacks clear outcome metrics, according to a government report.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

FBI Asked Sammy the Bull About Ex-Gambino Mob Prosecutor Comey and Meaning of '86'

The interview, documented in court filings, sought to determine whether former FBI Director James Comey would have understood the mob slang term during his 1990s prosecution of the Gambino crime family.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

FBI Interviewed 'Sammy the Bull' About Ex-FBI Director Comey's Knowledge of Mob Term in Threat Case

Salvatore Gravano, who faced prosecution under Comey in the 1990s Gambino case, told agents during a May 2026 call that Comey "had to know" what the term means.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Student Killed in Sword Attack at Swedish School Was 17-Year-Old Girl, Police Say

The suspect is an 18-year-old male student; three others were injured during the Friday attack that prompted political leaders to suspend campaign events ahead of September elections.

By James Callahan · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Kennedy Promotes MAHA Agenda Across States While Steering Clear of Vaccine Comments in Public

The HHS secretary joined Trump for an executive order on childhood vaccines at the White House but avoided mentioning vaccines during campaign stops in California and Iowa.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Oura Ring Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Sleep Tracking Accuracy Claims

The lawsuit alleges the $300 to $514 device's machine-learning model produces estimates with roughly a 50% chance of correctly identifying sleep stages.

By Diane Park · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

FAA Investigates Laptop Fire Aboard US Flight as Passenger Receives Medical Treatment

The Saturday incident on a domestic flight highlights ongoing debates over lithium-ion battery regulations in aircraft cabins.

By Diane Park · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 4 min read