Author: Gray James

At a recent campaign reception, President Biden once again highlighted his unwavering commitment to America’s rich history of immigration. The President took the opportunity to criticize Japan and India, accusing them of being xenophobic and unwelcoming towards immigrants. Biden emphasized the vital role that immigrants play in making America a strong and diverse nation. His comments are likely to have significant diplomatic implications, as both Japan and India are key partners in countering Chinese aggression in the region. Since taking office, President Biden has hosted both Japan and India with state dinners at the White House, showcasing the strong relationships…

Apple has officially confirmed reports of iPhone alarms not playing sound, with the issue being related to the Attention Aware feature on the device. This feature is supposed to lower the volume of alerts and notifications when the iPhone detects that the user is looking at the screen, however, it seems to be incorrectly lowering the volume of alarms even when the user is not actively using the device. Social media users have been quick to speculate about the cause of this issue, with many pointing fingers at the Attention Aware feature. Apple has reassured users that they are actively…

House Democrats Stand Firm in Support of House Speaker Mike Johnson In a display of unity, House Minority Speaker Hakeem Jeffries and other top Democrats have thrown their support behind House Speaker Mike Johnson, ensuring that he will not lose his job. This comes after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s motion to vacate Johnson from the speakership was rejected by Democrats. The Democrats’ decision to stand by Johnson was in large part due to his efforts to pass a $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine. They believe that keeping Johnson in his position is crucial in pushing back against MAGA extremism…

Former President Donald Trump has found himself in hot water once again, this time for violating a gag order on his social media platform, Truth Social. Judge Juan Merchan has held Trump in criminal contempt for nine violations of the order, imposing a fine of $1,000 for each instance. The gag order, put in place to prevent Trump from making public statements about witnesses and jurors in his hush money case, has been repeatedly flouted by the former president. In response to his actions, Judge Merchan has warned Trump that he could face jail time if he continues to violate…

The Phoenix Suns concluded their 2023-24 season with a respectable record of 49-33, but their playoff run ended in disappointment as they were swept in the opening round by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite a mid-January winning streak of seven games, the team struggled with injuries and lacked team chemistry, ultimately leading to their early exit from the playoffs. While Kevin Durant had a strong season, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal experienced difficulties in finding common ground on the court. Looking ahead to the offseason, the Suns are focused on addressing their need for roster symmetry and depth, with a particular…

The New York Rangers Swept the Washington Capitals in First-Round Victory The New York Rangers pulled off an impressive first-round sweep of the Washington Capitals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Rangers, known for their detail-oriented approach developed over the regular season, were able to grind out the series and advance to the second round. One of the key factors in the Rangers’ success was their strong defense and balanced attacking. Despite the Capitals’ star player, Alex Ovechkin, being ineffective throughout the series and failing to score any points, the Rangers knew they had to stay sharp in order to…

The NFL draft may be over, but the work is far from finished for these five rookies looking to make an impact with the team. S Dell Pettus from Troy University is catching the eye of coaches with his versatile skill set in the secondary. Pettus is hoping to secure a roster spot through his impressive special teams abilities. CB Mikey Victor from Alabama State is bringing size and length to the cornerback position, standing tall at 6-foot-2 and weighing in at 205 pounds. Victor is expected to add depth to the cornerback position with his physical attributes. On the…

Hamas Releases New Propaganda Videos Showing Proof of Life for Hostages Hamas has released new propaganda videos showing proof of life for two hostages, American-Israeli Keith Siegel and Israeli Omri Miran, who were captured during attacks on 7 October in Gaza. In the videos, both men appeal to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for negotiations in order to secure their release. The families of the hostages are calling on the Israeli government to secure a new hostage release deal, as the Israeli government has not issued a comment on the latest videos shared by Hamas. This is the second video…

According to new evidence from the World Health Organization (WHO), there has been extensive overuse of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. This overuse could potentially worsen the issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing global concern. The WHO found that while only 8% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients had bacterial co-infections that required antibiotics, a staggering 75% were treated with antibiotics as a precautionary measure. This unnecessary use of antibiotics varied across regions, with the highest rates seen in the Eastern Mediterranean and African Regions. In Africa specifically, there was an increase in antibiotic use between 2020 and 2022, while…

Rumors Swirl About Google Launching Dock-Less Pixel Tablet at Lower Price Rumors are swirling in the tech world about Google possibly releasing a version of its Pixel Tablet without the Charging Speaker Dock included in the box. A new rumor has emerged, adding fuel to the fire by providing pricing information for the alleged dock-less tablet. Unnamed retailers in the Eurozone have reportedly listed the dock-less tablet at €446 for the 128GB storage model and €553 for the 256GB model. In comparison, the current bundle with the dock included is priced at €679 and €779 for the same storage versions.…