Day: January 15, 2025

Joe Biden warned of a new tech “oligarchy” that “threatens our entire democracy” in his farewell speech before he leaves the White House.

He warned of “dangerous consequences” if a “concentration of power in the hands of a very few ultra-wealthy people” goes unchecked.

Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza share their feelings as a ceasefire and hostage release deal is reached.

On Jan. 7, wildfires broke out in the Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, with further blazes later forming elsewhere, including in Eaton Canyon. Why are Los Angeles fire officials hesitant to use ocean water to put out flames? first appeared on The Cool Down.

Christmas may be over, but President-elect Donald Trump still has quite a few names on his naughty list. In a Truth Social post published Wednesday night, the incoming 47th president of the United States named a handful of former White House staffers as “people suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome,” and asked the public to not recommend job candidates that had previously worked with any of them. “As of today, the incoming Trump…

In a 20-minute farewell address, President Joe Biden said he was optimistic about the promise of America. But he also offered a warning about an emerging tech-industrial complex and dark money in politics.

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) expressed concern Wednesday that Israel was “coerced” into its ceasefire agreement with Palestinian militant group Hamas. “I’m hoping they weren’t coerced into…

Biden pays homage to the idea of liberal democracy while issuing a warning against the consolidation of power in the hands of a few

Analysis: President Biden offers a stark warning about an emerging oligarchy. That’s a reference to his predecessor-turned-successor, Donald Trump.

Analysis: President Biden offers a stark warning about an emerging oligarchy. That’s a reference to his predecessor-turned-successor, Donald Trump.