Day: September 8, 2023

Jimmy Fallon apologizes to ‘Tonight Show’ staff following report on ‘erratic behavior,’ ‘toxic workplace’

8:00 am September 8, 2023

“Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon has reportedly apologized to his staff following a bombshell report about allegations of his “erratic behavior” creating a “toxic workplace.” “It’s embarrassing, and I feel so bad,” Fallon said, according to two employees who were on the Zoom call Thursday evening, per Rolling Stone. “Sorry if I embarrassed you and […]

‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star John Schneider’s faith saved him after wife’s death: ‘Would have jumped off a bridge’

8:00 am September 8, 2023

“The Dukes of Hazzard” star John Schneider says his faith has helped him cope with his grief after the death of his wife, Alicia Allain Schneider. The 63-year-old actor and country star is set to release a new album titled “We’re Still Us” in honor of Alicia, who died from breast cancer at the age […]

California bill decriminalizing personal use of psychedelics, magic mushrooms heads to Newsom’s desk

7:07 am September 8, 2023

California lawmakers approved a bill decriminalizing the possession and personal use of numerous psychedelics, including “magic mushrooms,” on Thursday. Senate Bill 58, which passed by a 43-15 vote in the state Assembly on Wednesday and a 21-14 vote in the Senate on Thursday, now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom who will decide the fate of […]

Harvard professor says military members keep service quiet to avoid backlash from classmates

7:00 am September 8, 2023

A Harvard professor warned Thursday that service members feel hesitant to disclose their military status to their classmates, bolstering the institution’s “abysmal” free speech ranking recently handed over by a First Amendment nonprofit. “I’ve had military veterans that are enrolled here at Harvard College tell me that they think it’s better if they don’t tell […]

Three top takeaways from the Senate Energy committee hearing on DOE and AI

6:00 am September 8, 2023

Lawmakers on the Senate Energy Committee were warned on Thursday about both the threats and opportunities that come with artificial intelligence being integrated into the U.S. energy sector and everyday life as a whole. The committee held a hearing on the rapidly advancing technology, and experts present spent a significant amount of time not only […]