Day: February 28, 2025

Democrat judge sets bond for second man accused in Texas deputy’s murder after first suspect posts bail

12:49 pm February 28, 2025

A Texas judge, who has been described as “rogue” and an activist by the Houston Police Officers’ Union, remains under fire after she set bond for the second suspect charged with capital murder in the death of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda. Judge Hilary Unger of the 248th District Criminal Court in Harris County set […]

Simon Cowell warns AI ‘shouldn’t be able to steal’ human talent

12:30 pm February 28, 2025

Simon Cowell wants to see artists protected against AI. The “America’s Got Talent” judge wrote commentary in The Daily Mail this week criticizing potential changes to U.K. law that would allow companies to use any online material to train AI models unless they explicitly opt out. Cowell warned that the livelihood of artists was at […]

Democratic lawmaker demands Musk, OPM stop sending mass emails to staffers: ‘Chaotic’

11:05 am February 28, 2025

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Cali., is demanding that Elon Musk and Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Charles Ezell stop sending mass emails to staffers. In an open letter published Thursday, Padilla said several legislative branch offices and agencies have received mass emails from hr@opm.gov despite not being subject to personnel actions by […]

Kristin Crowley appeals Los Angeles mayor’s decision to terminate her as LAFD chief

11:04 am February 28, 2025

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has started the appeal process following Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her a week ago. Her decision to appeal comes after Bass’ decision has spun up criticism from City Councilmembers and the public for what they say is “misrepresenting the facts.” Crowley announced the appeal to City […]

Maine House speaker deletes X account after censuring lawmaker opposed to transgender athletes in girls sports

9:01 am February 28, 2025

Ryan Fecteau, the Maine House of Representatives’ Democratic speaker, deleted his X account early Thursday morning, just days after censuring Republican Rep. Laurel Libby. Libby was censured by the Democratic majority Tuesday evening for a recent social media post pointing out that a transgender high school athlete won a girls competition. The censure resolution passed […]