(NewsNation) — When it comes to keeping up with politics on social media, many users turn to X, the findings of a Pew Research Center study suggest. TikTok, Facebook and Instagram were the next most popular platforms for political information, in that order. Most X users, about 59%, say one of the reasons they use … Read more
(NewsNation) — Country music star George Strait has another record to brag about: this weekend, he performed at the largest concert ever held in the United States. The attendance record had previously been held by the Grateful Dead, with 107,019 people at their show at Raceway Park in New Jersey, in 1977, according to Billboard. … Read more
(NewsNation) — Coffee consumption is believed to benefit health, and new research shows it may lower the risk of death among sedentary drinkers compared to those who sit for prolonged periods of time and don’t drink coffee. The study, published in the journal BMC Public Health, aimed to assess the association between daily sitting time and … Read more
(NewsNation) — McDonald’s is ending a test of artificial intelligence in drive-thru lanes, pulling the technology from the 100 stores where it was in use, according to reports. The company had partnered with IBM to test automated voice ordering in the drive-thru to see if it would help increase speed and simplify operations, Restaurant Business … Read more
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has fanned the flames of the internal Democratic battle over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coming speech to Congress, questioning the wisdom of the invitation just days after it was endorsed by Democratic leaders in both chambers. Pelosi’s comments — and her decision to air them on national television — have … Read more
(NewsNation) — In searching for signs of intelligent life in outer space, a new study suggests humans may not be alone. What are Dyson spheres? Researchers have identified at least seven stars that might be surrounded by advanced megastructures known as “Dyson spheres.” Radiation could pose challenge to putting people on Mars The theory is … Read more
NEW YORK (NewsNation) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has returned his key to New York City after a request from Mayor Eric Adams after a video surfaced of the rapper attacking his ex-girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie. A spokesperson for Adams didn’t return NewsNation’s emails for comment but did respond to the New York Post, which reported … Read more
(The Hill) – The Biden campaign on Monday launched a battleground state ad that lambasts former President Donald Trump as a “convicted criminal,” highlighting his numerous legal problems and his recent felony conviction in New York. The ad, titled “Character Matters,” will run on general market television across battleground states and on national cable. It … Read more
The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. In a Monday opinion piece in the The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. “It is … Read more
(NewsNation) — We don’t need new immigration laws. We need the tools to enforce the existing laws. That’s what California Republican Rep. Tom McClintock says Border Patrol agents told him during his visit to Yuma, Arizona. On “The Hill on Sunday,” the California Republican pushed back on the notion that Congress hasn’t addressed the immigration issue. … Read more
