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Underdog Dramedy 'Rich Kid' Premieres Nov. 25 on GJW+
45+ min ago (340+ words) Produced by Canada's JadeRose Film and TV Inc., the movie's tagline"Your net worth is not equal to your self-worth"sets the tone for a message about self-acceptance amid social pressure. At the center of the story is Ethan Young, a math prodigy whose life is upended when his wealthy, strict father sends him to a public high school. "Thrown for a loop, Ethan must hide his privileged past, fit into an unfamiliar world, andagainst all oddsrally his new school's underdog economics club to victory," states the film's description on GJW. "'Rich Kid' is a story that tells a relatable tale regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity about the all-too-often strained relationships based on expectations set by our parentswhile exploring themes of social stratification, coming of age, and self-acceptance," the film's creative team states. Director and writer Kacey Cox hopes…...
Trump Weighing Whether to Let Nvidia Sell Advanced AI Chips to China, Lutnick Says
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (46+ words) President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as they speak about investing in America, at the White House, on April 30, 2025. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images) Trump Weighing Whether to Let Nvidia Sell Advanced AI Chips to China, Lutnick Says...
Woman Living Illegally in US Arrested After Alleged Coffee Attack on Mother and Infant
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (246+ words) A Finnish national who has lived in the United States illegally for more than two decades was arrested in New Smyrna Beach after she allegedly threw coffee at a mother, her infant son, and their pet dog, federal immigration authorities said. The alleged attack happened when the mother was walking her infant son and dog on Quail Ranch Road, with the disagreement over the unleashed dog escalating when Jaaskelainen allegedly threw coffee on the dog, then threw more coffee on the mother, which also landed on her 1-year-old child. No serious injuries were reported to either the child or the dog. However, the alleged assault drew an immediate response from law enforcement and federal involvement. Jaaskelainen was arrested and charged with battery and domestic violence by local authorities. She was booked into the Volusia County Jail following the arrest. Immigration…...
US Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Released From Chicago Hospital, Family Says
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (304+ words) WASHINGTON'U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson was released on Monday from a Chicago hospital where he had been receiving medical care for at least 12 days, according to his family. The 84-year-old Baptist minister, social activist, and former U.S. presidential candidate "remains in stable condition" following his discharge from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, his son and family spokesperson, Yusef Jackson, said in a statement issued through the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, a Chicago-based political action organization the elder Jackson founded. Jackson's hospital admission was announced by Rainbow PUSH on November 12, when he was described as being "under observation" for a degenerative neurological disorder called progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP. Jackson was diagnosed in 2013 with Parkinson's disease,but his diagnosis was changed in April of this year to PSP, according to Monday's statement. No further details about Jackson's condition or medical treatment were disclosed. But…...
UAB Player Charged With Attempted Murder in Stabbing of 2 Teammates, Court Records Show
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (364+ words) BIRMINGHAM, Ala.A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player is facing charges of attempted murder and assault, accused of stabbing two teammates hours before a UAB home game last weekend, court documents showed Monday. Daniel Mincey, a 20-year-old offensive lineman, is charged with attempted murder and assault, according to the court records filed in Jefferson County. Authorities wrote in charging documents that Mincey stabbed both men with a knife though available court documents did not describe what led up to the alleged assault before Saturday's game. The stabbing occurred on campus at the Football Operations Building, hours before UAB played the University of South Florida, officials said. The team's online roster lists Mincey as a 6-foot-4 redshirt freshman from Pompano Beach, Florida, who was previously at the University of Kentucky. Court records did not immediately show if Mincey had…...
US Ends Temporary Protected Status for Nationals of Burma
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (318+ words) The change gives about 3,000 Burmese nationals until Jan. 26, 2026, to return. Burma "has made notable progress in governance and stability, including the end of its state of emergency, plans for free and fair elections, successful ceasefire agreements, and improved local governance contributing to enhanced public service delivery and national reconciliation," Noem said in a statement. After conferring with other government agencies, Noem determined that conditions in the country no longer meet the protected status requirements. Her decision was based on a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services review of the conditions in Burma, and after consultation with the State Department, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Noem also determined that allowing Burmese citizens to stay temporarily in the United States was contrary to the national interest, DHS stated. They were encouraged to use the CBP Home app to report their departure....
DOJ Renews Bid to Have Court Unseal Epstein, Maxwell Grand Jury Materials
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (169+ words) The Department of Justice (DOJ) renewed its request on Nov. 24 to unseal grand jury materials related to the case of deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act last week. "In the light of the Act's clear mandate, the Court should authorize the Department of Justice to release the grand jury transcripts and exhibits and modify any preexisting protective orders that would otherwise prevent public disclosure by the Government of materials of which is required by the Act," it stated. The DOJ said it would make appropriate redactions to protect victims' identities and other personal information. It requested that the court issue an expedited ruling, as the Act requires the DOJ to release all unclassified records and investigative materials related to the case within 30 days. Grand jury materials…...
Trump Says Tariff Revenues Will Skyrocket as Pre-Tariff Stockpiles Run Out
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (298+ words) President Donald Trump said over the weekend that tariff revenues are poised to skyrocket as global buyers exhaust stockpiles of untariffed goods, clearing the way for what he described as record-setting inflows to the U.S. Treasury and a new era of national security and wealth. "That heavy inventory purchase is now, however, wearing thin," Trump wrote, adding that once pre-tariff supplies run out, tariffs will be "paid on everything they apply to, without avoidance, and the amounts payable to the USA will SKYROCKET, over and above the already historic levels of dollars received." Neal Katyal, a former acting U.S. solicitor general representing business groups challenging the tariffs, told the justices that the duties function as taxes beyond what Congress intended when it passed the statute. Solicitor General D. John Sauer disputed that characterization, arguing that tariffs'even if they generate significant revenue'should be viewed…...
Trump Signs Order Launching ‘Genesis Mission’ to Boost AI-Driven Innovation
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (343+ words) WASHINGTON'President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Nov. 24 establishing the "Genesis Mission," a national effort to leverage the federal government's'scientific data to fuel advanced computing and machine learning opportunities for the benefit of Americans. The plan includes using data sets from the Department of Energy's National Laboratory and other resources to foster scientific advancements. Federal scientific data will train artificial intelligence (AI) models to help identify potential improvements and automate processes, according to the order. "We will harness for the benefit of our nation the revolution underway in computing, and build on decades of innovation in semiconductors and high-performance computing," the order reads. Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, told reporters during a briefing call on Nov. 24 that the mission represents "the largest marshaling of federal scientific resources since the Apollo program....
China In Focus Full Episode (Nov 24)
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (126+ words) Yonaguni island is pictured on April 13, 2022 on Yonaguni, Japan. As Japans westernmost inhabited island, just 111 kilometres away from Taiwan and located close to the disputed Senkaku Islands, Yonaguni has seen an increased military presence as the Japanese government looks to ward off Chinese activity in nearby territory claimed by both countries. Japans Air Self-Defense Force has recently announced that it will permanently station a mobile radar unit on the island, adding to an existing military radar station which allows monitoring of the Chinese mainland and tracking of Chinese ships and aircraft in the area. Japans Ground Self-Defense Force also plans to deploy an electronic warfare unit to Yonaguni in 2023. (Carl Court/Getty Images) China In Focus Full Episode (Nov 24)...