Chipotle Announces Historic 50-for-1 Stock Split to Make Shares More Accessible Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Board of Directors announced on Tuesday that they have approved a 50-for-1 stock split, making it one of the most significant stock splits in the history of the New York Stock Exchange. This decision will significantly reduce the cost of investing…
A Milestone in Judicial Diversity: Eleven Newly Appointed LGBTQ Federal Judges Under the Biden Administration The recent confirmation of Nicole Berner and Melissa DuBose to the federal judiciary signifies a pivotal moment for LGBTQ representation and the Biden administration. With their appointments, the number of openly LGBTQ federal judges in the United States has reached…
The Top-Two Primary System in California: Enhancing Competition or Creating Perverse Incentives? The recent US Senate primary election in California, which saw Rep. Katie Porter’s unsuccessful bid to advance, has sparked a heated debate about the efficacy of the top-two primary system in place in the state. The controversial electoral method, which allows the top…
Melania Trump Hints at Return to Campaign Trail as She and Former President Donald Trump Vote in Florida Primary In an unexpected public appearance, Melania Trump joined her husband, former President Donald Trump, at a polling station in Palm Beach, Florida, on Tuesday to cast her ballot in the presidential primary. Melania’s appearance marked her…
Ohio GOP Primary Electorate: The Significance of Trump’s Endorsement and Senators’ Allegiance The initial findings from the exit poll conducted by News Finder for Ohio’s Republican presidential and Senate primaries have shed light on the importance of Donald Trump’s endorsement within the GOP electorate. The data reveals that a substantial majority of voters believe it…
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Slams Former President Trump’s Antisemitic Remarks Regarding Israel and Dual Loyalty Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the United States, forcefully criticized former President Donald Trump for his derogatory and antisemitic remarks concerning Israel and the issue of dual loyalty during an interview on a…
Donald Trump Dismisses Controversial Edited Photo of Princess Catherine and Her Children as “Minor Doctoring” Former United States President Donald Trump has downplayed the significance of the controversial photograph of Catherine, Princess of Wales, and her three children that was recalled by global news agencies due to allegations of editing. In an interview with Britain’s…
Former President Donald Trump made a series of false claims on Tuesday while railing against the judge who issued the $454 million civil fraud judgment against him. Trump posted the claims on social media the day after his lawyers said in a court filing that he had been unable to persuade any company to provide…
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM: Your Daily Debrief In today’s digital age, scammers have devised a new method to swindle clicks and ad revenue using fake obituaries. These fraudsters even employ artificial intelligence to create death announcements, filled with keywords for Google searches. The unfortunate victims, who are very much alive, have expressed their…
Don Cheadle’s Perspective on the Oscars: Not a Fan of the Competitive Aspect Despite being nominated for an Oscar in 2005 for his role in “Hotel Rwanda,” Don Cheadle expressed his disinterest towards attending the prestigious event unless he’s presenting or nominated. In a recent interview, Cheadle shared his thoughts on why he’s not fond…
Editor’s Note: Mary Ziegler (@maryrziegler) is the Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law at UC Davis. She is the author of “Dollars for Life: The Antiabortion Movement and the Fall of the Republican Establishment” and “Roe: The History of a National Obsession.” The views expressed in this commentary are her own. Read more opinion on CNN. Since the Alabama…
The Pursuit of Fetal Personhood: A New Frontier in the Sex Education Wars The recent Alabama Supreme Court decision recognizing embryos as “persons” under the state’s Wrongful Death of a Minor law has reignited the debate on fetal personhood. While some may view this development as a setback for the fetal personhood movement, its proponents…
MacKenzie Scott’s Transformative $640 Million Philanthropic Initiative: Empowering 361 Nonprofits MacKenzie Scott, a renowned philanthropist, recently announced that her organization, Yield Giving, along with Lever for Change, will be distributing an astonishing $640 million to 361 deserving nonprofits following a call for applications. This substantial investment surpassed the initial plan of granting 250 organizations $1…
Ohio’s Republican Senate Primary: A Battleground for Democratic Control and Trump’s Influence The ongoing Republican primary race in Ohio, held on Tuesday, March 7, serves as the first significant test of Donald Trump’s impact on a contested Senate election. This race holds vital importance for both parties, with the outcome shaping the fate of Senator…
Former President Trump Warns Supreme Court of Consequences for Future Presidents if Immunity Not Recognized On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, former President Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court to acknowledge his extensive immunity against special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into election subversion charges. In a new brief filed with the court, Trump’s legal team argued…
The Next James Bond: Rumors Surround Aaron Taylor-Johnson, but Has He Really Been Officially Cast? The speculation surrounding the next actor to don the iconic tuxedo and assume the role of James Bond has once again intensified after British tabloid “The Sun” reported that 33-year-old British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson had been offered the part. According…
A New Lease of Life: FDA Approves Expensive Gene Therapy for Rare and Devastating Condition, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made a groundbreaking decision by approving the first-ever therapy for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and devastating condition that typically claims the lives of affected children before they reach…
Brazil’s former leader Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted by the country’s federal police on suspicion of fraud over allegations that he falsified Covid-19 vaccination data while he was still president, affiliate CNN Brasil reported Tuesday. Police say the far-right leader allegedly ordered one of his closest aides to enter false vaccination data into the Ministry…
Pro-Trump Lawyer Stefanie Lambert Released from DC Jail on Bond after Indictment Warrant in Michigan A Washington D.C. court magistrate, Judge Heide Herrmann, granted bail to Stefanie Lambert, a pro-Trump lawyer, during a hearing on Tuesday, following her arrest the previous day. The $10,000 bond will be forfeited if she fails to comply with the…
The Deceptive World of Obituary Scams: How ai and Clickbait are Creating False Death Announcements The digital landscape is continually evolving, bringing new challenges to the forefront of technology usage. One such challenge is the increasing prevalence of obituary scams, where individuals’ deaths are fabricated contact for clicks and ad revenue. In January 2023, journalist…
Brazil’s Former President Jair Bolsonaro Indicted for Alleged Covid-19 Vaccination Data Fraud Former President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, faces allegations of fraud concerning the falsification of Covid-19 vaccination data during his tenure. According to reports from affiliate News Finder Brasil on March 28, 2023, Bolsonaro is under investigation for ordering one of his closest aides…
The owner of Novo Nordisk, the drugmaker that gave the world Ozempic and Wegovy, is funding a new supercomputer powered by Nvidia’s artificial intelligence technology with a key aim of discovering new medicines and treatments. The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded France’s Eviden a contract to build what the computing company says will be one…
Novo Nordisk Foundation Investing in New Supercomputer Powered by Nvidia’s ai Technology for Groundbreaking Scientific Discoveries The Novo Nordisk Foundation, the philanthropic organization with significant stakes in the Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, has awarded France’s Eviden a contract to construct one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers. This computing powerhouse, named Gefion, will employ…
House Education Committee Investigates Antisemitism at University of California, Berkeley: Request for Documents and Allegations of Unaddressed Incidents The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) is now under investigation by the House Education Committee regarding the school’s handling of antisemitic incidents and the protection of Jewish students on campus. On Tuesday, the committee formally requested…
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Prioritizing Athlete Wellbeing with Free Condoms, Mental Health Resources, and Cyberbullying Support Paris 2024 Olympic Games organizers have unveiled several initiatives aimed at promoting the physical and mental wellbeing of athletes during their stay at the Olympic Village. The village is expected to house around 14,500 athletes and staff members in…
WindRunner: The Game-Changing Airplane Revolutionizing Onshore Wind Energy Transportation The ongoing global energy crisis has prompted an urgent need for innovative solutions, with onshore wind farms emerging as a promising growth option. However, larger wind turbines produce more power than standard ones, but their components are too large to be transported via road. Enter Radia,…
New Acting Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Adm. Alexander Moiseyev: A Seasoned Submariner Replaces Adm. Nikolay Yevmenov Amidst Continuous Ukrainian Successes in the Black Sea The Russian state media reported on Tuesday, confirming the replacement of Adm. Nikolay Yevmenov as the head of the country’s navy following a series of successful Ukrainian attacks on its…
Former President Trump Files Defamation Lawsuit Against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos On Monday night, former President Donald Trump took legal action against ABC News and its anchor, George Stephanopoulos, alleging defamation over statements made during an interview regarding the rape accusations against Trump by writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump’s complaint asserts that Stephanopoulos knowingly…
IOC Condemns Russia’s Friendship Games as Politically Motivated and a Violation of Olympic Charter The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has expressed its disapproval towards Russia’s so-called Friendship Games, deeming them to be purely politically motivated and a clear violation of the Olympic Charter. Set to take place in Moscow during September, these multi-sport events are…
Democrats Select Indicted Associate of Rudy Giuliani as Witness for Oversight Committee Hearing The Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee have announced that an indicted associate of Rudy Giuliani, Lev Parnas, will be testifying at their hearing scheduled for Wednesday. According to a source with the Oversight Committee Democrats, Parnas played a significant role…
Real Madrid Files Complaint Against Referee for Overlooking Vinícius Jr.’s Racial Abuse During Osasuna Match Real Madrid has taken a firm stance against the neglect of reported racial abuse towards their star player, Vinícius Jr., during the team’s recent 4-2 La Liga win at Osasuna. The Spanish football giant has filed an official complaint against…
NHTSA and NTSB Launch Independent Investigations into Ford Mustang Mach-E Fatal Crash Involving Advanced Driver Assistance System The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have initiated separate investigations into a tragic traffic incident that occurred on Interstate Highway 10 in San Antonio, Texas, involving a Ford Mustang Mach-E…
Toby Keith Posthumously Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame: A Tribute to a Legendary Country Singer Country music lost one of its brightest stars when Toby Keith passed away at the age of 62 due to complications from stomach cancer in February. His untimely demise was a shock to the music community, but…
The Importance of Intimacy Coordinators in Filming Intimate Scenes: Ewan McGregor Shares His Perspective The world of Hollywood continues to evolve, and with it comes the significance of various roles that ensure a smooth filming process. One such role is that of an intimacy coordinator, whose responsibility is to support actors during intimate scenes on…
Heart Space: Merging Art, Technology, and Science with Biometric ai Introduction: In the realm of contemporary art, vibrant colors pulse and weave across a large digital canvas. However, this is no ordinary painting; instead, it’s an innovative installation called “Heart Space.” This groundbreaking work by Canadian Korean artist Krista Kim showcases real-time human heartbeats captured…
Unilever’s Ice Cream Business to Transform into a Standalone Entity: A New Chapter in Global Frozen Treats Unilever, the world-renowned consumer goods company, has announced its plans to separate its ice cream business as part of a strategic move aimed at enhancing sales and profitability. This decision will also lead to the reduction of approximately…
Amidst the Persisting Housing Shortage and Affordability Crisis in the United States, the Housing Sector Experienced a Robust Rebound in February as Builders Braced for Continued Strong Demand for New Residential Properties. Boosting Affordability through Expanded Housing Availability One of the most effective methods to address affordability concerns is by enhancing the accessibility of rental…
Italian Defender Francesco Acerbi Leaves National Squad Amid Allegations of Racially Charged Language Italian defender Francesco Acerbi has departed from the Italian national squad ahead of its upcoming friendly matches against Venezuela and Ecuador following allegations that he used racially derogatory language towards Napoli player Juan Jesus during a Serie A game on Sunday, October…
New York Judge Rejects Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies Over Alleged Contribusion to Radicalization In a significant ruling on Monday, Erie County Supreme Court Justice Paula Feroleto denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against several major social media platforms including Meta, Alphabet, Reddit, and 4chan. The lawsuit alleges that these companies contributed…
Anthony Edwards’ Epic Dunk: A Highlight of the NBA Season So Far In the realm of professional basketball, the third quarter of a March game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz became a memorable moment in the annals of dunks. Star player for the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, claimed the potential title for the NBA’s…
Revolutionizing Housing: Zillow’s Impact and the NAR Settlement Since its inception close to two decades ago, Zillow has transformed the way Americans buy, rent, sell, and even dream about housing in the United States. However, a recent settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and home seller groups could potentially pose significant challenges for…
Coca-Cola’s Steps Towards a More Sustainable Future: Transitioning to 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles Coca-Cola, the world-renowned beverage company, is making strides in its long-term initiative to become more environmentally friendly by introducing 100% recycled plastic bottles for all versions of Coca-Cola (zero sugar, diet, original, etc.) in the US market. This marks an essential milestone…
