‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters are planning a global day of action on March 29, and things might get ugly

“Tesla Takedown” organizers have promised their biggest day of global action today, encouraging thousands to protest outside Tesla showrooms, dealerships, and even charging stations to peacefully object to Elon Musk’s role in slashing government spending.  As Tesla protests have spread, so has the backlash. Activists holding up signs are being conflated with masked vandals throwing … Read more

Liberal Canadian PM up for election accused of plagiarism while at Oxford: report

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing allegations that he copied parts of his 1995 doctoral thesis at Oxford University without proper credit. The report comes as he’s seeking election to remain the country’s PM next month, when Canadian voters head to the polls on April 28. The National Post reviewed Carney’s thesis, “The Dynamic … Read more

Southwest border mission has cost $330M so far — with over $40M for Guantanamo Bay alone: Sources

The southwestern border mission and the detention operations at Guantanamo Bay have cost close to $330 million through mid-March, according to a U.S. official familiar with information briefed to Congress, as President Donald Trump attempts to fulfill his campaign promise to crack down on illegal immigration in the United States. The deportation flights and detention … Read more

Chicago Police crack down on officer appearance with dress code memo

A leader of the Chicago Police Department is cracking down on the unprofessional appearance of some officers and threatening discipline for those who don’t present themselves well, according to an internal memo obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times. Officers were reminded to make sure their uniforms were “clean and serviceable” without holes or tears, and told … Read more