Meta to replace fact-checking program in favor of “community notes”

Meta has announced it is ending its fact-checking program in favor of a ‘community notes’ system, similar to X’s Community Notes. The social media company (which owns Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp) said in a statement: “we’re
President Biden names two new national monuments in California

President Joe Biden has signed a proclamation naming two new national monuments in California, protecting 848,000 acres of land that are of ‘scientific, cultural, ecological, and historical importance.’ The White House said in a statement: “With today’s
Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker signs franchise record five-year, $60M extension

Oakland Athletics’ slugger Brent Rooker has agreed to a five-year, $60 million contract extension with the organization. Sources told ESPN that Rooker’s deal includes a sixth-year vesting option worth $22 million; he was eligible to hit arbitration
Tennessee Titans fire GM Ran Carthon; will retain head coach Brian Callahan

The Tennessee Titans announced on Tuesday that they have fired general manager Ran Carthon after two seasons, after finishing 3-14 this season and earning the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, set for April 24 to
Riley Green and Ella Langley celebrate their #1 on country radio with “You Look Like You Love Me”

Ella Langley ended 2024 by earning her first No. 1 single on country radio with “You Look Like You Love Me,” featuring Riley Green (who notched his fourth No. 1 with the popular song). You Look Like
Shania Twain announces limited 2025 tour dates

Due to popular demand, Shania Twain will embark on a final series of summer 2025 tour dates across the United States. The new run of dates follow Twain’s 2023 Queen of Me Tour, which included over 70 dates