Author: Karen Givens

Moltbook offers an experimental setting where AI agents run without direct human control, and research indicates these networks can develop coordinated behaviors and shared strategies on their own. Moltbook is an experimental platform where AI agents interact autonomously. Researchers use it to observe how independent models communicate, make decisions, and adapt in a shared environment. That hands-off setup reveals patterns that don’t rely on step-by-step human instructions. Watching multiple agents act together exposes behaviors that single-agent tests miss. Teams build agent populations with different goals and capabilities, then let them operate for extended periods. The agents exchange information, negotiate access…

A cattle family in the dry eastern Evergreen State is locked in a legal fight with state regulators over water use, and that clash spotlights long-running tensions over scarce water, competing rights, and the limits of government enforcement. Competition for scarce water in dry regions is nothing new, and Washington’s eastern counties are no exception. A cattle-ranching family is contesting state regulators’ moves to restrict how they use water on their property, and those restrictions have inflamed local concerns about livelihoods and long-standing water habits. The dispute highlights how modern enforcement can collide with on-the-ground realities on working ranches. State…

President Trump publicly warned Baghdad that U.S. backing could be withdrawn if Nouri al-Maliki becomes prime minister again, a stand that shifts leverage, complicates Iraq’s internal politics, and raises questions about American strategic interests in the region. President Trump has taken a blunt stance toward Iraq’s political direction, signaling a clear limit to Washington’s patience. That posture sends a message to Baghdad and Tehran that U.S. support is conditional and can be used as leverage. The move puts pressure on Iraqi leaders scrambling to form a government while reminding regional actors of the costs tied to their choices. “President Donald…

Two cases now before the Supreme Court give the justices a clear chance to block Virginia Democrats’ gun control measures that appear to clash with the Constitution, and the courtroom outcome will shape how far states can push limits on the right to keep and bear arms. The spotlight is on two pending cases that challenge recent Virginia legislation, and the stakes are straightforward: either the court reasserts firm constitutional limits or it lets state lawmakers rewrite rights through politics. From a conservative perspective, these bills look like power grabs that sidestep individual liberties under the guise of public safety.…

Wall Street woke up on Jan. 26 to milestone prices in precious metals, with gold breaking through $5,000 per ounce and silver holding above $100, signaling a dramatic moment for investors and markets. On Jan. 26, traders saw gold top $5,000 per ounce for the first time, and silver continued firming above $100. Those are headline numbers that shift conversations across trading floors, retirement conversations, and the corner coin shop. Markets reacted quickly, but the story stretches beyond a single day into months of repositioning and renewed interest in tangible assets. It has been an exceptional journey for precious metals,…

Political players will always chase the headlines, and in 2026 Democrats are openly betting that controversy and chaos can blunt President Donald Trump’s momentum by creating constant distraction and outrage. Democrats and much of the left have embraced a strategy of feeding the media cycle with explosive moments that drown out substantive policy wins. When a rival is reshaping the landscape, opponents naturally look for anything that will force the conversation away from accomplishments and onto spectacle. That instinct explains why partisan operatives, activists, and sympathetic outlets leap on every scandal as if it were the one thing that will…

California Post launched on Monday with a new tabloid newspaper and a companion news site, aiming to disrupt the state’s media scene by offering a bold, cheeky, and conservative-friendly voice for readers across the Golden State. The California news market is crowded but heavily slanted toward one worldview, and that tilt leaves a lot of Californians without a media home that reflects their values. A tabloid plus a fast website gives this newcomer a chance to reach people who want news that speaks plainly and criticizes power without apology. This launch signals a willingness to break the mold of cautious,…

President Trump called Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday and suggested the men involved could find a way to ease tensions after the shooting deaths of two protesters by federal agents, opening a path toward federal and state cooperation amid a volatile situation. The phone call between President Trump and Governor Walz landed in a moment of raw tension in Minnesota. Officials on both sides were under pressure to act quickly while questions about what happened were still coming into focus. The president signaled that a calmer course was possible if leaders worked together and kept the public informed. Republicans…

A DHS officer shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti during a tense confrontation in Minneapolis, touching off protests, calls for impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and a heated debate over federal enforcement in Minnesota. The shooting has reopened sharp divides over the presence of federal agents in Minnesota, where thousands were deployed for a major Department of Homeland Security operation despite local objections. Supporters of the deployment argue it enforces laws and restores order, while opponents say it inflames communities and undermines local control. The facts of the encounter remain central to both the legal review and the…

Minneapolis reels after a Border Patrol agent shot and killed a local resident during an immigration enforcement operation, sparking protests, a high-profile letter from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and calls for extra security from city officials. A Border Patrol operation in Minneapolis ended in tragedy Saturday when an agent fired at least 10 shots while the man identified as Pretti was on the ground. Video of the encounter has ignited street protests and sharp debate over how federal and local authorities should interact. Officials and residents alike want answers about what led to lethal force being used in a…