First Severe U.S. Bird Flu Case Prompts CDC Alert
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Wednesday the first severe human case of H5N1 avian influenza, or […]
Trump’s Intervention Derails Bipartisan Deal, Threatening Government Shutdown “`
WASHINGTON — President-elect Trump unexpectedly rejected a bipartisan compromise Wednesday to avert a Christmas government shutdown, demanding House Speaker Mike […]
Israel Retaliates Against Yemen’s Houthis Following Missile Attack “`
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israeli airstrikes in Yemen have resulted in at least nine fatalities, according to a Houthi-controlled […]
Moscow Bombing of Top Russian General: What We Know and Don’t Know “`
The assassination of a high-ranking Russian general in Moscow represents the most audacious attack yet on a top military official, […]
Rebranded and Reorganized, the Women’s March Prepares for 2025
Activist and organizer Raquel Willis’s experience at the inaugural Women’s March on January 20, 2017, highlights the organization’s significant evolution. […]
Supreme Court to Consider Legality of Potential TikTok Ban “`
(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court announced it will hear arguments next month regarding the legality of a potential TikTok ban […]
Top Brands Promote Secondhand Shopping “`
The secondhand market, while not new—dating back to the Salvation Army’s founding in 1865—is experiencing a resurgence. Driven by the […]
Understanding the Winter Solstice “`
This Saturday marks the winter solstice, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere—perfect […]
Former D.C. Cocaine Kingpin Rayful Edmond Dies at 60
The Bureau of Prisons confirmed Tuesday that Rayful Edmond, a notorious Washington, D.C. drug lord who allegedly controlled a significant […]
Seventh Gilgo Beach Victim’s Death Leads to New Charge Against Suspect
(RIVERHEAD, N.Y.) — A New York architect already facing murder charges in a series of Long Island killings was indicted […]
Urban Greenways: A Revitalizing Trend with Room for Improvement “`
In Detroit, on a chilly November afternoon, John Kish watches his four-year-old grandson enjoy a playground slide. The relatively empty […]
Trump Files Lawsuit Against Des Moines Register and Pollster, Claiming Poll Skewed Election
President-elect Trump filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and its pollster, alleging “brazen election interference” due to a […]
Stephanie Hsu Stars in Peacock’s Quirky Rom-Com, Laid: A Perfect Holiday Watch “`
Following a disappointing date, Peacock’s new comedy, Laid, opens with Ruby reflecting on her dating history. At 33, she finds […]
Moscow Blast Kills Top Russian Nuclear Defense Official and Aide
Moscow’s Investigative Committee reported that Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defence Forces, was killed […]
Trump Urged to Reject Israeli West Bank Annexation “`
Could the President-elect endorse Israeli annexation of the West Bank? Several recent appointments suggest a degree of openness to the […]
Jay-Z’s Attorney Refutes Rape Accusation as False “`
NEW YORK — Jay-Z’s lawyer presented evidence on Monday refuting a rape accusation made against the rapper last week by […]
Judge Rejects Trump’s Appeal to Overturn Hush-Money Conviction
NEW YORK — On Monday, a judge declined to dismiss President-elect Trump’s hush-money conviction, rejecting arguments based on the Supreme […]
Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action Prompts Backlash Against Campus DEI Initiatives
The Supreme Court’s June 2023 ruling against race-based college admissions is impacting campus diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This […]
Lessons Learned From My Mentor, David Bonderman “`
Following the death of David Bonderman, founder of TPG and the Seattle Kraken, on December 11th, I reflect on the […]
Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Seven Injured
(MADISON, Wis.) — A shooting at a Wisconsin Christian school on Monday left three people dead, including a child, and […]