Ukraine’s Former Spokesperson Calls for Immediate Cease-Fire “`
The possibility of a swift peace agreement in Ukraine has become highly contentious. President Zelensky emphasizes the need for a […]
Netanyahu to Visit Trump at the White House Next Week “`
The White House and Netanyahu’s office announced Tuesday that former President Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for […]
Trump to Enact Laken Riley Act as Administration’s Inaugural Legislation “`
President Donald Trump will sign the Laken Riley Act into law on Wednesday, marking his administration’s initial legislative action. This […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Senate Confirmation Hearings Could Boost Anti-Vaccination Movement “`
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s upcoming confirmation hearings represent a significant moment not only for him, but also for the anti-vaccine […]
Federal Funding Freeze Halted by Judge After White House Briefing Amidst Widespread Confusion “`
The Trump White House spent Tuesday addressing confusion surrounding a wide-ranging federal funding freeze announced the previous evening. Many struggled […]
Study: Millions of European Deaths Projected from Extreme Heat “`
A new study projects that extreme heat could cause up to 2.3 million deaths in Europe by the end of […]
Doomsday Clock Nears Midnight: Humanity Faces Existential Threats “`
The Doomsday Clock now stands at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been in its 78-year history. […]
Data Breach Accountability Gap for Companies “`
Ronald Allen of Oklahoma is one of many individuals who experienced significant hardship in 2022 following a data breach at […]
China’s DeepSeek AI Model Challenges US Dominance; A Look at Competing Chinese AI
The Chinese AI company, DeepSeek, has caused a stir in the market by claiming its new AI model, R1, rivals […]
FTC Complaint Targets AI Chatbot Replika for Deceptive Marketing
The AI companion app Replika is the subject of an FTC complaint filed by tech ethics organizations. These groups allege […]
Trump’s Firing of Federal DEI Workers: A Human Toll “`
Within days of his second term, President Trump placed federal employees focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on […]
LGBTQ+ Asians Find Community and Acceptance Amidst Lunar New Year Challenges “`
For years, Joanne Chen avoided traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, minimizing contact with relatives. As a queer Singaporean, this important […]
DeepSeek and ChatGPT Differ on Answers to Sensitive China-Related Queries
The launch of DeepSeek, a new AI chatbot from a Chinese tech startup, has fueled debate surrounding the US-China AI […]
Oklahoma Schools Proposed to Track Immigration Status of Students “`
Under a proposal designed to support President Trump’s immigration policies, Oklahoma parents enrolling children in public schools would need to […]
USAID Officials Suspended Amid Investigation into Defiance of Trump Orders “`
WASHINGTON — At least 56 high-ranking officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) were placed on administrative leave […]
CDC Halts Collaboration With WHO
NEW YORK — U.S. health officials have been instructed to immediately cease collaboration with the World Health Organization. In a […]
Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Trump’s Treasury Secretary-Designate “`
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent as President Trump’s treasury secretary on Monday. This appointment presents him […]
Justice Department Dismisses Staff Involved in Trump Prosecutions “`
The Department of Justice announced Monday the dismissal of over a dozen employees involved in the criminal prosecutions of President […]
Gaza’s North Reopens After Truce, Thousands Return to Devastated Homes “`
In Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, tens of thousands of Palestinians returned to the most heavily damaged areas of northern Gaza […]
Remembering the Holocaust: Preserving the Testimonies of Survivors
In a recent class, I asked Cornell University students if they’d ever interacted with a Holocaust survivor. Every student raised […]