TIME Honors Its 2024 Persons of the Year
TIME magazine will honor its 2024 Persons of the Year at a gala event, “A Year in TIME,” in New […]
Recent Severe Storms Expose Urban Water System Vulnerabilities
Recent devastating floods in Europe, Asia, and parts of the U.S. have highlighted the vulnerability of urban areas to hurricanes […]
Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas: Understanding the Real Opera Singer in Netflix’s “Maria”
Learn about opera legend Maria Callas before seeing the Angelina Jolie-led Netflix film, *Maria*.
Judge Blocks Infowars Sale to The Onion
A Houston federal judge rejected the sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion on Tuesday evening, citing flaws in […]
Trump Announces New FTC Chair and Greece Ambassador Nominees
President-elect Donald Trump announced several key appointments on Tuesday. He chose Andrew Ferguson to lead the Federal Trade Commission, Kimberly […]
Franklin Fire Engulfs Malibu, Prompts Evacuations
By Tuesday afternoon, the Franklin Fire in California had consumed over 2,500 acres along the Pacific coast, including Malibu, necessitating […]
Housing: A Crucial Element in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation “`
The global climate crisis intensifies challenges across health, employment, education, and safety, yet the crucial role of housing is often […]
Watchdog: DOJ Failed to Follow Policy in Seizing Reporters’ Phone Records
A new Justice Department inspector general’s report reveals that federal prosecutors disregarded department regulations when seizing reporters’ phone records during […]
Global Aridity Increases Permanently Across Three-Quarters of Earth’s Landmass “`
Earth, uniquely in our solar system, possesses a surface abundant with liquid water. Approximately 71% of our planet is covered […]
Jamie Foxx Addresses Health Crisis in New Netflix Comedy Special “`
Jamie Foxx’s new Netflix special, What Had Happened Was…, opens with him tearfully exclaiming, “I’m back!” This declaration, from a […]
Israel Launches Airstrikes in Syria Amid Reported Troop Advance
DAMASCUS, Syria — Israeli forces launched numerous airstrikes as their ground troops reportedly advanced within 25 kilometers of Damascus, according […]
President Lula in ICU Following Brain Surgery
SAO PAULO — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is recovering in intensive care following surgery for an intracranial […]
Luigi Mangione: Suspect in UHC CEO Murder Arrest “`
Authorities have identified Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from Towson, Maryland, as the suspect arrested in connection with […]
Celebrated Poet Nikki Giovanni Dies at 81 “`
Celebrated poet, author, educator, and public speaker Nikki Giovanni has passed away at the age of 81. From humble beginnings, […]
TikTok Seeks Stay of Potential Ban Pending Supreme Court Review
On Monday, TikTok petitioned a federal appeals court to prevent enforcement of a law potentially banning the platform until the […]
Jay-Z Denounces Child Rape Lawsuit as Extortion Attempt
NEW YORK — The rapper contends that a rape accusation against him constitutes an extortion attempt. A woman, who previously […]
Panasonic’s Welsh Microwave Plant Now 100% Renewable
Panasonic’s Welsh manufacturing facility, a RE100 site, completed its switch to 100% renewable energy in December 2024. This move reflects […]
Costumes in “It Ends With Us” Clash With Film’s Serious Tone “`
This article was originally published upon the film’s August 2024 theatrical release. It is republished in conjunction with the film’s […]
Trump’s Planned Recess Appointments: A Dangerous Precedent
President-elect Trump’s recent actions continue a pattern, as he announced plans to replace a cabinet official with a loyalist who […]
Merriam-Webster’s 2024 Word of the Year and Top Ten Trending Words “`
Significant divisions have characterized America recently—a trend Merriam-Webster has officially recognized. On Monday, the renowned American dictionary publisher announced that […]