Zohran Mamdani, at just 34 years old, has already made history. Born in Uganda to Indian parents and raised in the prestigious halls of Columbia University, his life story is a patchwork of diverse experiences. He identifies as Muslim, has served as a state assemblyman from Queens, and is a member o
Trump's recent pardons have sparked concern, particularly in Alaska, where families have been devastated by the fentanyl crisis. By pardoning drug traffickers, Trump is not only putting more lives at risk but also raising serious questions about potential conflicts of interest. The pardoning of a fo
In 2025, Knoxville's opinion section saw new voices join the conversation. One of these newcomers wrote the year's most popular piece. The section also kicked off a project called "(Re)United States, " aiming to bring together different views on how to mend the political divide. The goal was to move
Donald Trump, now 79, has been spotted with a slight limp recently. This happened while he was walking with his wife, Melania, at Mar-a-Lago. People started talking about his health after he mentioned using compression socks for his swollen ankles and makeup to hide bruises on his hands. These bruis
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently made headlines, but not for his words. His appearance during a health briefing left many people wondering. His skin had an orange hue, which some people found strange. This is not the first time his look has caused a stir. Months earlier, his tanned face during a Congr
Donald Trump has a unique approach to fitness. He doesn't like traditional workouts. He finds treadmills boring. Instead, he prefers golf. He plays it often. He even calls it his exercise. Trump shared this with the Wall Street Journal. He said he doesn't enjoy long hours on a treadmill. He'd rather
Federal employees are pushing back against a recent policy change that affects healthcare coverage. The new rule, effective January 1, removes support for gender-affirming treatments from federal health insurance plans. This decision has sparked a legal challenge from the Human Rights Campaign Found
On New Year's Day, Russia and Ukraine exchanged serious accusations. Russia claimed Ukraine attacked a hotel in a region it controls in southern Ukraine. At least 24 people, including a child, were reportedly killed. Ukraine, on the other hand, said Russia launched over 200 drones, targeting energy
Let's dive into what might happen in the coming year. The political scene is heating up, and predictions are flying. Some say Joe Biden might not be around by 2027. Others think Donald Trump will still be making headlines, maybe even blaming someone new for his troubles. JD Vance, Trump's VP, could
George Clooney, a well-known actor and long-time supporter of the Democratic Party, recently found himself in a public exchange with former U. S. President Donald Trump. The spat began when Trump criticized Clooney and his wife for obtaining French citizenship. Clooney, who has been active in politi
