Americans have watched rockets fly for decades, and the latest launch of Artemis II feels like a new chapter. Yet many people wonder why this excitement is celebrated when basic services are missing for so many citizens. The launch shows that the United States can still reach far, but it also highl
The Pope has again voiced his opposition to armed conflict, this time citing the situation in Iran. Critics argue that naming a specific country weakens the broader anti‑war stance, suggesting the message would be stronger if it addressed war in general. They also point out that Iran has been respon
The former governor of Massachusetts and current head of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) will be back in Boston this week. He is scheduled to speak at a luncheon hosted by the Boston College Chief Executives Club on Thursday. The event will feature a casual conversation with Sam
It started as a quick scroll on a phone screen. Lauryn Muller, just 18, saw Donald Trump call California’s governor “stupid” and “low IQ” because of his dyslexia. To her, those words weren’t just political shots—they felt like punches aimed at her own years of hard work. She grew up knowing her brai
Utah's usually calm political scene turned messy this week. Two well-known politicians faced trouble, a university changed its plans, and the state’s top court got caught in the middle. The drama started when state leaders looked into claims that a justice on Utah’s highest court had an improper rel
Parents sign their kids up for school sports so they learn teamwork, make friends, and stay healthy. But a new proposal in Colorado could change that – and not for the better. Initiative 109 says schools must split sports teams by the sex listed on a student's birth certificate. Supporters say it’s
Two spots on Washington state’s Public Disclosure Commission are gathering dust while an important task waits unfinished. This watchdog group makes sure campaign dollars flow through clear pipes—so voters know who is backing each candidate. Yet with filing for the 2026 races opening in just three we
A major step in mental health treatment could be on the way as federal funding opens doors for studying psychedelic drugs. This move follows years of growing interest in substances like ibogaine, a plant-based compound used in some parts of the world to help with trauma and addiction. The push isn’t
An 86-year-old French man recently made history by publicly apologizing for his family’s involvement in transatlantic slavery. His ancestors, shipowners in Nantes—a city once central to France’s slave trade—shipped thousands of enslaved Africans to the Caribbean and owned plantations. Now, he’s urgi
Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor, recently spent Saturday morning surrounded by kids and parents at a Bronx childcare center. His guest? Barack Obama. Instead of a boardroom chat, the two leaders spent time reading picture books with toddlers, a moment that stood out from typical political inte
