In a federal research office, one word was banned from conversations. “Climate” and its cousins were off limits after a memo from top USDA officials told staff to steer clear of over 100 phrases that could hint at climate science. The order came in March, and it forced scientists to rewrite their pr
Russian officials are stepping up efforts to shut down virtual private networks, tools that many citizens use to bypass state censorship. The digital ministry announced plans to limit VPN access while trying not to disrupt everyday life too much. The move comes amid a broader crackdown that has a
A new medical breakthrough has reached a milestone in Japan: the government has approved the first therapy that uses human cells reprogrammed back to a stem‑cell state. This approval marks the start of a new era where damaged tissues can be replaced by cells that grow into the needed type. The appro
A crowd of supporters for Palestine gathered outside the Los Angeles showing of the new Scream movie. They carried flags and signs that said “Cancel Paramount+” and “Stand for Free Speech. ” Some shouted chants about boycotting the film, while others played drums and trumpets. The event happened
In a bold move, groups focused on preserving nature and history have taken legal action against the Trump administration. They claim that recent policies are leading to the removal or alteration of key exhibits in national parks. These exhibits cover important topics like slavery, civil rights, and
There's a bit of a mix-up happening between Stephen Colbert and CBS. It all started when Colbert wanted to have Texas state representative James Talarico on his show, "The Late Show. " But things didn't go as planned. CBS says they didn't stop Colbert from having Talarico on the show. Instead, they
The Russian government has stopped the popular messaging app WhatsApp in an effort to push people toward a new, state‑backed platform called Max. The change follows years of pressure on foreign messaging services that the authorities say do not keep user data inside Russia or stop illegal use. Ma
Dispatch, a game that made its debut on Switch 1 and 2 on January 28, had to make some changes to fit Nintendo's standards. The original version allowed players to turn off certain explicit content, but the Switch versions automatically censor everything without giving players a choice. The game's
Ethan Hawke, a well-known actor, recently shared his thoughts on the fear he feels when speaking out in Hollywood. He mentioned that he has never felt this kind of fear before, and it's not something he associates with America. This fear seems to be about saying the wrong thing and facing consequenc
Dispatch, a superhero adventure game known for its adult themes and humor, is coming to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. However, players on these platforms will encounter some differences compared to the PC and PS5 versions. The game's "Visual Censorship" setting, which allowed players to choose
