The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for almost a month because lawmakers couldn’t agree on a budget or new rules for immigration officers. Kristi Noem, the DHS secretary, will speak to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about how this pause hurts everyday people. For exa
Apple has rolled out a new high‑end monitor called the Studio Display XDR. The screen is 27 inches wide and delivers a 5K resolution of 5120 by 2880 pixels, giving sharp detail for professional use. A mini‑LED backlight with 2, 304 dimming zones allows the display to reach a peak brightness of 2, 00
Jon Stewart, known for his sharp humor on the “Daily Show, ” took aim at President Donald Trump and the media that surrounds him. He criticized Trump for dragging the United States toward a conflict with Iran without explaining why it was necessary to the public. Stewart pointed out that past leader
A modern school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, houses about 600 students from a vibrant Slavic community. Only one‑fifth of its pupils have received the measles vaccine, a record low for public schools in the state. On October 8, officials announced that this school was one of just two in the co
China held back for hours after U. S. and Israel struck Iran, then voiced concern and urged a pause in fighting. The next day its foreign minister called the attacks “unacceptable” and pushed for more dialogue. China has a pattern of condemning force while staying out of direct action. It kee
The morning of a Saturday in southern Iran turned into a nightmare when a missile struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school. The blast happened while children were in class, between 10:00 and 10:45 a. m. , when U. S. and Israeli forces were conducting their first wave of attacks on the region. Im
A few years ago, a popular podcast noticed companies cutting corners on their products as costs rose. They coined “skimpflation” to describe this trend: lowering quality instead of raising prices. The term resurfaced when a famous candy brand released new mini‑heart sweets that disappointed fans. B
The city of Tehran is under heavy attack after three days of air strikes from the United States and Israel. Buildings are close to collapsing, with broken metal, shattered glass, and torn paper scattered everywhere. In a hospital room, the windows are blown out, bricks and rubble pile around the bed
Britain is ready to move a warship into the eastern Mediterranean to protect its air base on Cyprus after a drone attack. A missile fired by Iran hit the runway of the Royal Air Force station in Akrotiri early Monday, showing that Iranian forces are targeting UK assets. Reports say Defence Min
Scientists and advocates have announced a fresh, independent body that will chart the future of autism studies. The new group aims to set priorities based on solid science, offering a counterpoint to a federal panel that many feel is tainted by questionable views. The federal committee was reshap
