Pope Leo, who became the first American head of the Catholic Church last May, has shifted from silence to outspoken criticism. For his first year he avoided speaking about the United States or naming President Donald Trump, but that has changed. In recent weeks he directly urged Trump to stop the es
Last month a group of graduate students studying at the University of Illinois Chicago described how their campus work turned confrontational when they tried to share information about people still held hostage by Hamas. Three dozen protesters surrounded them, yelling phrases like “baby killers” and
Some people say you shouldn’t mix politics with fun things like music or puzzles. But history shows that when famous faces speak up, they often light a path through dark times. Think of Billie Holiday, whose song about injustice became a weapon against oppression. Even though she was dying, authorit
A coalition of well-known actors, musicians, and healthcare experts are demanding the shutdown of a Texas detention center holding migrant families. Over 45, 000 people have joined a digital petition calling for the immediate release of children and adults held at this facility. Signers include big
Keith Pelley, the CEO of Toronto Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, made it clear that the future of head coach Craig Berube will depend on who becomes the next general manager. He said that the GM or president of hockey decides coaching roles, not himself. Pelley added that Berube will work more
A group of big names in Hollywood, along with doctors and policy experts, just signed a letter demanding an end to a Texas facility where kids are held in immigration detention. The Dilley center, run far from cities, has faced criticism for how it treats children and families. The letter says no yo
A group of well‑known actors, musicians, and public figures has joined forces to demand that a Texas detention center for families be shut down immediately. The facility, operated by CoreCivic and run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been criticized for keeping children in condition
Jon Hamm says the second season of Apple TV+ show Your Friends and Neighbors will dive into the fallout of his character’s crime spree. Andrew Cooper, a former finance worker who stole from rich neighbors after losing his job, now must juggle guilt, family and the pressure of living double‑duty. H
Monica Cannon‑Grant, a 44‑year‑old activist in Boston, was found to have taken more than $100, 000 from COVID relief and other donations meant for community help. She used the money to pay for her own trips, cars and meals instead of supporting those she promised. In January, a federal judge gave he
A man originally from Lebanon carried out a shocking attack on a Michigan synagogue this month, ending his own life in the process. The FBI now classifies the March 12 incident as an act of terrorism. Police say he drove a truck into the building before firing shots and setting off fireworks, though
