In a span of just 24 hours, Mexico saw two journalists lose their lives. First, Mauricio Solís, who ran a Facebook news page in Uruapan, was shot dead. He had just finished interviewing the city's mayor. The mayor said he couldn't rule out a connection between the interview and the attack. Mauricio
Last week, the Washington Post made a surprising decision not to endorse any candidate in the presidential race. This was a first in 36 years and is said to have been ordered by Jeff Bezos, the newspaper's owner and billionaire founder of Amazon. Bezos bought the struggling newspaper in 2013. The r
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te recently visited the islands of Kinmen and Matsu, areas that have been under Taiwan's control since the late 1940s. He was there to commemorate a significant battle that took place 75 years ago, known as the Battle of Guningtou. This battle marked a crucial victory f
Have you ever wondered what happens to people who stand strong in the face of adversity? Let's talk about Paul Whelan, who had a journey that would make anyone think about resilience and persistence. Whelan was once a Marine. That training likely helped him when he found himself in a tough situatio
"Why don't you support Vice President Kamala Harris?" This is the question that Rev. Joshua C. Robertson, a pastor from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hears a lot. People expect him to back the first Black woman with a serious chance at becoming president, but he hasn't. Not because he endorses former pr
Last week, Columbia University banned a professor named Shai Davidai from campus. The ban happened after he argued with anti-Israel protesters and had heated exchanges with school leaders on the anniversary of a deadly attack on Israel by Hamas. The school claims Davidai harassed some faculty member
The Legend of Zelda has been through some big changes, especially with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, which ditched the usual linear path for more player freedom. While some fans love it, others miss the classic Zelda style. The recent game, Echoes of Wisdom, might show the way forward
Banning books seems like a serious business, but is it really helping anyone? Some people think it's a way to protect kids from "bad" stuff. But let's look at the real effects. When a book gets banned, it can actually boost sales and make authors proud. But for authors of kids' books, it's not a goo
Lately, college and university professors have been under a lot of scrutiny. Especially during political campaigns, they've faced criticism for teaching subjects that some people might find controversial. For instance, during the recent debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Trump quoted Ric
In a black-and-white video, Melania Trump has created quite the buzz. She's promoting her upcoming book, due out on October 8, in an unusual way. The former first lady is standing firm on her belief that individual freedom is crucial, especially for women. Her message: "My body, my choice." This sta
