This week, two Supreme Court justices stood up and said the same thing: the court has no ties to politics. Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke at a public event Monday, while Chief Justice John Roberts did the same Wednesday. Both claimed the court stays neutral and makes decisions based purely on law.
The story begins in the 1970s, after a scandal that shook the nation. New rules were made to stop rich people from buying elections. They set limits on how much could be spent and required donors to be named. Even the biggest campaign groups were capped at $1, 000 a year. One billionaire industriali
After years of relentless attacks, Ukrainians finally got a short break when a three-day ceasefire began on May 9. The pause was arranged with help from the U. S. and included a pledge to swap 1, 000 prisoners from each side. Many in Ukraine saw this as a rare chance to rest, even if just for a few
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has put the brakes on a bill that would have drastically shortened the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The justice ruled that the bill, which aimed to cut Bolsonaro’s 27-year sentence down to just over two years, cannot take effe
Ned Rozell, who spent three decades writing about Alaska’s science for the university’s forum, rode a 515‑mile bike trip from Fairbanks to Unalakleet before he retired. During the ride, he was honored with three awards: the Edith Bullock Prize from the University of Alaska Foundation, the Roger Smit
Longevity is usually seen as a medical issue. People talk about hospitals, medicines and diet. But the real story is bigger. Social ties and purpose matter just as much as health care. Research shows that friends keep us alive longer. A study at Harvard found that people who love their relationship
A new study has created and tested a tool that measures how much students trust AI in online courses. The researchers first gathered ideas from existing research, then asked experts to check the items for relevance. They ran two rounds of statistical tests: one to explore how the questions group tog
Paul Heyman surprised everyone when he announced that Brock Lesnar was ending his WWE career after a decisive loss in Las Vegas. Earlier, he had claimed Lesnar still had many years left and that the Beast would dominate for 15 more. The sudden change shocked Heyman, who admitted he was emotion
For over 60 years, the Maine Diner in Wells has been a local favorite, serving up classic comfort food to generations of visitors and residents alike. Now, the restaurant and its attached gift shop face a major change. The property, including a 3. 5-acre lot and an 80-seat dining area, is set to go
Liverpool FC recently decided to pause planned ticket price increases after fans made it clear they weren’t happy. Supporters showed their frustration in a creative way during a match, holding up yellow cards with a warning: "Caution: Anfield's Soul at Risk. " This wasn’t just about money—it was abo
