Hamas is often seen as a group fighting for Palestinian freedom. But, is that really what they want? Spiked's Brendan O'Neill suggests that Hamas has a darker goal. It wants to control Palestine under strict Islamist rules. Palestinians, to them, aren't Individuals but martyrs. The group's ultimate
Recently, big tech companies like Google, Meta, and TikTok have taken down social media accounts linked to a Russian drone factory in Tatarstan. These accounts were used to recruit young foreign women, mainly from Africa, to work in the factory. The recruitment posts promised a free trip to Russia a
Next year, the Supreme Court will tackle a big question: can polluting industries pick and choose where to fight federal environmental rules? This is a long-standing issue, where groups try to file cases in courts they think will be friendlier. States often do this too, especially in Texas, to chall
Michael Cohen, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, has lost his final attempt to sue his former boss. The Supreme Court recently dismissed Cohen's claim that Trump and other officials violated his rights by putting him in solitary confinement. This punishment was due to Cohen's plan to write a tell-al
Imagine a night filled with legendary tunes and heartfelt performances. That's what happened at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland. Spanning five hours, the event was a non-stop musical journey. One of the highlights was when Cher took the stage with Dua Lipa to belt out
In Texas, there's a big debate going on. It's about a man named Robert Roberson who was supposed to be executed. But now, some people think he might be innocent. This isn't just about whether he did something wrong or not. It's also about a fight between different parts of the Texas government. Rob
The horror sequel "Smile 2" is getting a lot of attention at the box office. It made $9. 4 million on its opening day, which is even more than the first "Smile" movie did two years ago. With Halloween coming up, the movie is expected to do really well in the following weeks. The first "Smile" movie
Governor Maura Healey and her team are sticking to their stance: the MCAS test should stay as a high school graduation requirement. But polls are showing that the public isn’t on the same page. A recent survey by The Boston Globe and Suffolk University found that 58% of people want to remove the MCA
Back in the day, people risked their lives to get Black men and women the right to vote. You might think this was ages ago, but it wasn't that long back. In 1964, three civil rights activists - Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner - were killed in Mississippi for helping Black people
YouTube is giving its Premium Lite subscription another shot, but this time, it's slightly different. The company is testing this new version in Australia, Germany, and Thailand. The goal? To make most videos ad-free, though you might still see ads on music videos and Shorts. Plus, there will be non
