EQ

Jun 16 2026OPINION

Police Stops in Cincinnati: A Complex Picture

Cincinnati’s latest study shows that Black residents are stopped by police much more often than White residents. The numbers spark the usual fight: some say it proves bias, others claim it ignores crime trends and officer deployment. City officials should not let the data become a partisan too

reading time less than a minute
Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Nations Talk, Projects Slow: Nepal’s New Foreign Minister Meets China

The new foreign minister of a small Himalayan country visited the capital of the giant neighbor after his party won the elections in March. He was the first to meet Beijing’s top diplomat since that victory, and he had just returned from a visit to the regional rival India. China’s officials say

reading time less than a minute
Jun 16 2026EDUCATION

School gaps in Wisconsin: How test scores and diplomas tell an unfair story

Wisconsin just landed at the bottom of a national review that compared how well white and Black students finish school. The state didn’t just finish near the bottom—it finished last. Researchers looked at high-school diplomas, college degrees, test scores, and graduation rates. In every single measu

reading time less than a minute
Jun 15 2026ART

A Fresh Look at How Art Can Thrive

The art scene today feels like a tightrope walk. Many pieces are bought as investments, inequality runs deep, and small galleries often shut down. Artists themselves see these problems clearly. In early 2025 a British filmmaker wrote that art should help us dream new worlds, not just mirror the pres

reading time less than a minute
Jun 15 2026POLITICS

G7 Protests Turn Heated in Geneva Over Global Power and Inequality

Around 7, 000 people marched through Geneva over the weekend, with some protesters taking extreme measures to voice their frustrations. A Tesla car was set on fire and bank windows were shattered, though police reported the majority of the demonstration remained calm. Authorities confiscated knives

reading time less than a minute
Jun 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Play for Sports Fans in France

Disney+ just added France's top sports channel to its lineup, giving subscribers a big reason to cheer. L’Équipe isn't just any channel—it's the go-to spot for French sports fans, known for covering everything from car races to ping-pong. While Netflix and other streamers focus on shows and movies,

reading time less than a minute
Jun 13 2026EDUCATION

School rules can shape your future brainpower

Researchers followed thousands of American adults and found something surprising. Kids who got kicked out of school often had weaker thinking skills by their 50s. The study didn’t just look at bad grades—it tracked real brain health over decades. Suspensions and expulsions didn’t just feel unfair in

reading time less than a minute
Jun 12 2026HEALTH

Health Justice in the Philippines: A Moral Call for Change

The health gap in the Philippines is wide and deep. Poor rural families get hit hardest by sicknesses like tuberculosis, dengue, and lung infections because they lack clean water, good food, and doctors nearby. These same families also face rising chronic problems such as high blood pressure and

reading time less than a minute
Jun 12 2026CRIME

Police Officer Faces Consequences After Wrongful Conduct

A former New York City police officer was taken into custody and later pleaded guilty to misconduct after acting inappropriately with people he was investigating. The officer, who had served for eleven years, used his position to send unwanted messages and even met with a suspect he had just arre

reading time less than a minute
Jun 12 2026EDUCATION

How school funding varies hugely across US states

Money shapes education more than people realize. In America, schools rely on local taxes and state budgets, so wealthier areas often get more resources. The latest numbers show big gaps between states. In 2024, American public schools got almost $1 trillion in total funding. Most of that money comes

reading time less than a minute