In a surprising turn of events, the United States has hit German airline Lufthansa with a $4 million fine. The reason? Lufthansa didn't treat a group of Orthodox Jewish passengers fairly. This group was traveling from New York to Budapest, with a stop in Frankfurt. They were headed to an annual memo
Dr. Theresa Wheeling, a Pennsylvania woman, used to vote Republican. But after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, she switched to independent and plans to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. Women like Wheeling in states like Pennsylvania could decide the next election. White w
Britain's new Labour government just announced a huge 63 billion pounds ($82 billion) investment plan. The focus? Artificial intelligence, life sciences, infrastructure, and technology. This happened at a big business summit in London. Guess who wasn't there? Elon Musk. His social media platform, X,
Sam Mitchell, a former NBA star and Coach of the Year, recently sparked an intense argument on NBA TV. The show’s host, Chris Miles, made a joke about Mitchell’s salary, which didn’t go over well. Mitchell got upset and revealed some personal details about Miles’ life, making things awkward. This in
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a part of our daily lives. But did you know that it affects Indigenous communities too? These communities have unique concerns about AI that are often overlooked. One big problem is the misuse of Indigenous cultural property. AI can create art that lo
In 1981, Walker Percy wrote an editorial about the possibility of a human life amendment. He noted that the scientific proof of abortion ending a human life was clear. Yet, he warned those supporting legal abortion that they wouldn't have it both ways—they'd be told what they were doing. Today, it s
Ever wondered what it takes to bring global peace? Well, it seems like the answer lies in the efforts of Japan's Nihon Hidankyo. This incredible group was recently awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their tireless work towards a nuclear-free world. Established in 1956 by survivors of the atomic
Imagine this: a Thursday night in Texas, and the sky is painted with vibrant magenta and green hues from the Aurora Borealis, usually seen only in polar regions. This isn't a regular occurrence—it's the result of a severe geomagnetic storm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
In the heat of the election season, Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) is pushing back against Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) over ads that criticize his voting record on LGBT legislation. Cruz has been running ads suggesting that Allred supports legislation allowing transgender women, who are biologically male, to use
Get ready for a stunning light show! A massive explosion from the sun is about to make the northern lights dance in unlikely places. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that plasma from the sun will hit Earth, causing a strong geomagnetic storm. This storm will make t
