It's hard to believe it's been five years since Ursula von der Leyen took the reins as European Commission president. In July, she was re-elected for a second term, and with it, she introduced her new top team of 26 nominees, each representing one of the EU's member countries. But who is Ursula von
The world of entertainment is on the cusp of a major transformation, driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. As AI-generated performances become increasingly realistic, the need to protect the rights of actors and performers has become a pressing concern. In California, Governor
The Right to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Act has been met with Republican resistance for the second time in four months, despite being championed by Senate Democrats. The debate has brought attention to the crucial issue of access to fertility treatments, highlighting the complexities and costs ass
The latest scandal to hit the world of reality TV has left many stunned and disturbed. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against YouTube star MrBeast and Amazon, alleging that contestants on the upcoming show "Beast Games" were subjected to chronic mistreatment, sexual harassment, and neglect. T
In a recent conversation with a panel of Black journalists, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a range of pressing issues, from the ongoing conflict in Gaza to the bomb threats targeting Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Harris's words were laced with emotion and conviction, as she called
In the heart of America's Midwest, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has been a beacon of warmth, inclusivity, and community for generations. When Governor Tim Walz, a Lutheran raised Catholic, brought his progressive legislative record onto the Democratic ticket, the nation took not
Imagine driving on a highway with no speed limit signs, no traffic police, and no restrictions. Sounds chaotic, right? Yet, this is the reality for many drivers in Dallas, where speed limits are often ignored. The Texas Department of Transportation has recently lowered speed limits on several roads
A severe storm, dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone 8, battered parts of North Carolina's southeastern coast with over a foot of rain on Monday, prompting widespread flooding and road closures. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned residents to stay away from flooded areas, as the storm's intensit
In a bold move to challenge discriminatory practices, a 25-year-old mother from Brooklyn, Danielle Hazel, has filed a complaint with the city's Commission on Human Rights, alongside her lawyer, Gloria Allred. The complaint targets the Miss America and Miss World pageants, which have a history of exc
The music industry has been abuzz with the news that Miley Cyrus is being sued by Tempo Music Investments, alleging that her hit song "Flowers" borrowed heavily from Bruno Mars' 2013 ballad "When I Was Your Man". The lawsuit claims that the two songs share numerous melodic, harmonic, and lyrical ele
