Bernard Spilka, who passed away on May 23, 2025, in Denver, left a lasting mark on the field of psychology. Born in New York City on August 12, 1926, he began his journey by serving in the Army Air Force Medical Corps after World War II. His academic path led him to New York University, where he ear
Pakistani and Afghan troops fired back and forth along their shared border, each side blaming the other for starting the fight. The sparks came a few days after Pakistan launched airstrikes into Afghanistan, which had already pushed the fragile ceasefire to its limits. The border is 2, 600 kilometre
Ann Marie Principe, a survivor of the 2001 attacks, has urged New York’s new mayor to make public all documents about dangerous chemicals found at Ground Zero. The petition says the city’s current administration promised “transparency in government” and that it should share any records showing he
A new bill about how crypto markets work has caused big fights in Washington. Top officials from the Trump team have not been happy with Coinbase, a leading crypto company that recently said it would stop supporting the bill. They called Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, a “nihilist” and even s
The White House says President Trump’s main approach to Iran is diplomatic talks. Yet the administration also warns it could resort to military force if negotiations fail. The president’s spokesperson confirmed this stance, noting that the final call rests with Trump himself. Earlier in the day, Se
Israel has hinted that it would respond with force to Lebanon if the militant group Hezbollah joins any conflict between the United States and Iran. The message, reported by Lebanese officials, suggests that Israel could target civilian sites such as the airport in Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Ministe
In February 2022, Russia launched a full‑scale attack on Ukraine. The European Union quickly froze Russian central bank assets that are now worth over €210 billion, with the majority held by Euroclear in Belgium. These funds have been kept idle while Ukraine’s people suffer war damage, displacement
The World Bank says many countries have laws that should help women work and earn money, but these laws are not being applied. The report shows a big gap between what the law says and what happens in real life. In its yearly survey, the bank looked at 190 countries. It gave an average score of 67
The country’s finance minister has decided not to announce a new fiscal rule in this week’s budget. He plans to hold off until at least October before introducing a measure that would limit how much the government can borrow. The rule, known as a fiscal anchor, is intended to keep South Africa’s
Maliek Robertson, a sophomore studying environmental science from Donaldsonville, earned a spot on Delta State University’s dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. The university awards this honor to undergraduates who complete at least twelve credits and maintain a GPA between 3. 50 and 3. 79 ea
