In a big step forward for Pasifika storytellers, five talented individuals have been picked for the 2026 PEAK Producer and Executive Fellowship. This program, backed by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), is all about giving Pasifika creators the tools they need to shine in Hollywood. The fellows
Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy and influential figure, had a strong interest in race science, a discredited idea that claims racial differences in intelligence are genetic. In 2016, he shared an article from a white supremacist website with Noam Chomsky, suggesting that race and IQ are linked. This idea
Vacuum-assisted deliveries are common. But how long is too long? This is what doctors want to know. They looked at how long these deliveries take. They also checked if longer times cause problems. Problems for the baby. Problems for the delivery. They found some things. First, longer deliveries can
Global temperatures have been rising, with recent data showing that the past decade has been the hottest on record. The average global temperature in 2025 was about 1. 47 degrees Celsius higher than it was from 1850 to 1900. This increase is largely attributed to the burning of fossil fuels, which r
Russia's recent decision to tighten controls on Telegram has sparked a wave of criticism, particularly from those who rely on the app for essential communication. The state's communications regulator announced further restrictions, citing Telegram's failure to address criminal and terrorist activiti
A lawyer who worked on the "Stop the Steal" campaign after the 2020 election tried to get a U. S. intelligence contractor to look for evidence of voter fraud. This lawyer, Kurt Olsen, wanted the contractor, Mojave Research Inc. , to expand its work and search for issues that could support claims abo
Italy's government just took a big step. They want to stop migrant boats from entering their waters. This is not a new idea. But it is getting stricter. The plan is to block boats for up to six months. This is during times of "exceptional pressure" at their borders. The government says this is to pr
Bangladesh is voting today in a big election. This is a big deal. It comes after a huge change in 2024. Young people, called Gen Z, led protests. They forced out the long-time leader, Sheikh Hasina. Now, the country is choosing new leaders. This election is important. It could bring stability to Ba
The Pentagon is in talks with big AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. They want these companies to let their AI tools work on secret military networks. Right now, these tools have rules to keep them safe. But the Pentagon wants fewer rules. This is all part of a bigger discussion. The military
In the world of politics, science and healthcare have become hot topics. Some people think these issues are too important to be left to politicians alone. That's why a group of experts in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are stepping up to run for Congress. One of these candidates
