At the Cannes Film Festival, a new movie titled "Eddington" has sparked intense debates. This film, set in 2020, dives into the chaos of that year, including the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest. The story revolves around a small town in New Mexico, where a conservative sheriff, played by Joaquin Phoenix, decides to run for mayor against a pro-mask, pro-testing op...
In the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race, a conservative candidate named Brad Schimel showed true sportsmanship. When the news came in that his liberal opponent, Susan Crawford, had won, Schimel did not hesitate to call her and concede. This might not seem like a big deal, but in today's political climate, it is. At his watch party, Schimel's supporters were not h...
Snow White, the latest Disney live-action remake, has sparked conversations beyond its screen time. The movie, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, opened with 43 million dollars in the U. S. This was a significant drop from its 270 million dollar production budget. The film's performance varied greatly between blue and red states, raising questions about its appeal...
In recent weeks, Republican lawmakers have found themselves in the hot seat at town hall meetings across the country. These gatherings, meant to celebrate the Trump administration's early achievements, have instead turned into heated confrontations. The main issue? Mass firings of federal workers, especially those in the National Park Service. The scene in Yucca Val...
There is a strong political tug-of-war unfolding regarding education reforms. President Donald Trump has been making waves with his recent executive orders aimed at transforming the education landscape. These orders are specifically geared towards fostering educational choice and empowerment of parents, in particular. Trump's agenda includes testing...
Winter is closing in, and Texas is once again in the hot seat. Back in 2021, the state froze over and faced a massive power outage. Now, Texans are hoping for a better result this time around. To prevent another crisis, the state is boosting its wind and solar power while modernizing its old power grid. However, a significant challenge lies ahead: Texas is growing, a...
In his final days in office, President Joe Biden made a big move to protect the environment. He blocked new oil and gas drilling in large parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico. This ban covers more than 625 million acres of federal waters. Some people think this decision might be tough for the incoming President, Donald Trump, to reverse. The law Biden ...
2024 was a big year for women's sports. Female athletes showed they could bring in crowds and make money. Olivia Dunne, a gymnast from Louisiana State University, made millions by selling merchandise thanks to new rules. But this was also the year men started joining women's sports, causing issues. Women fought back, with Riley Gaines leading the way. She became a st...
In today's politically divided world, the language we use can have a significant impact on how others perceive us and our beliefs. Researchers conducted two experiments with 1121 Democrats and Republicans in the United States. They found that people tend to trust speakers more when they use language that aligns with their political views. For example, Democrats may t...
Imagine having Thanksgiving dinner without certain family members because they chose a different candidate. That’s what some Democrats are suggesting after the recent election. J. D. Vance, the Vice President-elect, advised against this, saying politics shouldn't divide families. But is that advice being followed? Not quite. A Yale psychiatry resident, Amanda Calhou...