In Kansas, lawmakers passed a rule that lets students sue their colleges if the schools restrict free speech. The law also says that outdoor spaces on campus must stay open for anyone to talk, and it limits the fees security can charge for student events. A Kansas senator said the bill was made afte
A dinner on April 16 at Cipriani Wall Street turned into a lively celebration for the creators of the hit show “Heated Rivalry” and other key figures. The gathering honored Jacob Tierney, Brendan Brady, and Brooks Brothers chief Ken Ohashi for their roles in the series that follows a gay couple’s ad
The city’s newest mayor, a self‑described democratic socialist, recently discussed how the ongoing conflict in Iran is pushing up gasoline and other living expenses for New Yorkers. He said that while the war is a separate issue, it only adds to an already steep cost‑of‑living crisis that has been p
A young academic from Turkey who completed her doctorate in the US has packed her bags and gone home after months of legal battles. Rumeysa Ozturk was studying child development at Tufts University when her student visa mysteriously vanished without explanation. No crime was committed, no new policy
Many people know Donald Trump has a habit of making bold claims that ignore facts. A recent example involved a controversial image that he shared, which showed him dressed as Jesus. When critics pointed out the oddity, he changed his explanation three times. First he said it was a joke, then claimed
Peru’s presidential race is stuck in a messy middle ground. The vote count is crawling, accusations of mistakes are flying, and the person in charge of running the election is facing calls to resign. Piero Corvetto, head of Peru’s electoral office, has become the center of controversy after logistic
Lotfi Abdelli isn’t your average comedian. Known for decades of sharp satire, he’s made a career out of poking fun at Tunisia’s politicians—especially those with too much power. But this time, his jokes landed him in legal trouble. A Tunisian court recently sentenced him to 18 months in prison in ab
Four Oregon Republicans faced off in a debate last month, each pushing their vision for the state’s future. The event in Hillsboro brought together candidates with different backgrounds—including business owners, a former athlete, and lawmakers. To join the discussion, hopefuls needed support from a
Controversy is growing in New York City ahead of the Met Gala, where Jeff Bezos and his wife are leading the event this year. Protest posters have appeared around the Upper East Side, just blocks from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the gala will take place. These signs highlight concerns abou
Poland’s current government has accused a Warsaw-based crypto exchange of quietly bankrolling nationalist politicians and events tied to Russia. In a recent speech to lawmakers, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the company, Zondacrypto, used cash linked to Russian mafia and intelligence networks to s
