A federal judge is now deciding whether the government can dig through a reporter’s personal devices—phones, laptops, and more—after they were seized in a leak investigation. The reporter, who has spent years covering government agencies, used these tools to communicate with over 1, 200 confidential
A federal judge recently called out the Pentagon for ignoring court orders meant to protect press freedom. The judge ruled that new rules limiting reporter access to the military headquarters were just old restrictions in disguise. Instead of following the law, the Defense Department tried to sneak
The debate over the SAVE Act has turned into a heated debate online. Pop star Cyndi Lauper recently shared her strong objections to the bill in an Instagram video. She argued that the law isn’t about stopping fake votes—it’s about making it harder for people, especially women, to cast their ballots.
After a heart transplant, patients must take drugs to prevent their body from rejecting the new organ. For years, doctors have relied on a standard mix of three medications: a calcineurin inhibitor, a drug that slows cell growth, and steroids. But now, everolimus is gaining attention as a possible r
Scientists discovered that heating and salting two hard‑to‑treat bacteria can make them glow. Instead of complex machines, the team simply soaked the microbes in warm salty water for a short period. One bacterium, Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum, began to emit light after just a minute in the sol
Researchers digging into U. S. health surveys from 2005 to 2018 asked whether the total number of years a woman’s body naturally supports pregnancy might shape her mental health decades later. The study zeroed in on postmenopausal women, a group already at higher risk for depression, to see if their
The NBA’s competitive world often clashes with modern conversations about freedom of expression. When the Chicago Bulls cut guard Jaden Ivey in late March, the move wasn’t just about basketball—it sparked debates on whether players can truly share their thoughts without consequences. Ivey, a promisi
A German artist’s carnival float mocking Russia’s top leader and its top clergyman has triggered a rare legal reaction beyond Germany’s borders. The Moscow court handed down a prison sentence to Jacques Tilly, a sculptor known for pushing boundaries with his floats, even though he never set foot in
Taiwan is set to reinforce its military presence on the Pratas Islands, a group of reefs located at the northern edge of the South China Sea. The islands lie more than 400 kilometres from Taiwan’s main coast, making them a potential target for Chinese forces. Because the Pratas are only lightly g
Feminine fashion used to get dismissed as weak or silly. But something has changed recently. Online creators are turning heads with bright colors and playful styles not just to stand out, but to make a point. They wear pink wigs, heavy makeup, and sparkly outfits on purpose. This isn’t just about lo
