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On February 25, 1996, Sarah Duker and Matthew Eisenfeld, two young American Jews, tragically lost their lives in Jerusalem due to a Hamas terrorist’s bomb. Both were students at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City, where I was teaching, and were spending a year studying in Israel. They were planning to get engaged […]

Climate advocates have long emphasized the importance of integrating climate considerations into all aspects of government policy, particularly economic policy, to effectively reduce emissions. Brazil stands out as a nation where this strategy has gained significant traction. During an interview with Brazil’s Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, at an event in L.A. in May, his U.S. […]

A new federal report from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission suggests a worrying decline in children’s health. The report attributes this decline to factors like poor diet, chemical exposure, excessive medical treatment, and insufficient physical activity. It primarily blames industry groups, the American healthcare system, and parental choices, while downplaying the impact of […]

Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a private dinner on Thursday evening with key investors in his meme coin. Democrats are criticizing this event as a clear conflict of interest, suggesting Trump is exploiting his position for personal financial gain. The event, expected to host over 200 crypto investors, will be held at Trump’s golf […]

This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. It seems President Donald Trump either doesn’t grasp the implications of the policy he’s pushing on House Republicans, or he simply doesn’t care about them. House Republicans recently supported much of Trump’s domestic […]

Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, two young Israeli embassy staffers, were killed Wednesday night in Washington, D.C., after leaving a Jewish community gathering. Witnesses report the attacker yelled “Free Palestine” before opening fire and stated, “I did it for Gaza.” This was a deliberate antisemitic act, and sadly, it’s not an isolated case. Since the […]

On Thursday, the Trump Administration revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students, stating that thousands of current students must either transfer to other institutions or leave the United States. This action signifies a significant escalation by the Trump Administration, potentially affecting a substantial portion of the university’s student population and a vital source of […]

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was presented as beneficial for working-class families and a driver of economic expansion. Then-President Trump and Republican legislators asserted that the nearly 50% reduction in the corporate tax rate would generate more employment opportunities, higher salaries, and increased investment in American ingenuity and infrastructure. Now that Trump […]

A key point often missed in discussions about deep-sea mining is that the seafloor nodules only contain four economically viable metals: nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese. Given the abundance of copper and manganese on land, the focus is primarily on nickel and cobalt. Furthermore, contrary to some claims, these nodules do not contain significant amounts […]

The “Song of the Summer” concept seems outdated. The absence of music video shows like Total Request Live and 106 & Park, coupled with the diminished importance of televised award ceremonies such as the MTV Video Music Awards, has led to the disappearance of a shared pop culture. This loss has eliminated common cultural reference […]

Following a two-hour conversation with Vladimir Putin on Monday, Donald Trump surprisingly stated that only Russia and Ukraine should be involved in discussions to end their conflict. He mentioned on social media that “they know details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of.” This acknowledgment of unfamiliarity seemed unlike the President, who […]

For a fleeting moment, the 19,812 passionate fans at Madison Square Garden – who were on the verge of celebrating a victory that would bring the Knicks closer to their first NBA Finals appearance in 26 years – could finally exhale as Tyrese Haliburton’s shot seemed to miss. The Indiana Pacers’ star point guard’s attempt […]

On Wednesday evening, two employees of the Israeli embassy were killed in a shooting that occurred outside an event held by the American Jewish Committee at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The location is approximately one mile from both the White House and the U.S. Capitol. AJC CEO Ted Deutch stated that they […]

President Trump’s extensive tax and spending proposal advanced through a crucial House committee late Wednesday, overcoming Republican disagreements and paving the way for a House vote early Thursday. The progress followed intense, late-night negotiations that resulted in enough compromises to regain support from key Republican members of the House Rules Committee, despite disagreements over the […]

Millions of service industry employees in America, including bartenders, barbers, delivery personnel, and nail technicians, are closer to not having to pay taxes on their tips. The Senate has unanimously approved the No Tax on Tips Act, a comprehensive measure that would change how tip income is taxed in the U.S., showcasing rare bipartisan agreement. […]

The Department of Defense confirmed on Wednesday that it has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar. Former President Donald Trump had suggested this plane would be converted into the new Air Force One. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that the Secretary of Defense accepted the aircraft from Qatar in compliance with all federal regulations. […]