SEOUL, South Korea — On Thursday, South Korean prosecutors charged former President Moon Jae-in, a liberal, with bribery. They allege that a low-cost airline provided his son-in-law with a well-compensated, but essentially non-existent, job while Moon was in office. Moon’s indictment means he joins many South Korean leaders who have faced trials or scandals either […]
Mati Carbon is striving to eliminate 100 million metric tons of atmospheric CO2 by 2040 while simultaneously aiding 100 million farmers in the Global South. The company, currently working with farms in India and planning expansions into Zambia and Tanzania, has recently moved closer to its objective. Mati participated in a four-year global contest challenging […]
` tags. “`xml Pope Francis, a transformative figure in the Roman Catholic Church, passed away on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88. His death followed a period of declining health, including a five-week hospital stay, from which he was discharged on March 23. In a statement announcing his death, the Vatican conveyed: “Dear […]
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to receive stories like this in your inbox. President Trump attributes the weakening economy to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s refusal to lower interest rates as Trump desires to stimulate growth. However, most observers, including Powell himself (dubbed “Mr. Too Late” by […]
The Met Gala, a highly anticipated fashion event, is fast approaching. All eyes will be fixed on the celebrities making their grand entrance into the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcasing their unique styles. Over time, the gala has grown significantly. While its primary function is to raise funds for the museum’s Costume Institute, it has […]
Mahmoud Khalil, detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Louisiana, was unable to be with his wife when she gave birth to their son on Monday, despite being over a thousand miles away. His request for temporary release was denied, leading experts to point to a possible pattern of using family separation as a […]
A wave of distraction is sweeping through classrooms nationwide, with constant notifications from smartphones and apps, particularly social media, diverting students’ attention from teachers and their peers. As the CEO of Pinterest and a long-time tech executive, I am keenly aware of how algorithms often prioritize keeping users glued to their screens. As a parent, […]
McALLEN, Texas — Hubert Montoya, an immigration attorney in Austin, Texas, found it laughable when the Department of Homeland Security sent him an email instructing him to leave the country immediately or face deportation. Montoya is a U.S. citizen. “I just thought it was absurd,” he stated. The incident appears to be a mishap stemming […]
When white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on March 13, 2013, signaling to the world that the 115 cardinal electors had made their decision, few might have anticipated the election of the Catholic Church’s 266th Pope to be . At 76 years old, Bergoglio was generally considered too old to be a leading […]
` tags. United States health authorities announced Tuesday plans to gradually eliminate synthetic food colorings from the nation’s food products. This could lead to major changes for many vibrant, colorful products sold in American stores. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin steps to remove these dyes by the close of 2026, according to […]
The Department of Education announced collections on defaulted student loans will resume on Monday, May 5. Payments had been paused since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new Trump Administration does not plan to offer any exemptions, and anticipates that approximately 10 million borrowers, or 1 in 4, could be in default within […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a significant restructuring of the State Department on Tuesday. The plan includes a 15% reduction in U.S.-based staff and the closure or consolidation of over 100 bureaus globally, aligning with the Trump administration’s “America First” policy. Rubio’s reorganization plan, shared on social media and detailed in documents obtained by […]
Star Wars fans first met Cassian Andor almost a decade ago in the 2016 film, Rogue One. In that movie, Andor was portrayed as a resolute captain, a committed revolutionary willing to sacrifice his life for the cause. As the movie reveals, he ultimately dies alongside his comrades, ensuring the Rebel Alliance obtains the vital […]
The convenience of telehealth, popularized during the COVID-19 pandemic, may have an additional benefit: environmental friendliness, according to new research. A study published in the American Journal of Managed Care on April 22 indicates that telemedicine can help lower carbon emissions. The study found that increased telehealth usage correlated with fewer cars on U.S. roads, […]
` tags. “ Following his on Easter Monday, the focus shifts to his lasting impact. While some will note that the Argentine pope didn’t halt the of Catholicism in Latin America, where about half the world’s Catholics reside – a hope when he was chosen to lead the Vatican in 2013 – his significance as […]
The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis passed away at 88 following a stroke. While the funeral date remains unconfirmed, tradition dictates a series of rituals preceding the burial. Francis previously modified the funeral rites to be used upon his death, . Despite these changes, many rituals will still adhere to centuries-old practices. On Monday, […]
The world mourned the loss of more than just a religious figure on Monday. It lost a moral guide, a global advocate for the impoverished, and a compassionate leader who fearlessly spoke truth to those in power about their obligations to the vulnerable. His Holiness didn’t just deliver sermons; he lived among the people, especially […]
Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, after being hospitalized on March 23. He had been undergoing treatment for double pneumonia and related complications for five weeks. He was 88 years old. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was chosen as Pope Benedict XVI’s successor in 2013. He was known for […]
A problem cannot be solved unless it is acknowledged, and the best way to acknowledge it is through discussion. This is especially relevant to climate change. Climate has been a topic of national conversation for over four decades, particularly during extreme weather events associated with global warming, such as droughts, floods, heat waves, and hurricanes. […]
Following Donald Trump’s election, many U.S. corporations quickly reduced or eliminated mentions of climate change from their websites. Breakthrough Energy, a collaboration between Bill Gates and other environmentally concerned billionaires, recently reduced its staff. Additionally, some U.S. pledges to the U.N. Climate Fund have been withdrawn. The general consensus is that these actions are detrimental […]