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Crypto Industry Gains Influence as Trump Hosts Summit

President Donald Trump addressed crypto executives at the White House on March 7, declaring it “a very important day in your lives.” Trump hosted the inaugural Crypto Summit, bringing together prominent figures in the crypto world with cabinet officials to reaffirm his support for the industry and solicit their input on regulation and legislation. Attendees […]

‘Mickey 17’ Offers Glimmers of Hope Amidst Dystopian Capitalism

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Mickey 17. Around the release of his Oscar-winning film Parasite, the first foreign-language movie to win Best Picture, director Bong Joon-ho spoke about why the South Korean dark comedy resonated with audiences globally. He stated that “essentially, we all live in the same country, called Capitalism.” Bong’s previous works, […]

Hantavirus: An Explanation

Betsy Arakawa, wife of Gene Hackman, officials in New Mexico announced Friday. Hantavirus, which exists globally, is transmitted through contact with rodents or their waste products like urine or feces. It cannot be transmitted from one person to another. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this virus can lead to a […]

Hopeful Message From Iran on International Women’s Day

The sheer scale and power of the “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests in Iran were initially surprising. The protests, which started in 2022 and continued into January, provided a fresh look at Iranian society. Why did women’s protests, in a country facing numerous economic hardships that also fueled protests in 2017 and 2018, gain such widespread […]

Columbia University Probes Spark Free Speech Debate Amid Campus Tensions

Almost a year after protests occurred on college campuses nationwide, Columbia University, which experienced significant student demonstrations, has initiated investigations. Columbia’s Office of Institutional Equity is reportedly issuing notices to students for actions like writing opinion pieces, participating in art exhibits related to campus encampments, and sharing political views on social media, according to the […]

Laid-off Federal Workers Find Little Sympathy from Family Members

NEW YORK — As some recently laid-off federal employees struggle to find new employment and healthcare coverage, they face an unexpected challenge: lack of support, and even outright celebration of their job loss, from family members. The deep political divisions within the country are now infiltrating personal relationships, manifesting in text messages, social media posts, […]

New Mexico Reports Adult Death in Measles Case

New Mexico state health officials reported on Thursday that an adult in the state with a measles infection has died, though it hasn’t been determined if the virus caused the death. According to a health department spokesperson, the deceased individual was unvaccinated and did not seek medical treatment. Specific details such as age were not […]

New Zealand’s Ambassador to UK Dismissed After Trump Comments

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s top representative in the U.K. has been dismissed due to comments he made this week in London regarding U.S. President Donald Trump, according to New Zealand’s foreign minister on Thursday. Phil Goff, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the U.K., made the remarks during a Tuesday event hosted by the […]

Ukraine Minerals Deal: Why Trump’s Win Claim Is Misguided

A potential positive outcome of the interaction between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky recently was that it appeared to cast doubt on a minerals agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine. However, it seems more reasonable perspectives are now taking precedence. Zelensky stated on Tuesday that he is “reviving” the deal, and Trump has praised Ukraine’s […]