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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s upcoming confirmation hearings represent a significant moment not only for him, but also for the anti-vaccine movement, as senators consider appointing a prominent vaccine skeptic to lead the nation’s top health agency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that vaccines prevent countless deaths and illnesses annually. However, expert concerns […]

The Trump White House spent Tuesday addressing confusion surrounding a wide-ranging federal funding freeze announced the previous evening. Many struggled to determine which programs faced immediate termination. Moments before the 5 p.m. deadline, a federal judge temporarily blocked the freeze until at least Monday, according to the Associated Press. This followed the new Administration’s first […]

A new study projects that extreme heat could cause up to 2.3 million deaths in Europe by the end of the century unless significant progress is made in reducing carbon emissions and adapting to rising temperatures. Currently, cold temperatures are a more significant cause of death in Europe than heat. However, researchers from the London […]

The Doomsday Clock now stands at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been in its 78-year history. The US, China, and Russia bear the responsibility of guiding the world away from disaster. The survival of humanity hinges on immediate action from global leaders. Established in 1947 by the Bulletin of the Atomic […]

Ronald Allen of Oklahoma is one of many individuals who experienced significant hardship in 2022 following a data breach at Samsung, involving the theft of customer data such as names, email addresses, and birthdates.  Following notification of the breach, Allen reported an attempt to open an account in his name. A bank alerted him to […]

The AI companion app Replika is the subject of an FTC complaint filed by tech ethics organizations. These groups allege that Replika uses misleading marketing tactics to attract vulnerable users and fosters unhealthy emotional dependence on its human-like AI companions. Replika provides AI companions globally, including simulated romantic partners. The Young People’s Alliance, Encode, and […]

The Chinese AI company, DeepSeek, has caused a stir in the market by claiming its new AI model, R1, rivals OpenAI’s offerings, despite using less advanced chips and energy. DeepSeek’s emergence has sparked concerns that China might have surpassed the U.S. in AI, even with chip access limitations. This is just one example of numerous […]

Within days of his second term, President Trump placed federal employees focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on leave, intending to terminate their employment. Similar job losses have affected DEI program leaders in higher education, particularly in states with conservative legislatures that have eliminated DEI roles. Additionally, several companies have curtailed DEI efforts, […]

The launch of DeepSeek, a new AI chatbot from a Chinese tech startup, has fueled debate surrounding the US-China AI competition, with many users testing this OpenAI ChatGPT rival. DeepSeek’s AI assistant quickly topped Apple’s iPhone app store free downloads on Tuesday. Its release generated significant attention. Analysts are keen to assess whether the Chinese […]

For years, Joanne Chen avoided traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, minimizing contact with relatives. As a queer Singaporean, this important holiday often involved uncomfortable questioning and judgment from family members. Now, as the center manager of an LGBTQ+ community organization, Chen aims to create an inclusive space for others to celebrate the new year, starting […]

Under a proposal designed to support President Trump’s immigration policies, Oklahoma parents enrolling children in public schools would need to verify their child’s citizenship or legal residency. This proposal, slated for a Tuesday vote by Oklahoma’s education board, is in its early stages and requires legislative and gubernatorial approval. State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ plan wouldn’t […]

WASHINGTON — At least 56 high-ranking officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) were placed on administrative leave on Monday. This action followed an investigation into allegations that they attempted to undermine President Trump’s directives. A current and a former USAID official confirmed the reason for the leave, speaking anonymously out of concern […]

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials have been instructed to immediately cease collaboration with the World Health Organization. In a memo to senior CDC leadership on Sunday, John Nkengasong directed that all staff involved in WHO collaborations must halt their activities pending further instructions. Experts expressed surprise at the abrupt halt, citing setbacks to ongoing […]

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent as President Trump’s treasury secretary on Monday. This appointment presents him with the challenge of balancing tax cuts with deficit reduction, while formulating a tariff policy that avoids hindering economic growth. The vote was 68 to 29, with 16 Democrats supporting his confirmation as the nation’s […]

The Department of Justice announced Monday the dismissal of over a dozen employees involved in the criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump. This swift action is viewed as retribution against lawyers involved in the investigations, demonstrating an early commitment to actions benefiting the President’s personal interests. This abrupt termination of career prosecutors from Special Counsel […]

In a recent class, I asked Cornell University students if they’d ever interacted with a Holocaust survivor. Every student raised their hand. I explained that they are the last generation to have this privilege. Eighty years after the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the survivors, who endured persecution, oppression, torture, and Nazi Germany’s “Final Solution,” have dedicated […]

In Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, tens of thousands of Palestinians returned to the most heavily damaged areas of northern Gaza on Monday. This followed Israel’s lifting of its northern blockade, a first since the early stages of the 15-month conflict with Hamas, in accordance with a ceasefire agreement. Large groups of people, carrying their belongings, […]

Last December, onlookers recorded a man allegedly setting a woman on fire, then calmly watching her die. No one intervened, even those passing by as Debrina Kawam burned. Many question the inaction of these witnesses. The explanation lies in decades of societal conditioning and policies that render the homeless invisible. Yet, ignoring the crisis is […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl LVIII opponents, will have a rematch in New Orleans. Despite losing 38-35 in their previous encounter, the Eagles aim for their second Lombardi Trophy, their first since 2018. The Chiefs, meanwhile, strive for an unprecedented three consecutive Super Bowl wins. One of America’s biggest sporting events—a […]