Donald Trump has dubbed his proposed “Board of Peace”—the body responsible for overseeing the transition and reconstruction of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip—as “the Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled at any time, any place.” But that prestige clearly comes with a steep price tag. Nations must contribute at least $1 billion to secure a […]
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Trump Tells Norway in Letter He No Longer Needs to ‘Think Purely of Peace’ After Nobel Prize Loss, Citing Greenland Ambitions
Donald Trump has reportedly issued a stark warning to Norway’s Prime Minister, hinting that military conflict might be considered regarding his ambitions for , an autonomous territory belonging to the Kingdom of . In a communication from the U.S. President to Norwegian leader Jonas Gahr Støre, Trump cautioned that following his failure to secure last […]
Society Grows More Insular
English poet John Donne wrote in 1624, “No man is an island entire of itself.” However, today this memorable assertion of our mutual dependence is frequently displaced by insularity—a psychological condition molded by fears and crises. This insularity adversely affects us both personally and societally. The reveals that 70% of our 33,938 survey participants across […]
Pentagon Places 1,500 Troops on Standby for Possible Deployment to Minnesota, Reports Say
Several news outlets reported on Sunday that the Pentagon has directed approximately 1,500 active-duty troops to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota. The order, initially reported by , follows days after President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell protests that erupted in the wake of the killing of Minneapolis woman […]
At Least 5,000 Killed in Iran Protests, Official Reports, as Trump Calls for Leadership Change
According to an Iranian official, at least 5,000 people died in the protests that swept Iran, including 500 security personnel. This figure represents the highest death toll officially acknowledged by a government source regarding the nationwide protests that destabilized Iran’s establishment and nearly prompted U.S. intervention. The official, speaking to Reuters, attributed the high casualty […]
Europe Vows Unified Response to Trump’s ‘Dangerous’ Greenland Tariffs
Europe pledged a unified reaction after President Donald Trump stated he would impose tariffs on eight of its allies for deploying troops to Greenland—an autonomous territory of Denmark that the president has repeatedly . On Saturday, Trump announced he would implement 10% tariffs on imports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the […]
After Reading Social Media Posts by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Trump Calls for ‘New Leadership’ in Iran
After reading a series of social media posts from Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, on Saturday, President Donald Trump called for “new leadership” in Iran, reported. The remarks are the latest in a series of from the president regarding Iran’s leadership in the last week, as he has considered military intervention in response to a […]
Trump to Impose Tariffs on European Allies Over Greenland Troop Deployment
President Donald Trump stated that he would impose tariffs on several European allies for dispatching troops to Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark that he has… “Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland have gone to Greenland, with their purposes unknown. This poses a very dangerous situation for the safety, […]
Judge Imposes Sweeping Restrictions on ICE’s Tactics Against Protesters in Minnesota
A federal judge has issued broad limits on the tactics immigration agents may employ when responding to protests against their following a series of allegations of arbitrary detentions and excessive used against . U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez’s in a preliminary injunction issued Friday prohibits agents from using pepper spray, making arrests, detaining, or retaliating […]
Report: DOJ Investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey
Multiple news outlets reported late Friday, citing officials familiar with the matter, that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor over an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration agents. The investigation is said to originate from statements made regarding the of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border […]
An Artist’s Capitalism Trap
I was seated on a leather couch in a glass-walled room, looking up at three people I’d just let down. I’d recently declined a significant advertising campaign, and my agents were far from happy. They summoned me to the agency’s main office right after my first-year virtual reality programming class, as though I’d been caught […]
Is It Possible to Gift or Sell a Nobel Prize? Venezuela’s Machado Isn’t the First Laureate to Give Their Medal Away
Nobel Prizes cannot be transferred, but that hasn’t stopped many recipients or their family members from donating, selling, or—in some cases—attempting and failing to sell their medals over the years. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado became the latest winner of the prestigious award to join that list on Thursday, presenting her medal to President […]
How A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Fits Within the Game of Thrones Universe
, , . Over the almost seven years since wrapped up with what we’ll generously call an ending, several follow-up series set in the A Song of Ice and Fire universe have been announced or rumored—only to later be canceled or put on hold. Aside from , a prequel chronicling the Targaryen succession war that […]
Incident Report and 911 Transcripts Uncover Fresh Details of the Fatal ICE Shooting. Here’s What They Reveal
An incident report and 911 call transcripts have uncovered fresh details about the fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis and the turmoil that ensued. Paramedics reached the scene five minutes after Renee Good, a U.S. citizen and mother of three, was shot last week, according to an incident report […]
Machado Confident Trump Will Take Necessary Steps for Venezuelan Democracy
One day after meeting with President Donald Trump, Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado maintained that her nation is irrevocably moving toward democracy. This assertion comes even as Trump has focused his recent remarks much more on obtaining Venezuelan oil than on facilitating free elections. During an appearance at the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank […]
Trump Says He May Tariff Countries Opposing His Greenland Plans
President Donald Trump has suggested imposing tariffs on nations that do not support his Greenland agenda. “I might impose tariffs on countries that don’t support our Greenland efforts because we require Greenland for national security,” Trump stated on Friday during an unrelated White House event. “So I might do that.” Following the that resulted in […]
Unpacking the Death of Democracy in Venezuela
Journalist Helena Carpio contends that Venezuela’s journey toward democracy is not exclusively defined by, nor does it conclude with, Trump’s removal of Maduro.
Nia DaCosta, Director of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, on the Haunting Brutality of That Terrifying Barn Scene
Warning: This post contains spoilers for . If you thought the blond wig-sporting gang of parkour-proficient, tracksuit-outfitted teens who [text missing] of to rescue young Spike (Alfie Williams) from a swarm of infected were going to be the heroes of the sequel to [text missing] and Alex Garland’s horror franchise revival, 28 Years Later: The […]
How to Exit Your Group Chat Gracefully
At first, your group chat probably seemed like a great idea. However, now your phone keeps buzzing non – stop. Memes are piling up, your college roommate is cracking inappropriate jokes, side conversations are increasing in number, people are discussing politics, and somehow, you’re being asked to give your opinion on brunch plans for a […]
Trump Was ‘Joking’ About Canceling Midterms, White House Insists
In 2026 thus far, President Donald Trump has proposed canceling the upcoming midterm elections not just once, but twice. His most recent mention of the idea occurred in an interview with Reuters, during which he talked about concerns that Republicans might lose seats in the midterms. He is quoted as arguing “we shouldn’t even have […]









