Posts by nikki:

Gun Violence Spares No American

On this point, Americans from both sides of the political divide are in agreement: Gun violence must cease. This week saw Charlie Kirk, co-founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. In June, Melissa Hortman, Speaker Emerita of the Minnesota House of Representatives, was shot alongside […]

Climate Lawsuits’ Rising Importance

Over the last ten years, experts have discussed the extent to which the shift to clean energy threatens the oil and gas sector. The longer the transition to a sustainable economy takes, the more advantageous the position of these companies becomes. However, a fresh development is appearing as a crucial unpredictable element for the industry’s […]

Republicans Activate ‘Nuclear Option’ to Accelerate Trump Nominee Confirmations. What Is This Tactic?

On Thursday, Republicans voted to alter Senate rules in an uncommon move designed to accelerate the confirmation process for President Donald Trump’s executive branch nominees. This party-line vote, utilizing the so-called “” , will allow the Senate to confirm some presidential nominees in groups, rather than individually, requiring only a simple majority vote. The maneuver […]

Trump Announces Plan to Deploy National Guard to Memphis

President Trump announced on Friday his intention to send the National Guard to Memphis, adding it to the list of cities targeted in his crime reduction efforts. “We’re going to Memphis,” Trump stated. “We will fix it, as we did with Washington.” Trump described Memphis as “deeply troubled,” and claimed the Democratic mayor and Republican […]

DOJ Sues Uber Over Alleged Discrimination Against Disabled Riders

The U.S. Justice Department is taking legal action against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against passengers with disabilities. The lawsuit, filed in a San Francisco federal court on Thursday, asserts that Uber fails to provide equal service to disabled individuals despite its importance to them. The DOJ claims drivers “routinely refuse” service to disabled passengers, […]

The Significance of Bolsonaro’s Conviction

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was found guilty on Thursday of attempting to remain in power after his defeat in the 2022 election. He received a sentence of 27 years in prison. This decision is unprecedented in both Brazilian and Latin American history. It also places Brazil at the forefront of global initiatives to combat […]

A Day as the World’s Richest Man

Welcome to In the Loop, TIME’s new AI-focused newsletter, published twice weekly. These editions are available as stories on Time.com and via email. If you’re currently viewing this in your browser, consider subscribing to receive future editions directly in your inbox. Who to Know: Larry Ellison Larry Ellison may not be the first name that […]

Antisemitism Amidst Legitimate Public Outcry

While serving as a U.S. Public Delegate to the United Nations during my tenure in the Biden Administration, I contributed to forming our nation’s inaugural National Strategy to Combat Antisemitism. Currently, as global indignation concerning the in is fully warranted, this initiative has gained heightened importance. Amidst this essential indignation, a distinct and ongoing unwillingness […]

‘People Are Scared to Death’: Lawmakers Halt Public Appearances, Urge Stronger Security Measures Post-Kirk Assassination

The killing of the conservative activist has deeply shaken lawmakers on Capitol Hill, causing members of Congress to experience renewed anxiety about their personal security and initiating a rapid effort to enhance protection, which some fear might fundamentally alter the interaction between elected officials and their constituents. Kirk, aged 31, was shot dead on Wednesday […]

More Than Two Decades Later, Hours of Previously Unseen 9/11 Video Footage Made Public

Previously unviewed video material from the 9/11 incident continues to be unveiled to the public, more than two decades after the tragic events. For many years, various organizations have undertaken efforts to convert 9/11 footage into digital format. The assaults took place before mobile phones and social media became ubiquitous platforms for rapidly disseminating information […]

The Latest on the Colorado High School Shooting

Two students sustained injuries in a shooting incident at a Colorado high school on Wednesday, after another student discharged a firearm. The suspect later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as reported by the . Colorado Gov. Jared Polis in a statement shared on social media, conveyed that he and the community were “devastated” by […]

MSNBC Issues Apology for Matthew Dowd’s ‘Insensitive’ Remarks Following Charlie Kirk Shooting

MSNBC offered an apology for on-air remarks delivered by political analyst Matthew Dowd following the news concerning influential conservative activist, before his death had been confirmed. “During our breaking news coverage of Charlie Kirk’s shooting, Matthew Dowd made comments that were inappropriate, insensitive, and unacceptable,” read a statement from MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler. “We apologize […]