M.I.T. has become the first university to refuse a Trump administration offer of preferential federal funding in exchange for adopting policies to protect conservative viewpoints on campus.
Dr. Marcus Ellison, current superintendent of DeKalb County Schools in Georgia, has been indicted for allegedly running a kickback scheme that stole hundreds of thousands from an Illinois school district.
Despite widespread claims, a conservative watchdog’s report—cited by the U.S. Justice Department—found no evidence that George Soros or his network funded terrorism or broke any laws.
President Trump vows massive new tariffs and a canceled Xi Jinping meeting after China tightens control over rare earth mineral exports—key materials for U.S. defense and tech sectors.
A historic blizzard buried Mount Everest in unprecedented snow last weekend, stranding climbers and prompting experts to question if climate change is rewriting the rules of high-altitude weather.
Despite its global prestige, the Nobel Peace Prize seldom leads to long-term political or social transformation—serving more as moral recognition than a driver of change.
Despite government shutdowns and global tensions, the stock market delivered exceptional returns in Q3 2025, led by AI, gold, and resilient index funds.
Israel confirms 20 hostages are still alive in Gaza as part of a major prisoner exchange deal with Hamas—here’s what we know about them and what comes next.
International aid organizations are mobilizing to deliver massive relief to Gaza under the new Israel-Hamas cease-fire, but logistical, political, and security challenges threaten to slow the lifesaving effort.
Facing U.S. military pressure and sanctions, Nicolás Maduro proposed giving American companies control of Venezuela’s oil and gold—but the Trump administration rejected the offer, opting for escalation over engagement.