May 24, 2025

UK to pilot sex offender punishment used in US for decades

The British government is launching a new effort to reduce its prison population by offering medication aimed at lowering sexual reoffending rates. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced Thursday, May 22, that 20 prisons across two regions in the United Kingdom will begin administering the treatment, commonly known as chemical castration, to serious sex offenders.  The […]

May 24, 2025

Touching a stranger? Denzel Washington reminded us why you shouldn’t

A red carpet encounter between Denzel Washington and a photographer has gone viral. Now, it’s sparking a broader conversation: is it ever okay to touch someone, regardless of your credentials, without consent? What happened at Cannes At the Cannes Film Festival, Washington was seen taking photos with rapper A$AP Rocky and director Spike Lee when […]

May 24, 2025

US reportedly considers withdrawing 4,500 troops from South Korea

The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to withdraw about 4,500 U.S. troops from South Korea, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The plan would relocate forces to other Indo-Pacific locations — potentially Guam — as part of an informal policy review focused on North Korea. The idea has yet to reach […]

May 23, 2025

Taiwan concerned about threats from within

For much of the outside world, China’s threat to Taiwan appears primarily external, and with good reason. U.S. intelligence has long believed China is preparing to retake the island nation as early as 2027. However, a closer look reveals that Taiwan is also concerned about threats closer to home. Specifically, the Taiwanese government is worried […]

May 23, 2025

Supreme Court blocks funds for religious charter school

A split decision by the U.S. Supreme Court halted plans for what would have been the nation’s first religious charter school. In a 4-4 deadlock announced Thursday, May 22, due to a recusal, the justices were evenly divided over whether Oklahoma’s St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Charter School could move forward. The debate has drawn […]

May 23, 2025

‘A master negotiator’: Americans debate Trump and his foreign policy

President Donald Trump is receiving mixed reviews on foreign policy 100 days into his presidency, according to a new Emerson College poll. His handling of the Russia-Ukraine conflict drew 27% approval, with 52% disapproving and 21% neutral. On the Israel-Hamas war, 46% disapprove of his response, while 30% approve and 24% are undecided. However, Trump […]

May 23, 2025

Disney CEO, ABC boss ask ‘The View’ hosts to tone down the politics: Report

Disney, which owns ABC News and airs “The View,” is reportedly asking the daytime talk show’s hosts to scale back their political commentary — particularly their criticism of President Donald Trump. According to sources cited by The Daily Beast, both Disney CEO Bob Iger and ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic want a shift in the […]

May 23, 2025

White House pushes back on report that Trump said Putin’s not ready for peace

United States President Donald Trump reportedly told European leaders that Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t end the war in Ukraine because he believes Russia is winning, according to an article published in The Wall Street Journal. The White House pushed back on the report, disputing the characterization of the president’s remarks.  The alleged comments came […]

May 23, 2025

‘Juiced’ athletes have a new home; Enhanced Games to kick off in 2026

A controversial new Olympic-style sports event is ready to challenge the notion of “clean competition.” The first-ever Enhanced Games will kick off in Las Vegas in May 2026.  In the Enhanced Games, organizers encourage the use of performance-enhancing drugs, along with pushing the limits of science and technology, to get the best out of their […]

May 23, 2025

A screenless phone? iPhone designer tapped to make new OpenAI device

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has officially partnered with famed designer Jony Ive to create a new artificial intelligence device. The $6.5 billion deal marks OpenAI’s largest acquisition to date, according to The New York Times. A designer with a renowned portfolio Ive is best known as the creative mind behind Apple’s most iconic products. […]