Arkansas colleges are facing growing pressure from state lawmakers to drop programs and remove professors they disagree with. In one recent case, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock agreed to cut its gender studies minor after Republican lawmakers threatened to block its budget. They argued th
Alaska’s next governor race is already getting messy. With so many candidates running, some are trying weird new ideas just to stand out. One surprising shift? Even self-proclaimed "pro-resource" candidates are suddenly talking about putting limits on trawl fishing—the way big nets scoop up fish lik
Gerrymandering isn’t just about moving district lines. It’s a sneaky power grab where politicians redraw maps to protect their own seats. Every ten years, states adjust voting districts based on population changes—but some take it further by twisting those lines to favor one party. Colorado’s system
In Arkansas, a big debate is happening about where public school money should go. A new program lets families use taxpayer cash for private schools or homeschooling. Some leaders in charge of making these rules are also deciding how their own kids should learn. Officials like the governor and attor
In Florida’s rural areas, a Republican hopeful for governor is selling $40 shirts that read “No American should die for Israel. ” A few hours away, a far‑right commentator is asking donors to back a newsletter that will attack conservative voices who criticize Israel. The war in Iran has made
Three different businesses— a Florida drone maker, a crypto investor, and a European steel company— all show links back to former President Trump. After his time in office, the president and people close to him signed contracts that have sparked debate about potential conflicts of interest. The f
The recent elections in the Indian state of West Bengal sparked intense conflict, leading to at least three fatalities and hundreds of arrests. After the ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), won the vote, clashes erupted between supporters of the BJP and those loyal to former Chief Min
The big name of Geneva as a hub for world peace is fading. The old Palais Wilson, once the home of the League of Nations in 1937, is now being emptied by the United Nations and its partners. Since 2025, more than three thousand staff in Geneva have been let go or moved to cheaper cities. About a
President Trump declared that a swift end to the conflict with Iran was likely, as Tehran considers a United States proposal. The plan would formally close hostilities but does not address the United States’ key demands, such as halting Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. An I
The city’s latest mayoral debate was far from a calm discussion. Instead, it turned into a heated exchange over how Los Angeles handles wildfires, crime and people without homes. The main topic was whether the current mayor should stay on the job, but the night’s drama centered on the recent w
