Big names in Hollywood are stepping up to tackle antisemitism. The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles has brought together top industry figures to form the Jewish Entertainment Alliance. This group aims to support Jewish creatives who face rising antisemitism. Howard Gordon and Joel Fields, known for
South Africa, known for its strong voice in global environmental talks, is now facing a drop in influence. This comes after a political decision led to the removal of its environment minister, Dion George. The country, which houses some of the world's most endangered species, has scaled back its rol
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering a big change. They might ban biological male trans athletes from women's competitions. This has sparked a lot of talk among those who support women's sports. In the U. S. , the Supreme Court is set to hear two big cases about this issue. Thes
South Africa is set to make a bold statement at the upcoming G20 summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country will symbolically hand over the presidency to an "empty chair. " This gesture is a response to the absence of U. S. leadership at the event. The U. S. has decided not to send
South Africa's finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, recently addressed baseless claims of persecution against white Afrikaners. He did this during a budget speech. These claims were made by former U. S. President Donald Trump. Trump's remarks led to a U. S. boycott of the Johannesburg G20 summit. Go
The Supreme Court is looking at a case that might seem small but could have big effects. Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, had his hair forcibly shaved off while in prison, even though it went against his religious beliefs and a federal law meant to protect them. The big question now is not if the law wa
The Olympics might soon see changes in how transgender women compete. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is looking into this issue. They are not ready to make a final decision yet. The IOC is studying the science behind physical advantages. They want to make sure the rules are fair for every
The Supreme Court has decided to tackle a big question: Can states count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day? This isn't just about one state; it could change how elections work across the country. Mississippi is in the middle of this debate. The state allows mail-in ballots to be counte
Dave Portnoy, the president of Barstool Sports, has been open about the daily antisemitic remarks he faces. This is not a new issue for him, but he notices a clear change in how often it happens. In a recent chat with Tony Dokoupil for "CBS Sunday Morning, " Portnoy shared his thoughts on this troub
New York City has a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who's making history as the first Muslim and South Asian leader of the city. But his win has sparked some controversy, especially among Jewish New Yorkers. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an organization that fights antisemitism, has decided to keep a
