Biden’s New $7.4 Billion Student Loan Forgiveness
The Biden administration on Friday announced it will cancel $7.4 billion in student loans for approximately 277,000 borrowers. This move is part of a broader effort to provide financial relief…
Harvard Reinstates Standardized Testing Requirement
Harvard University recently announced that it will reinstate the requirement for applicants to submit standardized test scores, starting with students applying for admission in fall 2025 (the class of 2029).…
The Evolution of Fashion: Decoding the Rise and Fall of Trends
When Moe Black was growing up, everyone seemed to be wearing the same type of jeans: the super tight, skinny jeans. If you weren’t wearing them, you might as well…
South Korea’s President Yoon Likely to Be a Lame Duck Soon
During South Korea’s latest parliamentary elections, the liberal Democratic Party achieved a resounding victory, complicating the political landscape for President Yoon Suk Yeol. With three years left in his term,…
Arizona’s Supreme Court Revives 1864 Abortion Ban
In Arizona, a major decision by the state’s supreme court is bringing an old law from 1864 back into the spotlight. This old law, which was created before Arizona was…
Inflation’s Last Stand: The Fed’s Challenge to Reach 2%
Inflation and losing weight have something in common: the beginning often seems easier than the final stretch. Suppose you’ve been working hard to lose weight, and at first, the pounds…
Across Continents and Cultures: The 2024 International Booker Prize Shortlist
Wouldn’t it be nice to embark on an epic journey that spans three continents, visits six different countries, and embraces six unique languages—all through the power of storytelling? This year’s…
A New Time for the Moon: Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)
Imagine a world where astronauts, robots, and future colonies on the moon all operate on a unique time zone, different from any on Earth. This is not a scene from…
How Palestinian Citizens of Israel Defy Silence
In Deir Hanna, a town nestled in Israel’s Galilee region, a remarkable event unfolded one sunny Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of individuals, representing a diverse tapestry of the community, came together…
A Groundbreaking Court Decision in Europe Champions Climate Action
In Strasbourg, France, a significant legal decision was made that could change the way governments approach climate change. The European Court of Human Rights, the top human rights court in…