A Race Against Time to Stop a Government Shutdown
On Friday the House of Representatives passed a massive $1.2 trillion spending package, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. This critical decision means that the Senate is now on a tight…
Apple in the Dock: Unpacking the Justice Department’s Antitrust Suit
The U.S. Department of Justice, along with attorneys from 16 different states, has taken a major step by filing a lawsuit against one of the biggest names in technology: Apple.…
The Power of Moderation: Reddit’s Path to a $6.4 Billion Valuation
About ten years ago, the idea of Reddit becoming a publicly traded company, valued at billions, seemed laughable. Back then, it was a place where rules were few, trolls roamed…
The First Genetically Engineered Pig Kidney Transplant
In a groundbreaking medical procedure in Boston, surgeons performed the first transplant of a kidney from a genetically modified pig into a 62-year-old man who was seriously ill. This historic…
Texas’ S.B. 4 Challenges Federal Immigration Control
In the intricate saga of the United States’ immigration enforcement policy, a notable chapter unfolded with Texas’ controversial law, known as S.B. 4, aiming to allow the state to arrest…
Hong Kong Passes Article 23, “a Final Nail in a Closed Coffin”
Hong Kong has been at the center of a major political storm. The heart of the matter is a new security law, referred to as Article 23, that has caused…
Breaking the Cycle: Philadelphia’s Innovative Approach to Housing Stability
Angie Atkins, a 37-year-old single mom living in northwest Philadelphia, has been waiting for a federal housing voucher for almost ten years. As the years passed, her rent kept going…
Between Science and Speculation: The Debate Over Biosignatures
In 2020, scientists found a gas called phosphine in the atmosphere of a planet that’s about the same size as Earth. Now, this wasn’t just any gas; phosphine is special…
Balancing Public Safety and Free Speech on Social Media
In a significant event that puts the spotlight on the First Amendment in today’s digital world, the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments today for a case that…
The End of Standard Real Estate Commissions
Last week, the National Association of Realtors, an organization that represents the interests of professionals working in real estate, decided to make a huge change in how people who sell…