Archive for May, 2026
AI-Supportive Super PAC Makes Key Investments in Senate and House Primaries
A super PAC committed to promoting candidates friendly to artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant financial investments in upcoming Senate and House primaries ahead of the midterm elections. The group, Leading the Future, which commands
Tips for Handling Flight Cancellations
Earlier this year, my partner, two kids, and I found ourselves stuck in Los Angeles for three days during a layover. We were headed to Hawaii for a family reunion when our flights kept getting
Sonny Rollins’s Archive Finds New Home at the Schomburg Center
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture has acquired the archive of saxophonist Sonny Rollins. Situated only two blocks from Mr. Rollins’s birthplace, this acquisition adds a significant collection to the center. Rollins, acclaimed
Iran Challenges Middle East Stability Amid US Strikes
Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, declared that American military bases in the Middle East are no longer secure. This announcement followed Iran’s multiple strikes on these bases as a response to U.S.-Israeli attacks. Khamenei emphasized
Challenges in Assessing Student Performance
Nearly 90% of parents in the United States think their child is at or above grade level in reading and math. This perception is often inaccurate. Data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (N.A.E.P.)
A Cautious Papacy Approaches AI
Leo XIV, originating from Chicago and favoring the White Sox, has maintained a low profile during his early tenure as Pope. Unlike his predecessors John Paul II and Benedict XVI, he lacks an academic theological
Mexico to Host Iran’s World Cup Team for Training
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that she supports her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team for their training base. Originally planned for the United States, the base has moved to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of
Understanding the Complexity of Reporting in War Zones
Associated Press correspondent Peter Arnett is seen marching with Vietnamese troops as he covers the Vietnam War on November 11, 1965. This war is noted for its immense challenges and dangers faced by journalists due
Tragic Building Collapse in Angeles, Philippines
In Angeles, Philippines, tragedy struck when a building under construction collapsed at dawn on a Sunday. Lea Casilao and her husband, Joselito, often started their day exchanging texts. However, on that fateful Sunday morning, Joselito’s
Jaylen Brown Challenges Stephen A. Smith to a Debate
In an intriguing twist, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has posed a challenge to ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, proposing a live debate. This latest development in their public exchange is causing quite a stir