Archive for 2026
A Complex Conflict: The U.S. and Iran’s Prolonged Engagement
Vehicles drive past a billboard depicting the Strait of Hormuz and an image of President Trump with sewn lips in a square in downtown Tehran, Iran, on May 2. Vahid Salemi/AP The war involving the
Spokane Faces Long Recovery After Destructive Wildfires
Melissa and Christopher Matthews stand before the remains of their home in Spokane on August 14, 2026. The Spokane Complex fires destroyed over 900 structures. Just weeks after these wildfires caused massive damage in Washington
The Prevalence of CTE Among Former NFL Players
Study on CTE Among Former NFL Players For years, the link between professional football and the brain disease known as CTE has been established. Yet, the true prevalence of this degenerative condition has remained uncertain.
Mapping the Road to 9/11: Key Events 25 Years Ago
The Road to September 11: Preparations Unfold Newsweek’s series traces the events leading up to the 9/11 attacks, capturing the movements of al-Qaeda operatives day by day. Setting the Date: August 25, 2001 On this
Deportees Sent to Equatorial Guinea Instead of Liberia
In a recent incident, six individuals deported by the United States to Liberia declined to disembark from their plane, leading to their subsequent transfer to Equatorial Guinea. This event reflects ongoing deportation practices under the
Flight Attendant’s Tragic Passing Sparks Investigation
Jenny Lupton, aged 50, a flight attendant employed by Southwest Airlines, was discovered deceased in Hawaii during a layover on Friday. The incident prompted an investigation by the Honolulu Police Department, particularly its homicide division.
U.S. Military Identifies Servicemember in Alaska Plane Crash
The U.S. military has identified the servicemember involved in last week’s plane crash in western Alaska as 2nd Lieutenant Leah R. Borsich. Aviation authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fatal incident. Borsich, aged
Vitamin D Supplementation and Its Potential Link to Cognitive Health
Recent research has revealed a possible connection between vitamin D supplements and brain health, targeting older adults at risk for dementia. A study by researchers at Emory University highlights that increased doses of vitamin D
U.S. Airman Faces Charges for Actions Against President Trump
Major Jason Watson, a U.S. airman, faces criminal charges following two arrests related to his calls for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Recently, Watson was detained on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in
Foods to Avoid for Better Gut Health
A gut health scientist has identified five foods he avoids, including a surprising healthy option. Jordan Haworth, a gastrointestinal physiologist at the Functional Gut Clinic in the U.K., has spent almost a decade addressing digestive