A powerful explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, left one person dead and four others injured late Saturday morning. The blast destroyed […]
Brown University: How Rare Is a Prolonged Search After a School Shooting?
In the modern era of U.S. school shootings, one pattern has been grimly consistent. The violence is usually over quickly, either because the shooter is apprehended at the scene or dies there. For all the differences among incidents, extended, multi-day manhunts for school shooters are exceptionally rare. The shooting at Brown University broke from that pattern, prompting questions about how unusual this scenario is and why it occurred. A Historical Pattern: The Incident Ends Where It Begins Since Columbine in 1999, most high-profile school shootings have ended in one of three ways: The shooter dies at the scene, often by…
The Death of Rob Reiner and Our Need for Answers
The deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have shaken many people. The couple were found dead inside their Brentwood home, and Los Angeles police have since arrested their son, Nick Reiner, on suspicion of murder. He is being held without bail while the investigation continues. Police say they have not yet identified a motive. Even with these developments, there is still a lot we do not know. But that hasn’t stopped the rush to explain what happened. An Arrest Is Not the Same as an Answer When someone is arrested, it can feel like the…
The Earth Is Sending Us a Bill We Can’t Pay
The United Nations just released a major report about the health of our planet, and the findings are pretty serious. According to the UN, the way we produce food, use energy, and treat the environment is causing about $5 billion in damage every hour. Over a year, that adds up to $45 trillion in harm to the Earth. That number is so big it hardly seems real, which is part of the problem. Most people aren’t hearing about this report, and even when they do, it’s easy for it to get lost in the noise of daily life. But the…
Brown University: How Rare Is a Prolonged Search After a School Shooting?
In the modern era of U.S. school shootings, one pattern has been grimly consistent. The violence is usually over quickly, either because the shooter is…
The Death of Rob Reiner and Our Need for Answers
The deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have shaken many people. The couple were found dead inside their Brentwood home,…
When Faith Meets the AI Bubble
Former Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger’s latest career move has raised eyebrows far beyond the tech world. After stepping down from Intel and facing a shareholder…
AI Videos and the Future of Deception
Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase with the rise of tools like Meta’s "Vibes" and OpenAI’s Sora 2, which allow anyone to instantly generate…
The Earth Is Sending Us a Bill We Can’t Pay
The United Nations just released a major report about the health of our planet, and the findings are pretty serious. According to the UN, the…
The Universe’s End May Come Sooner
New research into dark energy is raising big questions about the future of the universe. Dark energy is the mysterious force that’s pushing galaxies apart…
Broken Dreams at Publishers Clearing House
Publishers Clearing House began in the 1950s as a direct mail business focused on magazine subscriptions. Over the decades it became a household name, largely…
Is Google Killing Android Sideloading?
Sideloading is the process of installing apps on a smartphone from outside the official app store. On Android, this has long been a feature that…
The Growing Crisis in Global HIV/AIDS Care
In late 2025, a troubling yet under-covered shift has begun reshaping the global fight against HIV/AIDS. Major funding cuts from Western governments—including long-standing contributors—are destabilizing…
A Deepening Crisis: Healthcare in Rural America
In the United States, the challenges facing rural healthcare are growing more acute. Though often less visible than urban medical issues, the strain on rural…
Viral TikTok Challenge Sparks Fires
Before the internet, kids would dare each other to do risky or reckless things, usually limited to their neighborhood or school. Today, social media has […]
Soviet Spacecraft Crashes After 50 Years
There’s already been at least one moment in history when the world looked to the sky in anticipation of falling space debris. In 1979, that […]
Crisis at the Border: India Strikes Pakistan
The already fragile relationship between India and Pakistan has taken another dangerous turn. In a highly coordinated operation, India launched missile and air strikes on […]
Digital SSNs: Convenience or Risk?
For generations of Americans, the Social Security number has served as a cornerstone of identity. Traditionally issued on a paper card shortly after birth, this […]
Massive Data Breach Hits 4 Million
VeriSource Services, a Houston-based employee benefits company, has confirmed that a data breach originally discovered in February 2024 has compromised the personal information of approximately […]
Why Temu Deals Are No Longer Cheap
Temu, a Chinese-based online retailer known for offering ultralow prices, is now charging U.S. customers significant import fees. This development illustrates a basic reality of […]
Viral Money Glitch Turns Legal Nightmare
What began as a viral trend on TikTok last summer has become a prolonged legal battle involving one of the largest banks in the United […]
The Humble Reformer Who Shunned Riches
The world has lost more than a pope. It has lost a man who tried, however imperfectly, to steer a 2,000-year-old institution toward something more […]
Fake Ozempic Floods U.S. Market
A new warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) underscores growing concerns about counterfeit medications entering the U.S. drug supply. This time, the focus […]