Microsoft’s announcement that Windows 10 will reach end-of-support on October 14, 2025, marks the end of an era for one of the most widely used […]
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…
Trump Eyes Exile for U.S. Citizens
It might sound like something out of a dystopian novel or a half-remembered history lesson from a darker time, but President Donald Trump’s latest proposition […]
Deportation by Decree, Not Due Process
The recent wave of immigration enforcement actions under the Trump administration has exposed a troubling pattern of due process violations, raising urgent questions about legality, […]
Asteroid 2024 YR4 May Hit the Moon
New projections from NASA and international space agencies have further clarified the trajectory and characteristics of asteroid 2024 YR4, a near-Earth object that drew attention […]
Trump’s Third Term Power Play
President Donald Trump says he’s “not joking” about serving a third term. But if that’s true, then the joke is on the Constitution and on […]
Yellowstone’s New Steam Show No Threat
A newly observed steam vent in Yellowstone National Park has captured public attention in recent weeks. Rising from a wooded hillside about a mile north […]
War Plans, Emojis, and Incompetence
Ten years ago, Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while serving as Secretary of State was treated as a national scandal. Donald Trump […]
Social Security Cuts: A Silent Purge?
In an unprecedented move, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is enacting drastic policy changes that will make it harder for millions of Americans to access […]
Is the United States Becoming a Police State?
Recent events surrounding immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s second term have reignited concerns about the erosion of constitutional rights and the unchecked power of […]
Mahmoud Khalil: Arrested for Protesting?
Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest is more than just a single case of immigration enforcement; it’s a warning. Whether one agrees with his views or not, the […]