The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to undertake yet another study on the supposed link between vaccines and autism, despite decades […]
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…
Democrats’ SOTU Protest Falls Flat
Democrats had an opportunity to make a bold statement during Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, but instead, they delivered a scattered, ineffective display […]
RFK Jr.’s Measles Failure Endangers Lives
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has exposed a troubling reality. The nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is ill-equipped to handle […]
Bezos Reshapes The Post for the Worse
Jeff Bezos’ decision to narrow the focus of The Washington Post’s opinion section marks a pivotal shift for the legacy news outlet, reflecting both his […]
Golden Hype: Shining but Hollow
The market has recently witnessed an impressive surge in gold prices, with the precious metal hitting record levels and exchange-traded funds drawing renewed interest from […]
Is the iPhone 16E Apple’s Boldest Budget Bet Yet?
Apple has officially introduced a new addition to its iPhone lineup, unveiling the iPhone 16E with little fanfare but plenty of implications. While many were […]
Pandemic Politics: Control Over Public Health
In the wake of the avian flu crisis, the Trump administration’s response has revealed a troubling dynamic, one that raises questions about the intersection of […]
Trump’s Petty War on the Press Escalates
The White House’s recent decision to block an Associated Press (AP) reporter from covering two official events because the news agency refused to refer to […]
There’s Nothing in the Florida Fog
For the past week, large portions of Florida have been shrouded in a thick fog, leading to visibility concerns for travelers, cruise ships, and even […]
Trump’s Trans Sports Ban: A New Jim Crow?
On February 5, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” effectively barring transgender girls and women from […]