The Taliban's ban on girls' education in Afghanistan has forced many girls into religious schools, madrasas, which offer limited curriculum. While some private madrasas offer slightly broader education, the Taliban-controlled curriculum focuses heavily on religious studies and excludes subjects like science and women's rights. This has led many...
The State Department proposes a pilot program requiring business and tourist visa applicants from high overstay-rate countries to post bonds of up to $15,000. This 12-month program aims to mitigate financial liability for the US government if visa terms are violated. The program, starting in 15 days, affects...
Colorectal cancer diagnoses in adults under 50 are rising, prompting research into the causes. While increased screening since guidelines lowered the recommended age to 45 explains some of the rise in early-stage diagnoses, it doesn't account for the overall increase, including late-stage cancers, observed since the mid-1990s. Studies...
The New York Post Media Group announced the launch of The California Post in early 2026. This new venture, headquartered in Los Angeles, will offer a Californian perspective on news, entertainment, sports, and more across various platforms, including print, digital, and audio. The publication aims to provide common-sense...
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced that quarterbacks Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones will split first-team reps throughout the first two preseason games. Neither quarterback has been named the starter for the Thursday game against the Ravens, with the coach stating that the non-starter this week will start...
Skydance's acquisition of Paramount Global is nearing completion, with David Ellison announcing a new C-suite. Jeff Shell will be president, Andy Gordon COO. George Cheeks remains as chair of TV media, Cindy Holland leads streaming, and Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein co-chair the studio. The new leadership...
President Trump fired the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer, after a weak jobs report showed economic stagnation. Trump claims the report was "rigged", while his administration initially tried to spin the data positively. His approval rating is at 38%, with dissatisfaction largely attributed to his handling of...
Scientists have identified the cause of a decade-long sea star wasting disease that killed billions of sea stars along the Pacific coast. A bacteria, Vibrio pectenicida, found in the sea stars' coelomic fluid, is the culprit. The discovery, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, ends years of investigation with...
New higher tariffs are expected to impact the U.S. economy negatively, with recent data showing a weakened job market and increased inflation. Economists criticize the administration's response. Meanwhile, negotiations continue regarding tariffs on Mexican imports, which were briefly implemented in April. Separately, efforts are underway to secure...
Donald Trump accused Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, of demanding billions of dollars in exchange for approving over 150 of his nominees. Trump called the Democrats "CRAZED LUNATICS" and rejected the alleged "political extortion." Schumer countered by mocking Trump's efforts. Senate Republicans are considering a "nuclear...
