News & Politics

Washington Post Seeks Return of Journalist’s Devices After Federal Seizure

New legal action challenges federal authorities over the protection of journalistic materials and free speech

The Washington Post has initiated legal proceedings to compel federal authorities to return electronic devices confiscated from Post reporter Hannah N...

Mexico Affirms Sovereign Role in Transferring Cartel Figures to U.S. at Washington’s Request

President Sheinbaum underscores national security priority amid U.S. pressure and cartel crackdown efforts

Mexico has transferred 37 alleged cartel members to the United States following a request from the U.S. Justice Department, with President Claudia She...

Metropolitan Opera Faces Creative Rift Over 'Carmen' Restaging and Financial Cuts

Director and Design Team Disown Modified Production as Met Plans Revival of Earlier Staging Amid Budgetary Pressures

A significant dispute has arisen at the Metropolitan Opera surrounding changes to the recent production of Bizet's 'Carmen.' Following substantial alt...

Connecticut Governor Pauses Farmland Tax Revaluations Following Farmer Opposition

Lamont delays updated agricultural land valuations amid concerns over tax increases and future assessment reforms

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has directed a halt to new agricultural land valuations that risked doubling taxable farmland values, responding to fa...

Mississippi Opts into Federal School-Choice Tax Credit Program

Governor Tate Reeves endorses education funding reform amid legislative debate

Governor Tate Reeves has confirmed Mississippi's participation in a federal tax-credit initiative intended to support scholarships for private educati...

Ancient Hand Stencils in Indonesian Cave Suggest Earliest Known Cave Art

Researchers Date Sulawesi Cave Paintings to Over 67,000 Years, Offering New Insights Into Early Human Artistic Expression

A discovery in a scarcely explored cave in Indonesia's Sulawesi island reveals pigmented handprints estimated to be at least 67,800 years old. This fi...

Federal Judge Limits Lawmakers' Role in Monitoring Epstein Files Disclosure

Congressional effort to appoint independent overseer in Epstein investigation blocked; judicial limitations emphasized

A federal judge has denied U.S. Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie's request to intervene in Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal case to appoint an ...

Supreme Court Appears Poised to Uphold Fed Governor Lisa Cook Amid Dismissal Attempt

Justices express doubts over President Trump's effort to remove Fed board member based on mortgage fraud allegations

The Supreme Court seems reluctant to endorse President Trump's unprecedented move to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, as the court question...

Smithfield Foods Acquires Nathan's Famous for $450 Million in Cash Deal

Historic Coney Island hot dog brand sold as inflation pressures mount for food sector

Nathan's Famous, the iconic hot dog brand established in 1916 at Coney Island, has been acquired by Smithfield Foods in a cash transaction valued at $...

Education Department Withdraws Appeal Against Federal Court Ruling on DEI Funding

The department ceases efforts to appeal a court decision that blocked federal penalties linked to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in education institutions

The U.S. Department of Education has formally dismissed its appeal against a federal judge’s ruling that stopped threats to cut federal funding from...

Sundance Film Festival 2026: Final Chapter in Utah Amid Legacy Tributes and Diverse Premieres

As Sundance concludes its Utah tenure, the festival showcases a vibrant slate of films, honors founder Robert Redford, and previews its digital evolution and relocation plans.

The 42nd Sundance Film Festival marks its concluding edition in Park City, Utah, ushering in a period of transition without founder Robert Redford, wh...

Indonesia's Sulawesi Island Reveals Possibly Oldest Known Cave Handprints

Study dates prehistoric pigment hand stencils in Indonesian caves to at least 67,800 years ago, shedding light on early human artistic expression

Researchers have uncovered ancient handprint stencils on cave walls in Indonesia's Sulawesi island, dated to be at least 67,800 years old, potentially...