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In The Hague, the International Criminal Court (ICC) urged its member states to resist sanctions imposed by former President Donald Trump, characterizing the action as an attempt to undermine its independent and impartial judicial processes. The White House issued an

The Severance team took nearly three years to craft Season 2, and for good reason. Season 1 ended with the “innies” escaping Lumon and encountering their “outie” lives, revealing Helly R.’s outie as Helena, an Egan heir and severance program

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as White House budget director Thursday. This places a key figure in President Donald Trump’s expansion of executive power in a highly influential federal role. Vought’s confirmation was along party lines, 53-47. Despite

President Trump is reportedly preparing an Executive Order aiming to dismantle the Department of Education, a campaign pledge reflecting his goal of federal government downsizing. While testing the boundaries of his presidential power, experts deem abolishing the agency challenging, yet

Following recent political trends, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) faces potential elimination. Arizona Representative Andy Biggs, a Republican, recently reintroduced legislation to abolish OSHA, a bill dubbed the “Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act,” or “NOSHA.” What

Norman Lear, the prolific creator of numerous classic sitcoms, including *All in the Family*, *Maude*, and *The Jeffersons*, remained actively involved in television production until his passing in 2023. In recent years, he collaborated with a new generation of television

IBM was a pioneer in artificial intelligence, creating the first AI to defeat a chess champion (1997) and the first to win at Jeopardy! (2011). The AI landscape in 2025 is vastly different. While large AI models from Google and

While figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk have criticized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Elise Smith, CEO and co-founder of Praxis Labs, views navigating cultural differences as crucial for multinational businesses. Smith, 34, emphasizes that DEI’s core value—driving

A Black Marin County homeowner’s experience in 2021 highlighted racial bias in property appraisal. After renovations, their home was drastically undervalued. However, when a white friend posed as the homeowner, the appraisal increased significantly, exposing systemic inequity. This case underscored

Last November, David J. Johns, CEO and executive director of the National Black Justice Collective (NBJC), considered ceasing his eye-catching nail art.  He contemplated whether foregoing nail polish might lessen the risk he faces, but ultimately remembered the student who

Rujeko Hockley and Hank Willis Thomas first connected via email in 2005, when Hockley, a curatorial assistant, contacted Thomas regarding exhibition logistics. Their relationship developed in 2013 through a mutual friend.  Now a prominent art world couple, they both champion

Addressing racial inequality in the United States feels like an insurmountable challenge for many Black Americans. A survey reveals that over 83% believe efforts towards equality haven’t gone far enough, despite significant progress. Deep-seated disparities persist across the nation. Last

SAN FRANCISCO — Following President Trump’s executive order pressuring government contractors to discontinue DEI initiatives, Google has discontinued some diversity hiring goals, joining other U.S. companies that have scaled back or eliminated their DEI programs. This decision, communicated to Google

NEW ORLEANS — Following a truck attack in New Orleans’ French Quarter, city officials emphasize their comprehensive security plan for Sunday’s Super Bowl. Over 125,000 visitors, including significant out-of-town guests, are anticipated in New Orleans this week for festivities culminating

Widespread demonstrations against President Trump’s early policy decisions unfolded Wednesday, drawing thousands to a Philadelphia federal courthouse and various state capitols, including those in Michigan, Texas, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Protesters displayed signs criticizing President Trump, the head of the new

BUENOS AIRES — A presidential spokesperson announced Wednesday that Argentine President Javier Milei has directed the country’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing significant disagreements with the UN agency. President Milei’s decision mirrors that of his political ally,