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american civil liberties association

U. S. in the Global Mirror: What Outsiders Notice

July 16, 2026

People outside America often point out problems that many Americans take for granted. These outsiders see a country that still struggles with deep inequality, a health system that is expensive and uneven, and an education system that can leave students behind. They also notice how the U. S. treats i

education

School District Faces Federal Probe Over Handling of Sexual Misconduct

July 16, 2026

The Cheltenham School District in Montgomery County is now under scrutiny by the U. S. Department of Education. The investigation follows a national effort to address how schools deal with sexual misconduct by teachers and staff. Twenty districts, including Cheltenham, were selected based on answers

opinion

Venice Biennale: The US Pavilion That Said Nothing

July 16, 2026

The Venice Biennale is a big art event held every two years. Countries bring their best artists to show what they stand for. The United States usually uses this chance to share its values. This time, the US artist was chosen by a new group. The usual experts from the National Endowment for the Arts

opinion

Trump’s New Plane: A Costly Gamble

July 16, 2026

The president swapped a $400 million gift for an older aircraft after a NATO trip. The new plane was not fully equipped with the required security upgrades before it flew. This left the president, his staff, reporters and crew at risk. Senators from Oregon asked why taxpayer money was used for a lux

entertainment

Mizrahi Pride Beats: Israel’s First Gay Dance Night

July 16, 2026

Israel’s queer scene has long leaned on European and American vibes, leaving many local voices unheard. A new club night, Arisa, flips that script by putting Mizrahi culture—Jewish traditions from North Africa and the Middle East—front and center. The event isn’t just a party; it’s a statement. By

politics

Trump Talks Tech, Not Tactics

July 16, 2026

President Donald Trump spoke at a defense conference held by the U. S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He sat beside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Republican Senator David McCormick at a roundtable. The event focused on new defense technologies rather than current battlefield strate

politics

Debate Over the CFPB: A Shift in Power and Policy

July 16, 2026

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has become the center of a heated debate as its current interim head, Russell Vought, prepares to step down after a year and a half in the role. During his final hearing before the House Financial Services Committee, Vought defended his decision to cut

sports

Marc Guéhi: From Abidjan to English Football

July 16, 2026

Born in the Ivorian city of Abidjan on 13 July 2000, Marc Guéhi moved to London when he was only a year old. Growing up in Lewisham, he balanced the rhythm of city life with strong ties to his family’s African roots. Although his birthplace is in West Africa, he has chosen to represent England at ev

politics

Faith as a Bridge: Democrats Look to Religion for New Voter Connections

July 16, 2026

Religion has long been a stronghold of Republican politics, but recent trends show Democrats are turning to faith as a way to reach voters. Senator Raphael Warnock, a pastor from Georgia’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, argues that the party can appeal to people by sharing its moral values rat

business

Meta’s AI Layoff Claims: A New Look at Workplace Bias

July 16, 2026

A lawsuit filed this week accuses Meta of using artificial intelligence to pick workers for layoffs, specifically targeting those on medical or maternity leave. The case says the company’s AI tools examined performance scores and how much employees used AI, ignoring that people on leave could not ac