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civil commissions

School Attack Probe Nears End After Deadly Strike Near Missile Base

May 20, 2026

A U. S. military review into a deadly strike that killed over 175 people, mostly children and teachers, at an Iranian school is wrapping up soon. The investigation has proven tricky because the school sat right next to an active cruise missile site run by Iran’s military forces. Military leaders adm

entertainment

Music speaks louder than silence: why artists should use their voice

May 20, 2026

Cleveland buzzed with excitement when a rock legend took the stage, but this time fans weren’t just talking about the performance. They were asking the musician to stop sharing opinions. Behind the cheers, critics argued artists should only entertain. But music history shows that’s not how powerful

opinion

Casualties and Crimes: What Comes After Hamas’s Brutal Attacks?

May 20, 2026

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a violent assault that left deep scars on Israeli communities. Evidence gathered over two years now confirms what many suspected then: sexual violence wasn’t just random cruelty. It was planned. Footage released by Hamas itself showed parts of the attack, but the f

celebrities

Birthdays to Celebrate on May 19

May 20, 2026

May 19 isn’t just any day—it’s packed with birthdays that span music, sports, comedy, and activism. Among the most recognizable names are Grace Jones, who turns 75 this year. Born in Jamaica, she became a global icon long before many of today’s stars were even born. Then there’s Michael Che, the com

technology

Giant Robot That Lets You Walk Inside It

May 19, 2026

A new Chinese company has announced a huge robotic suit that can be piloted by a human. The machine is almost three metres tall and can move on two legs or switch to four legs for rough ground. The pilot sits in a cockpit inside the torso and controls it from there. The robot is called the GD01 and

sports

King's trip shows soccer fixing old rivalries

May 19, 2026

Spain’s top leader will watch his country play in Mexico later this month, a trip that comes just after he admitted Spain’s colonial past caused real harm. The Mexican president had refused to invite him to her swearing-in earlier this year because Spain’s king didn’t say sorry fast enough. Now, aft

opinion

A Fresh Look at U. S. Leaders and Today’s Politics

May 18, 2026

George Washington set a precedent by stepping down after two terms, showing respect for future presidents and ending the idea that leaders rule forever. Abraham Lincoln built his cabinet from former rivals, valuing diverse views and focusing on keeping the nation together before ending slavery.

politics

Conflict Sparks Tragic Losses in Gaza

May 18, 2026

The latest clash in the Gaza Strip has claimed at least four Palestinian lives, according to local health workers. One victim was found near a police outpost in Khan Younis, where Israeli forces say they targeted an individual deemed an immediate danger to their troops. The second incident involved

business

When a boss fails to act on bullying and then punishes the victim

May 18, 2026

A construction worker in Rio Rancho got promoted in mid-2023, yet some coworkers began targeting him with insults. They used words like “half-breed” and “pocho, ” phrases that mock someone for blending into American life and not speaking Spanish well. The worker, Robert Gutierrez, told his boss this

education

Why More Americans Know Their Government Today

May 18, 2026

Ten years back, only about 25% of U. S. adults could list the three branches of government. Now that number has jumped to 70%. The question isn’t why fewer people know this today—it’s why more people know it now compared to before. Over the last decade, civic education quietly became a quiet superpo