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Amsterdam's Vondelkerk: A Historic Church's Fight Against Flames

January 1, 2026

In the early hours of New Year's Day, a historic church in Amsterdam faced a fierce battle against a devastating fire. The Vondelkerk, a neo-Gothic structure built in the 1870s, saw its roof and tower collapse under the intense heat. Strong winds fanned the flames, sending sparks and debris into the

entertainment

Upcoming HBO Max Shows: A Sneak Peek into 2026

December 12, 2025

HBO Max has shared a first look at some of its highly anticipated 2026 TV shows. Fans can expect new seasons of popular series like "Euphoria" and "House of the Dragon, " along with fresh projects such as "Lanterns" and a sketch comedy series by Larry David. In the teaser, "House of the Dragon" fan

sports

Max's Pole Position: A Race to Remember

December 6, 2025

Max Verstappen from Red Bull secured pole position in a thrilling qualifying session. His team made last-minute adjustments, and it paid off as he dominated the track. Yuki Tsunoda, his teammate, sacrificed his Q3 attempt to help Max get a tow, showing great teamwork. Despite starting in pole, Max k

health

How Local Mental Health Policies Play the Blame Game

December 4, 2025

Mental health policies are not just about helping people. They are also about who gets to decide what help looks like. A recent study looked at how local mental health policies are put into action. It used some not-so-common ideas from a famous thinker, Pierre Bourdieu. These ideas are called doxa a

technology

Steam Machine: Not Your Average Gaming Console

November 25, 2025

The Steam Machine is shaping up to be a unique player in the gaming world. Unlike traditional consoles, it won't come with a budget-friendly price tag. Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais made it clear that the Steam Machine's pricing will align more with the current PC market rather than the console marke

politics

Boston's Political Shake-Up: A Councilor's Release and a Mayor's Restructuring

November 17, 2025

Tania Fernandes Anderson, a former Boston city councilor, recently walked free after a brief stint in federal prison. She was locked up on corruption charges but only served one month behind bars. This early release came as a surprise, as she was initially supposed to be there until Saturday. No one

politics

Canadians Divided: Poilievre's Populism Sparks Conservative Party Turmoil

November 11, 2025

Pierre Poilievre, the head of Canada's Conservative Party, is facing a tough time. He's trying to unite his party, but it's not easy. Some members like his bold, Trump-like style. Others? Not so much. Just last year, Poilievre seemed like a shoo-in for prime minister. But now, he's struggling. Two

entertainment

Fantomas Returns: A New Take on a Classic French Villain

November 5, 2025

A fresh take on the classic French villain Fantomas is on the way. This time, the story will be set in Paris in 1914. It will follow the chaotic and mysterious criminal mastermind as he evades capture by Lieutenant Juve. The film will explore a series of violent crimes that have the city on edge. Th

politics

The Shift in Democratic Identity Politics

November 2, 2025

Karine Jean-Pierre, the first openly gay Black woman to hold the position of White House press secretary, has stirred up quite a bit of controversy within the Democratic Party. Her recent book, which was expected to be a revealing account of her time in the White House, has instead turned into a cri

celebrities

A Life of Grace: Remembering Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit

October 26, 2025

Queen Mother Sirikit, a figure of grace and influence in Thailand, passed away at 93. Her health had been declining since a stroke in 2012, and she had been hospitalized since 2019. The nation is now in mourning, with flags flying at half-mast and public offices observing a year of mourning. Siriki