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Ethan Hawke's Hollywood Dilemma: Fear and Silence

January 29, 2026

Ethan Hawke, a well-known actor, recently shared his thoughts on the fear he feels when speaking out in Hollywood. He mentioned that he has never felt this kind of fear before, and it's not something he associates with America. This fear seems to be about saying the wrong thing and facing consequenc

politics

UK Government to Shift Focus from Non-Crime Hate Incidents to Real Crimes

January 26, 2026

The UK government has decided to change its approach to non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs). Instead of recording these incidents, they want police to focus on real crimes. NCHIs are not actual crimes, but they can still cause problems for people accused of them. These incidents can show up on police r

politics

Ukraine's Leader Urges Europe to Step Up Amidst Peace Talks

January 22, 2026

Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, recently spoke strongly to Europe. He did this at the World Economic Forum. This happened just after he met with Donald Trump. Both leaders said their meeting went well. They also mentioned that documents for a peace deal between their countries were alm

politics

Davos Talks: Trump's Greenland Comments Spark Mixed Reactions

January 21, 2026

At Davos, U. S. President Donald Trump made some bold statements about Greenland. He made it clear that he won't use force to take control of the territory. But he also said no other country should try to claim it either. This news had people talking, and not everyone was on the same page. Some fol

politics

Trump's Davos Dig at Canada's Leader

January 21, 2026

At a recent gathering in Switzerland, the U. S. President, Donald Trump, took a moment to criticize Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister. Carney had just given a powerful speech about changes in global politics. Trump's response? He told Canada to be grateful to the U. S. Carney's speech was al

health

How Ear Infections in Little Kids Might Shape Their Hearing and Memory

January 21, 2026

Ear infections, especially in early childhood, can lead to temporary hearing problems. This can happen during a key time when kids' hearing is still developing. Some experts think this might affect how kids process sounds, understand speech, and even remember things. A recent study looked at kids a

politics

A Governor's Bold Words on MLK Day: Protecting Rights and Praising Progress

January 19, 2026

On a Sunday dedicated to honoring Martin Luther King Jr. , Governor Kathy Hochul took to the pulpit of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem. She spoke to over a thousand people, mixing her message with a hymn and some controversial views. She talked about the fear that some people feel, especiall

health

A Judge Steps In: Protecting Free Speech and Health Grants

January 12, 2026

A recent court decision has put a halt to the Trump administration's plan to cut funding for a major pediatric group. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) was set to lose nearly $12 million in grants, but a federal judge intervened. The judge found that the U. S. Department of Health and Human S

education

Harvard's Leader Speaks Out on Classroom Culture

January 12, 2026

Harvard's top leader, Alan Garber, recently shared his thoughts on free speech and learning in a podcast interview. He believes universities should focus on teaching students how to think critically, not just push political views. Garber thinks classrooms should be places for open debate, where stud

education

Texas Teachers Face Backlash Over Social Media Posts

January 8, 2026

In Texas, a heated debate is unfolding after state education officials began scrutinizing teachers' social media posts related to the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Texas American Federation of Teachers has filed a lawsuit to halt these investigations, arguing that the policy in