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The News Roundup For June 12, 2026
The latest inflation number are out, and prices are rising fast. Last month, prices soared at the fastest rates seen in three years.A new $70 billion immigration enforcement bill narrowly passed the…
Science: Parasitic Bugs Are Making Combacks Across The Country
In 1966, the United States declared victory over a destructive flesh-eating parasite that devastated livestock. The New World Screwworm is a fly whose larvae burrow into the living flesh of mammals.…
Sports: The Grassy, Gory Glory Of World Cup 2026
104 games. 48 teams. Three host nations. One dream.The men’s World Cup returns to North America for the first time in 32 years. And fans from all over the world are descending on cities like Dallas,…
Politics: The State Of LGBTQ+ Rights In 2026
Across the U.S., cities and communities are celebrating Pride during the month of June.At the same time, a new poll from Gallup suggests attitudes around LGBTQ issues are shifting. After two decades,…
'If You Can Keep It': What ‘Masculinism’ Means For America
Last week marked the anniversary of Congress passing the 19th Amendment.In 1919, that Constitutional amendment gave women the right to vote — although it only applied in practice to white women for…
The News Roundup For June 5, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives voted this week to end the war in Iran. While not yet passed into law, it demonstrates a break between the Trump administration and the GOP-majority legislative…
TV: Interview With The Vampires
On Tuesday, a legion of screaming fans packed the Beacon Theatre in New York City – arms outstretched for the glittery, long-haired rock star known as the Vampire Lestat.Of course, in reality, the…
Politics: What’s Life Like For The Government Employees Still Working?
More than 300,000 federal workers have left government service since the start of the second Trump administration.Some were laid off by the administration. Some took buyouts. Some walked out. The…
Tech: What Self-surveillance Means For You And Our Society
Smart phones. Smart cars. Smart speakers. Web browsers. Social media. Artificial Intelligence.Technologies we rely on every day generate a massive amount of information about what we do, where we go,…
'If You Can Keep It': Grand Juries And The Justice Department
Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has fashioned the Department of Justice into a tool he can wield against his enemies.So far, Trump has installed his personal lawyer as the…
The News Roundup for May 29, 2026
The US and Iran appear to be close to a peace deal. That’s according to US officials, but it’s still awaiting President Trump approval. He’s reviewing the details today.The deal would reportedly…
What The Biggest Summer Movies Of 2026 Could Mean For Hollywood
The official start of summer movie season is here. As the temperatures heat up, the box office is already off to a blazing start.Already in 2026, the film industry is experiencing its strongest…
In Good Health: Chronic Pelvic Pain In Women
Chronic pelvic and vulvovaginal pain is surprisingly common among women of all ages. In fact, 1 in 3 women will experience a pelvic floor disorder at some point in their lifetimes.So, why is it so…
The Future Of The American Healthcare Workforce
The U.S. is facing a steep healthcare worker shortage. A 2025 federal analysis projected that by 2038, 30 out of 35 physician specialties will be hurting for practitioners, with over 140,000 roles…
Why Does It Matter If We Matter?
What does it mean to matter — to loved ones, to your community, at your job?Feeling like we have value and purpose in life is something humans inherently crave. But recent work on the topic takes…
The News Roundup for May 22, 2026
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lost his state’s GOP primary to a Trump-backed candidate this week. The seven-term congressman became a target for the president over the former’s desire to release the…
Gregg Carlstrom On The Situation In The Middle East
A war the president promised would last weeks is now in its third month. And the ripple effects are rocking the global economy.The Strait of Hormuz is still closed to most ships. Iran, the U.S., and…
America 250: One Nation Under God?
This week, thousands of Americans attended a day-long conservative prayer gathering. The event was billed as a rededication of the U.S. as “One Nation Under God” for our nation’s 250th birthday.The…
'If You Can Keep It': Reforming The Supreme Court, Part 2
It’s been more than two weeks since the Supreme Court made the decision to weaken a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. That piece of the legislation protected minority voters from…
The News Roundup for May 15, 2026
Despite assertions by President Donald Trump to the contrary, reporting from The New York Times indicates that Iran’s military is still in fighting shape, regaining access to 30 of its 33 missile…
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