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Demise of Timmy the whale inspires satirical play exploring German identity
A new satirical play reimagines Germany’s rescue attempt of a stranded humpback whale as a passion play, exploring how the incident revealed the public’s need for hope during times of political division and economic uncertainty.
Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
Oil companies are earning record profits amid recent geopolitical tensions and price spikes. U.S. lawmakers are proposing a windfall tax to capture some of these excess gains.
Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
Oil companies are earning record profits amid recent geopolitical tensions and price spikes. U.S. lawmakers are proposing a windfall tax to capture some of these excess gains.
‘Gossip’ had godly origins. Here’s how it gained its sinful reputation
The word ‘gossip’ originated from Old English ‘godsibb,’ meaning sponsor or godparent, but gained negative connotations around the 16th century as a gendered term for women spreading rumors.
The use of force has become a ‘default tool’ for ICE officers, a new report finds
An ACLU report documents widespread use of force by ICE officers across eight states, finding force deployed in nearly a third of over 1,200 immigration enforcement operations examined.
DHS pledged body cams for all immigration agents. Months later, that hasn’t happened
The Department of Homeland Security pledged to deploy body cameras for immigration agents following deadly shootings in January, but nearly six months later the rollout remains incomplete despite recent fatal incidents.
Trump earned billions last year. Some Pennsylvania swing voters say they don’t care
President Trump’s wealth increased by billions since returning to office, with his family businesses reporting $2.2 billion in annual revenue. Pennsylvania swing voters hold conflicting views on whether his financial gains merit concern.
TrumpRx promised a supermarket for cheaper drugs but delivered a boutique
President Trump’s TrumpRx website launched in February with discounts on 92 brand-name drugs, but represents fewer than 12% of over 800 drugs made by participating pharmaceutical companies.
Bike lanes and speed cameras disappear from the DOT’s list of proven safety measures
The Federal Highway Administration removed bike lanes and speed cameras from its list of proven safety measures, drawing criticism from safety advocates who say the decision undermines evidence-based approaches to reducing crashes.
‘Gossip’ had godly origins. Here’s how it gained its sinful reputation
The word ‘gossip’ originated from Old English ‘godsibb,’ meaning sponsor or godparent, but gained negative connotations around the 16th century as a gendered term for women spreading rumors.
The use of force has become a ‘default tool’ for ICE officers, a new report finds
An ACLU report documents widespread use of force by ICE officers across eight states, finding force deployed in nearly a third of over 1,200 immigration enforcement operations examined.
DHS pledged body cams for all immigration agents. Months later, that hasn’t happened
The Department of Homeland Security pledged to deploy body cameras for immigration agents following deadly shootings in January, but nearly six months later the rollout remains incomplete despite recent fatal incidents.
TrumpRx promised a supermarket for cheaper drugs but delivered a boutique
President Trump’s TrumpRx website launched in February with discounts on 92 brand-name drugs, but represents fewer than 12% of over 800 drugs made by participating pharmaceutical companies.
Bike lanes and speed cameras disappear from the DOT’s list of proven safety measures
The Federal Highway Administration removed bike lanes and speed cameras from its list of proven safety measures, drawing criticism from safety advocates who say the decision undermines evidence-based approaches to reducing crashes.
Algeria fire: Eleven people die at foster care home
Eleven people died and 19 others were injured in a fire at a foster care facility in Algiers early Thursday. The blaze occurred amid a regional heatwave that has sparked nearly 1,000 fires in a week.
Thursday briefing: Why magical kingdoms feel more relatable than real‑world romance for today’s young women
Romantasy, a blend of fantasy and romance, has become a publishing phenomenon dominated by female authors and readers under 35, reflecting young women’s disillusionment with modern dating.
Revealed: Bucharest tourists hiring rentals that could collapse in an earthquake
Tourists in Bucharest are booking illegal short-term rentals in buildings classified as extremely seismically vulnerable, with platforms Airbnb and Booking.com failing to disclose structural risks despite Romanian law prohibiting such arrangements.
Sam Neill: New Zealand actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms
Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor best known for Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, died from pneumonia at age 78 in a Sydney hospital earlier this week.
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