Experts say the justice’s remarks misrepresent the causes of authoritarianism while inflaming political rhetoric Published April 18, 2026 2:17PM (EDT) Clarence Thomas speaks at a special lecture for America’s 250th anniversary, His comments about progressivism being the root of authoritarianism has sparked controversy with historians. (Jay Janner / The AustinContinue Reading
The White House said afterward that the meeting was productive and constructive., Read MoreContinue Reading
Future 420 celebrations could become very disjointed if the Iran war continues., Read MoreContinue Reading
Reform UK politician Matthew Goodwin was taken to task over his financial links to Viktor Orbán’s ousted government at a post-election event in Budapest yesterday. Despite offering no commentary on the election result online, Goodwin travelled to Hungary’s capital to headline an event hosted by Orbán’s in-house think tank andContinue Reading
In a major reversal, Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, less than 24 hours after it announced the critical waterway was “completely open.” It comes as Iran allegedly opened fire on two ships attempting to pass through the strait. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the closure is a responseContinue Reading
California-based coffeehouse chain Philz Coffee has reversed course after its plan to eliminate LGBTQ+ Pride flags from its locations drew national backlash. In a statement sent to HuffPost on Friday, Philz Coffee CEO Mahesh Sadarangani apologized for “the confusion and hurt” his company had caused. “The Pride flag is aContinue Reading
The lawyer for a Canadian man facing murder charges for allegedly selling lethal substances online to people at risk of self-harm says that he has agreed to plead guilty to counseling or aiding suicide, Read MoreContinue Reading
This is a MedPage Today story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he’d oversee, should he be confirmed as HHS secretary. On several occasions during the 3.5-hour hearing, Kennedy seemed to conflate Medicare,Continue Reading
Top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US naval blockade of Iran’s ports is ‘a clumsy and ignorant decision’., Top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US naval blockade of Iran’s ports is ‘a clumsy and ignorant decision’. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC) says the Strait of Hormuz is closedContinue Reading
Manchester United strengthen grip on third spot in Premier League with 1-0 win that leaves Chelsea relying on favours., Manchester United strengthen grip on third spot in Premier League with 1-0 win that leaves Chelsea relying on favours. Manchester United took a giant step towards ending a two-year exile fromContinue Reading
That “magic” sponge under your sink may be hiding an environmental downside. While melamine sponges are famous for effortlessly scrubbing away stubborn stains, they slowly break down as you use them—shedding tiny plastic fibers that wash into water systems. Researchers estimate that globally, these sponges could release over a trillionContinue Reading
The Pitt star Supriya Ganesh has opened up about her experience with gender dysphoria in a new open essay. This comes after Ganesh shared that they are queer and use she/they pronouns. The 28-year-old actor, who plays the much-loved Dr Samira Mohan on the popular HBO medical drama, has recentlyContinue Reading
After visiting Cameroon, Angola is the third leg of Pope Leo XIV’s 11-day tour of Africa. People hope for appeals for peace and for him to tackle the economic woes of the oil- and rare-earth-rich nation.Continue Reading