The pioneering scholar, who died on July 15, challenged Orientalist orthodoxies and reshaped the study of Islam., John L Esposito, a prominent scholar of religion and international affairs at Georgetown University, passed away on July 15, 2026, due to complications from heart surgery. He was a towering intellectual who publishedContinue Reading
The Chinese leader called for more international cooperation in developing the technology at a conference in Shanghai., The Chinese leader called for more international cooperation in developing the technology at a conference in Shanghai. Artificial intelligence should not be dominated by one country, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said, urgingContinue Reading
The White House published a series of heavily redacted documents that echo debunked fraud claims about the 2020 election., Read MoreContinue Reading
Exclusives Russia’s port strikes leave Ukraine’s grain with almost nowhere else to go. Russia’s strikes have halted Ukraine’s deepwater grain exports—and there’s no way around the damage: one rail line carries almost all of it. Ukraine is turning Crimea into an island. It just fired the minister who armed theContinue Reading
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the crowds demanding the return of dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov that they were right to protest even during the war—then pressed ahead anyway, naming his special operations chief Yevhenii Khmara acting defense minister and passing over both Fedorov and Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, theContinue Reading
From the Sustainability Education Podcast: “The Sustainability Education Podcast is a series dedicated to examining and debunking myths surrounding sustainability education. Hosted by Dr. Stefan T. Siegel, this podcast series aims to provide evidence-informed, effective, and ethically-responsible insights into sustainability education. Through engaging with global thought leaders and experts, theContinue Reading
The housing reform debate should not focus on HUD grant programs or apartment stairwells. It should address NEPA, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act and CEQA…Continue Reading
The UK has appropriated its last working steelworks following fears its former Chinese owners would shut it down., The UK has appropriated its last working steelworks, following fears its former Chinese owners would shut it down. Beijing has warned the United Kingdom that its nationalisation of British Steel has “severelyContinue Reading
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the biggest stars expected to walk away with at least one individual award., As the FIFA World Cup draws to a close, two nations are vying to lift the famous golden champions’ trophy, but several other player and team awards are also upContinue Reading
analysis Leaked plans to declare migrants dead and a SCOTUS ruling are hollowing out elder care Published July 16, 2026 6:30AM (EDT) A nurse holding the hand of an elderly person. (SimpleImages via Getty Images) Caregivers in the U.S. are paid just under $26,000 a year on average for theContinue Reading
A historic hub for free speech and protest is under the spotlight as the The Traitor administration proposes adding permanent fencing around Lafayette Square., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
More than 1,000 speedcubers from 53 countries are competing in Arnhem, the Netherlands, from 16 to 19 July 2026. Events range from blindfolded solves to solving while wearing oven gloves.Continue Reading
Spain has deployed more than 400 firefighters and 19 aircraft to combat a fast-moving wildfire in the northeastern region of Aragon after flames swept across around 7,600 hectares by 16 July.Continue Reading