So-called speed running incidents at Church of Scientology buildings have expanded from Los Angeles to other cities and countries. The organization has issued a legal warning to an online content creator it accuses of promoting the practice, while videos on TikTok have been taken down., Read MoreContinue Reading
The parent company of Canvas, a popular, cloud-based education platform, says it experienced a cybersecurity incident this week. NBC News’ Valerie Castro explains the impact this has had on students., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
commentary Traitor 47’s graphic display in front of children in the Oval Office should be the GOP’s wake-up call Published May 8, 2026 9:40AM (EDT) Traitor 47 and Richard Nixon (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images) After Traitor 47’s cringe-worthy interaction with school-aged children in the Oval Office on Tuesday toContinue Reading
Americans could soon lose access to some widely used antidepressant medications. As Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prepares to wean the country off mental health medications, U.S. Health Department officials explored last week whether the department had the ability to ban certain treatments within a class known as selectiveContinue Reading
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 8th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Iraq has the fifth largest proven oil reserves in the world, estimated at 145 billion barrels, representing about 17% of total Middle Eastern reserves and around 9% of global reserves, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).Continue Reading
Footage released by the Pentagon shows US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz., NewsFeed Footage released by the Pentagon shows US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military says the vessels were disabled following overnight exchanges of fireContinue Reading
Britain’s famed natural historian David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday., NewsFeed Britain’s famed natural historian David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday. The broadcaster has made some of the world’s most iconic wildlife documentaries, in a 70-year career that saw him become a global voice for conservation and climateContinue Reading
Billionaire Elon Musk faces preliminary criminal charges in France as part of a widening investigation into his social media platform, X. The case stems from a broad probe launched in January 2025 into online speech, content moderation and the platform’s algorithms. According to The Wall Street Journal, Musk recently failedContinue Reading
State Department officials are evaluating all 53 of Mexico’s consulates across the country, a process that could potentially result in closing some or all of the facilities. The move follows claims in conservative media that Mexican consular officials have interfered in U.S. politics — allegations the Mexican government denies. Mexico’sContinue Reading
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature., Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding absolute majority in the country’s legislature. Laura Fernandez has been sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president and has vowed to fight rising crime in the Central AmericanContinue Reading
At this year’s Venice Biennale, the story isn’t just about what’s on display—but what’s missing., NewsFeed At this year’s Venice Biennale, the story isn’t just about what’s on display—but what’s missing. Withdrawn countries, postponed ceremonies, and a fractured jury have turned the world’s oldest art exhibition into a stage forContinue Reading
Old headlines pop into my head at the oddest times. I was booking plane tickets for a family trip around the Fourth of July, noticing the difference in price from last year, and there it was, a 2004 Harper’s headline: “The Oil We Eat.” We might as well belly upContinue Reading