Athol Fugard: The Playwright Who Challenged Apartheid
On March 9th, Athol Fugard, South Africa’s most renowned playwright and a powerful critic of apartheid, passed away at his...
Mark Carney Becomes Canada’s New Prime Minister
On March 9th, Mark Carney won the leadership race to become Canada's new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Carney, a...
Supreme Court Orders Trump Administration to Release Frozen Foreign Aid
The United States Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s administration in a 5-4 decision, preventing it from withholding payments...
Trump Administration Ends NYC Congestion Pricing Shortly After Launch
The Trump administration has officially shut down New York City’s congestion pricing program, which had been actively charging drivers a...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary
On Thursday, February 13th, the U.S. Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
Pete Hegseth Narrowly Confirmed as U.S. Defense Secretary
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as the U.S. Defense Secretary late Friday night in a dramatic Senate vote split 50-50, with...
Police Raid Offices of Cape Town Mayoral Officials Amid Fraud Investigation
On Friday, January 24th, police raided the offices of Cape Town mayoral committee members JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg, both...
Congress Passes Laken Riley Act, Sending Immigration Crackdown Bill to Trump’s Desk
Congress approved the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, January 22nd, a measure requiring undocumented immigrants accused of certain crimes to...
Justice Department to Prosecute Local Officials Over Immigration Enforcement
The United States Justice Department issued directives on Wednesday, January 22nd, instructing federal prosecutors to investigate and potentially prosecute state...
