World Cup protests, prices and politics in focus at FIFA
As the World Cup 2026 approaches, protests in Vancouver, criticism of ticket prices and political tensions dominated FIFA discussions over costs, access and unity.
Why Is New York Nicknamed ‘The Big Apple’?
Olegalbinsky/Getty Images Travelers visiting New York often say they’re taking a “big bite out of the Big Apple” in reference
Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
Samsung Messages Is Going Away in July: Save Your Texts Before It Disappears
If your Galaxy phone still relies on Samsung Messages for everyday texting, its days are numbered. Samsung has confirmed it will retire its long-running messaging app this July, ending support for SMS, MMS and RCS on the platform across the US. The shift
The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not
As the Supreme Court was barreling toward the final weeks of its term last year, Chief Justice John Roberts made a rare public appearance to defend his colleagues from criticism that they were all too eager to kick decades-old precedent to the curb.
Opinion | In a Minneapolis Public School, a Cure for Toxic Politics
This school gave me hope for our democracy.
This week at Democracy Docket: A catastrophic court ruling sets off a scramble to destroy Black political power
It’s no exaggeration to say this was among the worst weeks for voting rights in our history.
House Republicans caved — and changed the politics of government shutdowns
For the first time, the side precipitating a government shutdown neither had to cave in the end nor suffered a backlash for holding out.
10 Celebrities Who Hated Their Met Gala Experiences
Amy Schumer called the Met Gala “a punishment,” while Gwyneth Paltrow described the evening as “so un-fun”