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Network of Enlightened Women 2026 Essay Contest college winner

Dameiya McMillian · April 27, 2026 6:00 am

Network of Enlightened Women 2026 Essay Contest high school winner

Jared Kushner, left, and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)

What happens the day after tomorrow in Iran?

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Why the CIA deaths are a problem for Mexico

An Iranian Shahed exploding drone launched by Russia flies through the sky

Why Russia is bombing Ukraine in daylight

Pushing ‘wokeness’ in schools should be disqualifying

Zachary Faria February 5, 2024 2:07 pm

Circa 1880: Robert Smalls (1839-1915). American naval officer and politician. An African American born into enslavement, he was forced to serve in the Confederate Navy during the Civil War. He took command of a ship and delivered it to Union forces, became a pilot in the U.S. Navy, and advanced to captain 1863-1866, the highest-ranking African American officer in the Union Army. Member, South Carolina State House of Representatives.

Black History’s Heroes Series: Robert Smalls, Civil War hero and founder of the South Carolina Republican Party

Christopher Tremoglie February 5, 2024 1:42 pm

Nayib Bukele will continue to transform Central America

Jeremiah Poff February 5, 2024 1:07 pm

Now is the time for leaders from both parties to work together to enact sensible mortgage deduction reform and to target the savings to address the growing rental housing crisis facing America's extremely low income families. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Housing reform opponents don’t want compromise

Luca Gattoni-Celli February 5, 2024 12:39 pm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.

Spat with general leaves Zelensky in a no-win situation

Daniel DePetris February 5, 2024 12:27 pm

Pride flag.

More companies are rejecting radical DEI, but the battle is far from over

Paul Fitzpatrick February 5, 2024 11:38 am

The "Youth Climate Strike" in Washington D.C.

Environmentalism is a culture war battleground

Philip Reichert, Lee Becker February 5, 2024 11:17 am

Singer Ariana Grande on Tuesday announced a packed lineup of musical guests for the "One Love Manchester" concert. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Taylor Swift vs. Ariana Grande and the peril of Peter Pan pop stars

Tiana Lowe Doescher February 5, 2024 9:44 am

Balloons decorate the wall of a popular american party supply store while a cashier waits for customers at a check out counter on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, on the eve of Halloween, in Brooklyn, New York.

After trying to ban your gas stove and SUV, environmental activists try to ban balloons

Tiana Lowe Doescher February 5, 2024 9:32 am

Jack Smith, Fani Willis, Jack Smith

The increasingly Faustian bargain of the Trump indictments

Tiana Lowe Doescher February 4, 2024 4:44 pm

Ken Buck is too timid to hold Mayorkas accountable

Christopher Tremoglie February 4, 2024 2:57 pm

Masoud Barzani, president of the Iraqi Kurdistan region, made a major Twitter announcement earlier today: The region will hold an independence referendum on Sept. 25. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Did Iraqi Kurdish allies kill a US government employee in cold blood?

Michael Rubin February 4, 2024 6:00 am