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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

Moldova's President Maia Sandu

Moldova’s democratic lesson on how to beat Russia

Ani Chkhikvadze September 30, 2025 11:29 am

Tyler Robinson Charlie Kirk

‘Bella Ciao’ — the Italian communist song that inspired Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin

Christopher Tremoglie September 30, 2025 10:30 am

President Donald Trump signs a memorandum titled "Restoring Law and Order in Memphis."

Democrats opened the door for federal law enforcement

Pedro Rodriguez September 30, 2025 8:18 am

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks.

Tony Blair’s Gaza critics are deluded

Michael Rubin September 30, 2025 6:00 am

U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer look at each other as they shake hands during a press conference at Chequers near Aylesbury, England, Thursday Sept. 18, 2025, at the conclusion of President Trump's second UK state visit, with the previous one taking place in 2019 during his first presidential term.

The ascent of AI diplomacy

Sebastien Laye September 30, 2025 5:00 am

Tess Holliday poses.

No, you shouldn’t cut off your family over political matters

Zachary Faria September 29, 2025 3:00 pm

In a survey of Americans' personal financial situations released by the Federal Reserve Thursday, nearly half of the respondents who majored in computer science or information science said that the costs of college outweighed the benefits. (iStock Photo)

Congress set to eliminate China’s influence on American education

Pedro Rodriguez September 29, 2025 2:44 pm

Gender icon on wooden blocks.

What do women gain by hating men?

Kimberly Ross September 27, 2025 6:00 am

A "for sale" sign is posted in front of a home.

Family unfriendly housing discrimination

Timothy P. Carney September 26, 2025 4:58 pm

Vice President Kamala Harris stands next to President Joe Biden.

Meet the new Jimmy Carter, worse than the old one

Becket Adams September 26, 2025 2:48 pm

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr speaks in New York City, Sept. 22, 2025.

You either believe in free speech, or you don’t

David Harsanyi September 26, 2025 2:00 pm

Chris Murphy speaks with Katie Britt.

After Dallas ICE shooting Democrats want to ban all guns

Zachary Faria September 26, 2025 1:45 pm