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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?

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

Why Russia is bombing Ukraine in daylight

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Why the CIA deaths are a problem for Mexico

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to reporters as second gentleman Doug Emhoff, from third right, Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz, listen outside a Primanti Bros. restaurant during a campaign stop, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Voters were right to reject Kamala Harris’s contempt for them

Zachary Faria September 19, 2025 2:33 pm

Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Rep. Elissa Slotkin speaks during an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democrats break rank, admit colleges fuel antisemitism

Pedro Rodriguez September 19, 2025 2:24 pm

Yurong "Luanna" Jiang delivers an address during her commencement ceremonies at Harvard University.

Conservatives renew push to reverse Chinese student visas

Pedro Rodriguez September 19, 2025 2:21 pm

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) questions a panel of witnesses.

Elise Stefanik stands up to Zohran Mamdani’s dangerous and radical politics

Christopher Tremoglie September 19, 2025 12:18 pm

Luigi Mangione, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appears in Manhattan state court in New York.

The straight line from Luigi Mangione to Tyler Robinson

Kimberly Ross September 19, 2025 6:00 am

The Taliban pray on Nadir Khan hill in Kabul, Afghanistan

US must proceed with caution in relations with the Taliban

Beth Bailey September 19, 2025 6:00 am

Power utility lines are seen, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in Pownal, Maine. A budget signed this week by Gov. Maura Healey (D-MA) clears the way for utilities to recover added costs caused by delays of a project to bring Canadian hydropower to the New England grid. The head of Central Maine Power’s corporate parent Avangrid previously said the cost of the billion-dollar project grew to $1.5 billion because of delays and inflation during a prolonged court battle.

The huge deal Trump could make to lower energy prices

Conn Carroll September 18, 2025 3:48 pm

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks during a news conference.

ADL’s survey on political violence is criminally misleading

David Harsanyi September 18, 2025 2:36 pm

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel chokes back tears as he describes his dismay at Donald Trump’s election, Nov. 6, 2024.(ABC, via YouTube)

Don’t cry for Jimmy Kimmel

Zachary Faria September 18, 2025 2:05 pm

Jimmy Kimmel speaks during the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Kimmel was pulled for lying about half the country, not criticizing the president

Conn Carroll September 18, 2025 1:29 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at a meeting

Sorry, Europe is still very weak on Russia

Tom Rogan September 18, 2025 12:54 pm

Demonstrations gather at the University of California, Berkeley to protest the Trump administration as part of a Day of Action for Higher Education on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

GOP aims to boost college quality and student enrollment

Pedro Rodriguez September 18, 2025 11:19 am