Author name: Emma Clarke

The halls of Columbia University’s historic Low Library, typically a sanctuary of hushed academic rigor, erupted into a thunderous standing ovation this week as a new kind of scholar took the podium. Michael J. Fox was officially confirmed as the university’s inaugural Professor of Optimism and Resilience—a role that seamlessly blends high-level neuroscience, moral philosophy, […]

As pretty much everything President Donald Trump does, his State of the Union speech has also attracted the attention of many, this time, however, because something in it was obviously missing. Trump’s State of the Union speech on February 24, 2026, lasted 1 hours and 48 minutes, becoming the longest ever recorded address in US

16-year-old Harley Andrews died mere hours after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia. His devastated family shared that their son complained of feeling unwell weeks prior to his passing but doctors told him he was likely experiencing a viral infection or “growing pains.” Following that visit, the young football player displayed no symptoms

Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address of his second term on Monday, delivering a speech that lasted nearly one hour and 48 minutes — the longest in modern history. During the address, Trump praised the economy, criticized Democrats as “crazy,” and claimed he had overseen a “turnaround for the ages.” He

Robert De Niro has long been one of the most outspoken critics of Donald Trump, and he once again made headlines after delivering an emotional and strongly worded assessment during an appearance on The Best People With Nicole Wallace. The Oscar-winning actor spoke bluntly, describing what he believes is a nation facing serious challenges and

Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech has sparked debate online, with many Americans pointing out one major topic missing from the address. On February 24, 2026, Trump delivered a 1 hour and 48 minute speech — the longest State of the Union in U.S. history. He praised the economy, criticized Democrats, and briefly touched

Days after winning a dramatic Olympic gold medal, several members of the U.S. men’s hockey team chose not to meet President Donald Trump, declining his invitation to the White House. On Feb. 23, the United States defeated Canada 2–1 in a tense final, securing one of the most celebrated victories of the Winter Games. The

The music world is mourning the loss of Oliver “Power” Grant, a founding figure behind the legendary hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, who has died at the age of 52. Wu-Tang Clan shared the sad news on social media on February 24, confirming that Grant passed away on Monday. His cause of death has not been

International travel rules often change quietly, but recent decisions by two West African nations have sent a clearer message to U.S. travelers. New entry restrictions highlight how diplomacy increasingly shapes who can cross borders and under what conditions. What appears to be routine visa policy is, in reality, part of a broader debate over fairness,