Egyptian archaeologists discover a Coptic monastery from the 5th century in Beheira region
Recently, Egyptian archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a Christian monastery dating back to the 5th century, around 400 years after the time of Jesus. This discovery was announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on March 23. The site is located in the Karaya district of Beheira Governorate. Officials suggest that this structure may […]
Kodachrome and four other items from the 20th century that I wish would return
Reflections on Nostalgic Technologies and Experiences Hey there, Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. Let’s take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, shall we? Swing by the concession stand for a complimentary glass of rosé. No need to hold back; it’s all in good fun. Generation X, those of us born between 1965 and 1980, are, […]
Danish PM Frederiksen’s Party Faces Worst Election Results in More Than a Century
Denmark’s General Election Results In a major setback for Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democratic Party, the recent general election showed significant voter dissatisfaction with the neoliberal coalition government. With no party achieving a clear majority, negotiations are now underway in Copenhagen to form a coalition, with smaller parties playing critical roles. Over the past […]
Autonomous AI Weapons: The Nuclear Threat of the 21st Century
Code Red: Left, Right, and the Race to Control AI Winton Hall’s latest book, Code Red: Left, Right, and the Race to Control AI, takes a serious look at the fast-approaching threats posed by autonomous weapons. These technologies could change warfare radically in the 21st century, much like nuclear weapons did in the previous century. […]
Senate approves bipartisan ’21st Century ROAD to Housing Act’ with significant backing
New Housing Act Passes in Senate The US Senate approved the 21st Century Road to Housing Act on Thursday with a strong bipartisan vote of 89-10. This legislation is being described as one of the most significant housing reform measures in a long time, focusing on the pressing issues of national housing shortages and increasing […]
Teachers in San Francisco go on strike for the first time in half a century.
Teachers in San Francisco Go on Strike After 50 Years On Monday, teachers in San Francisco initiated a strike, marking the first such action in five decades. With approximately 50,000 students affected, parents rushed to find child care as educators lined the streets, advocating for improved pay and benefits. The San Francisco Education Alliance, the […]
Solitary gray wolf seen in Southern California after a century
Gray Wolf Makes Historic Return to Los Angeles County In the early hours of Saturday, a gray wolf quietly entered Los Angeles County, marking a historic moment. According to state biologists, this could be the first sighting of female wolves in Southern California in a century. Over the years, an eradication campaign aimed at protecting […]
Murder Rate in the US Drops to Lowest Point in More Than a Century, Report Reveals
U.S. Homicide Rate at Historic Low in 2025 A recent report indicates that the homicide rate in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in over a century. The average homicide rate across 35 major U.S. cities is expected to decrease by 21% in 2025, marking the largest single-year decline ever, and likely the […]
The First 25 Years of the 21st Century: What Have We Achieved?
25 Years: A Reflection It’s quite the challenge to articulate just how grand the failures were in the years following World War II. Sure, they didn’t heed Patton’s warnings about Moscow, but deep down, they knew he was onto something. Back then, we had a unique opportunity to dismantle communism. American dominance was, without a […]
The important question is not about war or peace, but rather which century we decide on.
We’re at a pivotal moment in our civilization. Nations are facing a significant choice: do they want to exist in the 21st century or revert to a mindset reminiscent of the 7th century? That may sound dramatic, but for those observing turmoil in the Middle East, Europe, and even within the U.S., the stakes are […]