Another Child Gender-Transition Clinic Closes During Trump’s Era
University of Michigan Halts Transgender Hormone Therapy for Minors On Monday, the University of Michigan announced it would stop providing transgender hormone therapy and puberty blockers to minors. This decision comes in response to receiving a federal subpoena. The medical facility associated with the university mentioned that “external threats and risks” were factors influencing this […]
Trump paves the way for a new era in commercial space travel
Recently, President Trump put forth an executive order called “It will enable competition in the commercial space industry.” Some might say the true title could be interpreted as “make the commercial space great again.” According to Ars Technica, there’s a good overview of what this executive order aims to achieve, which boils down to three […]
Tennis enthusiasts should shift their focus away from the Federer and Nadal era and fully appreciate the Sinner-Alcaraz competition.
The Evolution of Men’s Tennis: New Stars Emerge From 2003 to 2023, men’s tennis experienced what many consider its golden age. The “Big 3″—Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic—dominated, claiming 66 out of 82 Grand Slam singles titles. Their fierce competition led to some truly unforgettable matches. Now, with Federer and Nadal having retired […]
Your mind and bias: Listening selectively in the digital era
Reflections on Digital Ignorance The digital age has certainly brought us numerous advantages. Yet, I’ve come to realize just how it has also facilitated the ongoing spread of misinformation and selective thinking. It’s almost like a digital version of what I’d call “Spaniel Selective Hearing.” Sometimes, it can stem from a conscious choice to ignore […]
Skeleton from before the Incan era discovered during regular underground utility work in Lima, Peru
In Peru, utility workers uncovered two ancient graves from the pre-Incan Chansei culture while digging trenches for a gas project in Lima. This discovery adds to a series of archaeological findings in the country this year. A worker from the energy company Cálidda made the find. Interestingly, the two graves varied significantly. One was empty, […]
Trump’s tariffs are now in place: ‘It’s the beginning of a new era.’
The new round of “mutual” tariffs introduced by President Trump officially began to take effect on Thursday morning. “It’s midnight!!! Billions in tariffs are coming into the United States,” the President announced. He also mentioned that he had written about it just before midnight, calling it a “true society.” In another early post, Trump stated […]
Polish fisherman finds ancient sword from the era when Warsaw was founded.
Ancient Sword Found in Vistula River A Polish fisherman recently unearthed a remarkable medieval sword while casting his line in the Vistula River. This 700-year-old find is being celebrated for its historical significance, particularly reflecting the wars of the Middle Ages. The Capital Memorial in Warsaw announced the discovery last month, highlighting the lucky angler’s […]
Trump administration stops using ‘five things’ email from the Musk era
The Trump administration has decided to discontinue a requirement for federal employees to summarize their weekly achievements in five bullet points, a practice initiated by former advisor Elon Musk. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) began gradually phasing out this practice across various agencies since February and officially scrapped it on Tuesday. “We’ve informed agency […]
Poll reveals Democrats’ pride in America reaches unprecedented low during Trump era.
Recent opinions indicate that American Democrats are feeling less pride in their country compared to previous years, which could be troublesome for the party, as noted in a piece from the Washington Post. It mentions that Democrats today are “significantly less likely” to express pride in America than they were in the past. Back in […]
Unusual yet real stories from a childhood in a communist era
Exploring Budapest: A Walking Tour Experience During my week in Budapest, I found myself with some free time, so I thought why not try out the free walking tour? It’s usually a mixed bag, right? You get to wander around with locals who share bits of trivia, local history, or maybe even throw in a […]