December 5, 2025
POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

California Launches Portal to Report Misconduct by Federal Immigration Agents

California has unveiled a new online reporting portal that allows the public to submit videos, photos, and other evidence of alleged misconduct by federal immigration agents. The move comes as the Trump administration intensifies nationwide enforcement operations targeting undocumented immigrants, prompting several states to pursue oversight and accountability measures of their own. Overview of the […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

New York Times Sues Pentagon Over Press Restrictions

The New York Times has filed a federal lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging new credentialing rules implemented by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—rules that have effectively barred most mainstream news organizations from accessing the Department of Defense. The Times argues these policies violate constitutional protections and create a system where access to the nation’s military […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

ARREST MADE IN 2021 PIPE-BOMB CASE

Overview The FBI has arrested a suspect, identified as Brian Cole, for allegedly planting two pipe bombs outside the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters on January 5, 2021 — the night before the Capitol riot. The bombs never detonated, but the case became one of the most high-profile unsolved investigations […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Pentagon Restricts Press Access as Investigations Into Military Strikes Intensify

The Pentagon’s decision to grant exclusive access to a select group of hand-picked media outlets while denying entry to major mainstream news organizations marks one of the most significant shifts in U.S. defense press operations in modern history. The move comes at a highly sensitive moment: both chambers of Congress are examining potentially unlawful U.S. […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Pentagon Arms All DC National Guard Members Amid Escalating Domestic Deployments

The Pentagon’s decision to arm every national guard member deployed in Washington DC marks one of the most aggressive escalations of domestic military posture in modern U.S. history. Announced just days after an ambush shooting near the White House that left one guard member dead and another critically wounded, the directive represents a shift toward […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Broader Threats, Global Factors & Climate Implications of Putin’s Warning to Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent statement — that a war initiated by Europe would end so decisively that “there would be no one left to negotiate with” — represents one of the starkest warnings issued since the start of the Ukraine conflict. While intended as a deterrent, the message signals deepening geopolitical instability and raises […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Taliban Conduct Public Execution in Khost as Global Condemnation Mounts

Overview of the Event On Tuesday, the Taliban conducted a public execution in a stadium in Khost, Afghanistan, marking the 11th such execution since the group regained power in August 2021. The individual executed had been convicted of murdering 13 members of a single family, including several children. According to the Taliban’s Supreme Court, the […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Starbucks Settles $35 Million NYC Scheduling Case as Strike Pressures Intensify

Starbucks will pay approximately $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City baristas after city investigators concluded the company violated the city’s Fair Workweek Law, which guarantees predictable schedules, access to additional hours, and protections against last-minute shift changes. The agreement, announced by the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, arrives at a […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

The Franklin Controversy, Political Fallout, and Legal Stakes

The controversy erupted after U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth posted an edited mock book cover featuring Franklin the Turtle — a cherished Canadian children’s character — firing a bazooka at alleged drug traffickers. The attempt at humor, tied to ongoing U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, set off a wave of criticism […]

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Travel & Tourism

A Rare Fabergé Masterpiece Heads to Auction, Expected to Break £20 Million Record

A glittering relic of Russia’s imperial past is heading to the auction block, and experts say it could shatter every previous record for Fabergé artistry. Christie’s has announced the sale of the famed Winter Egg, an exquisitely carved crystal-and-diamond imperial treasure valued at more than £20 million (NZ$46 million). The Winter Egg, crafted in 1913, […]

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