Policy & Law

Syracuse University Seeks to Block Campus Rape Victim's Access to Police Records in Appeal

The university filed a motion to limit a victim's subpoena under the Adult Survivors Act, drawing criticism from her attorney who called it an attempt to suppress evidence of campus sexual assault.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

'Not Far Enough' — US Parents and Teens React to Meta's New Limits for Young Users

The social media giant announced a series of restrictions aimed at teenagers, but critics say the measures fall short of addressing youth safety concerns.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

911 Calls Reveal Medical Response Failures at Texas Immigration Detention Center

Camp East Montana recorded three detainee deaths over six weeks, with emergency calls showing delays in hospital transfers for suicidal ideation and other medical emergencies.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Democrats Form Task Force Ahead of Midterms to Combat Potential Interference

The party initiative aims to address election security concerns with less than three months until November voting.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Tells Staff to Avoid 'Terrorist Attacks' Language for 9/11 Coverage

Internal guidance ahead of the 25th anniversary has drawn criticism from some quarters while CBC defends journalistic neutrality standards.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

A Calculated Betrayal of America's Working Families → **A Calculated Betrayal of America's Working Families** (fix: 'Of' should be lowercase per AP style)

The op-ed argues that recent policy choices have systematically undermined economic security for middle and lower-income Americans.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Belugas and Dolphins Rescued From Closed Canadian Park Arrive in Spain

The rescue operation marks one of the largest marine mammal transfers in recent history following the closure of a controversial Canadian aquarium.

By Diane Park · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Beloved New Orleans Hospital, Wracked by Hurricane Katrina, Set for Major Renovation

The historic medical center, closed since devastating 2005 floods, will receive federal and state funding for a comprehensive rebuilding effort.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Tech Firms Call For Collective Action Against AI-Powered Hacking Threats

OpenAI leads coalition of companies warning that sophisticated AI-enabled cyberattacks pose growing risks to digital infrastructure.

By Diane Park · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Mark Carney's Speeches Becoming Political Earthquakes

The former central banker turned prime minister is reshaping Canadian political discourse with rhetoric that has drawn both praise and criticism across party lines.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read