Podcast: How Did the U.S. Triumph Over Soviets but Not China?

For much of the 20th century, the world was shaped by the Cold War—a deep geopolitical and ideological struggle between two rival blocs. On one side stood the United States and its allies, promoting market economies and political pluralism; on the other, the Soviet Union led a system built on centralized planning and one-party control. […]
Who Is Really Protecting Trump?

A recent shooting incident on April 25, 2026 at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington has intensified concerns over the safety of Donald Trump, following a series of assassination attempts and security threats since 2024. These include an attack at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a rooftop shooter wounded Trump and killed […]
Senator Hawley’s GUARD Act to Protect Kids from AI Chatbots Passes Committee Unanimously

WASHINGTON — Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed Senator Hawley’s GUARD Act, a bill to protect children from abusive sexual content, inducement to commit self-harm, and emotional companions through AI chatbots. This bipartisan legislation imposes criminal penalties on companies whose AI chatbots engage in sexually explicit conduct with minors or solicit minors to commit self-harm or violence. It also […]
The Most Beautiful Yosemite Waterfalls in Photos (and When to See Them at Their Best)

Yosemite is home to countless waterfalls. The best time to see waterfalls is during spring, when most of the snowmelt occurs. Peak runoff typically happens in May or June, with some waterfalls (including Yosemite Falls) often only a trickle or completely dry by August. Storms in late fall rejuvenate some of the waterfalls and all […]