US swing toward autocracy doesn’t have to be permanent – but swinging back to democracy requires vigilance, stamina and elections
The United States is no longer a democracy.
At least, that’s the verdict of one nonprofit, the Center for Systemic Peace, which measures regime qualities of countries worldwide based on the competitiveness and...Read more
From Greenland to Fort Bragg, America is caught in a name game where place names become political tools
Place names are more than just labels on a map. They influence how people learn about the world around them and perceive their place in it.
Names can send messages and suggest what is and isn’t valued in ...Read more
Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio says sleep is key to looking good
Alessandra Ambrosio thinks sleeping well is "a must to look good".
The 43-year-old model believes that a combination of meditating, journaling, and sleeping well has helped her to maintain her good looks.
The Victoria's ...Read more
This Is Us star Mandy Moore plans to rebuild her home after LA wildfires
Mandy Moore is "looking forward to rebuilding" her family home.
The 40-year-old actress previously revealed that her home was badly damaged in the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year, and Mandy is now looking forward ...Read more
Democrats target 4 California GOP members of Congress in effort to retake control of the House
Four California Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are on the target list of a liberal Democratic group preparing for the 2026 election, another indication of how pivotal the state's congressional races will ...Read more
Europe sees Putin forcing Trump into a tough choice on Ukraine
European officials say that Donald Trump is soon going to be faced with a difficult decision in his push to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Following three days of talks in Saudi Arabia that ended Tuesday, Russian ...Read more
$8 million verdict in Georgia fetal death case sets record, attorneys say
ATLANTA — An $8 million verdict awarded in Rome this month to a couple whose baby was stillborn is the largest award of its kind in Georgia, the couple’s attorneys say.
A federal jury found midwife Valerie Smith and ...Read more
City of Atlanta takes steps to slow hiring amid projected deficit
ATLANTA — City of Atlanta departments looking to hire for vacant positions must now get special approval from the mayor’s office as the city works to cut back on spending.
The hiring slowdown comes after the city’s ...Read more
These Georgia students can't use cellphones in school if Gov. Brian Kemp signs bill
ATLANTA — A bill that bans the use of cellphones in Georgia’s public schools for students in kindergarten through the eighth grade is heading to Gov. Brian Kemp to sign into law, after sailing through the General ...Read more
Atlantic releases details of Signal text chain on Houthi attacks
The Atlantic released a nearly complete transcript of the Signal text chain between top U.S. officials that inadvertently included its top editor, after President Donald Trump and several of those officials sought to play ...Read more
Kenny Chesney and the late June Carter Cash to be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame
Kenny Chesney, the late June Carter Cash and more will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
The artists set to be inducted in October were announced this week in Nashville.
For Chesney, it's a real honour and...Read more
Emilia Perez star Selena Gomez wants to have kids
Selena Gomez feels "so excited" about the prospect of having children.
The 32-year-old actress announced her engagement to record producer Benny Blanco in 2024, and Selena has admitted that she'd love to raise children ...Read more
The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal hails 'genius' Catherine O'Hara
Pedro Pascal thinks Catherine O'Hara is a "genius".
The 49-year-old actor starred alongside Catherine, 71, on the new season of 'The Last of Us', and he's admitted to relishing the experience of working with the acclaimed...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Spotlight on supplements: Berberine
Berberine is a bioactive compound from a range of plants grown throughout the globe.
Overview
Berberine has proposed benefits ranging from relieving canker sores to managing blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes. This ...Read more
5 foods to eat with dinner to help with digestion
At the end of the day, your long-awaited dinner is probably the only priority you’re focused on. You might scarf down a cheesy bowl of pasta or grab a fast-food sandwich on your way home. What’s hard to anticipate is ...Read more
Want a calmer brain? Try this
For neuroscientist Sara Lazar, a form of meditation called open awareness is as fundamental to her day as breathing.
“I just become aware that I am aware, with no particular thing that I focus on,” explains Lazar, an ...Read more
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Understanding carrier screening for family planning
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband and I want to expand our family and are trying to get pregnant with our first baby. I’ve read about family planning couples can do before conceiving and learned about carrier screening. We ...Read more
The Dark Knight star Michael Caine recalls 'chilling' moment Heath Ledger became The Joker
Sir Michael Caine was "terrified" seeing Heath Ledger as The Joker in 'The Dark Knight'.
The 92-year-old screen legend - who played butler Alfred Pennyworth opposite Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman in the 2008 ...Read more
Halloween icon John Carpenter reveals conditions for horror movie return
John Carpenter would "love to direct again" for the right project.
The 77-year-old horror icon - who is famous for his work on the likes of 'Halloween', 'Assault on Precinct 13' and 'The Fog' - hasn't been behind the ...Read more
Lindsey Buckingham reunites in studio with Mick Fleetwood
Fleetwood Mac star Mick Fleetwood has reunited in the studio with former bandmate Lindsey Buckingham.
The ousted member of the legendary rock'n'roll band has offered to play guitar and sing on Fleetwood's new solo album, ...Read more
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