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The Age of Reconstruction’ Review: A Worldwide Emancipation

June 7, 2024 10:46 am ET Historians generally regard Reconstruction as an era whose aspirations, drama, and significance were confined to America alone. This perspective is understandable: In the decade following the Civil War, the U.S. underwent a dramatic departure from the prewar status quo, particularly in the South. This period included radical efforts to […]

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We’re Unprepared for the Threat GenAI Poses to Kids on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

06-07-2024 Waves of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) are inundating social media platforms as bad actors target these sites for their accessibility and reach.   The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) reported 36 million cases of suspected CSAM in 2023, containing 100 million files. An overwhelming 85% came from Meta—primarily Facebook, Instagram,

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Modi to Be Sworn In as India’s Prime Minister Despite Election Setback

June 8, 2024 at 5:52 PM PDT Narendra Modi will be sworn in as India’s prime minister for a third consecutive term on Sunday, extending his leadership for another five years despite a significant electoral setback that requires him to share power for the first time.   The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the

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Will Smith Challenges Public’s Memory with New ‘Bad Boys’ Film

Jun 8, 2024,06:30am EDT More than two years after shocking movie fans by slapping Oscars host Chris Rock on national television, Will Smith made a significant return to movie theaters this weekend with Bad Boys: Ride or Die.   Ride or Die is the first major test of Smith’s commercial appeal since his outburst at

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Howard University Returns Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ $1 Million Donation Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Jun 7, 2024,08:15pm EDT Howard University announced Friday that it will revoke Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ honorary degree and return his seven-figure donation to the school, citing a video of the rapper attacking his ex-girlfriend. This decision comes as Combs faces multiple sexual misconduct allegations, all of which he denies.   Key Facts: The board of

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Frank Stronach—Former Canadian Billionaire Auto Parts Mogul—Accused of Decades-Long Sexual Assaul

Jun 8, 2024,04:50pm EDT Canadian Frank Stronach, a 91-year-old former billionaire, was arrested on Friday on charges of sexual assault and rape, based on allegations spanning over four decades, according to Canadian authorities. Stronach denies the charges.   Key Facts: Stronach, originally from Austria, faces five charges, including rape, indecent assault, sexual assault, and forcible

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Clarence Thomas Discloses Two Additional Harlan Crow Trips in Supreme Court Filing

Jun 7, 2024,12:19pm EDT Headline: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas amended his 2019 financial disclosure on Friday to include two luxury vacations gifted by real estate magnate Harlan Crow. This move comes as Thomas faces criticism for potential ethics concerns, amid reports that he has accepted vacations and other extravagant gifts from Crow for years

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Friday, June 7: Updates and News on Russia’s War in Ukraine

Jun 7, 2024,05:28pm EDT Dispatches from Ukraine: Day 835 National:Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Andrii Kostin, has reported that over 2,000 Ukrainians have been subjected to torture and inhumane treatment while in Russian captivity. Videos circulating online show evidence of this torture occurring in a network of detention centers across approximately 15 regions of Russia.   In

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