Florida Bans Fluoride; Missouri Eyes Abortion Repeal
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law on 15 May 2025 the bill that bans fluoridating public water systems, making it the second state to enact such a law, following Utah. The bill takes effect on 1 July 2025. It has been condemned by public health officials and dentists who believe that water fluoridation is […]
Israel Deepens Gaza Offensive Amid 2025 Conflict Tensions
At the height of this ongoing 2025 war, Israel has escalated army incursions in Gaza, with heavy operations particularly in the southern city of Rafah. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) advanced further into the region, shelling what it deems are still Hamas holdouts. The operation forms one of the most intense phases of war since […]
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks 2025: Progress or Strategy?
In a stunning geopolitical turn, Russia and Ukraine have begun peace talks in 2025 that have brought guarded hope and fierce scrutiny worldwide. Though the talks herald a possible end to the centuries-old conflict, world analysts are weighing whether or not this is really a diplomatic coup or a strategic maneuver by one or both […]
Professor Responds to Gamer Harassment With Kindness
After becoming the target of online harassment by a few Assassin’s Creed gamers, a professor chose an unlikely response; she reacted with kindness. Rather than being hostile, she employed empathy and open conversation to counter the abuse. Her approach was met with approval from both gamers and scholars, demonstrating that kindness can neutralize even the […]