Politics

The last proceedings of the Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts ended in 1693. But 331 years later, religious witch hunts remain a common — if not well-publicized — occurrence in countries around the world. Women are the predominant targets, though men and …

As the world becomes ever more online, companies and individuals are trying to protect themselves from cyber criminals and bad actors who try to access their personal information. Despite this, evidence shows that the fight against data breaches is not …

Louisiana’s Republican governor, Jeff Landry, signed a slew of bills Tuesday that are meant to crack down on crime in a drastic way, in what is a sharp turnaround from previous reforms in the state. The 11 bills, recently approved …

We are in the era of a new space race, with multiple nations trying to return to the surface of the moon. The United States’ Artemis mission is aiming to put man back on the moon just as it did …

China is boosting its defense budget. It is ratcheting up its rhetoric against Taiwan. And also: It is trying to get its economy growing again. The country will boost its military spending by 7.2% this year, Reuters said, “fueling a …

‘The court’s Colorado decision wasn’t about the law’ George T. Conway III at The Atlantic Former President Donald Trump’s “brazen effort to end constitutional democracy in America should have been the textbook example” of actions disqualifying someone from holding office, …

What happened? The International Criminal Court on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for two senior Russian military officers, accusing Lt. Gen. Sergei Kobylash and Adm. Viktor Sokolov of war crimes in Ukraine. Last year the ICC ordered the arrests of Russian …

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What happened? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule Tuesday that will cap credit card late fees at $8 a month, from the current average of $32, saving households an estimated $10 billion a year. Who said what? …

What happened? President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump nearly swept their respective primaries on Super Tuesday, including in delegate-rich California and Texas. But Nikki Haley won a surprise victory in Vermont’s Republican primary and a little-known Democrat, Jason …

A fitness competition which combines running with a full-body workout is booming in popularity among gym-goers over 35.  Hyrox, dubbed by its organisers as a “global fitness race”, has become the talk of gyms across the UK among those who …

The United States Army is beginning to implement a new strategy for the future of American defense, but it’s doing so through an unconventional method — by slashing thousands of jobs.  Internal documents show that the Army is planning to cut …

Detroit, Michigan (Image credit: Stylish Detroit) The 1915 Italianate estate known as the Benjamin Siegel House added its aluminum-framed greenhouse with herringbone-brick floors in 2022. The ornate seven-bedroom main home has richly carved wood paneling and grand staircase, mura-led ceilings, …

When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. Novelist and short-story writer Cristina Henríquez is the author of “The Book of Unknown Americans” …

This month’s movie releases bring a lot of pomp and circumstance. A high-concept sci-fi adaptation is already doing big box office numbers, while a pop star’s wildly successful concert documentary is finally available to stream. There’s also a steamy queer …

If you have a credit card, at some point you may receive an offer from your credit card issuer to increase your credit limit (i.e., the maximum amount you can spend). The question is, do you take them up on …

The ringleader of an extreme body modification group who was nicknamed the “eunuch maker” was due to be sentenced at the Old Bailey this week after admitting conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. Marius Gustavson, from north London, is alleged …

For a true tropical getaway, head to the Florida Keys. These islands draw scuba divers, recreational fishers and beachgoers looking to take it easy. You will find a little adventure here, too — but nothing that can’t be done without …

‘The staggering environmental toll of artificial intelligence’ Liza Featherstone in The New Republic The threat that artificial intelligence could worsen “misinformation, democratic dysfunction, and systemic racism” could be “obscuring the more direct” problems the technology creates, says Liza Featherstone. AI …

What happened? The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that Colorado and other states cannot disqualify former President Donald Trump from federal office under Section 3 of the 14th amendment, which bars candidates who “engaged in insurrection.” A 5-4 majority said …

What happened? French lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment Monday declaring abortion a “guaranteed freedom.” With the 780-27 vote, France became the first country to explicitly enshrine abortion rights in its constitution. Who said what? “We’re sending a message to all …

Cheap, easy birth control is arriving in the United States. The country’s first over-the-counter birth control pill “will soon become the most effective birth-control method available without a doctor’s visit,” said The Wall Street Journal. The pill — called Opill, …

What happened? Jupiter’s moon Europa, believed to have a salty ocean under its icy shell, has less oxygen on its surface than previously believed. This makes it less likely the planet harbors life, scientists said Monday in Nature Astronomy. Who …

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A year after an independent review labelled it institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic, the Metropolitan Police’s attempts to reform itself remain under scrutiny. The Met recently announced it has scrapped its controversial violent gangs database, following claims that it disproportionately …

The embattled boss of the Red Bull Formula 1 team is facing fresh calls to stand down, despite being cleared of inappropriate conduct towards a female employee. Christian Horner was exonerated by an independent Red Bull investigation last week, but …

Government plans to broaden its definition of extremism to try to tackle growing Islamist and far-right activity in the UK has sparked alarm among religious groups. The current definition – “vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values” – was …

It’s World Book Day on Thursday 7 March, when children across the UK and Republic of Ireland are each given a book token and are encouraged to go to school dressed as their favourite characters.  For a change, why not …

Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have been preying on freighter ships since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out last year, but now appear to be turning their sights toward a new target: internet infrastructure. A recent incident …

The Atlantic Ocean may begin to shrink, said a new study published in the journal Geology. Oceans are not necessarily a permanent fixture on Earth, as they are able to appear and close due to the work of plate tectonics. …