Raised in a Civil War, He Makes Games to Bring People Together

Within a modern but nondescript building a few hundred feet from Stockholm’s pretty Riddarfjarden Bay, a frosted glass wall in Josef Fares’s office displays etched characters from It Takes Two, his video game studio’s “Toy Story”-esque cooperative adventure about an adult couple’s broken relationship. Near his desk, in a lighted case, sits a pair of … Read more

Trump’s logging surge faces a host of problems

Why are prescribed fires so important to prevent wildfires? Adam Mendonca, deputy fire director with the U.S. Forest Service, explains why prescribed fires, also known as controlled burns, are critical to prevent wildfires. The Trump administration last Saturday touted logging as the next frontier in job creation and wildfire prevention, but those goals will face … Read more

Paul Clement recommends judge dismiss Eric Adams corruption case

Eric Adams’ corruption trial paused indefinitely by federal judge Judge Dale Ho indefinitely delayed NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption trial, appointing independent lawyer Paul Clement to review the dismissal request. An attorney asked to weigh in on the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday recommended a federal judge dismiss the … Read more

Trump task force pulls $400 million in funds from Columbia University

Trump order targets pro-Palestinians to combat antisemitism US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at combating antisemitism, particularly on college campuses.  The order directs federal agencies to take action against antisemitic discrimination, vandalism, and violence, calling it an “unprecedented wave” of harassment. unbranded – Newsworthy WASHINGTON − The Trump administration is pulling … Read more

Trump treasury secretary warns of ‘detox period’ for US economy

President Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada President Trump has agreed to delay tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month. WASHINGTON ― Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Friday the U.S. economy could enter a “detox period” as the Trump administration shifts from robust government spending to push more private sector spending. Bessent acknowledged … Read more