Historically, previous presidents have avoided speaking about the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, framing it as a tragedy rather than an act of aggression from Japan, in order to focus on maintaining and strengthening ties with Japan. However on March 19, President Trump, per usual, broke from this tradition in presidential conduct while meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. When asked about why Japan and other American allies had not received notice of the U.S.-Israeli plan to attack Iran, President Trump replied “We didn’t tell anybody about it because we wanted surprise. Who knows better about surprise than Japan,…

At the beginning of the year, the Trump Administration shocked the nation by capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Within a week, America’s attention moved on to the ICE shootings and protests in Minneapolis. But that event also passed the news cycle and did not create nearly as much protest as prior police killings have. Now, we have the Iran War, and only time will tell if it  will leave any lasting impression  in the United States. With the news moving so rapidly, people have become desensitized to extremely pivotal events.

Over the past few years, AI has grown exponentially in use by the general public. ChatGPT is used by every student now; Google Gemini is the first thing that pops up when you search; and basically every social media platform is full of AI-generated images and videos. As of late 2025, generative AI was being used by 55% of people, and 37% of workers in the United States. Understandably, this development has drawn significant backlash, with many concerned about the future implications of AI’s growing presence in our world. However, AI can be a powerful tool for good, and quite…

Watching livestreams has become an extremely popular pastime, allowing people to enjoy things like sports and gaming while connecting with content creators in real-time. However, popular streamers often do things like harass people on camera, debase women and show explicit content. Popular streamer Rakai, who is a 17-year-old, did a stream where he “had a house full of baddies for his birthday.” Other streamers film themselves wandering around clubs for hours. Many young people are consuming this type of low-quality content for hours on end and also seek to emulate the unsavory behaviors they see. It is unfortunate to see…

Over the past few months, President Trump has pursued a much more aggressive foreign policy than past presidential administrations in the modern era, and has taken a larger expansionist approach than anybody, including those on the right, could have imagined. On January 3rd, the U.S. launched a military operation in Venezuela, taking Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro into custody, where he faces numerous drug trafficking charges. However, earlier this week, the U.S. and Venezuela agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discussed oil and mineral opportunities with acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez, and reaffirmed America’s commitment to promoting stability…

This morning, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he wants to cut off trade with Spain over a dispute over the use of jointly operated military bases on Spanish soil. Friedrich Merz, the Chancellor of Germany, agrees that Spain has not been compliant with increasing its military spending as a NATO member. On the other hand, France has joined Spain in condemning the US-Israel attack on Iran. It is clear that the EU, which has already been heavily questioned in recent years, is no longer a unified force.

On February 28th, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Hosseini Khamenei was killed amid a series of strikes by the US and Israel. Feelings all around the world have been a mixed bag. For many Iranians at home and abroad, this weekend has been one of jubilation, especially for those who have had family members imprisoned or killed by the Iranian regime. People have flooded the streets of Tehran, dancing, cheering, and setting off fireworks. However, many in Iran are not so happy, with some expressing their loyalty to the regime, and others fearing that what happened to Iraq will…

In recent years, people have become increasingly judgmental about others’ appearances, particularly with the rise of online dating. Individuals often post screenshots of people from dating apps or videos of them in social settings to ridicule them. Additionally, social media has set unrealistic expectations, such as expecting partners to cover all their bills. Most of us are average-looking and not extremely wealthy, so it’s important to have realistic expectations when it comes to dating. We should also avoid bullying others online simply because they don’t meet our standards.

During the Super Bowl LX halftime show, Bad Bunny took to the stage. At the same time, Republicans hosted Turning Point USA, which offered an alternative: The All-American halftime show. The pre-taped show featured Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett. Overall, Bad Bunny’s halftime show got 128.2 million viewers, whereas the TPUSA event peaked at around 6.1 million. For months leading up to Bad Bunny’s halftime show, conservatives fearmongered, with fans threatening to boycott the Super Bowl. Unexpectedly, the Trump administration weighed in to criticize the choice to have Bad Bunny perform at the Super Bowl. After…

Birth rates are declining all around the world. While it is well known that birth rates have fallen in East Asia and Europe, significant declines are also occurring in regions like the Middle East and Latin America. Despite efforts and incentives to encourage higher birth rates, there has been little overall progress. It appears that as living standards improve, people tend to have fewer children. Therefore, we should focus on preparing for a smaller, aging population, as this seems to be the direction humanity is heading.