Georgia is facing erosion of human rights and civic space. Thousands of people have been arbitrarily detained and fined, hundreds subjected to torture and other ill-treatment, and more than 150 imprisoned following unfair and politically motivated proceedings. For more than 500 days, protesters across Georgia have continued to return to the streets.
The CFTC and New Mexico are clashing over who gets to police prediction markets. The outcome of the case could shape how prediction markets operate across the United States. New Mexico argues that Kalshi-style event contracts raise gaming-law and consumer-protection concerns. The CFTC is pushing back with a federal oversight argument.
Omar and his colleagues have been working in Gaza for more than two and a half years without any electricity supply to Gaza. They rely on generators instead. The infrastructure to clean, store and distribute water is either damaged or destroyed, or lies in areas where it is not safe for people in Gaza to go. Independent water production in Gaza is less than a third of what it was.
Juan A. CZIN is Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies at Brookings Institution’s China Center and co-host of the podcast The Beijing Brief. He was Director for China at the National Security Council from 2021 to 2023 and a member of the Senior Analytic Service at the Central Intelligence Agency.
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Team from Independence Blue Cross's Advanced Analytics and Data Science department won first place at Google Code for the Cure Hackathon in New York City. The team developed a prototype of a multi-agent AI system that works in two key areas: data provenance and traceability, and bias detection and evaluation.
On June 9, the 34th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Georgia and China were upgraded to a "comprehensive strategic partnership". China has established over 80 strategic partnerships globally. Georgia's original 2023 agreement represented the lowest rung of this ladder. Chinese FDI in Georgia fell from $98 million in 2023 to just $29 million in 2024. China did not break into Georgia’s top 10 sources of foreign direct investment. China does not appear in Georgia's top five export markets.
Drug addiction is emerging as a growing problem among Ukrainian soldiers as the war with Russia enters its fifth year. Long deployment, combat injuries, and absence of military rotation are contributing to higher levels of substance abuse within the armed forces. Many soldiers feel frustrated when leave requests are denied due to manpower shortages and battlefield demands.
Julie Mehretu delivered the Commencement Address on behalf of the Class of 2026 at the Rhode Island School of Design. Julie grew up in Michigan in a family that loved art but was not steeped in contemporary art. Julie's generation has failed to live up to the promises of modernity, progress, growth and democracy.
The Strait of Hormuz was closed because of the war between the US, Israel and Iran. The U.S. is the largest exporter of energy through the strait and is in no hurry to re-open it. The technology crowd promised that artificial intelligence would create new efficiencies in global trade, but the market didn't price it.
Jennifer Kucera has spinal muscular atrophy and needs around-the-clock care from Medicaid-funded providers to help her bathe, dress, and otherwise navigate her life. The nursing home where she got scabies, was punched in the face, and sexually assaulted is just three blocks away from her current home in Berea, Ohio. She spent three years in that nursing home and doesn't intend to go back.
The US Trade Representative (USTR) is pursuing Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose tariffs on so-called "60 economies". The list includes the European Union, so in effect, more than 80 countries are affected. Trump's previous and far broader tariff policy was struck down by the Supreme Court in February. This renewed tariffs push might push countries further away from the US.
Delaney Hall is a thousand-bed privately owned ICE prison in Newark. It is the largest ICE prison on the East Coast. The facility is enclosed in chain-link fencing that bulges outward like the front end of a whale. Hundreds of detainees are on a hunger strike, asking for unspoiled food, medical care and an end to punitive transfers.
A pregnant woman in Gila County, Arizona, was diagnosed with syphilis. She needed an injection of penicillin 30 days before delivery. Pfizer confirmed receipt of the request on March 27, but the medication didn't arrive until April 7. The woman had already delivered.
Ethiopia has renewed its criticism of Egypt and Eritrea, accusing them of undermining regional stability. The Ethiopian News Agency published an article on Sunday accusing Eritrea of moving closer to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the militant group Al-Shabaab in Somalia. It also said Ethiopia was concerned about Egypt's efforts to advance its interests in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.
Conservationists prevailed in the latest phase of a long-running environmental suit over oil leasing decisions on imperiled sage grouse habitat. A federal judge in Montana vacated the bulk of the challenged lease sales. The Bureau of Land Management violated federal land policy when it neglected to consider sage grouss habitat priorities, the court found.
GPS data is revealing the relationships, resources, conflict zones, knowledge hubs, borders and landmarks that give all creatures a sense of place. Martin Wikelski is scaling up GPS tracking, aiming to follow potentially millions of animals worldwide. His international initiative, ICARUS, uses tiny tags and powerful receivers installed on shoebox-sized satellites called CubeSats.
The announcement of a deal between the U.S. and Iran has pushed oil prices lower, lifted stock futures and helped Bitcoin rebound. The data suggests that Bitcoin's rally lacks demand support. Coinometrics delivers professional-grade crypto and macro analysis to help institutional investors make data-driven decisions.
Donald Trump attended the UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn to celebrate his 80th birthday. About 4,300 people were in attendance, including about 1,200 active-duty service members. 14 fighters from around the world fought inside a wire-mesh cage. The main-card fight ended after 1 a.m. and featured two championship bouts.
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The complete set from Kleines Kraftwerk with the brand new Anker SOLIX Solar Bank 4 Pro offers enormous energy reserves for your home. In the shopping deal, the XXL balcony power plant including storage is 870 euros cheaper. The bundle of four 500 Wp solar modules, storage and accessories currently costs 1,799 euros.
President Trump announced he has struck a ceasefire with Iran and will work to restore oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz as of June 15, 2026. The bottleneck had been shut for weeks, inducing production curtailments in the Persian Gulf and large OECD draws of inventories. Tanker movements in the region won't pick up right away, with many industry players and analysts expecting it will take months to restart some field production and for tanker movements to return to normal.
President Trump trashed the Biden administration's open border policy. He said the flood of illegal immigrants caused car insurance premiums to rise. The average cost of car insurance in the U.S. is $2,236 annually for full coverage and $1,177 annually for liability-only coverage.
Art Deco skyscrapers of downtown Detroit testify to the early years of America’s long dominance of carmaking. General Motors moved to swish new headquarters in the city this year. Ford relocated its head office within its home suburb of Dearborn. The American base of Stellantis, of which Chrysler Group is now part, is still in Auburn Hills.
Marion Nestle, 89, is a nutritionist and food policy expert. She has a new book coming out in September and is preparing to appear at the Aspen Ideas Festival on June 30. She lives in a landmarked apartment on the 12th floor of NoHo on the edge of Greenwich Village in a building built in 1931. She grew a lot of plants in her terrace garden in the middle of Manhattan.