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Nepal's Bold Leap into Sci-Fi Cinema

December 19, 2025

Nepal is making waves in the film industry with its first-ever science fiction movie, "Eklo I. " This isn't just any film; it's a big deal for Nepal's movie scene. The movie is set to hit theaters in Nepal on January 1st and will also be shown in the U. S. and U. K. a few days later. It's a huge ste

politics

When Asking Questions Becomes a Crime: The Priscilla Villarreal Case

December 18, 2025

Priscilla Villarreal, a local news reporter in Laredo, Texas, found herself in handcuffs for doing her job. She was not stealing or committing a violent act. Instead, she was asking questions, something journalists do every day. But in her case, local officials saw her work as a crime. They used an

politics

Why Free Speech Matters More Than Ever

December 18, 2025

Free speech is a hot topic. It always has been. But why is it so hard for some people to grasp? This question came up during a recent discussion in Des Moines. The event marked 50 years since a bomb exploded at a Quaker meeting house. The bomb was likely set by someone who didn't like the Quakers' s

politics

Why the U. S. Senate Shouldn't Police Speech

December 18, 2025

Recently, Senator Chuck Schumer and 40 other Senate Democrats proposed a resolution to condemn Tucker Carlson due to comments made by a guest on his podcast. This move raises serious questions about free speech and government overreach. Free speech is a fundamental right that predates laws and gove

law

When Words Clash: A Roofing Dispute and the Fine Line Between Fact and Opinion

December 17, 2025

In Kentucky, a recent court case put the spotlight on the tricky line between facts and opinions. It all started with a homeowner, Rusnak, who was unhappy with the work done by Andes Roofing. The homeowner held back payment and shared negative reviews online. Andes Roofing didn't take it lightly. Th

science

Mountain Medicine: How World War I Changed First Aid

December 11, 2025

High up in the mountains, soldiers faced some serious health risks. A special first aid kit from Austria shows how medicine was changing during World War I. This kit was not just for quick fixes. It had tools to prevent infections and even clean drinking water. This was a big deal back then. The ki

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Press Freedom Clash: Times Challenges Pentagon's Media Rules

December 4, 2025

The New York Times has taken a stand against the Pentagon's new media policy. This policy requires journalists to promise not to seek out information that the government has not okayed for release. The Times argues that this policy is a direct attack on their right to report freely. The lawsuit, fi

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Press Freedom Clash: Pentagon vs. Media

December 4, 2025

A major news organization is challenging the Pentagon in court over new rules that limit how reporters can cover the U. S. military. The dispute centers on a 21-page agreement that the Pentagon asked journalists to sign in October. This agreement is seen as a way to control what reporters can share

politics

Employees Sue EPA: Free Speech or Political Targeting?

December 4, 2025

Six former employees of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have taken legal action against the agency's administrator, Lee Zeldin. They claim their termination was a direct result of speaking out against what they saw as the politicization of science under the Trump administration. These emp

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When Courts Clash Over Privacy and Power

December 3, 2025

In a recent Supreme Court hearing, something unusual happened. Justice Elena Kagan, known for her liberal views, seemed to agree with her more conservative colleagues. The case? A dispute between a religious nonprofit and the New Jersey Attorney General. The nonprofit, First Choice Women's Resource