GLOBAL AFFAIRS Alysa Liu’s Historic Olympic Triumph: A Comeback Story for the Ages February 20, 2026 In a moment that will be remembered in figure skating history, Alysa Liu delivered a breathtaking performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, winning gold in the women’s individual…
GLOBAL AFFAIRS Curling Chaos at the 2026 Winter Olympics: Cheating Allegations Rock a Gentle Sport February 16, 2026 The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy — known for breathtaking alpine runs and icy showdowns — delivered an unexpected drama in one of its most genteel sports: curling.…
HISTORY & SOCIETY Why Borders Matter More Today Than 20 Years Ago: Security, Migration, Technology & the New Global Reality February 13, 2026 For years, experts predicted a “borderless world.” Globalization was accelerating. Trade agreements were expanding. The internet was dissolving distance. Air travel was cheaper than ever. It felt like geography was…
TECH AND SCIENCE What Would Happen If the Internet Went Down for 24 Hours? January 29, 2026 It sounds simple. No internet for one day.No Wi-Fi. No mobile data. No broadband. At first, it feels like a forced digital detox. People joke about “touching grass,” reading books,…
GLOBAL AFFAIRS Can Peace Finally Happen? Inside the High-Stakes Russia–Ukraine–USA Talks January 23, 2026 The war in Ukraine — now more than three years old — has become one of the defining geopolitical crises of the 21st century. With tens of thousands killed, millions…
GLOBAL AFFAIRS Northern Lights Go Global: The Stunning Sky Show of January 2026 January 20, 2026 Over the night of January 19–20, 2026, skies across much of the world were treated to a breathtaking natural spectacle — the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) danced far beyond their…