Washington archbishop removes priest as exorcist after UFO comments ‘It's my personal belief that probably many if not most of these UFO sightings are in fact demons’ The Independent UK · Jun 4
Trump Broke the Law When He Slapped His Name on the Kennedy Center, a Federal Judge Says The decision is a modest but welcome victory for the rule of law. Reason · Jun 1
Trump’s Attempt to Rename the Kennedy Center Hit a Wall in Court but Congress Could Still Hand Him the Keys A federal judge ruled that the president’s name must come off the Kennedy Center’s facade within two weeks. The Mary Sue · Jun 1
Colombia Voters Head to the Polls for Presidential Elections: Cepeda, de la Espriella, and Valencia face off Colombia's 2026 presidential election is underway. Over 41 million voters choose between Cepeda, de la Espriella, and Valencia. Results expected by 7 p.m. local time. Latin Times · May 31
Donald Trump blasts federal judge as 'an anti Trump Hater', blames wife as Kennedy Center renovation faces legal setback U.S. President Donald Trump fumed about the Friday decision from U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper who also ordered Trump’s name removed from the center. The Economic Times · May 31
Trump says judge who ruled against him on Kennedy Center ‘should be brought up on charges’ Trump accused the judge of ruling against him ‘because his wife probably told him to do so’ and went on to accuse him of having a conflict of interest because of his wife's politics The Independent UK · May 30
Maria Shriver, JFK’s niece, celebrates judge’s decision to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center ‘An appropriate birthday present on my uncle's birthday today,’ the daughter of Eunice Kennedy wrote on Threads The Independent UK · May 30
Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure A federal judge ruled President Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked renovations, calling the board's vote "ill-informed." Trump responded by withdrawing his renovation plans and returning control to Congress. The judge ordered Trump's name removed from the building and official materials within two weeks. The Economic Times · May 30
Trump Legacy Denied: Judge Mandates Name Removed From Kennedy Center to Honour JFK Alone A federal court has blocked the rebranding of the Kennedy Center, ordering the removal of Trump's name. The decision upholds the site's original dedication to President Kennedy. International Business Times UK · May 29
Trump can’t rename Kennedy Center after himself or close it down, judge says Trump rages in response, saying he now has ‘no interest’ in renovations and will instead work with Congress to oversee ‘failing institution’ The Independent UK · May 29
Judge blocks moves to add Trump to Kennedy Center name A federal judge in Washington on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s moves to rename the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump and close the center for two years — and gave two weeks for removal of the changed signage on the building’s façade. The opinion and order came in a… Roll Call · May 29
Kennedy Center official tells judge that removing Trump’s name would make them go broke in new court filing If Trump’s name is removed, a ‘vital fundraising connection will be severed,’ the center’s chief executive argued The Independent UK · May 27
San Diego mosque attack: racist interpretations of European history are inspiring extremists On Monday, May 18, two assailants, a 17 and an 18 year old, attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego, the site of both a mosque and school, killing three adults. The assailants were wearing Nazi SS insignia, and had the words “race war” written on their weapons. The Conversation · May 21
AI godfather Yann LeCun's advice on college, work and breaking through AI hype A scientist's view on the future of AI. Axios · May 4
Reason · Apr 14 D.C. Circuit Opinion About the No Fly List An excerpt from D.C. Circuit Judge Cornelia Pillard, joined by Judges Karen LeCraft Henderson and J. Michelle Childs in today's… The post D.C. Circuit Opinion About the No Fly List appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason · Mar 26 Kennedy Center Director & Ambassador Richard Grenell Loses Libel Lawsuit He sued over a claim that he "associated with Nazis" and "tried to have Vice President Pence attend a white supremacist event while he was on an overseas trip."
Player One · Mar 20 'Urban Myth Dissolution Center' Launches on Mobile: Paranormal Mystery Game Now on iOS, Android The award-winning paranormal mystery game "Urban Myth Dissolution Center" is now on iOS and Android, featuring touch-optimized controls and customizable frames.
Reason · Feb 23 UC's National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement $15K Non-Residential Fellowships (Applications Due March 21) From the webpage: Applications are due by Monday, March 30th at midnight. If you have questions, please feel free to… The post UC's National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement $15K Non-Residential Fellowships (Applications Due March 21) appeared first on Reason.com.
The Independent UK · Feb 21 Kennedy Center performance canceled after ‘targeted attack’ on outdoor ice rink A ‘toxic chemical’ was spread across the ice, officials say
We Got This Covered · Feb 5 ‘He has a right to peace now’: Jackie Kennedy’s decades-old letter resurfaces at the worst possible time for Trump Jackie's worst nightmare just came true.
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Trump’s plan for the Kennedy Center is a preview for what he wants to do with American elections ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Trump’s attempt to close the Kennedy Center after his takeover was rejected by artists and performers signals what he wants to do if his party is rejected in this year’s midterms, Andrew Feinberg writes
The Independent UK · Feb 2 Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlash President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction
The Independent UK · Jan 29 Kennedy Center just announced a new head of programming. He quit after five days It was not immediately clear why the newly appointed head of artistic programming resigned so quickly
The Times of India · Jan 28 'Satyagraha' at the Kennedy Center: Philip Glass leads artists’ boycott in protest of Trump takeover TOI correspondent from Washington: Celebrated American composer and Indophile Philip Glass has withdrawn the world premiere of his Symphony No 15, “Lincoln,” from the MAGA-infused Kennedy Center in Washington DC — the decision redolent of nonviolent Gandhian protest embodied in his landmark opera Satyagraha.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 Why Max Richter’s Hamnet needle-drop left me cold In a new weekly column about the world of classical music, Tom Service bemoans Hollywood turning pieces into slop through overuse. Plus: Philip Glass withdraws his symphony from the Kennedy Center