ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. During his first term, President Donald Trump frequently turned to the issue of mental health, framing it as a national crisis that demanded action. He linked it to opioid addiction, mass shootings and…
Dr. Bill Dorfman has shaped some of Hollywood’s most iconic smiles and revolutionized cosmetic dentistry through innovation, entrepreneurship, and a human-centered approach, showing that true swagger begins with self-confidence. Renowned for celebrity smiles and driven by universal impact, Dr. Bill Dorfman is the famed cosmetic dentist at Century City Aesthetic Dentistry, and known as “Hollywood’s…
Timothy Taylor, at Conversable Economist, had a post on August 13 titled “What Economic Ideas are True and Nontrivial?” He starts with a famous story that Paul Samuelson told and I’ll quote it here: [O]ur subject puts its best foot forward when it speaks out on international trade. This was brought home to me years…
Politics / Hiding in Plain Sight / August 15, 2025 Hundreds of Angelenos took to the streets Tuesday to show support for their neighbors and coworkers who are being targeted during ICE’s raids. Ad Policy A community coalition of labor, immigrant, and civil rights groups rally at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles on August 12….
By Mr. Maverick Happiness. A word so personal, so private – yet so common and unifying. A word so complex, encompassing a range of feelings and emotions, and inviting an even wider variety of interpretations and manifestations. It is, perhaps, the most sought-after experience by every conscious human being. “But wait,” you may…
June 26, 2025 Image Description: Abstract illustration of white tree-like branches spreading upward on a dark blue background, adorned with simple yellow, pink, and purple flowers and leaves. By Getty Images via Unsplash+. At IISC, we believe that networks, love, and power are at the heart of lasting change. That’s why we’re honored to be…
Greetings gentle readers, welcome to another installment of the Sunday Morning Movie. Today I have a neo-noir crime drama for you, more Mitchum goodness: The Friends of Eddie Coyle. Reviews: Ebert says: The movie is as simple as that. It’s not a high-strung gangster film, it doesn’t have a lot of overt excitement in it,…
After talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Alaska, President Trump plans to meet on Monday with Ukrainian leader Volodymr Zelenskyy. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: On Friday morning, aboard Air Force One, President Trump talked tough to Fox News, going into his meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: I won’t…
What started as a simple joy of making cookies for family and friends soon blossomed into Brown Sugar, a brand that embodies both her love for desserts and her journey towards independence. “I used to love eating sweets,” Eman Fareed, a mother and retired civil servant, told UN News while baking in her kitchen. “At…
In the pantheon of chronographs, few names carry the gravitas, functionality, and cultural longevity of the TAG Heuer Carrera. Since its inception in 1963, this watch has been a reflection not just of time but of speed, ambition, and clarity. Designed by Jack Heuer with the motor racer in mind, the Carrera has stood as…