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Wendell Berry Profile

Wendell Berry, an influential environmentalist who passed away on August 31 at age 92, dedicated his life to preserving the connection between humans and nature. Based in Henry County, Kentucky, Berry shunned modern technology like…

UAE Iran Leaders Meet Brics Summit

At the BRICS summit in India on Sunday, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, marking their highest-level meeting since the start of the US-Israel conflict with…

Maha Movement Limitations

Multiple food-borne illness outbreaks in the US, including cyclospora in leafy greens and E. coli in frozen blueberries, highlight the limitations of the Make America Healthy Again (Maha) movement. This comes alongside massive cuts to food…

Alice Springs Rodeo Returns

The Alice Springs Rodeo returned to Blatherskite Park on Saturday after a hiatus in 2025, drawing more than 2,000 spectators. The event featured bull riding, bucking horses, and junior events for young riders. Three competitors were…

Star Trek New Series rumors

Paramount+, which currently holds the rights to Star Trek, has not announced any new definitive film or TV show despite expressing interest in finding a new iteration of the franchise. While there is speculation that a new writing team is…

NHL Stanley Cup Revoked Threat

The U.S.-Canada dispute took an unusual turn when the Buffalo Bills announced that Canadian band Barenaked Ladies would perform the Canadian national anthem at their new stadium on September 17. This stadium, costing a staggering US$2.1…

CFL Football Game

VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions defeated the Montreal Alouettes 48-29 in an exciting Canadian Football League game. Nathan Rourke, the team’s quarterback, had a standout performance with 317 passing yards, one touchdown pass, and added 77…

Bond Market Challenges Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attempted to lower long-term interest rates by promising to at least double the government's typical repurchases of debt in July 2023. This move aimed to reduce borrowing costs for the U.S., which had…

NFL Week One Matchup

On September 7, the Tennessee Titans' quarterback Malik Willis will face off against Kirk Cousins of the Las Vegas Raiders in NFL Week One. The game pits a rebuilding Miami Dolphins team against the more established Raiders, with…

Canadian Oil Tariffs Impact

Canada is experiencing an oil windfall that could offset $27.6 billion in losses from tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite Trump's efforts to hurt Canada economically, his mismanagement of the conflict with Iran has…

September 11 Memorials

The Pentagon is set to break ground on a Visitor Education Center this weekend, aimed at educating over 100 million Americans with no memory of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Joseph Kornhoff, executive director of the Pentagon Memorial…

9/11 Response Reflects

On September 11, 2001, Gen. Dan Caine was serving as the chief of Weapons and Tactics for the 121st Fighter Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. He recalls being informed that an aircraft had struck the North Tower of the World…

PlayStation Wolverine Game

On Tuesday, Sony released Marvel's Wolverine, the most anticipated game exclusive to the PlayStation 5 in recent years. Developed by Insomniac Games, known for successful titles like Spider-Man that have sold over 50 million copies, this…

Digital Trade War Between Us And Canada

Trade tensions between Canada and the United States are highlighting concerns over Canada's digital sovereignty, or its ability to regulate digital environments independently. Experts like Vass Bednar from the Canadian Shield Institute…

Renaming Lake Erie

Republican lawmaker David Maloney has proposed renaming Lake Erie to Lake Pennsylvania, arguing it is about the lake’s “modern identity” and stressing the importance of fishing and tourism for local economies. This comes after U.S…

September 11 Remembrance

To mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, The Free Press asked individuals who were directly affected by the attacks to recount their experiences and reflect on how Americans should remember this pivotal day. Jennifer Altman, a…

Terrorism Efficacy Debate

Jonathan V. Last argues in an article that the United States is on the verge of being forced out of the Middle East, with Israel becoming isolated internationally. He notes that Iran, through its control over the Strait of Hormuz, is…

Political Leadership Criticized

In his weekly newsletter, Jonah Goldberg comments on recent discussions about significant historical events and their impact. He observes that there has been a lot of reminiscing and analysis regarding how events like 9/11 have shaped the…

China Us Spy Dispute

On Tuesday, Michael Ellis, deputy director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), announced that the CIA is expanding its intelligence activities targeting China, specifically mentioning areas like AI, semiconductors, and…

Pakistan Judiciary Reform

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi called for strengthening the district judiciary, which he described as the "backbone" of Pakistan's justice system during a conference in Islamabad on Saturday. He emphasized that most citizens'…

Russia Ukraine Talks

A Russian delegation will participate in a G20 energy meeting held in Houston from September 14 to 16, according to Marat Berdyev, the Russian ambassador responsible for G20-related issues. The delegation includes representatives from…

Canada Values Speech Gander

On September 15, former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien delivered a powerful speech at a 9/11 memorial ceremony in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador. The event honored first responders and remembered the nearly 3,000 people killed…

Grid Reliability Concerns

A recent storm in the mid-South caused significant power outages, including for William Pollack's neighborhood. On a Saturday afternoon, Pollack discovered his house was dark and without electricity due to high winds and rain, leaving him…

New York Estate Auction

Renamor, a 151-acre estate in Tuxedo Park, New York, has been put up for auction after more than a year on the market with no buyers interested despite an initial asking price of $29.5 million and later reduced to around $25 million…