
A new NPR/PBS–Marist poll conducted in late September 2025 shows that 79 percent of Americans believe the United States has gone too far in restricting freedom of speech. That headline number, captured just days ago, sits on top of a swirl of legal fights, campus controversies, and political debates that have made “free speech” one
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The art world finds itself at the center of a political storm as cultural institutions grapple with increasing pressure from Washington. Amy Sherald, celebrated for her striking portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama and recognized as one of the country’s most important contemporary artists, recently canceled a major exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait
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Milan Fashion Week closed its Spring/Summer 2026 season with an atmosphere that blended celebration, change, and reflection, proving once again why the city remains the beating heart of European fashion. The week began under the shadow of Giorgio Armani’s passing, yet his final collection became a moving tribute to his lifelong devotion to elegance. Titled
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In a striking development that reverberated through the tech world, Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle claims by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that the e-commerce giant misled customers into subscribing to its Prime service and made cancellation unduly difficult. The settlement reached just days into a federal trial marks a
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When the crisp air of autumn sweeps across Europe and golden leaves blanket its cobbled streets, certain cities and villages take on an unmistakable magic. Halloween in Europe is not just about costumes and candy it’s about centuries-old traditions, flickering lanterns in medieval windows, cozy taverns filled with mulled cider, and timeless stories that come
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In the heart of Jacksonville, Florida, a modest but remarkable home sits tucked away on a quiet street. To passersby, it might look like any other single-story house with a wide porch and an open walkway. But for Army veteran Sean Karpf, this home represents something far greater than shelter. It is independence regained, dignity
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