All articles tagged with #current events
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Vox
The article reviews 2025 predictions, with 19 correct, 4 incorrect, and 2 undecided, covering politics, science, technology, and culture, highlighting the accuracy and challenges of forecasting future events.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by CNN
CNN's 2025 Year in Review News Quiz covers major events of the year, including natural disasters, political developments, and notable crimes, encouraging readers to test their knowledge of the year's significant moments.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Slate
Slate's weekly news quiz tests your knowledge on various topics from politics to science, featuring a contest between a participant and senior editor Isabelle Kohn, with a Halloween-themed twist and the option to compare your score with others.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Vulture
The article compiles various entertainment news and recaps, including TV show finales, celebrity updates, upcoming movies, and reviews, with a focus on political and dramatic themes in recent media.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
The ongoing government shutdown affects air traffic control staffing and delays, while James Comey faces arraignment on charges related to his congressional testimony. Meanwhile, the CDC updates COVID vaccine guidelines, requiring consultations before vaccination, amidst ongoing political debates and cultural stories from Latin America and the U.S.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Rolling Stone
The documentary 'Orwell 2+2=5' explores George Orwell's life and writings, linking his insights on authoritarianism and truth distortion to contemporary global issues, making it arguably the scariest movie of 2025 by highlighting ongoing struggles with power, misinformation, and oppression.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Deadline
The latest South Park episode satirizes Brendan Carr, FCC chair, depicting him in a humiliating and exaggerated scenario involving health issues and threats to free speech, as part of its broader critique of recent political and social events.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
The Morning Show on Apple TV+ is a fast-paced, chaotic drama featuring major plot twists, star-studded appearances, and a mix of absurdity and current events, making it both escapist and timely, with season four continuing its wild ride.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Slate
Slate's weekly news quiz tests your knowledge of recent events across various topics, featuring questions from staff writer Henry Grabar and comparisons of scores with other contestants, including a humorous take on recent political and international news.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
The Venice Film Festival, traditionally glamorous, this year highlighted films addressing urgent global issues like conflict, climate change, and nuclear threats, reflecting cinema's role as a tool for political commentary and societal reflection.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Slate Magazine
Slate's weekly news quiz, hosted by Ray Hamel and featuring features editor Leah Prinzivalli, tests participants' knowledge on recent news across various topics, encouraging engagement and comparison of scores.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Slate Magazine
Slate's weekly news quiz tests your knowledge of recent major stories across various topics, featuring questions from politics to sports, with a comparison of your score to the average and a guest contestant, Nadira Goffe.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson
A devastating flood in Texas has resulted in 111 deaths and over 160 missing, highlighting the consequences of government budget cuts to agencies like NOAA and FEMA, which have hampered disaster preparedness and response. The article discusses broader political issues, including federal layoffs, legal challenges to vaccine policies, internal power struggles within the Biden administration, and Trump's controversial actions and claims, all amid a backdrop of declining public trust and ongoing political conflicts.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Guardian
Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Seth Meyers humorously critique recent political and social events, including Trump's new portrait, his conflicts with Harvard and others, and the overall rise in 'stupid' behavior, highlighting the absurdity and concerns of the current political climate.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CNN
The finale of 'The Handmaid’s Tale' coincided with a politically charged climate, making its themes of authoritarianism and women's rights more relevant and impactful, reflecting real-world concerns about democracy and societal shifts.