As the midnight deadline on March 14 approaches, the U.S. government is at risk of a shutdown. The Senate is under significant pressure to pass a funding bill to ensure that federal operations can continue, but political divisions have created a tense and challenging atmosphere for the process.
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Every year, fans of the iconic superhero Superman gather to celebrate his enduring legacy, and 2025 is no exception.
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The House approved a funding bill to avoid a government shutdown with a vote of 217-213, boosting defense spending and reducing non-defense funding, which Democrats criticized. Its fate in the Senate is unclear, as it needs at least eight Democratic votes before the deadline.
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The Trump Administration has laid off over 1,300 employees from the U.S. Department of Education, reducing its workforce by nearly 50%, which raises concerns about the effects on education programs and civil rights.
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The United States has been placed on the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist due to a decline in civic freedoms linked to the Trump administration's actions, including dismissals, restrictive orders, and protest crackdowns, threatening democracy and global democratic norms.
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Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student, was arrested by ICE, raising concerns about free speech. His lawyer claims his green card was wrongfully taken away due to pro-Hamas accusations, resulting in backlash from civil liberties groups and worries about attacks on student activism during Trump's immigration policies.
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Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England will become Canada’s prime minister after Justin Trudeau. He promises to handle economic issues, keep tariffs until the U.S. meets fair trade commitments, and eliminate the consumer carbon tax.
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Authorities announced that legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, died from heart disease complicated by Alzheimer's, while his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, died from hantavirus. No foul play is suspected. They were found in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26, 2025.
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President Trump has granted a one-month exemption from tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, but experts doubt this period is sufficient for the industry to adapt, especially given the recent market volatility and concerns from Canadian and Mexican officials.
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The upcoming Superman film directed by James Gunn is facing a lawsuit from Mark Peary, the nephew of co-creator Joe Shuster. Peary is challenging DC Studios' rights in several countries, asserting that the Shuster estate is entitled to copyright reversion. Warner Bros. has denied these claims, defending their rights and stating that the lawsuit could jeopardize the film’s international release.
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