Trump Unveils So-Called Peace Plan for the Middle East 2020-01-29

The Takeaway

Trump Unveils So-Called Peace Plan for the Middle East

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced his long-awaited plan for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

The Harvey Weinstein Trial is Moving Quickly

And the defense has worked to undermine the allegations by pointing to one victim’s continued contact with Weinstein after the alleged assault.

Could “She” Be President? A Look at Pronoun Bias in Politics

Presidential candidates have been using female pronouns to talk about the presidency. Turns out we may all be biased against the “she” pronoun in that context.

The Devastating Family Toll of Suicide by Firearm

Karyl Chastain Beal lost her daughter Arlene to suicide by firearm back in the 1990s.

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria is a Growing Threat

Recent studies from the World Health Organization and the United Nations say that resistant bacteria and the decline of antibiotic development could soon lead to a global crisis. 

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