#current-events

#current-events

Reality: We're at a juncture where more people than usual seem to be dangerously out of touch with it, while others wish it weren't staring them in the face. There's a lot of bad news out there that is important to be aware of, though you might also feel you're suffering from overexposure to it already. Escapism beckons.

The National Assembly debates a law on end-of-life care, including bills on assisted dying and palliative care, reflecting evolving attitudes towards dignity in death.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's decisive tiebreaking vote led to the Chicago City Council passing a resolution for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, marking Chicago as the largest U.S. city to do so.

The View is on a brief spring hiatus, airing re-runs from recent episodes instead of new ones, due to a short break from live shows.

Barry Blitt's cover art for the April 7, 2025 issue evokes the pervasive anxiety dominating today's news landscape, echoing the dread of Kubrick's 'Dr. Strangelove.'

The quiz tests your knowledge of recent football events, challenging how well you've kept up with the latest happenings in the sport.

More than half of the answers (51%) provided by generative AI tools during the BBC test were incorrect, revealing their struggles with current events.

We're seeking short first-person anecdotes and stories that convey what it's like to walk in the shoes of Berkeleyans from various backgrounds.

In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, a heavy security presence was noted at the Brentwood checkpoint, even though the fires had not reached this affluent area.

"They can ask you literally anything, so you have to be prepared for it," Stockard said, emphasizing the necessity of being well-versed in current events for the Miss America interview.