
Editors Desk
Washington, D.C.
Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies
Languages spoken in addition to English: Spanish (conversational)
Latest Articles From Editors Desk
France's top porn sites protest new age verification rules by blacking out
The top pornographic websites in France – Pornhub, YouPorn and RedTube – on Wednesday blacked out in protest over the country’s new age verification requirements. According to the government's rules, users now must prove their age with a credit card or an ID document, but operators argue this puts people’s data at risk.
3 months ago
Four Ivory Coast opposition figures barred from October presidential election
Four major opposition figures will be unable to contest Ivory Coast's October presidential election, the country's electoral commission announced Wednesday, having been struck from the final voter list.
3 months ago
Cuba tried to improve its relations with the US by cooperating with Trump’s deportation flights. It didn’t work.
Cuba has taken five deportation flights since Trump took office, but the administration appears disinterested in improving relations with Havana.
3 months ago
15 Unwritten Rules of Visiting Las Vegas
What happens here doesn't (necessarily) stay here, and there are a few things you'll want to do right.
3 months ago
Paris gives PSG hero's welcome in a day of jubilant celebrations
Triumphant after its historic Champions League victory, Paris Saint-Germain put on an open-top bus parade through Paris on Sunday for roaring fans. The team was then welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the presidential palace where they were given a congatulatory speech. Festivities ended at their Parc des Princes home ground for a last hurrah.a
3 months ago
Insane scenes after people ‘set on fire’ in US
Multiple people have been set on fire in an incident US authorities are treating as a terror attack.
3 months ago
Paris Erupts in Celebrations, Riots After PSG Wins Champions League
Hundreds were detained after soccer fans’ jubilation gave way to violence in parts of the French capital
3 months ago
Out of DOGE, Elon Musk Returns to His Bruised Business Empire
Elon Musk is ready to get obsessed with his companies again. There’s a lot for him to contend with at Tesla, SpaceX and xAI.
3 months ago
Nigeria cracks down on ‘spraying’ money at parties to defend currency
Authorities are jailing people for throwing cash at parties after 70% fall in naira’s value over two years
3 months ago
Trump tariffs suffer staggering setback in U.S. court
In rare rebuke, large share of tariffs eliminated — for now. Court says Trump abused power
3 months ago
Musk stepping down as special government employee
The tech mogul has led the cost-cutting DOGE task force
3 months ago
How Competing Narratives Are Shaping the Diddy Trial
Two weeks in, USA v. Combs is shaping up to be a battle of narratives. Here's a look at what the prosecution and defense are each presenting.
3 months ago
Trump faces critical test after his tough talk on Putin
The president can reaffirm US support for the country in its conflict with Russia or walk away completely. American allies fear the latter.<
3 months ago
Venezuela elects representatives for Guyana-administered Essequibo
El Dorado (Venezuela) (AFP) – Venezuela elected officials on Sunday for the first time for Essequibo region, an oil-rich territory that Caracas claims from neighboring Guyana as part of a centuries-old dispute.
3 months ago
Netanyahu’s forever war is killing Israel faster than its enemies
The ‘total victory’ the PM has set as his goal is impossible, with or without American support
3 months ago