FDA Approves First Gene Therapy To Treat Deafness

Over the past weekend, some apologists for President Donald Trump’s recently ordered attacks on Iran argued that because Trump’s plans call for a quick strike, the attacks do not constitute a war. George Orwell is vindicated yet again.  These apologists believe that calling a war something else means it is not a war, and so […]

Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized In Critical Condition Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is in critical condition, according to The New York Times, citing his spokesman, Ted Goodman. "Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same level of strength as we speak," Goodman said, before asking "that you join us in prayer" for the former NYC mayor. Goodman did not disclose what medical emergency sent Giuliani to a Florida hospital Sunday afternoon. President...

French Municipal Elections Provide Early Test For Le Pen's National Rally Ahead Of 2027 Presidential Race Takeaways France held the first round of municipal elections on Sunday in nearly 35,000 municipalities, serving as an initial indicator of political momentum ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) is seeking to expand its limited local presence, with ambitions focused on southern cities such as Perpignan, Marseille, Nice and Toulon. Pre-vote polls suggested competitive races in key targets, but full first-round results and projections are emerging gradually after polls closed, with...