#current-events

#current-events

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is leading in the early contest for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, surpassing other notable candidates in a party looking for its next leader.

California's Legislature is active, making significant decisions on a $325 billion budget amid distractions from federal events and local protests.

The suddenness and unpredictability of the 'day of the Lord' emphasizes a need for believers to remain vigilant and faithful as prophesied outcomes unfold.

Social media has surged into the mainstream—and its most-successful creators aren't just there for the likes. They're entrepreneurs, earning millions through brand partnerships.

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.

Jimmy Kimmel highlighted the absurdity of having a national security adviser like Michael Waltz sharing personal Venmo transactions, jokingly questioning his competence in overseeing national defense.

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.