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Opinion by Jennifer Huddleston (CNN) — The Supreme Court released its decision Monday in NetChoice v. Paxton and Moody v. NetChoice, two cases that will have long-lasting effects on free speech rights on the internet. But while much of the conversation around this decision will focus on the impact these cases have on so-called “Big Tech” companies, the

Opinion by Robert Lewin (CNN) — In 2003, we were already days into an overwhelming Southern California fire siege when I was reassigned to the Grand Prix fire ripping through San Bernadino and Los Angeles counties. I was immediately deployed to direct the night operations on the branch where the wildfire was running west at

Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — With its immunity ruling on Monday, the Supreme Court granted former President Donald Trump’s wish of all but guaranteeing that his criminal trial for trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election will not go to trial before the 2024 election in November. It also granted presidents in

Opinion by Norman Eisen, E. Danya Perry and Joshua Kolb (CNN) — Now that the Supreme Court has issued its historic decision on presidential immunity — one that will be “for the ages,” as Justice Neil Gorsuch put it — the most pressing question yet to be answered is far more immediate: What does this

Opinion by Bryan Reesman (CNN) — Protest songs, from “John Brown’s Body” to “Fight the Power,” have had a long and celebrated history of advocating for social change — and, in many cases, of uniting people behind important causes like labor rights, the anti-war movement, and equality for all. Given the current fragile state of our democracy,

Analysis by AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — AI images have become an unavoidable roadside attraction on Facebook and other social media, where dramatic and outlandish depictions of emotional scenes lure users into doling out likes, shares and “Amens.” Among the funhouse images of fake children crying in the street and police officers saving inexplicably huge

Opinion by Thom Tillis (CNN) — Watching last week’s CNN presidential debate, my initial reaction was profound sadness. We watched our commander in chief, President Joe Biden, repeatedly lose his train of thought, utter incoherencies and project lethargy. It was painful, and I truly feel bad for Biden. Cognitive and physical decline is a normal part of

Analysis by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — ABC was struggling to find hits in 2004 when the network introduced two of them: “Desperate Housewives,” a new take on a primetime soap opera; and “Lost,” a sci-fi-tinged mystery that fast became a fan sensation, from its cryptic numbers to what really happened to that crashed plane

Analysis by Saskya Vandoorne and Camille Knight, CNN Paris (CNN) — The man who once described his leadership style as Jupiterian now resembles Icarus, after he played with political fire and got burnt. French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance was crushed on Sunday after the far-right National Rally (RN) party surged in the first round of the country’s

Analysis by Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. The stock market logged a gangbusters first half of

Analysis by Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — After months of intense speculation and official reticence, China has finally confirmed its two former defense ministers who vanished from public view last year had been under investigation for corruption. Their dramatic downfall has exposed deep-rooted alleged deceit in key sectors of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden waged an intense weekend battle to save his reelection bid following his disastrous debate performance but has been unable to dismiss existential questions about his candidacy that are more glaring than ever. Biden is secluded with his family at Camp David following several events at which he

Opinion by Dean Obeidallah (CNN) — Since last week’s presidential debate, we’ve seen nearly nonstop news coverage about whether President Joe Biden should drop out as the Democratic presidential contender, expressed in numerous op-eds, on political podcasts and on cable television. But while Biden’s performance on Thursday is a legitimate issue, the media’s laser-focused coverage

Opinion by Richard Galant, CNN (CNN) — “Old age is a shipwreck.” That’s how former French President Charles de Gaulle explained the arc of Marshal Philippe Pétain’s career. A military hero of World War I, Pétain formed the Vichy government at the age of 84 and shamefully collaborated with the Nazis who had invaded much

Analysis by Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. Companies have become fonder of part-timers these days. Demand for

Analysis by Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — Joe Biden’s performance at the CNN presidential debate against Donald Trump has raised concerns with US allies – particularly within NATO and Europe. Those concerns, to be clear, are not about whether or not Biden is fit to make decisions. They are not worried that he will implement dangerous policies or take

Opinion by Adam H. Sobel (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s decision on Friday to discard the 40-year-old precedent established by Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council is a truly harsh blow against environmental protection and climate justice. By overruling the Chevron doctrine that required courts to defer to federal agencies when it came to implementing broadly written laws, the

Opinion by Roy Schwartz (CNN) — From the US and Germany to Poland and Ukraine, creators have been volunteering their time and talent to support United24, Ukraine’s official fundraising platform, by recreating Ukrainian monuments as one of a kind Lego sets. These sets aren’t available for purchase; they can only be won through a raffle, by donating $24

Opinion by Steve Vladeck, CNN (CNN) — It was no great surprise to close watchers of the Supreme Court that the justices on Friday narrowed one of the principal criminal statutes that federal authorities have used to prosecute those who stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. After all, the justices largely signaled which way they

Opinion by Jay Parini (CNN) — Dear Joe, I write to you urgently, as your old neighbor from Scranton. My mother was your babysitter, and you and I sat at my kitchen table many decades ago. I’ve been your admirer for years, sending you checks, knocking on doors and writing pieces supporting you. Few leaders in American