July 2025 - Drop magazine

Israeli government votes to dismiss attorney general, escalating standoff with judiciary

Social Responsibility

Attorney general dismissed by Israeli government, judiciary standoff deepens

Peter G. Killigang

In a move that has sparked significant political and legal controversy, Israel's government has voted to remove the country's attorney general, intensifying an already volatile relationship between the executive branch…

s Design software company Figma more than triples share price in NYSE debut

Science and Technology

Figma’s NYSE debut results in tripled share price

Peter G. Killigang

Design software firm Figma made a striking entrance on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), with its shares closing at more than triple their initial offering price on the first…

All major Las Vegas Strip casinos are now unionized in historic labor victory

Investments and Business

Full unionization marks historic labor victory for Las Vegas Strip casinos

Peter G. Killigang

In a significant development for the hospitality and gaming sectors, all the major casinos on the Las Vegas Strip have officially become unionized. This landmark change results from years of…

Social Security number leaked? Chances are, a criminal is already trying to use it

Science and Technology

Social Security number leaked? What to do if criminals are trying to use it

Peter G. Killigang

When a Social Security number is exposed, immediate action is crucial. If leaked due to a data breach, phishing attempt, or identity theft, once this vital personal information reaches unauthorized…

E.U. will pause retaliatory tariffs against U.S. as trade talks continue

Investments and Business

E.U. ceases retaliatory tariffs on U.S. during trade talks

Peter G. Killigang

The European Union has agreed to temporarily halt the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States, signaling a strategic pause in a long-running transatlantic trade dispute. The…

Health

Will your health insurance pay for Covid vaccines this fall?

Peter G. Killigang

As the fall season approaches, many individuals are beginning to wonder whether Covid-19 vaccines will be covered by their health insurance plans. With new variants emerging and public health agencies…

Putin says Russia’s hypersonic missile has entered service and will be deployed in Belarus

International

Russia’s hypersonic missile in service, deployment set for Belarus, Putin announces

Peter G. Killigang

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that one of the country’s most advanced hypersonic missile systems has officially entered active service and will soon be stationed in Belarus. The announcement…

An Ohio couple welcomes a baby boy from a nearly 31-year-old frozen embryo

Health

Nearly 31-Year-Old Frozen Embryo Leads to Birth of Ohio Baby Boy

Peter G. Killigang

In a remarkable event that underscores the evolving possibilities of reproductive technology, a couple in Ohio has welcomed a healthy baby boy—conceived using an embryo that had been cryopreserved for…

After a blown deadline, what next for US-Canada trade?

Economy

Missed deadline: implications for US-Canada trade

Peter G. Killigang

The recent inability to reach a crucial trade deadline between the United States and Canada has created uncertainty among both governments and industry stakeholders regarding the future direction of their…