Tag

2025

All articles tagged with #2025

Pentagon reports dip in sexual-assault cases but risks persist for younger troops
defense3 days ago

Pentagon reports dip in sexual-assault cases but risks persist for younger troops

The Defense Department reported 7,998 sexual assault cases in 2025, down from 8,195 in 2024, while a confidential survey shows unwanted sexual contact among active-duty women declined from 6.8% in 2023 to 4.3% last year and men from 1.3% to 1%; however, junior enlisted personnel and those under 24 remain at greater risk, and the Pentagon says it will continue to strengthen deterrence, victim-centered care, and accountability to address harmful behaviors.

Global antisemitism hits a 30-year high in 2025, J7 reports
world27 days ago

Global antisemitism hits a 30-year high in 2025, J7 reports

A J7 report tracking antisemitism across seven major countries outside Israel says 2025 saw over 23,000 incidents, with 20 deaths (including 15 in the Bondi Beach attack in Australia) and a 97% rise in violent incidents since 2022. The surge is linked to Gaza-related anti-Zionism and online extremism, with Jews in several countries reporting hiding their identity. The study urges governments, law enforcement and civil society to protect Jewish communities and address hate before it escalates further, noting Ireland’s included data and noting rising anti-Semitism across the US, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Canada and Argentina.

Vanilla Tops 2025 Ice Cream Purchases Across All 50 States, Instacart Finds
lifestyle1 month ago

Vanilla Tops 2025 Ice Cream Purchases Across All 50 States, Instacart Finds

Vanilla was the top ice cream flavor in 2025, accounting for about 21% of orders and the most popular flavor in every state and D.C.; chocolate and cookie dough followed, with other classics like cookies & cream and peanut butter also popular. While searches for premium brands rose (e.g., Halo Top), traditional brands led dollar sales (Breyers, Blue Bunny, Turkey Hill) and Häagen-Dazs topped Instacart purchases, with regional flavors highlighting local tastes.

U.S. antisemitic assaults surge to a 46-year high amid overall harassment dip
politics-and-policy3 months ago

U.S. antisemitic assaults surge to a 46-year high amid overall harassment dip

New ADL data show antisemitic incidents in 2025 reached their highest level since 1979, with 6,274 total incidents and 203 anti-Jewish assaults (three fatalities), even as overall harassment and vandalism declined from 2024. The report highlights major hotspot metros like New York City, notes campus incidents fell sharply, and emphasizes that the drop should not be mistaken for progress as antisemitism remains widespread; broader geopolitical tensions and cross-community initiatives are shaping responses.

ASC Reveals 2025 Cinematography Winners Across Film and TV
entertainment5 months ago

ASC Reveals 2025 Cinematography Winners Across Film and TV

The American Society of Cinematographers announced its 2025 winners across categories including Theatrical Feature Film, episodic TV, limited/anthology, one-hour series, and the ASC Music Video Award, honoring standout cinematography with honorees such as Autumn Durald Arkapaw for Sinners and other winners across Hacks, The Righteous Gemstones, Severance, Andor, and documentary formats.

Record One-Year Decline in U.S. Murders Reaches 21% in 2025, CCJ Finds
crime7 months ago

Record One-Year Decline in U.S. Murders Reaches 21% in 2025, CCJ Finds

A Council on Criminal Justice study shows U.S. murders fell more than 21% in 2025—the largest single-year decline on record and possibly the lowest rate since 1900—across 40 large cities, with overall crime down toward 2019 levels; homicides declined in most cities (e.g., Richmond −59%, Los Angeles −39%, New York City −10%), while drug offenses rose, and experts say the causes are not yet certain but may include enforcement focusing on high-crime neighborhoods, improved investigations, and pandemic-era funding.

Falcom Showcases 2025 PC Wallpapers Featuring Ys and Trails Art
technology7 months ago

Falcom Showcases 2025 PC Wallpapers Featuring Ys and Trails Art

Falcom updated its site with a 2025 PC wallpaper round-up featuring key illustrations for Ys X: Proud Nordics, Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta, and Trails in the Sky First Chapter, and reiterates Western release plans across Switch, PC, and PlayStation platforms (e.g., Ys X Proud Nordics on Feb 20, 2026; Memoire on Switch in early 2026; Trails 1st Chapter and 2nd Chapter releases).