Story Of The Week Blog Posts
Shakeups at CBS
Story of the Week / June 11th, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

Ever since new owner David Ellision appointed Free Press founder Bari Weiss to run CBS News there’s been controversy about how she’s doing and what it means for media more broadly.
See morePope Leo's Encyclical on AI
Story of the Week / May 28th, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical on Monday covering artificial intelligence. AI risks making civilization "less human," he warned.
See moreMassie Defeated in Most Expensive House Primary Ever
Story of the Week / May 21st, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) lost his Kentucky primary on Tuesday to Trump-backed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein.
See moreHow Well is Hantavirus Being Handled?
Story of the Week / May 14th, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

On May 10, an American passenger on a cruise ship tested positive for the Andes strain of Hantavirus. The outbreak on the ship has led to three deaths, but health officials say the risk to Americans i...
See moreIs There a Global Energy Crisis?
Story of the Week / May 7th, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

The national average gas price has risen to $4.50 a gallon, with California reaching $6.11 average per gallon. However, oil prices plunged yesterday amid reports that the war with Iran may end soon.
See moreA Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Story of the Week / April 30th, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

President Donald Trump survived his third assassination attempt in 20 months on Saturday when gunfire interrupted the White House Correspondents dinner.
See moreTrump and Pope Leo Contend Over War, Politics, and Religion
Story of the Week / April 23rd, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

President Donald Trump and Pope Leo have increasingly come into conflict in recent weeks over the Iran war.
See moreReps. Swalwell and Gonzales Resign After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Story of the Week / April 16th, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

Two representatives resigned from Congress this week following separate allegations of misconduct.
See moreThe Ceasefire in Iran
Story of the Week / April 9th, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

Voices on the left and some on the right are calling the ceasefire a loss for Trump, noting the war has hurt Americans at home and Asian allies abroad and Trump underestimated Iran. Some on the right...
See moreThe “No Kings” Protests
Story of the Week / April 2nd, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

“No Kings” protests have been held since the start of the second Trump administration, protesting his handling of immigration, the economy, foreign intervention, and his governing at large. This past...
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