Siddarth Rahalkar-Sasane

Associate Producer

Latest Posts From Siddarth

A UK Museum Says a Third-Century Roman Emperor Was a Trans Woman

11/22/23

A UK Museum Says a Third-Century Roman Emperor Was a Trans Woman

The UK’s North Hertfordshire Museum will refer to Roman emperor Elagabalus with she/her pronouns after concluding the leader was a trans woman.

UN: World Is on Track To Nearly Double Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C Climate Warming Target

11/22/23

UN: World Is on Track To Nearly Double Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C Climate Warming Target

A sobering UN report this week gave updates on the climate crisis and global attempts to tackle it, finding we're currently on track to reach 2.9°C of warming by the end of the century.

Identifying Fake News Will Now Be a School Requirement in California

11/21/23

Identifying Fake News Will Now Be a School Requirement in California

California's K-12 public curricula will now include a mandatory section on media literacy, after a bill passed with nearly unanimous approval in the state legislature.

Bethlehem To Remove All Public Christmas Decorations in Solidarity With Gaza

11/20/23

Bethlehem To Remove All Public Christmas Decorations in Solidarity With Gaza

The news, posted on Bethlehem's Facebook on November 14, said it would remove 'all festive appearances in honor of the martyrs and in solidarity with our people in Gaza.'

Philadelphia Radio Station Bans Taylor Swift Songs Until After Eagles-Chiefs Rematch

11/16/23

Philadelphia Radio Station Bans Taylor Swift Songs Until After Eagles-Chiefs Rematch

Philadelphia radio station Q102 announced on November 15 that it won't be playing any Taylor Swift songs until after the upcoming football match between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.

Shark in the Water: The Federalist Society

11/07/23

Shark in the Water: The Federalist Society

The Federalist Society re-energized the conservative legal movement over several decades. But in a post-Roe world, what’s next?

FL Sheriff’s Office Cites Driver of "Booty Patrol" Truck Impersonating Police

11/03/23

FL Sheriff’s Office Cites Driver of "Booty Patrol" Truck Impersonating Police

The DeSoto County, FL, sheriff's office says it's located a Chevy Silverado with red and blue lights that they said was impersonating law enforcement.

So Vladimir Putin Might Not Have Had a Major Heart Attack, but What Would Happen if One Day He Did?

10/25/23

So Vladimir Putin Might Not Have Had a Major Heart Attack, but What Would Happen if One Day He Did?

Unconfirmed reports began spreading online on Monday regarding the health of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Rock Asks Paris Museum To Fix His Wax Figure’s Skin Tone

10/23/23

The Rock Asks Paris Museum To Fix His Wax Figure’s Skin Tone

Many people online pointed out the figure had a much lighter skin tone than Johnson's actual skin.

Muslim Congress Members See Spike in Death Threats Amid Israel-Gaza War, Mirroring Nationwide Trend

10/20/23

Muslim Congress Members See Spike in Death Threats Amid Israel-Gaza War, Mirroring Nationwide Trend

While Omar strongly denounced the Hamas attack that sparked the current conflict, her ongoing criticism of the U.S.'s involvement with Israel have made her subject to Islamophobia and targeted threats, with individuals falsely equating her concern about Palestinians with support for Hamas, NBC News reported on Oct 20.

Grand Canyon Says Stop Leaving ‘Love Locks’ Because They’re Hurting Wildlife

10/19/23

Grand Canyon Says Stop Leaving ‘Love Locks’ Because They’re Hurting Wildlife

'Love is strong, but it is not as strong as our bolt cutters,' the park posted on Facebook.

Netflix Plans To Raise Prices Once Actors Strike Ends, Likely Starting in U.S. and Canada

10/03/23

Netflix Plans To Raise Prices Once Actors Strike Ends, Likely Starting in U.S. and Canada

The reported move seems to indicate that Netflix might be looking to pass onto consumers any increased costs from actors’ new union contracts.