Month: July 2025

How much is too much? Why defining ‘mass incarceration’ is important – and isn’t as easy as it seems

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How much is too much? Why defining ‘mass incarceration’ is important – and isn’t as easy as it seems

Journal of Applied Philosophy July 3, 2025

In this post, Vincent Chiao, discusses his article recently published in the Journal of Applied Philosophy on...

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GOP scorned for trying to hide budget vote under cover of night

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GOP scorned for trying to hide budget vote under cover of night

Brett Wilkins Common Dreams July 3, 2025

House Republicans are on the verge of passing legislation that is projected to strip health coverage and...

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James Carville warns Trump could impose martial law before midterms

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James Carville warns Trump could impose martial law before midterms

David Badash The New Civil Rights Movement July 3, 2025

Well-known veteran Democratic strategist James Carville is out with a second dire warning about President Donald Trump...

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The $4 Trillion ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Breaks the Bank and Violates Congress’ Own Budget Rules

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The $4 Trillion ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Breaks the Bank and Violates Congress’ Own Budget Rules

Veronique de Rugy July 3, 2025

Here we go again. This week, the Senate unveiled, honed, and passed its version of the “One...

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US arms stoppage to Ukraine ‘serious setback’ for EU and NATO, Danish PM says

• Europe

US arms stoppage to Ukraine ‘serious setback’ for EU and NATO, Danish PM says

Nicholas Vinocur July 3, 2025

AARHUS, Denmark — A U.S. decision to stop delivering some key munitions to Ukraine is damaging for...

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Austria becomes first EU country to deport Syrian convict since Assad’s fall

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Austria becomes first EU country to deport Syrian convict since Assad’s fall

Elena Giordano July 3, 2025

Austrian authorities deported a convicted criminal to Syria on Thursday in the first EU deportation since President...

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Bridge over the Strait among possible EU defense works

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Bridge over the Strait among possible EU defense works

Steve July 3, 2025

Brussels (ANSA) – The EU is beginning to accelerate the process on military mobility, that is, the...

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Group of 14 EU countries wants to maintain cohesion funds to support regional development

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Group of 14 EU countries wants to maintain cohesion funds to support regional development

Steve July 3, 2025

Fourteen EU member states have called on the European Commission to maintain cohesion funds as an independent...

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The new chair country Denmark: “Ukraine belongs in the EU”

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The new chair country Denmark: “Ukraine belongs in the EU”

Steve July 3, 2025

Aarhus – Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Denmark for the inauguration of the Danish EU...

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Man charged with killing former Minnesota House speaker is due back in court after delay

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Man charged with killing former Minnesota House speaker is due back in court after delay

Associated Press July 3, 2025

By STEVE KARNOWSKI ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker...

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For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, could a lesser conviction mean a greater public rehabilitation?

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For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, could a lesser conviction mean a greater public rehabilitation?

Associated Press July 3, 2025

By ITZEL LUNA and ANDREW DALTON, Associated Press For nearly two years, a nearly nonstop parade of...

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Asterion to acquire Spanish MNVO Finetwork for €210m plus debt

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Asterion to acquire Spanish MNVO Finetwork for €210m plus debt

Simon Dux July 3, 2025

The deal, under discussion, could see a further €100 debt added to overall transaction Spanish infrastructure fund...

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Busselton hit by intense rain, flash flooding as farmers go dry

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Busselton hit by intense rain, flash flooding as farmers go dry

Sergi Basco July 3, 2025

The first month of winter has come and gone, delivering above-average rainfall to parts of WA, while...

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SA ice cream company moving to new town after more than 100 years

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SA ice cream company moving to new town after more than 100 years

Sergi Basco July 3, 2025

Golden North Ice Cream is moving its operations from Laura to Murray Bridge in order to be...

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How you can catch the peak of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower from Europe

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How you can catch the peak of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower from Europe

Steve July 3, 2025

While best seen in the southern hemisphere, up to 15 meteors per hour could be seen in...

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Reasons to Celebrate the Fourth of July

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Reasons to Celebrate the Fourth of July

Bill Lueders July 3, 2025

We’re living through what will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most shameful periods in U.S....

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Here are the Declaration of Independence’s Grievances Against King George III. Many Apply to Trump.

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Here are the Declaration of Independence’s Grievances Against King George III. Many Apply to Trump.

David Corn and Tim Murphy July 3, 2025

When Thomas Jefferson was writing the Declaration of Independence in the weeks leading up July 4, 1776,...

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“All-out betrayal”: Trump halts nearly $7 billion in federal funding for schools

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“All-out betrayal”: Trump halts nearly $7 billion in federal funding for schools

Cheyenne McNeill July 3, 2025

The Trump administration informed state and local schools that it was withholding nearly $7 billion in federal...

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“Paramount just paid a bribe”: Senator demands investigation after $16 million settlement with Trump

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“Paramount just paid a bribe”: Senator demands investigation after $16 million settlement with Trump

Garrett Owen July 3, 2025

Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS, will pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit with President...

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ASEAN on the hot seat in US tariff negotiations

• Asia

ASEAN on the hot seat in US tariff negotiations

Adam Schwarz July 3, 2025

As the 90-day ‘pause’ on Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” nears the finish line, countries across Southeast Asia...

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