I’m trying to not pay attention to what’s going on in the Fauci Senate hearings. It’s too painful. I suspect I’ll be subjected to highlight […]
Year: 2026
Data Centers Are Slowing America’s Shift Away From Coal
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. As tech companies have built hundreds of hyperscale data centers to power the […]
Israel and US Ridiculed for Reportedly Considering “Land Blockade” of Iran
As reports say that some within the U.S. government believe that they are facing “strategic defeat” in the war on Iran, new reporting says that […]
Swing District Voters Want Major Change. That Could Help Democratic Socialists.
A new poll released this week suggests that voters in swing districts across the country are more supportive of candidates who will bring about swift […]
Ancient Indigenous tobacco strain takes root at Midland museum
This plant is more than just a piece of botany — it represents survival and cultural reclamation,’ says summer student at Huronia Museum…See More
Pregnant wagyu cows and calves worth $200,000 stolen from station
Pregnant cows and calves are among 142 wagyu cross cattle believed to have been stolen from a central Queensland station…See More
Major milk company fined for misleading consumers about fresh milk
One of Australia’s largest milk providers has been fined by the consumer watchdog for misleading consumers with “fresh milk” labels on products that contained substantial […]
The Post-Roe Surprise: More Abortions
Access to medication abortion in the years since Covid and the fall of Roe v. Wade has completely reshaped the abortion access landscape in America. […]
ASEAN winners and losers in the era of the Hormuz crisis
The Hormuz crisis is too often seen as ASEAN oil-shock story. Truth is, it is that. But in addiiton it’s a human ledger of pain […]
Patriot Debate Deepens As Bacon Questions Trump Shift, Senate Moves On Ukraine Arms
US President Donald Trump’s decision to step back from his earlier pledge to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors has prompted renewed debate in […]
Russia Targets Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles As Zelenskyy Awaits US Patriot Decision
Russia targeted the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles early on August 1, even as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed for the Washington to grant licenses for […]
US, Iran Threaten Vital Infrastructure As Rhetoric Heats Up Again
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
Why Nestlé’s latest results point to real recovery
Nestlé’s H1 2026 results point to a recovery in momentum, with stronger volume growth, resilient margins and increased marketing investment helping offset ongoing commodity cost […]
Labour holds Greater Manchester mayoralty after counting goes to second round
MANCHESTER — Labour’s Bev Craig won the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election Friday night and will now succeed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in the region’s […]
Italy cracks down on free movement to Spain as Schengen unity crumbles
PARIS — Italy’s right-wing government said on Friday it was ending open air and sea transport with Spain in reaction to the sudden influx of […]
First Amendment Might Protect FTP&ATF License Plate
From today’s opinion in Whateley v. Lackey, written by Fourth Circuit Judge Pamela Harris and joined by Judges Agee and Keenan: In Virginia, drivers may […]
High Court Deals Fresh Blow to Ruto’s State Lodge Plans
The project has sparked public outrage in the area as residents and conservationists intensify efforts to secure official action to stop it…See More
South Africa: State Spent R600m to Contain 30 June Xenophobic Action
GroundUp] For years, South Africa has watched the same warning signs appear – immigrants attacked, their businesses targeted, communities divided, and misinformation and fear used […]
Malaysia bets on global recognition to futureproof its TVET system
Malaysia’s Human Resources Ministry has unveiled a five-year roadmap to align its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system with international standards, as the […]
Trump alarms with ‘massive gutting’ of program meant to pull kids out of poverty: NYT
The Trump administration’s threat to a program meant to pull kids out of poverty is alarming advocates, the New York Times reported. According to reporting […]