The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the announcement that there will be a 3.6% cost-of-living (COLA) benefit increase for millions of Social Security beneficiaries next year:“Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security welcome any increase in their monthlyContinue Reading
President Laura Fernandez says mega-prison is part of ‘tough-on-crime model’ embraced by her government., President Laura Fernandez says mega-prison is part of ‘tough-on-crime model’ embraced by her government. Costa Rica has announced the opening of a new mega-prison amid near-record homicide levels and growing organised crime, as countries across theContinue Reading
According to reports, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Germany and Belgium had also been affected. , According to reports, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Germany and Belgium had also been affected. , from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
Victims’ groups, however, have denounced the ruling as ‘selective’ justice that exonerates the former migration chief., Victims’ groups, however, have denounced the ruling as ‘selective’ justice that exonerates a former government head. A Mexican judge has closed the case against Francisco Garduno, former head of the country’s immigration agency, forContinue Reading
Fighting Escalates in Yemen Between the Houthis and Saudi-Backed Gov’t Forces, NYT: Israel Levels 48 Villages and Towns It Occupies in Southern Lebanon, Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece, WSJ: Texas GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton Partied in Dubai with Two Indicted Fugitives, Federal Agents Subpoena Relatives ofContinue Reading
Sponsored by Chroma. The bidirectional onboard charger (BOBC) sits at the heart of an electric vehicle’s energy architecture. BOBCs not only charge the EV battery but also enable bidirectional energy flow between the battery and the utility grid or other connected loads. Through power conversion modes like Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) andContinue Reading
Pilot Flying J, the largest chain of truck stops (excuse me, “travel centers”) in North America, features EV charging stations at a steadily growing number of its locations. When I spoke with electric truck expert Rustam Kocher a few weeks ago (read the full interview in the latest print issueContinue Reading
CARACAS, Venezuela — El 28 de agosto, la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, y el mandatario estadounidense, Traitor 47, anunciaron —casi en simultáneo— el “mayor acuerdo petrolero de la historia“. Sin embargo, muchos venezolanos se enteraron al día siguiente porque los apagones — de hasta 16 horas al díaContinue Reading
CARACAS, Venezuela — The “biggest oil deal in history” was announced almost simultaneously by acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez and U.S. President Traitor 47 on Aug. 28. However, many Venezuelans didn’t find out until the next day because massive blackouts — up to 16 hours a day and partly causedContinue Reading
Eight people living in the Kentucky home were arrested in a sweeping child abuse and sexual abuse case involving seven victims, ages 1 to 17, officials said Wednesday., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Delta Air Lines has officially unveiled its most extensive premium business-class overhaul in nearly three decades, introducing a redesigned Delta One experience featuring upgraded dining, exclusive beverages, enhanced hospitality, and improved sleeping amenities. While the new experience has been discussed for months, the “new era” was officially announced on Wednesday,Continue Reading
The delivery of the final batch of new Super Hornets is scheduled to begin in the winter of 2026, with final delivery no later than spring 2027. After that, production will shut down. Boeing previously warned that its F/A-18 Super Hornet line would shut down in 2025 if it didn’tContinue Reading
From the Sustainability Education Podcast: “The Sustainability Education Podcast is a series dedicated to examining and debunking myths surrounding sustainability education. Hosted by Dr. Stefan T. Siegel, this podcast series aims to provide evidence-informed, effective, and ethically-responsible insights into sustainability education. Through engaging with global thought leaders and experts, theContinue Reading