One night in early October, I visited my local Marathon gas station, near Pittsburgh. The cashier stood at his register in front of a wall of brightly colored boxes, bags and blister packs. These garishly branded products were the same oddball army of “supplements” that have become familiar at gasContinue Reading
Candidates who supported trans rights were largely more successful than those who used anti-trans strategies in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. While focusing on trans issues backfired for many Republican candidates, trans rights were not safe when voters weighed in on ballot initiatives. Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska and WashingtonContinue Reading
This story was originally published by High Country News. The day after California was admitted to the union in September 1850, John C. Frémont, a U.S. senator who had settled in California from Savannah, Georgia, submitted 10 bills to the Senate seeking to transfer millions of acres of Indian landContinue Reading
Seeking to revitalize declining Catholic faith in Latin America, the pope is challenging the austerity and anti-immigrant policies of right-wing leaders., Read MoreContinue Reading
A New Orleans river boat with over 100 passengers was struck on Friday by a much larger tanker ship, capsizing the cruise vessel and prompting a major rescue effort in the Mississippi River near the French Quarter., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
A Russian deputy prime minister led a 70-strong Russian delegation to Afghanistan, pursuing deals on transport, logistics, agriculture, and health products with the Taliban.Continue Reading
Although the US midterm elections result appears to have reduced for now the prospect of a new full-scale US and Israeli attack on Iran, the fundamental US objective of stopping any Iranian nuclear programme is generating an intense debate in the Iranian society and its power circles.Continue Reading
More than 7,400 migrants arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands during the first 10 days of November., NewsFeed More than 7,400 migrants arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands during the first 10 days of November, straining regional resources amid a surge in arrivals. The influx comes as Spanish rescuers saved hundreds ofContinue Reading
A liquefied gas carrier caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mines, according to the IRGC., NewsFeed A liquefied gas carrier caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mines, according to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRGC said the vessel ignored warningsContinue Reading
Texas Representative Chip Roy ripped into his own party during a half-hour rant on the House floor Thursday, slamming Republicans for failing to prioritize the American public over their own political interests. “Somebody tell me why Republicans lost last Tuesday? I’ll say it’s because they were focused on themselves andContinue Reading
Israel’s latest bombing of Nasser Hospital in Gaza on Thursday killed six Palestinians, including surgeon Dr. Rizk Abu Shaira. He was featured in the recent documentary American Doctor, which follows international medical volunteers in Gaza’s battered hospitals as they work alongside Palestinian colleagues. Israel claimed, without providing evidence, that itContinue Reading
Tech insiders and commentators say Nvidia will survive Huang’s departure, but it’s time for more accountability among CEOs…Continue Reading
Prathankarnpap/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What do parents, students, remote workers, and business owners have in common? They always have a lot going on in their lives, and there’s a chance it can get frustrating, confusing, or overwhelming. If you’re among these people and you need help staying organizedContinue Reading