In 2021, New York-based Russian American filmmaker Julia Loktev went back to Russia to begin what turned out to be a truly epic documentary production. She was in Moscow to make a documentary about journalists who had been classified as “foreign agents” or “undesirable” by Vladimir Putin’s government. Then RussiaContinue Reading
Truthdig lost a beloved contributor and friend last week when Jim Knipfel died at his home in Wisconsin following a yearlong illness. He was 61. Jim was a celebrated memoirist, novelist and critic who published a column, “Slackjaw,” every week for 40 years. During the final years of his life,Continue Reading
During the Paula’s Choice Friends & Family Sale, you can shop bestselling moisturizers, serums, retinol and more for up to 30% off., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Israeli-made documentary NAZA details the deliberate mass killing of Palestinians —and prompts political backlash from all sides.Continue Reading
We’re joined by Latino USA host Maria Hinojosa as she shares the story of Estrella Diamantina González, an undocumented transgender woman and trafficking survivor from Mexico caught up in the United States’ criminal and immigration systems. This summer, after serving a nine-year sentence in a Texas men’s prison, Diamantina GonzálezContinue Reading
EV charging infrastructure installation is a big part of Osborne’s commercial construction business. Over the years, Charged has interviewed execs and engineers from companies covering almost every layer of the charging stack: hardware manufacturers, software developers, security specialists, utilities, standards bodies, and of course, charge point operators (CPOs) and charging-as-a-serviceContinue Reading
Wireless charging is not just about convenience. For electric buses, it can enable operators to prolong battery life, to achieve the same range with a smaller battery pack, and to charge the same number of vehicles with fewer charging stations, as a Momentum Dynamics exec (among others) explained to ChargedContinue Reading
The 63-year-old bridge connecting San Pedro to Terminal Island is undergoing construction to replace its aging deck., Read MoreContinue Reading
Police reviewing social media post by writer Sarah Helm, wife of Burnham’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell., Police reviewing social media post by writer Sarah Helm, wife of Burnham’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell. British police are reviewing a social media post by the wife of National Security Adviser JonathanContinue Reading
Through statements in English, Iranian officials are emphasising gas prices and issues with the US economy., In messages that appear to be directed at the American public, Iran has been highlighting the cost of the war that the United States and Israel launched against the country ahead of the UnitedContinue Reading
Katie Zacharia has been fired as White House press secretary after less than one week, The New York Times reported Friday, citing three anonymous sources. Fox News also confirmed that Zacharia would be “ transitioning out ” of the job, according to another source. Zacharia has faced intense media scrutinyContinue Reading
Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its “Lego era,” with the basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards still being rebuilt. This view runs counter to those who believe that robotics…Continue Reading
On Oct. 15, 1997, NASA launched the Cassini spacecraft on a mission to explore Saturn and its moons. It lifted off aboard a Titan 4B rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. It took almost seven years for the Cassini spacecraft to reach Saturn , with the spacecraft entering orbit around the ringedContinue Reading