In a triumphal move back toward democratic rule, Hungary’s new leader Péter Magyar took his oath of office Saturday in a “regime-change” ceremony rich with symbolism before thousands of jubilant constituents. The sense of a hopeful new political era resonated – in Magyar’s tribute to a victory for “ordinary, flesh-and-bloodContinue Reading
In recent times, Huawei has been China’s best-standing answer to Apple’s monopoly over the personal tech market. Smartphones, laptops, tablets, they do it all and they do it at a level on-par with the best companies currently working. This is not a dynamic that has been around forever, but aContinue Reading
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack. You can read a transcript here. We are already in the midst of the 2028 Democratic primary fight. No one has formally declared their candidacy, but former Transportation SecretaryContinue Reading
We round up the top features of the Cinnamon 6.6 desktop and point releases in this page. Cinnamon 6.6 released a few months back on November 2025 with month worth of bug fixes and feature enhancements. Linux Mint team is incrementally updating this core desktop environment for their Mint offerings.Continue Reading
This past summer was the hottest ever recorded…again. As monthly heat records fell one by one worldwide, wildfires also became front-page news throughout 2023. From across North America, Greece, Chile, Algeria, and Kazakhstan among many others, wildfires burned uncontrollably. The striking orange New York City skyline was the result ofContinue Reading
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, long before vaccines became available, many countries acted to curb the spread of the virus by imposing restrictions on people’s movement called lockdowns. Lockdowns have saved lives by reducing the physical interactions between infected and uninfected people, which in turn reduces transmissionContinue Reading
For the first time in more than a decade, a leading pediatricians group has put out new guidance about recess, saying it’s crucial for good health and good grades and should be part of the school day for students of all ages, Read MoreContinue Reading
1.5 is an important number in climate science. It is the recommended target, in degrees Celsius, to which global warming should be limited relative to preindustrial levels, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading authority on climate science[1]. Further, the legally binding Paris Agreement tasksContinue Reading
Edwards’ 36 points give Minnesota 114-109 win and tie the Western Conference semifinals 2-2 against San Antonio Spurs., Edwards’s 36 points give Minnesota 114-109 win and tie the Western Conference semifinals 2-2 against San Antonio Spurs. Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, and theContinue Reading
Stalled advance in Ukraine and economic woes are not the only worries for the Kremlin – also a distant ‘near abroad’., The annual ritual that is the Victory Day Parade in Moscow serves a dual purpose. It reminds Russia’s citizenry and the Kremlin’s audience across the former Soviet Union ofContinue Reading
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Recently, I have been covering the introduction of the federal government’s Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP), which came into effect earlier this year. However, even with this, many people still struggle to access EVs, especially as automakers like Honda and General Motors scale back their efforts amid the current economic climate…Continue Reading
Influential former prime minister released on parole after spending about eight months behind bars., Influential former prime minister released on parole after spending about eight months behind bars. Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from a prison in Bangkok after spending eight months of a one-year sentenceContinue Reading