This story was originally published by ProPublica. In November 2021, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History opened an exhibit called “The Electric Dr. Franklin,” describing “Benjamin Franklin’s pioneering contributions to electrical science.” The exhibit explained that, prior to becoming an abolitionist, he had enslaved people in his household. “BenjaminContinue Reading
This story is the second of a two-part collaboration between Truthdig and the Texas Observer. Read the first part here. In the late spring of 2009, Andrew Collins learned that an oil and gas drilling waste landfarm, operated by a Cleburne, Texas, company called Excel Environmental Services, was to beContinue Reading
“The History of Concrete” is one of the year’s most fluid documentaries. This intriguing, often amusing reorientation of how we see the material world features, and is directed by, the inimitable John Wilson (HBO’s “How To With John Wilson”) as he traverses New York and speaks with its denizens. TheContinue Reading
Target’s NCAA collection includes licensed apparel and accessories for more than 50 schools. Here are 11 items that show the range of the assortment., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Download a highlighted marked-up version of the Claude ConstitutionDownload the taxonomy as a PDF This essay was originally published here and is republished with permission from the author. Introduction AIs are not conscious. They do not feel, experience, or suffer. They do not have innate preferences or underlying motivations. TheyContinue Reading
Twenty-five years after 9/11, the United States is confronting yet another era of profound uncertainty and potential dangers. The pace and scale of change are creating unforeseen disruptions that impact our security, stability, and prosperity. Advancing technologies are being adopted and applied in unexpected ways, sparking debates about the unintendedContinue Reading
Follow updates, build-up, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Yan Diomande stars., Follow updates, build-up, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Yan Diomande stars. Published On 24 Sep 2026 16:47 GMT,2026-09-24 16:01:00,Read MoreContinue Reading
Co-director Yuval Abraham says documentary exposing Israeli abuses will be available online in November., Co-director Yuval Abraham says documentary exposing Israeli abuses will be available online in November. A documentary that accuses Israel of using AI to carry out mass civilian killings in Gaza will be available to stream onlineContinue Reading
Republicans are literally running away from questions about Mitch McConnell. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul refused to acknowledge RawStory’s Adam Nichols when the digital site’s editor in chief asked about McConnell’s ability to remain in office, rushing into an elevator while he avoided eye contact. Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker ran theContinue Reading
Data: FactSet; Chart: Axios/Matt Phillips Treasury yields are soaring, with the 3src-year Treasury bond climbing to its highest level since 2srcsrc4 Thursday. The selloff in bonds started to accelerate Wednesday after a sizzling early report on the economy in September.The big picture: For the bond market…Continue Reading
commentary The president’s UN address showed he has ceded that position to Canada’s Mark Carney Published September 24, 2026 9:00AM (EDT) Traitor 47 speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 22, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images) On Tuesday, Traitor 47 stoodContinue Reading
Repaired after a deadly collision with New York’s Brooklyn Bridge, the Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc returns to San Francisco for a four-day stop.Continue Reading
Video footage shows a British air force Hawk fighter jet crashing during a training exercise in north WalesContinue Reading