analysis Rebranded as an online organizing hub for Gen Z, Harris HQ reflects our surrender to slop Published February 7, 2026 6:45AM (EST) Former Vice President Kamala Harris has launched Headquarters, a media initiative aimed at mobilizing Gen Z voters (James Manning/PA Images via Getty Images) When Kamala Harris’ socialContinue Reading
For more than 60 years, people seeking raw, country-by-country economic and demographic data have turned to the CIA’s World Factbook. But this week, the “gold standard” for global statistics went dark. On Wednesday, without explanation, the agency quietly shuttered the online reference, replacing it with a farewell note that urgedContinue Reading
New legislation making its way through Georgia’s assembly seeks to punish libraries and librarians for “harmful materials.” If passed, the bill could force state libraries to self-censor controversial materials, specifically for kids. Senate Bill 74, sponsored by Sylvania Republican Sen. Max Burns, would change current state law. As it stands,Continue Reading
Mustafa Barghouti, of the Palestinian National Initiative, said steadfastness of Palestinians shows ‘failure of Israel’., ‘Israel killed international law in Gaza’, official tells Al Jazeera NewsFeed Mustafa Barghouti, secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative, said that the steadfastness of Palestinians in Gaza despite genocide, shows ‘the failure of Israel’. BarghoutiContinue Reading
Talks between Iran and the US held in Oman on Friday have been described as ‘positive’ by officials., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis InvestigationsContinue Reading
The Police Commission’s Office of the Inspector General found that the LAPD lacks a system for tracking employees who train with foreign law enforcement agencies., Read MoreContinue Reading
Lately I’ve been wondering what it might be like for the residents of the embattled Twin Cities to receive one of those trademark email solicitations from the Democratic Party. You know the ones: The sender is Chuck Schumer, the subject line reads “THIS IS THE END,” and the body ofContinue Reading
In a two-part special, 101 East explores Asia’s role in the booming multimillion-dollar dinosaur fossil trade., In a two-part special, 101 East explores Asia’s role in the booming multimillion-dollar dinosaur fossil trade. The global demand for dinosaur fossils is booming, with increasing interest from wealthy collectors across Asia. In 2024,Continue Reading
Analysts warn mosque attack in Pakistan could inflame sectarian fault lines in an already volatile security landscape., Lahore, Pakistan – As funerals were held on Saturday for more than 30 people killed in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad, analysts warned the attack could be part of a broaderContinue Reading
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of military equipment spare parts to Ukraine worth $185 million, according to a press release from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency of the US Department of Defense dated 6 February. The Ukrainian government requested the purchase of spare parts for maintainingContinue Reading
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will urgently strengthen its short-range air defense to counter Russian attack drones, warning that current failures are allowing strikes to penetrate defenses. He linked the issue to ongoing Russian attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure, which have intensified during winter and placed sustained pressureContinue Reading
SGU Episode #1034: Interview with Melanie Trecek-KingNews Items: Internet Fakes and Violence, Lab Grown Teeth, RFK On Autism, AI Designed InstrumentsWho’s That NoisyYour Questions and E-mails: Big Bang MiracleScience or Fiction Listen Here The post Thinking Is Power on the Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe Podcast appeared first on ThinkingContinue Reading
Heavy snowfall across Japan since January 20 has left at least 45 people dead and 500 injured nationwide., Read MoreContinue Reading