Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned US–South Korea military drills, claiming they are a ‘rehearsal for invasion’., North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into waters off its east coast, just days before the United States and South Korea begin annual military drills known as the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises in theContinue Reading
commentary Like Helaena Targaryen from “House of the Dragon,” the Vermont senator is sounding an alarm that won’t be heard Nights and Weekends Editor Published August 12, 2026 9:00AM (EDT) Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders has called for a moratorium on artificial intelligence and the construction of new AI dataContinue Reading
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the August 12 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic, produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. In an interview with aContinue Reading
New comments from President Traitor 47 confirm that he secretly swapped planes as he left an international summit because of a threat from Iran. A U.S. official tells NBC News that the threat included the possibility of the Iranian regime targeting the president with a shoulder-fired missile. NBC’s Gabe GutierrezContinue Reading
USA Today is the latest news outlet to partner with Palantir, a surveillance company with ties to ICE. Its journalists aren’t happy about it.Continue Reading
OpenAI launched GPT-5.6-Cyber, a restricted cybersecurity model for vetted defenders, as AI hacking risks grow.Continue Reading
If European states seize vessels with Russian cargo, Moscow will respond in kind ‘wherever necessary’, says Putin., If European states seize vessels with Russian cargo, Moscow will respond in kind ‘wherever necessary’, says Putin. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has threatened to seize European vessels if European states follow through onContinue Reading
Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International., Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International. Lebanon has become the first country in the Middle East to abolish the deathContinue Reading
Download Lesson Plan Here Subjects: Science, Language Arts, Digital Media Literacy, Social Studies, Critical Thinking, Logic Grade Levels: Middle school, High school, College Lesson Length: 60 minutes Overview: This lesson raises awareness about tribalism, the human tendency to form groups and favor our in-groups over out-groups. In this engaging activity,Continue Reading
More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fire, More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fire NewsFeed Rescuers have saved more than 100 passengers and crew from a ferry that caught fire in Indonesia. One person was reported dead in the fire on the ferry’s route between theContinue Reading
Former France and Manchester United star Paul Pogba suffers latest injury setback, sparking rumours about Monaco future., Former France and Manchester United star Paul Pogba suffers latest injury setback, sparking rumours about his future with Monaco. Paul Pogba’s future with Monaco could be in doubt after he suffered another injuryContinue Reading
The IEA expects oil demand to fall by 1.6 million barrels a day in 2src26 as high fuel prices and Strait of Hormuz disruptions weigh on consumption…Continue Reading
Russia’s Novorossiysk ‘endured a horrific night’, with a child killed and dozens of buildings damaged, says local mayor., Russia’s Novorossiysk ‘endured a horrific night’, with a child killed and dozens of buildings damaged, says local mayor. Russia and Ukraine have traded deadly overnight drone attacks, killing three people in Ukraine’sContinue Reading