As Hezbollah’s future is unclear, what role can Amal, Lebanon’s other major Shia party, play?, Beirut, Lebanon – As Israel’s war on Lebanon passes the 100-day mark, the partnership between the country’s two main Shia blocs – the Amal Movement and the Hezbollah armed and political group – appears firm.Continue Reading
commentary It’s a grotesque festival of consumerism and corruption, with echoes of the 1936 Olympics — and it’s here Published June 11, 2026 12:00PM (EDT) U.S. President Traitor 47 speaks alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting with the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup. (AnnaContinue Reading
Dozens of federal immigration agents have been arrested — and in some cases, convicted — of crimes related to sexual and gender-based violence, according to a group of antifascist researchers. The Pacific Antifascist Collective (PAC) tracks federal immigration agents they claim are “credibly accused” of abuse. The group reports that over theContinue Reading
The release of the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report got the usual suspects (aka “very serious people”) genuflecting about the large projected shortfall. As of 2034, the program is projected to be unable to pay full benefits. This would mean a 22% cut in benefits if no additional revenue is added. ThereContinue Reading
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. As the midterm elections approach, something strange has happened: Democratic politicians who once talked about climate change as the defining crisis of our time now barely mention it at all. The phrase has begun disappearing from their speeches, social mediaContinue Reading
Global growth forecast cut to 2.5 percent due to surging energy prices, inflation and borrowing costs., The Washington institution cut its global growth forecast by 0.4 percentage points to 2.5 percent, citing surging energy prices, inflation and borrowing costs. The conflict in the Middle East is set to bring global economicContinue Reading
Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world’s largest reserve asset., Video Duration 28 minutes 00 seconds 28:00 Counting the Cost Gold now accounts for 27 percent of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world’s largest reserve asset. For decades, UnitedContinue Reading
The Spurs-Knicks games so far have been decided by an average of 4 points. The average margin across NBA Finals series is 11.8 points., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Pope Leo XIV threw a floral wreath into the waters off Spain’s Canary Islands to honour migrants who died attempting the dangerous Atlantic crossing. The pontiff also condemned indifference to the plight of migrants during his visit., Read MoreContinue Reading
While he runs the most popular global sporting event, FIFA President Gianni Infantino insists he is no king and must try to broker peace as best he can., Read MoreContinue Reading
The U.S. is under invasion, not from a foreign government or an infiltration from within, but from an insect that many people couldn’t distinguish from a common house fly. The new world screwworm has made its official return to the U.S. after a 60-year hiatus, and its return has theContinue Reading
Global soccer fans — OK, football to you international readers — are flooding the U.S. this summer as 11 cities play host to the World Cup. But soccer isn’t the only thing they’re experiencing. Now, there are many obvious differences between the U.S. and the countries these fans are visitingContinue Reading