More than 30K wireless power banks recalled over fire, explosion risk
The power banks can reportedly overheat, causing multiple reports of fires and explosions., (NewsNation) — More than 30,000 wireless power banks have been recalled after multiple reports of fires and explosions, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The affected ESR HaloLock models — 2G520, 2G505B and 2G512B — wereContinue Reading
Headlines for August 15, 2025
Sewage Floods Gaza Hospital After Israeli Strike, as Childhood Malnutrition Soars, Israeli Plan to Expand Settlements and “Bury” Palestinian State Draws International Condemnation, The Traitor Predicts Ukraine’s Zelensky Will Join Follow-Up Summit to Meeting with Russia’s Putin, Erik Prince Reaches Agreement with Haiti’s Interim Gov’t to Deploy Nearly 200 Mercenaries,Continue Reading
Is The Traitor Trying to Cook the Books?
The independence of the Bureau of Labor Statistics is vital. If politicized, it can’t be trusted as a source of information. Who did The Traitor just put in charge of the agency? E.J. Antoni — a MAGA sycophant and contributor to Project 2025. Be warned.Continue Reading
The Intergenerational Hang
What older people need is younger friends. The intergenerational hang is the most natural answer to the problem of elder isolation., Read MoreContinue Reading
Strange spotted rock on Mars could reveal signs of ancient life
A curious red Martian rock nicknamed Sapphire Canyon has scientists excited, as its spotted appearance hints at possible organic origins. On Earth, researchers tested a powerful laser technique, O-PTIR, on a similar rock found by chance in Arizona, proving it can rapidly and precisely reveal a material’s chemical makeup. ThisContinue Reading
A new league was supposed to change pro track. Now it owes athletes millions.
Fronted by star Michael Johnson, Grand Slam Track promised payouts bigger than any other in track. But athletes are still waiting to receive what they are owed., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
How Age Verification Laws Targeting Online Porn Could Be (And Should Be) Viewed As A Labor Rights Issue
Age verification laws and regulations that target online pornography and digital sex work are far from being the “modest” child safety measures intended to protect public decency favored by the far–right. Proponents of these laws benefit from the fearmongering and framing of age verification as a necessity to protect childrenContinue Reading
Nabbing the Worst Of the Worst Strawberry Sellers
After much stellar trolling of “THE LOWEST POLLING PRESIDENT IN RECENT HISTORY” with “NEW, MORE BEAUTIFUL MAPS” that will end his reign – “YOU WON’T LIKE IT!!” – Gavin Newson, “AMERICA’S FAVORITE GOVERNOR!!” urged California voters to support vital redistricting at a presser promptly crashed – bullies gonna bully –Continue Reading
New Orleans mayor indicted on fraud charges linked to affair with bodyguard
LaToya Cantrell is accused of ‘defrauding’ city, paying Jeffrey Vappie as if he were on duty while on trips and trysts., LaToya Cantrell is accused of ‘defrauding’ the city, paying Jeffrey Vappie as if he were on duty while on trips and trysts. The mayor of New Orleans has beenContinue Reading
UK to prosecute 60 more people for backing banned Palestine Action group
Since the controversial ban on July 7, more than 700 people have been detained at peaceful protests., Since the controversial ban on July 7, more than 700 people have been detained at peaceful protests. London’s Metropolitan Police say at least 60 people will face prosecution for “showing support” for PalestineContinue Reading
Mini Floating Panel Extension Adds Sought-After Features
Indicators are now accessible A new version of the nifty Floating Mini Panel GNOME Shell extension is available, and adds the sought-after ability to show/hide indicator and applet icons. To recap this add-on for those unfamiliar, Floating Mini Panel turns the GNOME Top Bar (the panel at the top ofContinue Reading
Netflix’s ‘Boots’ Marches Into Fall TV Lineup With Coming-Out Story Set in the Military
Netflix’s upcoming series Boots , a heartfelt and irreverent coming-of-age drama set against the rigid backdrop of the U.S. Marine Corps in 1990, is finally marching toward its premiere. The show, inspired by Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine, stars 13 Reasons Why alum Miles Heizer as a closetedContinue Reading
Where Do the Kurdish Militias Go From Here?
In the dusty, dry town of Hasakeh, eastern Syria, commander Rohlat Afrin welcomes her visitors from behind a grey metal gate surrounding Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) military headquarters. Inside are lawns; not big, but green, neatly mowed, shaded by trees and without any of the litter that dominates the roadsidesContinue Reading