India to hold seven-phase general election from April 19, results on June 4
PM Narendra Modi is seeking a third straight term in the marathon vote – the world’s largest democratic exercise., Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third straight term in the marathon six-week vote – the world’s largest democratic exercise. India will hold a seven-phase general election starting on AprilContinue Reading
I’m A Cook: Feeding Hope In Gaza
As children in Gaza starve and rapacious capitalism, fractured governments and toothless international groups all fail to act, let it not be said that one person – albeit with extraordinary grit, heart, political will, clarity of vision – cannot make a difference. This week, chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen,Continue Reading
Virginia Lawmakers Try to Use Budget to Rejoin RGGI – But Success Is Questionable
State lawmakers added an amendment to the budget bill demanding the state rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative but draft changes could prompt a veto from Gov. Youngkin. By Hannah Chanatry Closed-door negotiations during Virginia’s budget process may have undercut lawmakers’ plans to rejoin a regional emissions reduction program.Continue Reading
‘My wife and I are mermaids: this is why you shouldn’t let fear stop you following your dreams’
Harlane is a Black non-binary mermaid who wants other people to enjoy living out their own fantasies. The avid swimmer has been a mermaid for more than 10 years and said they were at first uncertain about swimming with a tail. “When I first put on the tail, I wasContinue Reading
Coffee’s in danger: Can Vietnam’s Robusta save it from climate change?
In Vietnam, producers are on an urgent quest: To rehabilitate the widely grown, but much-maligned, Robusta coffee bean., Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam – The white-walled room in a house on the outskirts of Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam’s coffee capital, is quiet. The only thing breaking the silence is the occasionalContinue Reading
Ramadan repression in the West Bank
Violent repression in the West Bank is making a bad situation unbearable., The Listening Post Violent repression in the West Bank is making a bad situation unbearable. With the global media’s attention trained on Gaza since October 7, things have worsened for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, and nearContinue Reading
Bernie Sanders is making progress on his vision for a four-day workweek
“It is time to reduce the stress level in our country,” Sanders says of the “Thirty-Two Hour Work Week Act” Published March 16, 2024 12:15PM (EDT) Bernie Sanders attends during “Bernie Sanders: It’s OK To Be Angry About Capitalism” at Royal Geographical Society on February 22, 2024 in London, England.Continue Reading
Microsoft Office 2024 will be available without subscription
Microsoft has announced that the next subscription-free version of its Office suite will launch later this year. A commercial preview of Office LTSC 2024 will be available from next month, with a full launch scheduled for later in the year. The Office Long-Term Servicing Channel is supported for five years,Continue Reading
Riley Strain’s parents hopeful they will find son who ‘stands out in a crowd’
Riley Strain’s mother and stepfather aren’t giving up hope that they will eventually find their 22-year-old son, who has been missing since March 8., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Just how big is India’s 2024 election? Find out in seven numbers
About 969 million people will take part in the giant elections to decide who will rule the world’s most populous nation., New Delhi, India – India, the world’s largest democracy, has kicked off its two and a half month long parliamentary election to decide who will rule the South AsianContinue Reading
Israel approves plan to attack Gaza’s Rafah but keeps truce talks alive
Nod for long-threatened invasion of Rafah, home to 1.4 million displaced people, comes as Israel to send team to Qatar., Nod for long-threatened invasion of Rafah, home to 1.4 million displaced people, comes as Israel to send team to Qatar. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved plans for anContinue Reading
Supporting Putin: Into the minds of Russian voters
The vast majority of Russian voters will vote in favour of Vladimir Putin. Is the Kremlin’s propaganda to blame? Read what voters have to say., Read MoreContinue Reading
My family in Gaza faces starvation. How do I find solace this Ramadan?
Back in the U.S., I wonder how to talk to my children about what is happening. I hope we grow spiritually and mentally from these difficult conversations.Continue Reading