Israel tells UN court it has right to press on with assault in Gaza’s Rafah
Rejecting South Africa’s accusations of genocide, Israel claims case makes ‘a mockery of the heinous charge’., Rejecting South Africa’s accusations of genocide, Israel claims case makes ‘a mockery of the heinous charge’. Israel’s lawyers have told the United Nations top court that the country has the right to move aheadContinue Reading
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill that deletes climate change from state law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week signed legislation that erases most references to climate change from state law. The new law takes effect July 1.Continue Reading
Denver lanza programa de asistencia para solicitantes de asilo
El nuevo programa busca brindar apoyo a 800 recién llegados, pero cortará recursos para los demas. The post Denver lanza programa de asistencia para solicitantes de asilo appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Torrance coyote trapper investigated for possible violation of state law
County prosecutors are reviewing a case concerning a Torrance coyote trapper who animal activists accuse of violating a state trapping law.Continue Reading
Companies Are So Desperate For Data Centers They’re Leasing Them Before They’re Even Built
Data center construction levels are at an all-time high. And more than ever, companies that need them have already called dibs. From a report: In the first quarter of 2024, what amounts to about half of the existing supply of data center megawattage in the US is under construction, accordingContinue Reading
In photos: The scene in Houston after severe storms killed at least 4 people
At least four people were killed when a violent thunderstorm complex ripped through downtown Houston and the surrounding area Thursday evening, according to the Houston mayor’s office., Read MoreContinue Reading
Tanning oils vs. self-tanner: What dermatologists say about this trend
Many dermatologists prefer self-tanner products over tanning oils because they encourage less direct interaction with the sun., Read MoreContinue Reading
Is Eloise from Bridgerton actually a lesbian? Here’s why fans think she might be
Smash-hit Netflix period drama Bridgerton returned for its third season yesterday (16 May), and it’s got tongues wagging all over the internet, not least because people think that Eloise might be a lesbian. Eloise Bridgerton is the fifth Bridgerton child, and the family’s second daughter. Apart from a brief flingContinue Reading
Biden will cap off a week of outreach to Black Americans with Morehouse commencement
Family members of plaintiffs in the historic Brown v. Board of Education met with President Biden to mark the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Family members of plaintiffs in the historic Brown v. Board of Education met with President BidenContinue Reading
Russia’s Putin eyes greater support from China for Ukraine war effort
In a visit also focused on trade, the Russian leader hails the partnership with China that guarantees energy security., In a visit also focused on trade, the Russian leader hails the partnership with China that guarantees energy security. Russian President Vladimir Putin is wrapping up his visit to neighbouring ChinaContinue Reading
French police kill man suspected of setting fire to synagogue in Rouen
Local prosecutor says two investigations into arson attempt and death of unidentified suspect are under way., Local prosecutor says two investigations into arson attempt and death of unidentified suspect are under way. Police in France have shot dead an armed man who was suspected of setting fire to a synagogueContinue Reading
WATCH: Francis Ford Coppola returns to Cannes
The filmmaker returned to the Cannes Film Festival half a century after winning its first Palme d’Or, Read MoreContinue Reading
No wonder Republicans are afraid of a debate — Americas Worst Traitor is barely holding it together at trial
Americas Worst Traitor has tried to taunt President Joe Biden by claiming he’s ready for a presidential debate “anytime, anywhere.” The gambit left him little choice but to immediately accept when the Biden campaign offered debate dates in June and September, and terms like not having an audience and allowingContinue Reading