Cox Automotive rolls out VIN-specific battery health solution for used EVs
Automotive services and technology provider Cox Automotive has been working on assessing EV battery state of health for a decade, and has found that, while most used EV batteries are relatively healthy, the outliers tend to be significantly degraded, highlighting the importance of measuring each individual vehicle. Now Cox isContinue Reading
With States Leading on Climate Policy, New Tools Peer Into Lobbying ‘Black Box’
Separate efforts by Brown University researchers and OpenSecrets allow searches of who’s influencing state lawmakers. Less than half of states make lobbying information accessible for analysis. By Marianne Lavelle Researchers at Brown University hope to turn climate action defeat into a win for state government transparency.Continue Reading
Cyprus concerned over spike in arrivals of Syrian refugees from Lebanon
Arrivals of Syrian asylum seekers have surged, with more than 350 such arrivals recorded in two days., Arrivals of Syrian asylum seekers have surged, with more than 350 such arrivals recorded in two days. Cyprus has expressed concerns about a rise in the irregular migration of Syrian refugees coming fromContinue Reading
Why are thousands protesting against Netanyahu’s government in Israel?
Israeli citizens have taken to the streets in anti-government protests, calling for ceasefire and return of captives., Thousands of demonstrators have gathered outside government buildings throughout Israel, nearly six months into the war on Gaza, which has killed more than 32,000 Palestinians. Protesters are calling on Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuContinue Reading
125+ Organizations Call for Confirmation of Adeel Mangi, Denounce Anti-Muslim Attacks on Historic and Qualified Nominee
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joined by 125 national, state, and local organizations, wrote to senators today expressing strong support for the confirmation of Adeel Mangi to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and condemning the baseless and bigoted attacks being waged against him.Continue Reading
Israel “Risking a Two-Front War, Maybe a Three-Front War,” After Latest Strike Against Iran in Syria
Iran has vowed to retaliate after Israel bombed the Iranian Consulate in Damascus, Syria, killing at least seven people, including three senior Iranian commanders and at least four other Iranian officers. Among the dead is senior commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi, the highest-ranking Iranian military officer to be killed since theContinue Reading
Happy 20th birthday Gmail, you’re mostly grown up – now fix the spam
Senders of more than 5K messages a day are in the crosshairs It was 20 years ago on Monday that Google unleashed Gmail on the world, and the chocolate factory is celebrating with new rules that just might, hopefully, cut down on the amount of spam users receive.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Religious Right Turns Holy Week Into Festival of Lies, False Persecution Propaganda
Commentary Religious-right leaders used the holiest days in the Christian calendar to spread lies about President Joe Biden and incite their followers to anger with deceptive claims of anti-Christian persecution. The episode is further evidence that the supposed guardians of truth have little actual regard for it. The manufactured outrageContinue Reading
Thinking Is Power on the Harmonic Atheist
From the Harmonic Atheist: Sexism in Christianity: My experience as a Woman: Melanie Trecek-King “Today I spoke with Melanie Trecek-King, who grew up in a conservative Christian environment but ultimately deconverted as the truth claims of Christianity fell apart. We discussed many topics, including: • Growing up in a conservativeContinue Reading
Hillary Clinton Bluntly Sums Up How The Traitor Compares To Biden As A Candidate
The 2016 Democratic presidential candidate spoke about the upcoming election in an appearance on “The Tonight Show.”, Read MoreContinue Reading
RFK Jr. Makes Wild Claim That Biden Is Arguably A ‘Much Worse Threat To Democracy’ Than The Traitor
The independent presidential candidate spewed “MAGA talking points,” the Democratic National Committee said., Read MoreContinue Reading
Joslyn DeFreece Opens About Her Unique Bond With Laverne Cox In New Film
In an emotional short film, New York actor and activist Joslyn DeFreece is getting candid about the obstacles she faced on her journey to living her truth as a transgender woman. “Pieces of Me,” produced by PFLAG in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, pairs present-day interviews with DeFreece andContinue Reading
I Was A Happily Married Mother Of 4. Then I Met A Woman At Pilates.
I remember the moment it happened — the single spark that set my body aflame. Cecelia stood behind me on the Pilates reformer and pressed her legs into my back, her hands into my shoulders. The strength of her long, lean limbs drove me into submission. Her perfectly-highlighted blonde hairContinue Reading