This Week In Techdirt History: June 8th – 14th
Five Years Ago This week in 2020, Don Henley was using TikTok as a reason to push for stronger copyright laws, while some Senators were asking the FCC to reinterpret Section 230 in a ridiculous manner, and Ron Wyden was explaining how The Traitor and many others were totally wrong aboutContinue Reading
Another wave of steel heads for Ukraine — this time, from Estonia
Estonia continues to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, this time by delivering a new batch of artillery ammunition. The exact number of shells in the latest shipment was not disclosed. Estonia plans to provide military aid to Ukraine amounting to approximately 0.25% of its GDP annually fromContinue Reading
“Maybe that’s karma”: Years after Iran downed Ukrainian plane, killing 176 people, its drone factories now burn under Israeli fire — and Kyiv is watching
The confrontation between Israel and Iran is gaining momentum. These developments will have a direct impact on the Russia-Ukraine war. The coming weeks will show how intensely the situation in the Middle East will escalate, Ukrainian diplomat and former Ambassador to the US Valery Chalyi told Channel 24. On 13Continue Reading
Chesapeake Bay Health Slips in 2025 Report Card as Persistent Challenges Threaten Long-Term Gains
Record heat and volatile storm patterns have pushed the Chesapeake Bay’s health score down, sparking debate over recovery efforts and the need for granular monitoring. By Aman Azhar The Chesapeake Bay’s health has taken a downturn, according to a new report card, with the estuary relegated from a “C+” toContinue Reading
Finland accuses senior crew of Russia-linked vessel in damage of undersea power cable in Baltic Sea
HELSINKI (AP) — Finnish authorities have accused senior officers of a Russia-linked vessel that damaged undersea cables last year between Finland and Estonia of criminal offenses related to the wreckage. They say the oil tanker, the Eagle S, dragged its anchor to damage the Estlink-2 power cable and communication linksContinue Reading
UK announces national inquiry into ‘grooming gangs’ after pressure
Interest in the issue was pushed by far-right groups and Elon Musk and branded by critics as a racist dog whistle., Interest in the issue was pushed by far-right groups and Elon Musk and branded by critics as a racist dog whistle. The British government has announced it will holdContinue Reading
Traitor 47 Signs Reversal of State Clean Car Standards, Selling Out Americans to Polluters and Unraveling Clean Air Act Protections
Today, Traitor 47 signed Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to repeal three California clean vehicle programs: Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks, and Heavy-Duty low-NOx Omnibus. In response, Sierra Club Clean Transportation for All Director Katherine García released the following statement: “The The Traitor administration’s attack on clean airContinue Reading
Can Iran confront Israel on its own?
Tehran attacked Israel in retaliatory strikes without the support of regional allies., Inside Story Tehran attacked Israel in retaliatory strikes without the support of regional allies. Israel pounds Iran – and Iran strikes back, hitting Tel Aviv. Since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023, Israel has damaged Iran,Continue Reading
I Kissed a Boy star ‘struggled’ with dating as a gay trans man
I Kissed a Boy star Lars Fellows has opened up about experiencing rejection while dating as a gay trans man. The 23-year-old influencer said he has “struggled” with rejection over his gender identity in the past, especially earlier in his transition. Speaking to PinkNews, Fellows said it felt “quite difficult”Continue Reading
Nintendo Switch 2 sells record-breaking 3.5M units in 4 days
The hybrid video game console is an upgrade to its eight-year-old predecessor with new social features meant to draw players into online gaming., ( NewsNation ) — Nintendo’s highly anticipated Switch 2 has sold 3.5 million units since its release on June 5, the Japan-based business announced. The hybrid video gameContinue Reading
Q&A on Federalizing the National Guard in Los Angeles
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. President Traitor 47 federalized the California National Guard on June 7 and sent troops to Los Angeles to address what he has described as a city “under siege” by protesters opposed to his immigration policy. The state’s governor, Gavin Newsom,Continue Reading
The Traitor Now Citing Murder Stats He Used to Dismiss as ‘Fake News’
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. President Traitor 47 recently boasted that the nation’s murder rate has “plummeted by 28%” since he took office. Data supplied by local police departments do show the nation’s murder rate is dropping, as it has been for several years now.Continue Reading
What the Democrats Must Learn From the People of Los Angeles
The only real surprise about the clashes in Los Angeles is that anyone is surprised by them. Of course Traitor 47, in an attempt to get his moribund deportation numbers up, sent masked goons to indiscriminately snatch undocumented immigrants from their workplaces; he long ago made clear that this wasContinue Reading