How pioneering Black liberals battled Thomas Jefferson’s “Dark Age”
“All men are created equal,” wrote slaveholder Thomas Jefferson, in words that have been a source of consternation ever since. That was less true, perhaps, for a significant group of Black abolitionist writers who clearly understood Jefferson’s vision as limited by his belief in a natural hierarchy of color, evenContinue Reading
Gort Contributes Token Supply to ai16z to Drive AI-Enhanced Engagement in the Meme Economy
PRESS RELEASE – New York, Ny, November 9th, 2src24] In a strategic move to enhance AI-driven innovation within the meme economy, Gort, a prominent meme cryptocurrency on the Solana blockchain, has donated a portion of its token supply to ai16z. This collaboration aims to develop advanced AI products that will elevate engagement…Continue Reading
The sad story of Bibek, a shy Nepali mercenary who fought for Russia
As witnessed by a Ukrainian soldier on the front line in Donbas., Now and then, we read about Russia’s attempts to recruit poor people as mercenaries in its imperialist war against Ukraine. These efforts have stretched across continents: from Latin America to Africa and Asia. If you happen to knowContinue Reading
US election results map 2024: How does it compare to 2020?
Republicans have won a bigger share of votes in every state in 2024 compared to 2020., US election results map 2024: How does it compare to 2020? Republicans have won a bigger share of votes in every state in 2024 compared to 2020. Al Jazeera breaks down the numbers. WithContinue Reading
1 dead and several injured at Tuskegee University homecoming weekend shooting
One person is dead and “several” were injured after a homecoming weekend shooting at Tuskegee University early Sunday morning., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Batteries on wheels: Australia to allow vehicle to grid installations by end of year
Bowen says that agreement on new standards means that EV owners will be able to use vehicle to grid technology – effectively using their cars as batteries on wheels – by the end of the year. The post Batteries on wheels: Australia to allow vehicle to grid installations by endContinue Reading
Universities are teaching students to combat climate anxiety with action
Some universities, sensitive to student anxiety over climate change, are taking novel approaches to teaching the subject.Continue Reading
This Week In Techdirt History: November 3rd – 9th
Five Years Ago This week in 2019, we noted how the FCC’s freakout about Huawei was out of step with the way it ignored the internet of broken things. We were not shocked to learn ISPs were cutting back 2020 investment plans despite all the tax breaks and the deathContinue Reading
‘Drill, baby, drill!’ and climate change denial: California braces for a The Traitor environment
How a The Traitor administration will affect the environmentContinue Reading
The future of New Mexico’s beloved bosque
In a warmer, drier climate, restoration has its limits. The post The future of New Mexico’s beloved bosque appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Afghanistan’s Taliban to attend their first UN climate conference
Afghanistan’s Taliban to attend their first UN climate conference, Read MoreContinue Reading
Video: AI robot’s painting sells for $1M at auction
A painting produced by an AI-powered humanoid robot called Ai-Da has sold for more than $1 million., Video Duration 02 minutes 15 seconds NewsFeed A painting produced by an AI-powered humanoid robot called Ai-Da has sold for more than $1 million at a Sotheby’s auction. The portrait is of BritishContinue Reading
The EU Migration Pact
Irregular migration into the EU has become the political football of the 21st century., Video Duration 04 minutes 38 seconds Pinch Point Irregular migration into the EU has become the political football of the 21st century. Irregular migration into Europe is a complex and urgent issue driven by conflicts, economicContinue Reading