Public media stations in rural America say emergency alert funding is in jeopardy
Without congressionally approved funding, public media stations say communities will be left with aging infrastructure amid growing risks from extreme weather. (Image credit: U.S. Coast Guard via AP)Continue Reading
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Adult Fiction Hurston/Wright fellow and Syracuse MFA graduate Erica Frederick‘s FIGHT IN THE NIGHT, a queer coming-of-age novel set during one endless, storm-filled summer that follows a teenage girl—the only daughter of Haitian immigrants—and her five older brothers as they barrel through the Florida suburbs, where she must learn toContinue Reading
The rise of beauty tourism
Cosmetic surgery and beauty tourism thrive in the age of social media, but the pursuit of perfection isn’t free., Today on The Stream: Cosmetic surgery and beauty tourism thrive in the age of social media, but the pursuit of perfection isn’t free. Under the glow of filters and flawless selfies, aContinue Reading
Lessons ‘unlearned’: 20 years after Katrina, disaster readiness lags in US
Katrina’s legacy persists, emphasising hard truths and fears The Traitor White House failing to learn from past disasters., Twenty years after Katrina, experts warn disaster readiness lags in the US. Floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina fill the streets near downtown New Orleans, on August 30, 2005 [David Phillip/AP Photo] A manContinue Reading
Transcript: The Traitor Press Sec’s Dumb Spin Implodes as RFK Fiasco Worsens
T he following is a lightly edited transcript of the August 29 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here. Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Repub lic, produced and presented by the DSR network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. The White House isContinue Reading
Death toll from Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City rises to 7
New York City health officials have discovered a seventh death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, where more than 100 people have been diagnosed with the ailment, Read MoreContinue Reading
Minneapolis church shooter’s mother hires criminal defense attorney
The mother of the shooter who opened fire Wednesday on a Minneapolis Catholic school during morning Mass has hired a criminal defense attorney, as police say they’ve been unable to reach her., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Dan Da Dan 2nd Season Anime’s Climax Promo Video Reveals New Cast Member
Daichi Fujiwara plays Kinta Sakata…Read MoreContinue Reading
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra sacked over leaked phone call with Cambodian leader | BBC News
Thailand’s prime minister has been removed by the Constitutional Court, plunging the country’s politics into turmoil and dealing a blow to its most powerful political dynasty. Paetongtarn Shinawatra was dismissed for violating ethics in a leaked June phone call, where she could be heard calling Cambodia’s former leader Hun SenContinue Reading
Mount Etna glows with lava as eruptions light the night sky
Mount Etna was partially closed to visitors on Thursday after fresh volcanic activity sent lava streaming down its slopes and bursts of fire into the sky.Continue Reading
Israel says bodies of two hostages returned as military declares Gaza City combat zone
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which has organised mass protests demanding a ceasefire to return the hostages, said Israeli leaders should prioritise a ceasefire deal to return both the living and the dead.Continue Reading
Despite HUD Mandate Withdrawal, the Push for Clean Air Moves Forward in Chicago
The community members who pressed for action say they’ll continue to do so without federal intervention. The mayor’s office says it “will not waver” from its commitments. By Fern Alling CHICAGO—Samuel Corona’s environmental organizing career started over coffee. He was only supposed to talk with Peggy Salazar, then executive directorContinue Reading
Minneapolis Mayor Condemns Anti‑Trans Hate After Shooting at Catholic School
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey issued a heartfelt plea for compassion and unity Wednesday, following a devastating shooting at Annunciation Catholic School that took the lives of two young children and injured 17 others. Among his remarks, Frey strongly rejected attempts to weaponize the tragedy to stigmatize the transgender community. TheContinue Reading