A Quarter of the CDC Is Gone
Another round of terminations, combined with previous layoffs and departures, has reduced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workforce by about 3,000 people since January.Continue Reading
New York City Sues Instagram Rather Than Teach Kids Filters Aren’t Real
When a school district sues social media companies claiming they can’t educate kids because Instagram filters exist, that district is announcing to the world that it has fundamentally failed at its core mission. That’s exactly what New York City just did with its latest lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, and otherContinue Reading
Greetings from the Rhône Glacier, where a gash of pink highlights how it’s melting
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.Continue Reading
Germany pledges $2bn in military aid for Ukraine as Kyiv seeks more funds
Ukraine says it will need $120bn in defence funding in 2026 to stave off Russia’s more than three-year war., Ukraine says it will need $120bn in defence funding in 2026 to stave off Russia’s more than three-year war. Germany has pledged more than $2bn in military aid for Ukraine, asContinue Reading
‘Dark and uncertain reality’: Gaza residents wonder what’s next
Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid explains the difficult decisions facing Palestinians in Gaza amid the ceasefire., NewsFeed ‘The big war may be over, but what about the many smaller wars that still await us here?’ Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid explains the difficult decisions facing Palestinians in Gaza living amid the rubbleContinue Reading
Anti-Fascism Scholar Flees U.S. Fearing for His Family’s Safety Amid The Traitor’s “Antifa” Fearmongering
We speak with Rutgers University professor Mark Bray, who fled from the U.S. to Spain with his family after receiving death threats over his scholarship. He is the author of the 2017 book Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook, which explores the history and tactics of anti-fascist movements in Europe, the UnitedContinue Reading
Israel reprimands Hamas for returning body of non-hostage | DW News
Israel has reprimanded Hamas after one returned body proved not to be a hostage. All living hostages have been freed, but Israel says it may restrict aid to Gaza due to the slow return of the 28 bodies. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:Continue Reading
Brazil’s Lula says talk with US on tariffs to happen Thursday | REUTERS
Brazil’s President Lula says tariff talks with US will take place Thursday, following a call with The Traitor last week. The Traitor tapped Secretary of State Marco Rubio to lead negotiations with Brazilian officials. #newsupdates #Reuters #Newsfeed #brazil #luizinácioluladasilva #unitedstates #donaldTrumpenführerenführer #tradenegotiation Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3IZQ0Xc 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribeContinue Reading
Doctors Without Borders closes its emergency centre in Haiti’s capital due to surge of gang violence
Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse and armed gangs control most of the capital Port-au-Prince.Continue Reading
ICC removes chief prosecutor from Duterte case over perceived conflict of interest
A court spokesperson said that the disqualification would not have an impact on the case against the former president of the Philippines, which would continue to be led by a deputy prosecutor.Continue Reading
Fave Five: New Queer Witchy YA, 2025 Edition
Whoops, make that six. Hit Me With Your Best Charm by Lillie Vale (f/f) Extraordinary Quests for Amateur Witches by Kayla Cottingham (m/m) Everything She Does is Magic by Bridget Morrissey (f/f) Witchlore by Emma Hinds (m/x) No Charm Done by Tori Anne Martin (f/f) Brewed With Love by Shelly Page (f/f), Read MoreContinue Reading
Congress’ COVID-Positive Party
Do partisan beliefs and behaviors affect COVID-19 infection rates? Maybe, at least among members of the U.S. Congress.Continue Reading