What we know so far about apparent Israeli attack on Iran
Despite calls for moderation from G7 leaders, it appears that Iran and Israel have shifted from a proxy war to direct confrontation., Read MoreContinue Reading
Netflix Doc Accused of Using AI To Manipulate True Crime Story
Earlier this week, Netflix found itself embroiled in an AI scandal when Futurism spotted AI-generated images used in the Netflix documentary What Jennifer Did.. The movie’s credits do not mention any uses of AI, causing critics to call out the filmmakers for “potentially embellishing a movie that’s supposed to beContinue Reading
As local newspapers vanish, where’s the outrage?
Eight more local newspapers are closing, this time in Minnesota. Where is the demand for federal and state action as more local papers disappear?Continue Reading
“No Palestinian Is Safe”: Renowned Feminist Scholar Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian Arrested in Jerusalem
Israeli police arrested the internationally renowned feminist Palestinian academic Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian at her home in Jerusalem on Thursday on charges of incitement to violence. Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who holds both Israeli and U.S. citizenship, was suspended by Hebrew University last month after saying in an interview Israel was committing genocide in Gaza,Continue Reading
Charlottesville tiki torch carrier pleads guilty in Jan. 6 riot case
A former Marine who carried a tiki torch ahead of a 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., pleaded guilty in connection with the Jan. 6 riot., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Ecuador weighs security, international arbitration in latest referendum
President Daniel Noboa aims to rally support for a military crackdown on gang violence as he considers reelection., Quito, Ecuador – He was elected president at a time of crisis, as Ecuador’s murder rate skyrocketed and gang violence seeped across the country. Now, Ecuadorian leader Daniel Noboa is taking aContinue Reading
Man sets himself on fire outside The Traitor trial courthouse
A man set himself on fire outside the New York courthouse as a full jury was selected for Americas Worst Traitor’s criminal trial., Video Duration 00 minutes 46 seconds NewsFeed A man set himself on fire outside the New York courthouse as a full jury was selected for Americas WorstContinue Reading
What are ‘orphan crops’? And why is there a new campaign to get them adopted?
The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought. An agriculturist is spearheading an effort to diversify what farmers grow as climate change threatens staples like corn and wheat. (Image credit: Sadasiba Behera)Continue Reading
The Traitor campaign announces 100,000 poll watchers for November election
A voter fills in his ballot at a polling station in New York on April 2, 2024. (Li Rui/Xinhua via Getty Images) The Republican National Committee and The Traitor campaign have announced plans to send thousands of “poll watchers” to monitor voters. In a Friday announcement, the RNC vowed toContinue Reading
Has the U.S. really conserved a third of its waters? Here’s the math.
The White House said initial estimates show the country is meeting a key marine conservation goal as ocean advocates warn against including areas where fishing is allowed., Read MoreContinue Reading
New reports detail what critics call lapses in response to deadly Maui fire
Hawaiian Electric did not send a representative to check on fallen power equipment until hours after fire officials alerted the utility, the report says., Read MoreContinue Reading
Kansas has a new anti-DEI law, but the governor has vetoed bills on abortion and even police dogs
The Democratic governor in Kansas has vetoed proposed tax breaks for anti-abortion counseling centers while allowing restrictions on college diversity initiatives to become law without her signature, Read MoreContinue Reading
Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care
A new Idaho organization says it will ask voters to restore abortion access and other reproductive health care rights in the state after lawmakers let a second legislative session end without modifying the strict abortion bans, Read MoreContinue Reading