Goodbye, Factbook: CIA shuts down world reference publication after six decades
For more than 60 years, people seeking raw, country-by-country economic and demographic data have turned to the CIA’s World Factbook. But this week, the “gold standard” for global statistics went dark. On Wednesday, without explanation, the agency quietly shuttered the online reference, replacing it with a farewell note that urgedContinue Reading
Georgia librarians face jail time for not censoring ‘obscene’ books under new bill
New legislation making its way through Georgia’s assembly seeks to punish libraries and librarians for “harmful materials.” If passed, the bill could force state libraries to self-censor controversial materials, specifically for kids. Senate Bill 74, sponsored by Sylvania Republican Sen. Max Burns, would change current state law. As it stands,Continue Reading
Bosnia’s Drina River choked by trash year after year | DW News
Heavy rains and melting snow have washed tons of garbage into Bosnia’s Drina River, including plastic, medical waste, and dead animals. Activists warn the pollution threatens health and blame illegal dumps across Bosnia, Serbia, and Montenegro. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok:Continue Reading
Jaxson Dart, Baker Mayfield and more join On Football Super Bowl edition
Damar Hamlin, Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, Barry Sanders and Baker Mayfield join On Football with Rob Maaddi from San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX.Continue Reading
‘Israel killed international law in Gaza’, official tells Al Jazeera
Mustafa Barghouti, of the Palestinian National Initiative, said steadfastness of Palestinians shows ‘failure of Israel’., ‘Israel killed international law in Gaza’, official tells Al Jazeera NewsFeed Mustafa Barghouti, secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative, said that the steadfastness of Palestinians in Gaza despite genocide, shows ‘the failure of Israel’. BarghoutiContinue Reading
Iranians react to ‘positive’ US-Iran talks in Oman
Talks between Iran and the US held in Oman on Friday have been described as ‘positive’ by officials., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis InvestigationsContinue Reading
This strange little dinosaur is forcing a rethink of evolution
A newly identified tiny dinosaur, Foskeia pelendonum, is shaking up long-held ideas about how plant-eating dinosaurs evolved. Though fully grown adults were remarkably small and lightweight, their anatomy was anything but simple—featuring a bizarre, highly specialized skull and unexpected evolutionary traits. Detailed bone studies show these dinosaurs matured quickly withContinue Reading
Openreach turns up the heat to force laggards off legacy copper lines
Half a million businesses face successive price hikes ahead of PTSN shutdown Openreach is warning British businesses that the old phone network shuts down in less than a year – with half a million commercial lines still unmigrated.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
The LAPD sent officers to train in Israel. Officials can’t explain what they learned
The Police Commission’s Office of the Inspector General found that the LAPD lacks a system for tracking employees who train with foreign law enforcement agencies., Read MoreContinue Reading
When Will Democrats Decide to Join the Resistance?
Lately I’ve been wondering what it might be like for the residents of the embattled Twin Cities to receive one of those trademark email solicitations from the Democratic Party. You know the ones: The sender is Chuck Schumer, the subject line reads “THIS IS THE END,” and the body ofContinue Reading
Daemons of the Shadow Realm Anime’s New Video Unveils More Cast, Theme Songs, April 4
Vaundy, yama perform themes for story by Fullmetal Alchemist’s Hiromu Arakawa…Read MoreContinue Reading
Ski down Cortina’s Olympic piste before the 2026 Games
Ever wondered what an Olympic downhill course looks like? Join Reuters correspondent Sara Rossi as she skis the Olympia delle Tofane piste in Cortina d’Ampezzo — currently closed for preparation ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. #cortina #winterolympics #travel #ski #tourismContinue Reading
Dinosaurs for sale: Is the global fossil market harming science?
In a two-part special, 101 East explores Asia’s role in the booming multimillion-dollar dinosaur fossil trade., In a two-part special, 101 East explores Asia’s role in the booming multimillion-dollar dinosaur fossil trade. The global demand for dinosaur fossils is booming, with increasing interest from wealthy collectors across Asia. In 2024,Continue Reading












