DHS Lets Contract Expire During A Flood, Leading To Thousands Of Missed FEMA Calls
That an agency overseen by former South Dakota governor Kristi Noem would fail to handle flooding capably shouldn’t come as a surprise. That sort of thing is directly on brand for Noem, who did this to her own state because she was trying to score points with (then) ex-president TraitorContinue Reading
Ancient secrets uncovered under 80-million-year-old ice sheets in Antarctica
New research has unearthed fascinating evidence of conditions under the ice sheets of Antarctica – and it tells us more about the ancient secrets of the Earth that have remained hidden for 80-million-years. The study from scientists at Durham University focuses on surfaces under the ice on the continent, whichContinue Reading
Scientists have discovered two giant mystery structures lurking under Africa
Many of us look to the stars for answers to life’s most complex questions. But actually, some of the greatest mysteries lie beneath our very feet. One might think we’d know the Earth pretty well by now but, in fact, our planet’s core remains shrouded in enigma. Indeed, there areContinue Reading
New York JFK’s Last Stand: The Lone Airbus A340 Route
Over the past few years, airlines have used the downturn in international travel, caused by the pandemic, to reevaluate their fleets. This resulted in carriers, perhaps sometimes prematurely, retiring some specific aircraft types, including the Airbus A340.Continue Reading
Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s London-Bogota Diversion: What Happened?
Last night, aBoeing 787 Dreamliner flying from London (LHR) to El Dorado International (BOG) in the Colombian capital city of Bogota found itself back on the ground much earlier than expected, and a long way from home. Indeed, the southwest-bound widebody twinjet, which was operating avianca flight AV121, was airborneContinue Reading
At RFK Jr.’s HHS, It’s Not Big Pharma. It’s Big Wellness.
On his way to an Ultimate Fighting Championship event, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stopped by the home of podcaster Gary Brecka. The two spent time in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber and tried some intravenous nutrition drips that Brecka, a self-avowed longevity and wellness maven, sells andContinue Reading
From Joseph Smith to Mike Lee: Two Centuries of Mormon Land Grabbers
Perhaps the only bright spot on The Traitor’s megabill was what it didn’t include. As initially written, the bill would have mandated the sell-off of at least 2 million acres of public lands across the 11 Western states. A storm of outrage knocked the proposal off the table, and theContinue Reading
Contributor: Alligator Alcatraz, the concentration camp in Florida, is a national disgrace
The camp appears designed to inflict suffering on detainees and to allow Florida politicians to exploit migrant pain for political gain., Read MoreContinue Reading
Bitcoin surges past $120,000, riding momentum in D.C. and markets
The value of a single bitcoin surpassed $120,000 early Monday, the latest record price for the digital token., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
350.org Slams Utility Rate Hikes Driven by AI and Data Center Boom
As U.S. utilities push for billions with steep rate hikes, citing the need to repair climate-damaged infrastructure and upgrade the aging power grid to meet rising demand, campaigners are sounding the alarm. While utilities argue these investments are necessary, critics question why ordinary households should be forced to shoulder theContinue Reading
What is the US’s Crypto Week? Why has Bitcoin hit a record high?
A number of important digital asset laws are set to be voted on in the US this week., Bitcoin has scaled $120,000 for the first time, a major milestone for the world’s largest cryptocurrency in the run-up to what could be a landmark week. Starting July 14, “Crypto Week” willContinue Reading
The Kashmir conflict explained | Start Here
Why do India and Pakistan fight over Kashmir?, India and Pakistan have been fighting over Kashmir for decades, and Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control, a de facto border that cuts Kashmir into two, are caught in the middle of it all. Why do India and PakistanContinue Reading
ICE Rounds Up 300 California Farmworkers, One Dies: Eyewitness and Oxnard Mayor Respond
An immigration raid in Camarillo, California, on Thursday led to an hourslong standoff between protesters and federal border agents, who blocked the roads with military-style vehicles and tear-gassed community members, including children, as crowds attempted to protect dozens of farmworkers from arrest. The Department of Homeland Security said over 300Continue Reading