New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation
The U.S. government plans another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife RefugeContinue Reading
New report: Households pay $12 trillion a year in hidden fossil fuel costs – a $23 million a minute ‘gift to Big Oil’
New research by 350.org shows that on top of soaring energy bills, fossil fuels cost households an additional $12 trillion a year in taxpayer handouts, health impacts and extreme weather damage – equivalent to a $23 million a minute “gift to Big Oil” that costs each person on Earth $1,400Continue Reading
Katy Perry To Drop ‘The One That Got Away’ Director’s Cut With Stevie Nicks Narration
More than a decade after its release, Katy Perry is returning to one of her most enduring heartbreak anthems, and this time, she’s adding a rock legend to the mix. The singer announced that a director’s cut of “The One That Got Away” will arrive April 21, featuring new narrationContinue Reading
War, Climate Change, and AI Are on the Agenda at This Year’s UN Indigenous Forum
This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance and originally appeared on Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Hundreds of delegates are arriving at the United Nations this week for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples. But they arrive against an increasingly hostile global backdrop, facing an artificialContinue Reading
The US Claims to Be Helping the DRC, but It’s All About Mineral Control
KINSHASA, Congo — The minute the sun rises in Kinshasa, the streets come alive to the rhythm of a ubiquitous informal economy. Street vendors hustle in order to afford the ever-increasing cost of living. Food staples, transportation and fuel are all subject to the fluctuations of an unstable foreign currencyContinue Reading
Why We Don’t Need Billionaires
The Economist gave us a classically sloppy piece last week, telling us that we need the mega-wealthy types like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. The argument is largely tautological. It points out that the mega-rich have been responsible for the diffusion of important technologies. There is considerable truth to that, but this isContinue Reading
Tourists describe terrifying moments during deadly shooting at Mexico pyramid site
A visit to the world-famous Teotihuacán site devolved into chaotic moments as tourists jumped from atop the pyramids and tried to duck amid the spray of gunfire., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
‘Many families are struggling’
Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan offered a rare acknowledgment from a GOP leader Tuesday that the U.S. economy might not be in tip-top condition. McClain, the Republican Conference chair, said at a news conference that “even with bigger [tax] refunds, many families are struggling right now…Continue Reading
Rabbi accused of war crimes selected for Israel’s national celebration
Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv has filmed himself demolishing Palestinian buildings in Gaza while reciting religious verses., As the sun sets on Israel’s Memorial Day, 12 torches, together symbolising the spirit of the nation, are lit to mark the beginning of Independence Day, the anniversary of the country’s establishment in 1948 –Continue Reading
Video: US forces board sanctioned tanker in Asia Pacific
The Department of War has released a video it says shows US forces boarding a sanctioned tanker in the Asia Pacific., 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 RightsContinue Reading
Gaza needs more than $71 billion for recovery and reconstruction, EU-UN report says
Gaza would need over $71 billion for recovery after two years of war, EU and UN warned Monday, as damage to homes, hospitals, and schools leaves most people displaced., Read MoreContinue Reading
Animal Rights Activists Target Wisconsin Facility Accused of Breeding Dogs for Medical Experiments
Police fired tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets at hundreds of animal rights activists in Wisconsin on Saturday as they attempted to rescue about 2,000 dogs from a facility that breeds beagles for medical experimentation. The crackdown by Dane County sheriff’s deputies left scores of activists injured; 25 peopleContinue Reading
ASTRA Initiative Seminar, 30 April 2026
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community ASTRA Initiative Seminar, 30… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources ASTRA Initiative Seminar ASTRA Initiative about ASTRA Initiative Seminar Location Virtual Dates 30 April 2026Time TBA Community CosmicContinue Reading