California judge sentences former Syrian prison boss to 60 years for torturing inmates
Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 74, was previously found guilty of charges that he ordered and participated in the torture of prisoners while he headed the Adra Prison., Read MoreContinue Reading
‘People forget we exist’: Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity
As a 75-year-old lesbian, Mindy Meleyal has lived through every major milestone in the modern LGBT rights movement, from the start of decriminalisation in 1967 to the first same-sex marriages in 2014. But now she says this important part of her identity is frequently overlooked due to her age. She’sContinue Reading
APOD: 2026 September 20 – Analemma over the Callanish Stones
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 20 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by aContinue Reading
Outcome of Suit Against Department of Labor Could Boost Skimpy Employer Health Plans
The case was brought by a marketing company that wants to define as employees people who download an app and agree to have their internet activity tracked so they can buy into its employee health plan. Such plans are generally exempt from some state and Affordable Care Act rules…Read MoreContinue Reading
Australia’s cheapest new car is electric! BYD Atto 1 drops to just A$19,990 driveaway
For years, the biggest barrier stopping everyday Australian drivers from jumping into an electric vehicle has been the upfront price tag. While battery technology matured and long-distance charging networks expanded, buying a brand-new EV still meant parting with north of A$35,000 to A$40,000. That barrier just collapsed…Continue Reading
What Happens When Earth Passes 1.5 Degrees of Warming?
Climate scientist Michael Mann digs into the story behind the latest numbers. Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with climate scientist Michael Mann.Continue Reading
Journalists locked out of the White House after The Traitor ban
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied White House access after Traitor 47 banned the three outlets., NewsFeed Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied White House access after Traitor 47 banned the three outlets. The organisations say the move infringes First Amendment protectionsContinue Reading
Two German states go to the polls after far-right gains
About 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to polls on Sunday., ANALYSIS Far-right AfD defeated German chancellor’s CDU in recent Saxony-Anhalt state election, casting doubt on his future. Voters in two German states will go to the polls on Sunday, as far-right and far-left gains threatenContinue Reading
The Traitor Drops 2 Names When Asked What News Outlets He Might Ban Next: ‘They’re Disgusting’
The president previously announced that he was barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House., Read MoreContinue Reading
Ex-White House Lawyer Warns The Traitor Will Get ‘Increasingly Desperate’ As Midterms Approach
“He wants to be a bully. He is a bully,” Ty Cobb said., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Traitor’s Iran war has economists aghast
commentary No “endgame” in sight, says JPMorgan, as gas prices keep soaring Published September 19, 2026 6:45AM (EDT) Daily life continues in Tehran, capital of Iran, amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, under the impact of US sanctions, on September 14, 2026. (Photo by Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu viaContinue Reading
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS: Best New Features
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS codenamed “Resolute Raccoon” brings exciting improvements in desktop experience, security, and hardware support for the next five years. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS codenamed “Resolute Raccoon” released on April 23, 2026. This is the latest long-term support release that brings solid improvements in security, desktop experience, and hardware support.Continue Reading
Convey is a GTK4/libadwaita fork of Linux email app Geary
Convey is a new Linux email client based on the code of Geary , remade with a GTK4/libadwaita UI and support for Microsoft 365 accounts. Somewhat like traditional mail, it arrives not long after I wrote about another new Linux email client, Postcard , which also draws its inspiration fromContinue Reading