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The oil company is proposing exploratory drilling and seismic testing beyond the borders of its Willow project, in areas home to caribou and other wildlife that provide sustenance for Alaska Natives. By Nicholas Kusnetz When she was younger, Rosemary Ahtuangaruak used to camp for weeks at a time with familyContinue Reading

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The holidays are right around the corner, and we here in the LGBTQReads community know things are particularly tight this season. And so, if you’re struggling to afford gifts for a loved one who happens to be a queer lit fan, or you yourself just need a moment of bookishContinue Reading

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Today, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released the 2025 edition of its flagship report, the World Energy Outlook (WEO), finding that oil and coal demand are still on track to peak by 2030 in its business-as-usual scenario (STEPS), driven by the unstoppable growth of renewable energy and electrification – butContinue Reading

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Paris’s antipathy for fast-fashion brand Shein hit new highs after illicit products were found on its marketplace., The Take Days after Shein opened its first location in Paris, France, is threatening to ban the Chinese fast-fashion giant. The threat follows months of hand-wringing over Shein’s growing footprint in France, toppedContinue Reading

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With no clear majority, formation of next government will require intensive deal-making among strongest blocs., With no clear majority, formation of next government will require intensive deal-making among strongest blocs. A coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has emerged as winner in Iraq’s parliamentary election, according toContinue Reading

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The government shutdown has brought attention to food insecurity in the United States, as it disrupted the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps about 42 million people across the country. Delayed and partial payments have occurred despite the availability of contingency funds to keep the program going duringContinue Reading

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Truthdig is honored to receive six 2025 EPPY Awards from Editor & Publisher magazine, including five wins in the category for sites with fewer than 1 million unique visitors. Jeb Lund won Best News/Political Column for his pieces “Death of a Nation,” “Resistance Is Mobile,” “When Nobody Comes to FixContinue Reading

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The Linux ecosystem is facing increasing pressure from threat actors, who are getting more clever day-by-day, threatening critical infrastructure worldwide. Servers powering essential services, industrial control systems, and enterprise networks all rely on Linux, and these attackers know it. What was once considered a relatively safe ecosystem is now aContinue Reading