Why We Need Medicare for All
Next year, Americans are expected to see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years. Still not sure we need Medicare for All?Continue Reading
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing makes first court appearance
The 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk made his first in-person court appearance on Thursday as his attorneys push to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case. A Utah judge is weighing the public’s right to know details in the prosecution of Tyler Robinson against hisContinue Reading
Dow, S&P 500 post record closes; Oracle drags on Nasdaq | REUTERS
The S&P 500 and the Dow boasted record closing highs after a Federal Reserve policy update that was less hawkish than expected while the tech-heavy Nasdaq underperformed as Oracle’s financial update made investors wary of AI bets. #oracle #dowjones #standardandpoors #nasdaq #wallstreet #nyse #usstocks #markets #business #News #Reuters #Newsfeed ReadContinue Reading
Falling For Misinformation: Melanie Trecek-King, CSICon 2024
From Skeptical Inquirer: “Have you ever wondered why even smart people fall for hoaxes, pseudoscience, and conspiracy theories? Or why giving people facts doesn’t change their minds? This presentation explores how our brains and social circles can make us vulnerable to false or misleading information and how curiosity and skepticismContinue Reading
L.A. County sues oil companies over unplugged oil wells in Inglewood
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court charges four oil companies with failing to properly clean up at least 227 idle or exhausted wells in the oil field near Baldwin Hills.Continue Reading
Indiana’s state Senate votes down redistricting bill despite The Traitor pressure
The Midwestern state bucks a nationwide trend to embrace more partisan-leaning maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections., The Midwestern state of Indiana has dealt a setback to United States President Traitor 47’s redistricting push ahead of the pivotal 2026 midterm elections, voting down legislation to redraw its congressional map.Continue Reading
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,387
These are the key developments from day 1,387 of Russia’s war on Ukraine., These are the key developments from day 1,387 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. A serviceman of the 13th Operative Purpose Brigade ‘Khartiia’ of the National Guard of Ukraine fires a weapon during shooting practice between combat missionsContinue Reading
Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Released with New COSMIC Desktop
Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS is available for download, the first version of the Ubuntu-based Linux distribution to use System76’s all-new Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment. It’s been a “long ride” to get here (building an entirely new Linux desktop, compositor, widget toolkit, and suite of first-party apps is no mean feat). System76Continue Reading
Milly Alcock’s ‘Supergirl’ Teaser Introduces a Messy, Chaotic Kara Zor-El Ready to Shake Up the DC Universe
Supergirl is nothing like her cousin Superman, and she knows it. “He sees the good in everyone, and I see the truth.” After first being introduced to Kara at the end of James Gunn’s Superman earlier this year, the super-powered Kryptonian is back and more chaotic than ever. Supergirl IsContinue Reading
MIT senior turns waste from the fishing industry into biodegradable plastic
Sometimes the answers to seemingly intractable environmental problems are found in nature itself. Take the growing challenge of plastic waste. Jacqueline Prawira, an MIT senior in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE), has developed biodegradable, plastic-like materials from fish offal, as featured in a recent segment on the CBSContinue Reading
FactChecking The Traitor’s Economic Speech
In a campaign-style rally in Pennsylvania on Dec. 9, President Traitor 47 honed a message of “lower prices, bigger paychecks” ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Some of his talking points on the economy missed the mark. The president falsely claimed he had “inherited the worst inflation” in U.S. historyContinue Reading
The Traitor Confirms His Disparaging Remark About ‘Shithole Countries’ at Immigration Meeting
Nearly eight years ago, President Traitor 47 denied using the word “shitholes” to describe African countries during an Oval Office meeting on immigration. But now he has fessed up. In a speech Tuesday night in Pennsylvania, The Traitor boasted about pausing migration from what he called “Third World” countries, whenContinue Reading
Major flooding concerns in Washington prompt evacuations
The threat is far from over for millions in the Pacific Northwest. An unprecedented number of evacuations have been ordered and rescues are underway. Neighborhoods are inundated by the flooding water. NBC News’ Camila Bernal reports from the storm zone., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading











