Millions of jobs lost as Iranians battle ‘Operation Economic Fury’
A fragile ceasefire may have paused the US-Israeli war on Iran, but the economic cost is crippling life in Tehran., NewsFeed A fragile ceasefire may have paused the US-Israeli war on Iran, but the economic cost is crippling the daily lives of Iranians. The US is blockading Iranian ports, whileContinue Reading
US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies
US State Department cites emergency circumstances to fast-track sales without the approval of Congress., US State Department cites emergency circumstances to fast-track sales without the approval of Congress. The United States has approved $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies amid the US-Israel war on Iran. The sales comeContinue Reading
What death doulas can teach us about dying
7 hours ago Smitha Mundasad Health reporter Getty Images End-of-life doulas provide support, relay messages and help organise memorial services For Rita Ball there’s nothing more meaningful than holding a person’s hand in their final moments. “It is absolutely raw,” Ball says, “to witness this life that is leaving theContinue Reading
Found Industries aims to strengthen America’s industrial supply chains
Found Industries has gone through several distinct phases in the four years since it was originally formed as Found Energy. There was the scrappy startup stage, in which the company was primarily housed in the basement of founder Peter Godart ’15, SM ’19, PhD ’21. Then there was the demonstrationContinue Reading
Urban planning students engage with communities through the Freedom Summer Fellowship
For the past three summers, MIT master’s students and recently graduated planners have collaborated with cities and community organizations to advance climate, infrastructure, and economic development initiatives. They’re known as the Freedom Summer Fellows, participants in an impact-driven program launched in 2023 by the MIT Department of Urban Studies andContinue Reading
U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review…Continue Reading
Zelenskyy reported “unusual activity” along the border with Belarus
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine recorded “rather specific activity” along sections of its border with Belarus on 1 May, coming from the Belarusian side, according to his video address. Zelenskyy did not specify what the activity involved. What the president said about the border “The day before, there was ratherContinue Reading
Russian drones strike Kharkiv for second consecutive day, damaging four gas stations and an apartment block
Russian forces conducted mass drone attacks on Kharkiv throughout 2 May, striking gas stations and residential neighborhoods, the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov and the State Emergency Service (SES) reported. From the morning, Russian drones struck the Shevchenkivskyi, Kholodnohirskyi, and Osnovianskyi districts of Kharkiv. Four gasContinue Reading
How Oil Fuels Conflict and War—and Who Profits
A future powered by clean energy would be not only more affordable, but potentially more peaceful. 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 Michael Klare, an emeritus professor of peace andContinue Reading
Toronto protests Ford’s call to expand Billy Bishop | CTV News Toronto at Six for May 2, 2026
Toronto residents and city officials are calling for Premier Ford to reverse his plans to expand Billy Bishop Airport. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breaking news, fast, download the CTV News App: https://www.ctvnews.ca/appContinue Reading
Can playing Wordle increase productivity in the workplace?
“I think it depends greatly on the type of job that you have whether it’s helpful,” Dr. Doug Scharre., “I think it depends greatly on the type of job that you have whether it’s helpful,” Dr. Doug Scharre., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
UAE lifts all air traffic restrictions introduced since Iran war
UAE aviation authority’s announcement is the latest sign of the travel sector’s recovery across the Middle East., UAE aviation authority’s announcement is the latest sign of the travel sector’s recovery across the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates has lifted all flight restrictions put in place since the start ofContinue Reading
The Traitor reviews Iranian peace proposal, warns strikes could resume
US president says he is considering the 14-point peace plan, but warns strikes could resume if Tehran ‘misbehaves’., US president says he is considering the 14-point peace plan, but warns strikes could resume if Tehran ‘misbehaves’. United States President Traitor 47 has said he is reviewing Iran’s 14-point proposal toContinue Reading