The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won’t lower your gas prices. Here’s what you need to know
The The Traitor administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela’s oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical. (Image credit: Pedro Mattey)Continue Reading
Algerian president seeks to impose death penalty on arsonists
Algeria declared three days of mourning after wildfires killed 12 people and injured dozens. Authorities said 46 fires remained active, with 54 people hospitalised for burns, including six in critical condition., Read MoreContinue Reading
LIVE: Aston Villa vs Arsenal – Premier League
As Villa host Arsenal, follow updates, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary, of the game., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Sport Opinion Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis Investigations InteractivesContinue Reading
Argentina legend Lionel Messi retires from international football
Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final., Argentina legend Lionel Messi retires from international football Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final. Lionel MessiContinue Reading
Over 6,000 Ebola cases confirmed in DRC as death toll nears 3,000
Outbreak in the DRC ‘the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded,’ as country struggles to contain infections., Outbreak in the DRC ‘the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded,’ as country struggles to contain infections. The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has topped prior surges – becoming the worstContinue Reading
India rejects Hague court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan
New Delhi says the Permanent Court of Arbitration has no jurisdiction over its sovereign choice., New Delhi says the Permanent Court of Arbitration has no jurisdiction over its sovereign choices following the suspension of the accord over Kashmir security concerns. India has rejected a ruling by the Permanent Court ofContinue Reading
“We’re Not Going Back”: Ron Daniels on the Legacy of 1972 Gary Convention & 1963 March on Washington
As Gary, Indiana, recovers from flooding and a two-week power outage, we also speak with Ron Daniels, president of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, who discusses the city’s history as a site of Black struggle and organizing. In 1972, the city hosted the National Black Political Convention,Continue Reading
Jane Fonda Exclusive: Dolly Parton, a Feminist, Wrote the Anthem for Working Women with “9 to 5”
Tributes continue to pour in for Dolly Parton after the iconic country singer, actor and philanthropist’s death on August 25 at age 80. Her former co-star Jane Fonda tells Democracy Now! how they made the classic workplace comedy 9 to 5, for which Parton wrote the accompanying hit song. “SheContinue Reading
Space Math at NASA: Exploring the Lunar Surface
This educational guide provides 10 math problems from Space Math at NASA exploring the lunar surface using scales and proportions, ideal for geometry lessons. For students K-5, educators can use these practical problems to help students apply geometric concepts to real-world Apollo landing areas. The resource serves as a directContinue Reading
Martian Orbit and Surface IMM Runs
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Space Math at NASA: Exploring the Dwarf Planets
This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA features 10 educational math problems for students grades 6-12+ focusing on Pluto and dwarf planets to celebrate the New Horizons flyby. It provides educators with a practical tool to supplement solar system exploration units, applying real-world space science toContinue Reading
Space Math at NASA: Exploring the Milky Way
This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA offers real-world astronomy and space science math activities for students grades 6-8 to enhance middle school STEM curricula and physical science lessons. Teachers can integrate these challenges directly into units on the electromagnetic spectrum, stellar evolution, and the SunContinue Reading
Space Math at NASA: Exploring Stars in the Milky Way
This math problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA helps students K-8 measure stellar properties, including the apparent magnitude scale, for advanced astronomy units. Educators can apply these quantitative reasoning exercises to analyze the lifecycle of stars, the electromagnetic spectrum, and radiation using data from missions likeContinue Reading