‘Change is inevitable’: What is next for Iran?
Without changes and a deal with US to lift sanctions, Iran could be set for further unrest, analysts say., Protests in Iran have petered out. Tens of thousands have been arrested. And those accused of supporting the unrest have had business assets seized and are being pursued on “terrorism” charges.Continue Reading
US army says homeland, curbing China priorities; limited support for allies
A new Pentagon strategy document softens tone on traditional foes, China and Russia., A new Pentagon strategy document softens tone on traditional foes, China and Russia. The United States military will prioritise protecting the homeland and deterring China while providing “more limited” support to allies in Europe and elsewhere, accordingContinue Reading
Ancient giant kangaroos could hop after all
Giant kangaroos that lived during the Ice Age may not have been as slow and grounded as once believed. A new study finds their leg bones and tendons were likely strong enough to support hopping, despite their massive size. Rather than traveling this way all the time, these animals mayContinue Reading
Chabria: This is not normal: Why a fake arrest photo from the White House matters
The White House altered a photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights lawyer arrested in Minneapolis for protesting inside a church., Read MoreContinue Reading
Thousands brave bitter cold to demand ICE leave Minneapolis | REUTERS
Thousands of demonstrators braved bitter cold to march through the streets of Minneapolis, demanding an end to The Traitor’s immigration crackdown in their city, part of a wider ‘ICE OUT!’ show of defiance that organizers billed as a general strike. #minneapolis #unitedstates #unitedstates #ice #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the storyContinue Reading
US officially leaves World Health Organization
Imogen Foulkes, Geneva correspondent and Ottilie Mitchell The US has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), leaving the UN agency without one of its biggest donors. US President Traitor 47 signed an executive order signalling the withdrawal a year ago, having criticised the organisation for being too “China-centric”Continue Reading
MAC Commits $1M to The Trevor Project as LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Needs Surge
As LGBTQ+ youth face mounting barriers to mental health care, MAC is renewing its financial commitment to The Trevor Project with a $1 million grant through its VIVA GLAM Fund. The announcement, set for Jan. 21, marks the third consecutive year of partnership between the beauty brand and the nation’sContinue Reading
Leak: Nvidia is about to challenge ‘Intel Inside’ with as many as eight Arm laptops
Intel and AMD have split the Windows laptop market for years, but the x86 players may be getting outnumbered. It’s not just Apple MacBooks and MediaTek-based Chromebooks using Arm chips anymore. There are finally competent Qualcomm Snapdragon laptops running Windows, and – as soon as this spring – Nvidia will finally power Windows consumer laptopsContinue Reading
‘Unbelievably Vulnerable’: The Climate Challenges Facing Mamdani’s New York City
Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigned on an affordability platform, but climate issues may still define his term. By Lauren Dalban Climate advocates in New York City celebrated when Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral election, applauding his history of opposing the expansion of gas infrastructure in the city and his framing ofContinue Reading
Electoral violence is on the horizon in Kenya
Conditions in Kenya are ripe for the weaponisation of violence in the presidential vote. It is up to Kenyans to stop it., As Kenya prepares for its next general election, due in less than 20 months’ time, 2026 will prove to be a critical year. With local and global restraintsContinue Reading
Suicide bombing at wedding in northwest Pakistan kills seven
Attack comes as Pakistani military readies for its fight against armed groups in areas along border with Afghanistan., Attack comes as the Pakistani military readies for its fight against armed groups in areas along border with Afghanistan. A suicide bombing attack at a wedding in northwestern Pakistan has killed atContinue Reading
Minneapolis Breaks the ICE | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
From the Davos debacle to the Minneapolis general strike, it was yet another busy week. My brilliant colleagues Heather and Michael are here to break it all down on a special Coffee Klatch.Continue Reading
Russia attacks Kyiv, Kharkiv as Abu Dhabi talks set to continue | DW News
Russia has pummeled Ukraine’s two largest cities in overnight strikes, as negotiators hold talks on ending the war. At least one person has been killed in the capital Kyiv and several are injured. The northeastern city of Kharkiv was also hit. The attacks come as representatives from Ukraine, Russia andContinue Reading