Reaching the Precipice in Angola
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Reaching the Precipice in… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Search Collections Global Maps World of ChangeContinue Reading
Kazakhstan Enacts Russian-Style Anti-LGBTQ+ ‘Propaganda’ Law, Prompting Global Alarm
Kazakhstan has officially enacted a sweeping law banning what officials describe as LGBTQ+ “propaganda,” a move that human rights advocates say marks a sharp turn away from democratic commitments and mirrors Russia’s long-criticized crackdown on queer visibility. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the legislation into law on Dec. 30, following monthsContinue Reading
Researchers Sequence Genome of 200,000-Year-Old Denisovan
A research team led by Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology scientists has generated the high-quality genome assembly of a Denisovan using DNA from an ancient molar found at Denisova Cave. The post Researchers Sequence Genome of 200,000-Year-Old Denisovan appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News…Read MoreContinue Reading
AOC, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams & Poet Cornelius Eady: Voices from the Mamdani Inauguration
“We have chosen courage over fear. We have chosen prosperity for the many over spoils for the few,” said Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in her introduction to the historic inauguration of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor. We feature part of her remarks, along with poet Cornelius Eady…Continue Reading
What comes next after the capture of Nicolas Maduro? | DW News
Venezuela’s ousted president Nicolas Maduro has made his first appearance in a US federal court, where he pleaded not guilty to narco-trafficking charges. Maduro declared himself a prisoner of war, and insisted he was still Venzuela’s leader. Is US law in conflict with international law? Meanwhile, Venezuelan Vice President DelcyContinue Reading
Israeli army vehicles enter Quneitra countryside village in southern Syria
Israel has, since the fall of al-Assad, extended its occupation of Syrian territory and staged raids and bombardments., Israel has, since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, extended its occupation of Syrian territory and staged numerous raids and bombardments. Twelve Israeli military vehicles have entered the village of Saida al-Golan inContinue Reading
LIVE: US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro prompts global outcry
Condemnation comes as Nicolas Maduro appeared in a court in New York and pleaded not guilty to drug charges., Live updates, Condemnation comes as Nicolas Maduro appeared in a court in New York and pleaded not guilty to drug charges.,2026-01-06 05:00:00,Read MoreContinue Reading
‘No Reason To Expect It Would Go Any Better Than Iraq’: The Traitor’s Venezuela Gambit Could Go From Confusion To Disaster
HuffPost spoke with Columbia University professor Elizabeth Saunders about the risks of a “personalist” foreign policy and potential pushback., Read MoreContinue Reading
“I am a decent man”: Maduro pleads not guilty in first US court appearance
The deposed Venezuelan president maintained his innocence and asserted that he’s still his country’s leader Nights and Weekends Editor Published January 5, 2026 3:33PM (EST) Nicolas Maduro is seen in handcuffs after landing at a Manhattan helipad, escorted by heavily armed Federal agents as they make their way into anContinue Reading
JD Vance Says Drugs Drove Venezuela Strikes, Treats Oil As An Afterthought
The vice president claimed the military operation was all about “narcoterrorists,” but couldn’t help slip in the undeniable truth at the end., Read MoreContinue Reading
Ricky Gervais pushes back against anti-trans joke criticism: ‘I think I’m right’
Comedian Ricky Gervais has responded to criticism about his anti-trans jokes, stating he has “a right” to make such comments. The 64-year-old comic appeared on BBC This Cultural Life and was interviewed by host John Wilson. In the wide-ranging conversation, Wilson specifically asked Gervais about his stand-up targeting disabled people, transContinue Reading
The Traitor on Venezuela: ‘We’re in charge’
Traitor 47 said that the U.S. is in charge of Venezuela after the daring U.S. military mission to arrest authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro following his indictment on narco-terrorism charges. A Maduro loyalist was sworn in as interim leader in Caracas. NBC News’ Peter Alexander reports. , Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Maduro in court – Venezuela’s deposed leader tells judge “I am a prisoner of war” | BBC News
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro has told a court in New York that he is still the country’s president and ”a prisoner of war”, as he pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges. Mr Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were abducted from Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Saturday by US special forcesContinue Reading