Palantir Employees Are Starting to Wonder if They’re the Bad Guys
Interviews with current and former Palantir employees, along with internal Slack messages obtained by WIRED, suggest a workforce in turmoil.Continue Reading
West Bank scepticism as Palestinians doubt local elections will change much
Frustration with the Palestinian Authority and Israeli occupation fuel voter apathy in local West Bank elections., Ramallah, occupied West Bank – Hani Odeh has spent four and a half difficult years as mayor of Qusra, southeast of Nablus. Surrounded by illegal Israeli settlements and outposts, the small Palestinian town ofContinue Reading
US sanctions China’s ‘teapot’ refinery for buying Iranian oil
The Hengli refinery has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for Iran’s military, says US Treasury., The Hengli refinery, China’s second-largest, has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for Iran’s military, the US Treasury says. The United States has sanctioned a Chinese oil refinery for buying hundreds of millions ofContinue Reading
Apple signs meaningless deal to make some less-important parts in America
Maybe that’s why Tim didn’t get an invitation to the President’s tech bro club? Apple’s American Manufacturing Program (AMP) is expanding, with new suppliers signed on to produce iPhone components – though those parts will still be shipped overseas for final assembly. Tim Apple may continue avoiding tariffs but heContinue Reading
UK wants to know if banning under-16s from social media does anything useful
300 families undergo 6-week trial to test impact on sleep, school, and home life The UK government will trial different levels of restrictions on social media for under-16s with the help of 300 families, alongside a public consultation that has already gathered nearly 30,000 responses.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Go for a walk, man: Sony’s drive to create a car parked by partner Honda
CarStation/PlayMobile won’t hit the road after pile-up of tax and competition issues in China and the USA Sony and Honda have broken up, meaning their joint vision to deliver a revolutionary electric vehicle won’t happen.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Canadian who was detained by China warns against Carney’s electric vehicle deal
A Canadian who was detained in China for nearly three years warned that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s electric vehicle deal risks creating a strategic dependency that the Asian superpower can exploit for political coercion. Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat who was imprisoned from 2018 to 2021…Continue Reading
Coked-up salmon swim further than clean salmon in new viral study | Jesse Weber Live
Dr. Tracy Fanara joins NewsNation to discuss the viral study regarding the effects of cocaine on salmon, and which animal might next be affected by the drug. “Jesse Weber Live” brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lensContinue Reading
Elizabeth Smart’s father urges public not to give up on missing Nancy Guthrie | Jesse Weber Live
Ed Smart, the father of Elizabeth Smart, joins NewsNation to discuss why he believes the public should not give up on the search for Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing nearly 83 days. “Jesse Weber Live” brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving intoContinue Reading
Iran Vs. Sleepy Don Rages On | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
The Traitor’s forever war with Iran drags on. Tucker Carlson makes a self-serving “apology.” And Virginia strikes back against the GOP’s midterm plot. We break down the week’s biggest stories on today’s Coffee Klatch.Continue Reading
Over a billion fear losing land and homes within five years
Despite global progress in strengthening land tenure and governance, more than a billion people worldwide – nearly one in four adults – fear they could lose the rights to some or all of their land and housing within the next five years. Continue Reading
From family farm to climate tech: How one Kenyan woman is helping farmers outsmart drought
“Giving up is not an option – so many people depend on you,” the words of Maryanne Gichanga, a participant in a UN supported initiative, which aims to help farmers in Kenya find solutions to alleviate the pressures of climate change on agricultural production. Continue Reading
The Iran war is about to hit small businesses — and your wallet
As diesel and fertilizer costs soar, farms and truckers warn consumers will soon feel the pain Published April 24, 2026 6:30AM (EDT) A drop of petrol falls from the nozzle of a petrol pump at a petrol station in Vélizy-Villacoublay, near Paris, on March 9, 2026. (Photo by Alain JOCARDContinue Reading