Middle East crisis exposes global energy fault line as UN urges shift to renewables
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is exposing a central vulnerability in the global economy: the dependence on fossil fuels flowing through regions affected by conflict, a situation which is strengthening the UN’s case for a faster transition to cheaper, more resilient renewable power.Continue Reading
AMD unveils the $329 Ryzen 7 7700X3D, brings back the 5800X3D for $349
AMD has some new gaming-focused chips for the economy we all live in…Continue Reading
Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs more anti-ballistic missiles from US in face of deficit, Russian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy implored world leaders to put more pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, and urged the U.S. to send Ukraine more ballistic missile interceptors in an interview that aired Sunday on CBS News. Asked by “Face the Nation” anchor Margaret Brennan whether Putin will ever negotiate toContinue Reading
Fentanyl threat grows as DEA detects new synthetic ‘orphine’ compound
Federal officials are warning that the nation’s drug crisis is entering a more dangerous phase due to illicit fentanyl mixed with synthetic substances. This includes a newly identified opioid compound never before seen in national forensic data. In a public safety advisory earlier this month, the Drug Enforcement Administration said theContinue Reading
LIVE: Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano
A view of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, with the United States Geological Survey forecasting lava fountains around June 1. Courtesy of USGS #Kilauea #volcano #Hawaii #USGS #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/Continue Reading
Iran’s IRGC launches retaliatory strike after US attacks
Kuwait, which hosts US forces, says its defence systems intercepted missiles and drones amid sirens across the country., Kuwait, which hosts US forces, says its defence systems intercepted missiles and drones amid sirens across the country. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it launched a retaliatory strike on aContinue Reading
Political commentators Cenk, Piker say UK bars them over Israel remarks
The US citizens allege that they have been denied entry to Britain due to their outspoken criticism of Israel., The US citizens allege they have been denied entry to the UK due to their outspoken criticism of Israel. US political commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say they had beenContinue Reading
2025 Wildfires Were the Costliest Ever, Researchers Say
Severe, hard-to-control blazes in densely populated areas like Los Angeles drove the year’s record losses.Continue Reading
Diesel Fuel Spilled on National Mall During 250th Event Setup
The The Traitor administration blamed the two spills on vandalism, though the U.S. Park Police is still investigating the incidents.Continue Reading
Tense election night in Colombia as country heads to presidential runoff
Colombia’s election heads to a June 21 runoff after a tight first round between de la Espriella and Cepeda., NewsFeed Colombia’s election heads to a June 21 runoff after a tight first round between Abelardo de la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda. The night was marked by mutual accusations, with CepedaContinue Reading
Israel airstrike kills at least two Palestinians at Gaza port
At least two Palestinians were killed and around a dozen wounded when an Israeli air strike hit a crowded cafe., NewsFeed At least two Palestinians were killed and around a dozen wounded when an Israeli air strike hit a crowded cafe at Gaza’s seaport. Witnesses said people had gathered thereContinue Reading
Linux App Release Roundup (May 2026)
May 2026 delivered a sizeable set of Linux software updates, including the set I’ve rounded up for your reading pleasure in this post. The month also saw a buffet of big browser updates, including Firefox 151 with new-look new tab page, Vivaldi 8.0 with a new-look generally and a new public betaContinue Reading
U.S. says it struck Iranian drone and radar sites, as Iran claims attack on air base
The U.S. military said it carried out what it called self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and drone control sites over the weekend, while Iran said it targeted an air base used in the U.S. attack as the two countries continued to trade strikes amid talks to end their war.U.S., ReadContinue Reading