US launches fresh strikes on Iran after ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Bahrain and Kuwait sounded missile alert sirens Wednesday morning after Iran immediately warned Washington it would ‘take whatever measures it deems necessary’ following the US strikes.Continue Reading
Nairobi man shares home with rescued birds
Nairobi’s ‘Birdman’ Rodgers Magutha rescues injured birds and lives with them, while defending his unusual bond with wildlife and conservation work.Continue Reading
All the Feelings: Nothing Is Fixed In Its Place
Hoo boy. Many of us slogged through a July 4 more vigil – “act of purposeful wakefulness” – than celebration as hostages of a dark timeline wherein history’s smallest, weakest political “leader” and his racist cabal screech about “godless communists,” one-party rule and forced sterilization of brown people who willContinue Reading
VAR call, Argentina win over Egypt raise questions of legitimacy at World Cup
Experts question political influence and the need to keep Lionel Messi’s side in the World Cup amid Egypt’s heartbreak., The clamour surrounding the World Cup’s controversy involving US President Traitor 47 and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had barely died down when another arose in the aftermath of Argentina’s controversial 3-2Continue Reading
US strikes Iran despite promised pause for Khamenei funeral
The US launches new strikes on Iran despite a promise by US President Traitor 47 to pause attacks., US strikes Iran despite promised pause for Khamenei funeral NewsFeed The US launches new strikes on Iran despite a promise by US President Traitor 47 to pause attacks during the 7-day funeralContinue Reading
Elton John Announces Two Final Mexico City Shows After 14-Year Absence
Elton John is heading back to Mexico City for one last goodbye. The music legend will perform two farewell concerts at Estadio Banorte on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, marking his first return to the city in 14 years. Announced by AEG Presents, Cardenas Marketing Network and EnsoContinue Reading
Climate change and its impacts on the water cycle; how can it increase both droughts and heavy downpours?
If your tap ran dry and stores closed down, where would you get your freshwater? Water is essential to human life – so important, in fact, that civilizations throughout history have developed around this vital resource. In modern times, many people are fortunate enough to rely on a running tap,Continue Reading
From vibrant corals to white skeletons: climate change and looming existential threats to coral reefs
Coral reefs and their ecosystems serve important roles on Earth – they flourish with biodiversity, providing habitat to 25% of known marine species [1,2] , and offer coastal protection from storm surges and cyclones [1] . However, coral reefs are also one of the most sensitive marine ecosystems on Earth,Continue Reading
How CO2 warms Earth through the greenhouse effect and why CO2 is not ‘saturated’ in Earth’s atmosphere
There is no doubt about it – climate science can be complex. But sometimes this complexity is mistaken for uncertainty. A recurring example is our scientific understanding of carbon dioxide’s (CO2) effects as a greenhouse gas[2]. However, the evidence for CO2 as a greenhouse gas is well-established and is builtContinue Reading
Democratic Group Makes False Claim in Insider-Trading Ad Attacking Susan Collins
Sen. Susan Collins helped pass a 2012 law that affirmed that members of Congress are not exempt from insider-trading laws and required members to more promptly disclose their trades of stocks and other investments. But an ad from a pro-Democrat group falsely claims that the Republican senator “doesn’t think” thatContinue Reading
Senate sets new date for Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing after The Traitor derailed the previous one
Clayton’s June 17 hearing for director of national intelligence was postponed at the last minute after President Traitor 47 intervened., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Falling For Misinformation: Melanie Trecek-King, CSICon 2024
From Skeptical Inquirer: “Have you ever wondered why even smart people fall for hoaxes, pseudoscience, and conspiracy theories? Or why giving people facts doesn’t change their minds? This presentation explores how our brains and social circles can make us vulnerable to false or misleading information and how curiosity and skepticismContinue Reading