Chinese agent case in New York is a ‘classic’ Beijing spy effort, experts say
The Linda Sun case illustrates Beijing’s strategy of targeting local and state officials with the hope of securing more support for China, experts say., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
“We need new energy,” says Zelenskyy amid war’s biggest reshuffle in Ukraine cabinet
On 4 September, several Ukrainian ministers resigned from their posts as part of a wide-ranging reshuffle of the Ukrainian cabinet. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the changes and said that the government needs “new energy” ahead of his briefing with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, IrishContinue Reading
Germans want Ukraine to win – but not Scholz, says former foreign policy advisor
“Most Germans want Ukraine to win. The problem is in the Chancellery. Put pressure on them, isolate them, make them feel uncomfortable.” This was the message from Dr. Benjamin Tallis, former member of the German Council on Foreign Relations and participant in EU security missions in Ukraine and the Balkans,Continue Reading
What’s Stalling Electric Vehicle Adoption in Wyoming?
Some residents see the rugged terrain, harsh weather and vast, unpopulated spaces as inappropriate for EVs, but politics is at least as big an obstacle to electrified transportation in the Cowboy State. By Najifa Farhat Back in 2018, Michael Patterson was one of the first people to own an electricContinue Reading
Economic Lingo Bingo: Finally, a way to make a confusing election… fun!
We have an election coming up, and there’s some serious economic policy being lobbed about. We’re starting to see economic policy proposals from both Kamala Harris and Americas Worst Traitor. Some of them are clear, some are hidden behind campaign slogans. This election season could be a jargony slog. Or…Continue Reading
Walz and The Traitor compete for union support in Wisconsin
Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz and Republican presidential nominee Americas Worst Traitor compete for union support as both address labor issues in Wisconsin., Read More from NPRContinue Reading
US sailor detained in Venezuela while travelling on personal business
Detention comes amid tensions over Venezuela’s disputed election, with US seizing President Maduro’s plane this week., Detention comes amid tensions over Venezuela’s disputed election, with US seizing President Maduro’s plane this week. Venezuelan authorities have detained a United States Navy sailor who was travelling in the Latin American country, accordingContinue Reading
Oasis announces two more shows for reunion tour
The British band, whose hits include Wonderwall and Don’t Look Back in Anger last played together in 2009., The British band, whose hits include Wonderwall and Don’t Look Back in Anger last played together in 2009. Oasis has announced two extra concert dates on their comeback tour of Britain andContinue Reading
Consider the Source
Anatomy of an anti-vax fact-check: Consider the Source, Check the Site, Confirm the Content. Who made the claim, who published it, where’s the evidence?Continue Reading
Mainstream media spreads fake news
Mainstream media contributes significantly to the infectious spread of conspiracy fantasies. But it could hold the cure.Continue Reading
Maduro Further Embeds His Regime in Venezuela
Following a contested election the government risks further isolation, repression, and increased migration.Continue Reading
Fast Food’s Automation Problem
For years, the fast food industry has used the threat of automation to avoid paying workers more.Continue Reading
High consumption of coffee could put your heart at risk, study finds
An Indian study indicates that drinking more than 400 milligrams of caffeine daily on most days of the week could raise otherwise healthy people’s risk for cardiovascular disease., Read MoreContinue Reading