Hurricane Idalia has left a trail of flooding and destruction from Florida to the Carolinas, inundating coastal towns and leaving over 300,000 customers across the … Just the Beginning of Climate EmergencyRead more
Military Coup in Gabon
in the Central African country of Gabon, where military leaders seized power on Wednesday from President Ali Bongo, whose family had ruled the oil-rich former … Military Coup in GabonRead more
How to Green Our Parched Farmlands and Finance Critical Infrastructure
Congress has passed two major infrastructure bills in the last year, but imminent needs remain. The 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law chiefly focused on conventional highway … How to Green Our Parched Farmlands and Finance Critical InfrastructureRead more
61 Cop City Opponents Hit with RICO Charges
in Atlanta, Georgia, where the state’s Republican attorney general has announced a sweeping new RICO indictment against 61 activists and others he accuses of being … 61 Cop City Opponents Hit with RICO ChargesRead more
Why Was Carl Sagan Blackballed from the National Academy of Sciences?
In 1991, the American astronomer and superstar science popularizer Carl Sagan was nominated for membership in the National Academy of Sciences. Despite the efforts of … Why Was Carl Sagan Blackballed from the National Academy of Sciences?Read more
500 Richest People Gained Record $2.2 Trillion in 2025
The richest 500 individuals in the world added a record $2.2tn to their wealth in 2025, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with just eight … 500 Richest People Gained Record $2.2 Trillion in 2025Read more
Top-Ranking NYPD Officer Abruptly Resigns Amid Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct
The NYPD’s highest-ranking uniformed police officer resigned abruptly Friday amid bombshell allegations he demanded sexual favors from his subordinates on the force, the latest scandal … Top-Ranking NYPD Officer Abruptly Resigns Amid Allegations Of Sexual MisconductRead more
Black Farming Projects Look to Restore Historical Land Losses
When Black land rights activists were offered a 150-acre (60-hectare) plot in Amelia County, Virginia, they saw it as an opportunity toward righting a historical … Black Farming Projects Look to Restore Historical Land LossesRead more
Meet the Ex-CIA Agents Deciding Facebook’s Content Policy
It is an uncomfortable job for anyone trying to draw the line between “harmful content and protecting freedom of speech. It’s a balance”, Aaron says. … Meet the Ex-CIA Agents Deciding Facebook’s Content PolicyRead more