The total U.S. cost of the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has crossed the $6 billion mark, the Pentagon said … US cost of ISIS war crosses $6B markRead more
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UK spends millions training security forces to control Palestinians
Declassified reveals the UK has seven army and air force personnel in the West Bank, training Palestinian security forces. Palestinian protesters face British-trained security units … UK spends millions training security forces to control PalestiniansRead more
Birds on top of the world, with nowhere to go
Climate change could make much of the Arctic unsuitable for millions of migratory birds that travel north to breed each year, according to a new … Birds on top of the world, with nowhere to goRead more
Indonesian Government Guilty of Genocide in 1960s
an international people’s tribunal has found that the Indonesian government was responsible for “genocide” against members and supporters of the country’s Communist Party in 1965 … Indonesian Government Guilty of Genocide in 1960sRead more
60% of School Apps are Sending Student Data to High-risk Third Parties
Me2B Alliance, a non-profit industry group focused on respectful technology, today published a research report to drive awareness to the data sharing practices of education … 60% of School Apps are Sending Student Data to High-risk Third PartiesRead more
Adwen & LM Wind Power Unveil World’s Longest Wind Turbine Blade
Offshore wind turbine manufacturer Adwen and turbine rotor blades supplier LM Wind Power have unveiled the world’s longest wind turbine blade. The 88.4 meter wind … Adwen & LM Wind Power Unveil World’s Longest Wind Turbine BladeRead more
NSA labels Linux Journal readers and Tor and Tails users as extremists
Are you a Linux Journal reader or use software such as Tor and Tails Linux? If so, you’ve probably been flagged as an “extremist” by … NSA labels Linux Journal readers and Tor and Tails users as extremistsRead more
Why Preschool Teachers Struggle To Make Ends Meet
Teaching in general is not a lucrative profession, but pre-K teachers are paid much less than their counterparts in elementary school. The median salary for … Why Preschool Teachers Struggle To Make Ends MeetRead more
University of Tennessee Settles Sexual Assault Suit for Nearly $2.5 Million
The University of Tennessee paid nearly $2.5 million to settle a sexual assault lawsuit filed by eight women who argued the university condoned a hostile … University of Tennessee Settles Sexual Assault Suit for Nearly $2.5 MillionRead more
Wealthy Countries ‘Drained’ $152 Trillion From the Global South Since 1960
the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Japan, South Korea, and the rich economies of Europe appropriate $2.2 trillion worth of resources and labor—embodied in … Wealthy Countries ‘Drained’ $152 Trillion From the Global South Since 1960Read more