Friday, July 26, 2024

730 million people faced hunger last year: A global crisis demanding urgent action

The latest UN report reveals alarming levels of hunger and malnutrition, highlighting the need for urgent political and financial commitments to address food insecurity worldwide.

Vance’s popularity crisis: Can the RNC afford to keep him on the ticket?

Polling reveals deep unpopularity for GOP vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, raising questions about the Republican Party’s strategy and the potential consequences for the 2024 election.

American healthcare workers demand Biden and Harris end support for Israeli assault on Gaza

As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, American healthcare workers who volunteered in Gaza urge U.S. leaders to end Israel’s assault, citing the atrocities witnessed firsthand.

Uncertainty looms over Trump’s assassination attempt: FBI questions details

FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony reveals doubts about whether Donald Trump was hit by a bullet or shrapnel during an assassination attempt, raising questions about the investigation’s progress and transparency.

Global inequality surges as top 1% capture $42 trillion in new wealth over past...

As the wealthiest 1 percent amass unprecedented riches, inequality deepens, posing a dire threat to democracy and the planet, urging a reevaluation of global tax policies.

Public opposition to Project 2025 surges as Trump distances himself

Awareness and disapproval of Project 2025 increase significantly despite Trump’s attempts to disassociate from the controversial conservative policy agenda.

Sunday was Earth’s hottest day on record: A sign of uncharted climate territory

On July 21, 2024, Earth’s average surface temperature reached a new high, signaling alarming trends and urgent calls for action in the fight against climate change.

Tlaib denounces Netanyahu as ‘war criminal’ amid Congressional protests and boycotts

In a bold stance against alleged war crimes, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib protests Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, spotlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and calling for justice.

The double crisis of US foreign policy

U.S. hegemony is increasingly fragile, while U.S. exceptionalism is increasingly unsupportable.

Trump attempting to recalibrate campaign after Harris becomes Democratic nominee

With Vice President Kamala Harris now the presumptive Democratic nominee, Trump and his campaign face new challenges in the race to the 2024 election.