Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Multiplying hatred and division: Humanity at war with itself

Humanity is at war, not just with rival groups or nations, but within relationships, with the planet and with ourselves.

AI energy demand drives Google’s emissions up 48% in five years

The report said its 2023 emissions had reached 14.3 metric tons.

How a tie-breaking vote fueled America’s economy

Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 17M realize that only a transformational “reset” will ensure the factory’s long-term survival in a highly competitive, ever-changing, worldwide industry.

As Schumer tees up vote to codify Roe, Progressives urge elimination of filibuster

"If Republicans can end the filibuster to install right-wing judges nominated by presidents who lost the popular vote in order to overturn Roe v. Wade," said Sen. Bernie Sanders, "Democrats can and must end the filibuster to keep abortion legal and safe."

NATO and a war foretold

While the world determines how to hold Russia accountable for the horrors it is committing in Ukraine, the members of NATO should do some honest self-reflection.
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How Trump killed every business he touched

Is Trump a business failure? Almost every business he’s touched, he’s driven into the ground.

Union-owned Vegas hotel hires scabs amid striking workers’ fight for fair pay

Unionized workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas strike over inadequate wages and unsafe working conditions while grappling with the surprising involvement of a labor union-owned pension fund hiring strikebreakers.
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Is crypto really going to crash? (yes)

These crypto crashes and freezes have fueled worries that the complex crypto banking and lending system is on the brink of ruin.

IRS grabs the money

The IRS never was user friendly; the trouble is, it’s getting worse.

Botched or rigged? Iowa’s caucus disaster

Despite the confidence, the two systems meant to safeguard the caucuses from controversy failed spectacularly.