Remembering the insider who blew the whistle on corporate greed
Graef Crystal proved that corporations won't police themselves. Maybe good policies can.
To avoid ‘spoiling’ hungry children, Wisconsin School District opts out of free meal program
"The Waukesha School Board's decision isn't just cruel, it's an attempt to punish children from families with lower incomes who are disproportionately Black and brown."
Exclusive: Air permit OK’d after new evidence of carcinogens at Enbridge’s planned gas facility...
The project has been fraught with charges of conflicts of interest and behind-the-scenes dealings between state agencies and Enbridge.
City of Aurora agrees to pay $15M settlement after police killed innocent man
“Ms. McClain raised Elijah as a single mother and his death has left an enormous void in her life.”
Singapore scientists develop paper-thin biodegradable battery
“We believe the paper battery we have developed could potentially help with the electronic waste problem, given that our printed paper battery is non-toxic and does not require aluminum or plastic casings to encapsulate the battery components."
Justice Stephen Breyer to retire from the Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement. After serving for 27 years, Breyer, 83, will step down from his lifetime position at the end of the term in June.
A Tale of Two Grandmothers
Mary Anne Grady Flores was wearing a scarf on the day she went to prison—but not for protection from the snow.
Hillary Clinton Refuses to Say If She Will Release Copies of Her Paid Speeches...
“Two weeks ago, Clinton laughed when The Intercept’s Lee Fang asked Clinton if she would release the transcripts of her paid speeches.”
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.