Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Gaza’s unthinkable tragedy: Newborns abandoned, 90 percent casualties civilians

Decomposing newborns and civilian deaths raise questions about U.S. policy on Gaza.

Vanishing clinics: The stark reality of abortion access in post-Dobbs America

The closure of 65 independent reproductive care clinics since June 2022 leaves 14 states entirely without abortion clinics.

Wildfires unleash deadly air crisis as Western USA chokes on toxic smoke surge

Rising wildfire smoke nullifies decades of air quality gains.

US House votes to expel George Santos

Rep. Santos faces a 23-count federal indictment that includes campaign finance crimes.

Sanders challenges US aid to Israel, citing Gaza conflict and domestic needs

Senator Bernie Sanders stands against the $10 billion military aid to Israel's Netanyahu government amidst Gaza's humanitarian crisis, urging focus on U.S. domestic challenges.

Wheels coming off

What unifies this country: Common values and common knowledge.

US munitions in deadly Gaza strikes: Amnesty International calls for war crimes investigation

Amnesty International's investigation reveals US-made weapons in Israeli air strikes on Gaza, killing civilians and igniting calls for a war crimes probe.

COP28 draft exposes loopholes for fossil fuels amidst rising climate concerns

At COP28, a battle emerges over language that could leave the door open for 'abated' fossil fuel emissions, sparking activist outcry and calls for stricter measures.

Jeff Bezos’ housing hypocrisy: Millions to fight homelessness, more to fuel the crisis

While Jeff Bezos donates to fight homelessness, his investment in single-family homes raises alarms about exacerbating the housing crisis.

The unseen cost of cigarette pollution: Billions in environmental damage

The yearly economic cost of cigarette plastic waste amounts to approximately $26 billion.