Algae growing under Arctic Sea ice found contaminated by microplastics
“Arctic biota are already under serious pressure from global heating, which progresses four times faster in the Arctic compared with the globe."
8 states that made 2016 a huge year for clean energy
These victories—many of them bipartisan—across the country give hope for 2017.
Trump’s boat strike in international waters triggers legal firestorm and charges of extrajudicial killings
Administration claims an attack killed 11 members of Tren de Aragua in international waters, but offers little proof as legal experts, rights groups, and lawmakers cite violations of international and constitutional law.
Can Europe reassert itself after Ukraine?
For decades, Europe’s foreign policies have been decided elsewhere. As the war in Ukraine drags on and the U.S. priorities change, voices such as Glenn Diesen argue that Europe must rediscover strategic autonomy, whether the liberal international order survives or not.
Plastic is poisoning the soil that grows our food
New research finds agricultural land holds 23 times more microplastics than oceans, with toxic particles infiltrating crops, ecosystems, and human bodies while global regulation lags behind.
Children hospitalized after ICE flash-bangs strike family van in Minneapolis
Parents say federal agents fired flash-bang munitions and tear gas into their vehicle during protests, sending three children to the hospital and intensifying scrutiny of Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Questioning the corporation
From trading posts to tech empires, corporations continue to grow in strength. Without reform, their power may soon eclipse public control entirely.
Tariffs and inflation collide as new campaign warns holiday shoppers of rising costs
Businesses and consumers report higher prices across the supply chain as Trump’s tariffs push up the cost of food, gifts, and holiday essentials.
Trump claims control over Venezuelan oil sales after deadly attack and congressional inaction
President says U.S. will seize and sell up to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil as lawmakers warn of constitutional violations and political backlash grows.
Federal agents invoke Renee Good’s killing to intimidate protesters in Minnesota
Videos, eyewitness accounts, and a sweeping state lawsuit show federal agents repeatedly referencing Renee Nicole Good’s death during confrontations with civilians as Minnesota seeks to halt a massive immigration enforcement surge.









