Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Former State Dept aide arrested for participating in Capitol riots

Federico Klein was arrested on charges that include unlawful entry, violent and disorderly conduct, obstructing Congress and law enforcement, and assaulting an officer with a dangerous weapon.

Switzerland loses 10% of glacier volume in just two years

“Glaciers are the ambassadors of climate change. They make it very clear what is happening out there because they respond in a very sensitive way to warming temperatures.”

US intervention in UN resolution escalates Israeli assault on Gaza

The recent escalation in Gaza, resulting from Israel's intensified military actions, has led to a significant increase in civilian casualties and displacement.

Supreme Court leaves order in place permitting Trump administration to construct border wall

The order, which is temporary, gives the Trump administration authority to start the wall projects where fencing already exists.

‘Anything but secure’: advocates decry USDA rule allowing Big Ag to set its own...

"Consumers have a right to know how gene editing is being used to produce the foods they buy in the market."

US has produced more oil than any country in history for six consecutive years

In December, the average U.S. crude oil production hit a monthly high of more than 13.3 million barrels per day.

UK accuses Russian spies of implementing nerve agent attack

"...I can today tell the House that, based on a body of intelligence, the Government has concluded that the two individuals named by the police and CPS are officers from the Russian military intelligence service..."

The Painful Facts, State-by-State: How We’re Victimized by Corporate State Tax Avoidance

Corporate data from numerous sources recently revealed state-by-state corporate tax avoidance. As a result, greed and corruption is hurting education and infrastructure across America.

After Paris, Imagine the Children of Syria

The recent attacks on Paris are terrible, but is indiscriminate retaliation only fueling the flames of terrorism?

Former city commissioner charged with murder runs from reporters on video

While being released from jail on bond, Dunn was confronted Thursday night by several journalists waiting for his release.