Friday, July 17, 2026

Solar-Energized Juno to Arrive at Jupiter on Independence Day

With solar-energized Juno’s arrival at Jupiter, this Independence Day should mark a blow for independence from dangerous nuclear power above our heads in space.

University Agrees to Pay $4.8 Million to Family of Samuel DuBose

On Monday, the University of Cincinnati announced that the family of Samuel DuBose has agreed to a $4.85 million settlement and free undergraduate tuition for all 12 of his children.

Police Officer Charged With Stealing From Disadvantaged Children

Instead of rebuilding trust between police and the community, Simmons has reportedly caused irreparable harm for his own personal gain.

7 Baltimore cops arrested in federal racketeering conspiracy

If convicted, the seven officers face up to 20 years in federal prison.

Why in the world would Trump tap Perry to be energy secretary?

Rick Perry has zero expertise or experience for the job he's being handed.

Internal Documents Reveal How MSNBC Show Worked To Promote Fracking

On the issue of fracking for shale oil and gas, documents from 2011 obtained under Oklahoma's Open Records Act demonstrate that the network saw itself as a promoter of both the controversial drilling method and natural gas vehicles.

The Rover pipeline is a climate disaster

“The Rover pipeline is another disaster brought to you by Energy Transfer Partners.”

Chicago Alderman and her chief of staff indicted on bribery charges

Carrie Austin is now one of three sitting members of the City Council under federal indictment, along with Ed Burke and Patrick Daley Thompson.

HBO and MSNBC drop Mark Halperin due to sexual harassment allegations

Once revered as a highly respected journalist, Halperin has fallen to the lowly depths of other alleged and admitted sexual predators.

As a Trump administration fast approaches, cities and towns gear up for political resistance

In the years to come, community bills of rights are one strategy to shelter vulnerable populations.