Saturday, July 18, 2026

‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli sentenced to 7 years for fraud

Prosecutors were fighting for at least a 15-year sentence while the defense was pushing for a 12-18 month sentence.

Phoenix enacts landmark heat safety ordinance for outdoor workers amid rising temperatures

A unanimous decision by the Phoenix City Council has led to the adoption of an ordinance mandating essential heat safety measures.

UN panel condemns Israel for violating global Child Rights Treaty amid Gaza conflict

A UN report accuses Israel of severe violations of child rights in Gaza, citing alarming numbers of deaths, displacements, and injuries. The panel calls for urgent action, while Israel denies legal obligations under the treaty.
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Noam Chomsky on Pittsburgh attack: Revival of hate is encouraged by Trump’s rhetoric

The nation is continuing to grieve the 11 Jewish worshipers who were gunned down at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh Saturday in what’s being described as the worst anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history.
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The Infiltrators: How undocumented activists snuck into immigration jail to fight deportations

“The Infiltrators” is based on the incredible true story of undocumented immigrants who purposely got themselves arrested by federal authorities in order to infiltrate the Broward Transitional Center in Florida and organize the detainees within its walls.

Remember This When You Talk About Standing Rock

Yes, everyone should be talking about climate change. But we deserve to survive because our lives are worth defending in their own right — not simply because “this affects us all.”

Chris Hedges discusses resistance in the Age of Trump with Kevin Zeese

“It’s all about building power. That has to be our goal: to build power, to take office, and to create a movement that can’t be ignored.”

Derek Chauvin found guilty of murdering George Floyd

Derek Chauvin was convicted on one count of second degree manslaughter, one count of second degree murder, and one count of third degree murder.

After Hurricane Ida, a historic Black community races to save its future

Residents of Ironton, Louisiana are rallying for their share of recovery funds.

Former correctional sergeant charged with assaulting inmates and falsifying report

The Justice Department announced that Lorenzo Mills has been charged in a four-count indictment for assaulting the three inmates and falsification of records for submitting a false written statement.