Thursday, December 18, 2025

Hegseth order to “kill everybody” triggers war crimes alarms

New reporting on a lethal September boat strike intensifies scrutiny of Trump’s regional military campaign.

The Epstein emails reveal the slimy moral depravity of elite society

Elites’ warmth toward Epstein was apparently universal.

Starbucks ignores worker demands at its peril

Baristas have launched the largest strike in their company’s history and are standing firm until their demands are met.

Rule Breakers: The compelling true story of Afghan girls who risked all to learn

Rule Breakers highlights the unique transformative power of education and raises awareness about the crucial importance of the right to education for girls in Afghanistan.

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.

USDA drops plan to test for Monsanto weed killer in food

Much more research is needed to understand the impact on human health of chronic dietary exposures to pesticides.

Corporate greed exposed: Kroger admits to price gouging on milk and eggs amid antitrust...

A top Kroger executive admits to inflating milk and egg prices above the rate of inflation

Pentagon plan reveals standing military force for rapid deployment in US cities

Leaked documents show Trump administration proposal to create a permanent National Guard “quick reaction force” to quell domestic unrest, raising concerns over legality, militarization, and civil liberties.

Make corporate complicity unprofitable: Gen Z campaign launches boycott of companies tied to ICE

As Trump intensifies immigration crackdowns, a new boycott movement targets the corporations supplying ICE with infrastructure, technology, and access to consumers.

World’s richest launch ​$1 billion ​fund to ​fight ​climate ​change, invest in clean tech

This week, a group of top tech executives from Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft and more will reportedly meet with the president-elect.