Friday, April 17, 2026
A photo of Neil deGrasse Tyson

Science celebrities speak out on Earth Day

“We are at a critical juncture. Science is under attack.”

No Honor Among Thieves: Corrupt Cops Sentenced to Prison

Two former Philadelphia police officers developed a pattern of robbing drug dealers and lying on their reports. While they were both convicted, one of the former officers betrayed his partner and informed on him—“There’s no honor among thieves, your honor.”

Global conflicts shatter childhoods: Record number of children living in war zones in 2024

2024 marked an unprecedented crisis for children globally, with record numbers displaced, malnourished, and deprived of basic rights due to escalating conflicts.

This Super Sustainable House Can Be Built in One Day

Despite being lightweight, the Wikkelhouse is durable and has a minimum life span of 50 years.

Texas abortion law reflects GOP turn towards citizen enforcement

Is this the highest-profile example of a growing push by Republicans to give supporters broad power to sue over issues important to their base?

Thousands march at Democratic National Convention demanding end to US support for Israel amid...

As the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, thousands of protesters take to the streets, calling on Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party to end unconditional U.S. military support for Israel as the Gaza conflict enters its tenth month.

Tax the fat cat private jet class, invest in green transit

Democrats introduce a bill to hike fuel taxes on private jets and invest the new revenue in public transportation.

In refusing to prioritize drivers’ safety, UPS risks major strike

As UPS drivers around the country struggle to do their jobs in triple-digit temperatures—literally baking inside non-air-conditioned trucks—their wealthy employer refuses to take action.
Construction along the Keystone XL pipeline.

Nebraska approves Keystone XL pipeline

Nebraska law barred regulators from considering spills or pipeline safety in its decision-making process, because who cares about the environment anyways, right?

NYPD Sergeant Caught on Video Choking an Unarmed Woman

The NYPD has banned chokeholds, so why do people keep ending up dead after officers utilize them?