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Inter Press Service
- Trade Partnerships Offer Hope Against Deforestation
In Indonesia’s forests today, we can breathe a sigh of relief. At the conclusion of our dry season, during a time when climate change ...
- Unlocking SDG Success: How Better Data Can Develop Africa
That one in three Africans will not be counted as countries failing to meet census deadlines is a huge setback for development planning. With ...
- Geopolitical Uncertainties Cloud World Economic Prospects, UN Report Says
In the past few years, the world economy has made significant strides in mitigating inflation, unemployment, and poverty. Despite this, global growth has yet ...
The Guardian
- Rudy Giuliani found to be in contempt of court again for 2020 election lies
It’s the second time this week that the former NY mayor has been found to be contempt for defaming election workersRudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court on Friday for continuing to spread lies about two former Georgia election workers after a jury awarded the women a $148m defamation judgment.Federal judge Beryl Howell in Washington DC is the second federal judge in a matter of days to find the former New York City mayor in contempt of court. Continue reading...
- TikTok ban: supreme court appears inclined to uphold law that could see app barred in US – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. You can read our latest reporting on the case here:US supreme court seems likely to uphold TikTok ban-or-sale lawHow would a TikTok ban in US work?TikTok maintains it is not controlled by the Chinese government. It’s parent company, ByteDance, is based in China, but TikTok operates separately with headquarters in Singapore and the US. TikTok says its user data in the US is handled by the company Oracle.Justice Samuel Alito asked TikTok’s lawyer if the company was owned directly by the Chinese government would he make the same arguments. Continue reading...
- Biden extends temporary protections for more than 800,000 immigrants
US president moves to shield roughly 230,000 Salvadorans and 600,000 Venezuelans against Trump administrationThe Biden administration on Friday extended temporary humanitarian protections for about 230,000 Salvadorans and 600,000 Venezuelans living in the US, in an effort to shield those groups from an incoming Trump administration that has promised to deport them.The decision in the dying days of Joe Biden’s presidency came after immigrant advocates and lawmakers urged the Department of Homeland Security to extend temporary protected status (TPS), designed to protect immigrants from being deported to countries that are engulfed in disaster or conflict. Continue reading...
- US supreme court seems likely to uphold TikTok ban-or-sale law in hearing
Justices weighed importance of security with freedom of speech in oral arguments that went over nearly an hourHow would a TikTok ban work?The US supreme court heard oral arguments over the fate of TikTok on Friday, questioning TikTok’s lawyer far longer than the attorney for the government. It’s the latest battle in the long war over whether to ban the tremendously popular social media app in the US – and the justices will now make a decision that weighs the importance of national security with the freedom of speech. Justices appeared skeptical of TikTok’s case and seemed inclined to uphold the law that will either ban the app or force its parent company to sell.TikTok and its parent company, Chinese-based ByteDance, asked the […]
- ‘A political sham’: Republicans defend Trump amid hush-money sentencing
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson claims case was ‘witch hunt’ to prevent president-elect’s return to White HouseRepublicans in Washington launched a fierce defense of Donald Trump on Friday after the president-elect received an unconditional discharge in his New York hush-money case, while Democrats maintained a conspicuous silence on the historic conviction.The speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, characterized the case as “a politically motivated and contrived witch hunt” designed specifically to prevent Trump’s return to the White House. Continue reading...
Ensia
- Journalists, meet climate change
The headlines scream about war, crime, political strife, economic woes. But underlying it all — and more and more often bubbling to the top — is what future historians will likely look back and call the story of this century: Climate change. Recognizing the importance of this pervasive phenomenon, Covering Climate Now, Columbia Journalism Review, the Solutions Journalism Network, The Guardian […]
The Marshall Project
- ‘Was This Fair?’ People Behind Bars React to Trump’s Sentencing
The president-elect avoided punishment for his 34 felony convictions, highlighting how the legal system often treats the wealthy and powerful.
Fair Observer
- Jimmy Carter Was A North Star. Young People Should Follow Him.
I was yet to be born when, on a brisk, sunny January afternoon in 1977, a peanut farmer from Georgia pledged to defend the constitution of the United States. That peanut farmer, James Earl Carter, Jr., spent the next four years as our president — and then the next 44, as a citizen — waging… Continue reading Jimmy Carter Was A North Star. Young People Should Follow Him. The post Jimmy Carter Was A North Star. Young People Should Follow Him. appeared first on Fair Observer.
- In Search of the Pitcher of Nectar
The search for variety is in reality a search for our own mind. In the guise of seeking a man, we seek a compatible mind. So, when a friend asked with a touch of sarcasm, ‘Why are you going to the Kumbh-mela? For religious purpose?’ I replied, ‘Just to see.’ I am not a religious… Continue reading In Search of the Pitcher of Nectar The post In Search of the Pitcher of Nectar appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Finding Resilience Through Self-Reliance: Navigating the Aftermath of Grief
German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche asserts that adversity, including suffering, is not merely an obstacle to overcome but a necessary condition for personal and societal growth. He argues that challenges such as misfortune, opposition, and even hatred can serve as catalysts for developing strength, virtue, and resilience. By comparing individuals and societies to towering trees, Nietzsche… Continue reading Finding Resilience Through Self-Reliance: Navigating the Aftermath of Grief The post Finding Resilience Through Self-Reliance: Navigating the Aftermath of Grief appeared first on Fair Observer.
Aeon
- There are no pure cultures
All of our religions, stories, languages and norms were muddled and mixed through mobility and exchange throughout history - by Inanna Hamati-Ataya Read at Aeon
Truthout
- Trans Californians Could Seal Court Records Under Proposed Law Amid Trump Term
“Transgender people face an insurmountable constant threat of being doxxed and harassed,” said advocate Allison Chapman.
- UN Experts Slam US Bill Sanctioning ICC: “Blatant Violation of Human Rights”
The experts said the bill would set a “dangerous precedent” in eroding international law enforcement.
- Study Finds Gaza Death Toll Likely 40 Percent Higher Than Official Count
Researchers say the death toll from the first eight months of the genocide may have undercounted 26,000 deaths.
ProPublica
- “All Our Future Money Is Gone”: The Impossible Task of Providing Child Care in Rural Illinois
by Molly Parker, Capitol News Illinois, and Julia Rendleman for ProPublica, photography by Julia Rendleman for ProPublica This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in […]
- Gretchen Whitmer’s Chance for Wide-Ranging Legacy Derailed by Botched Legislative Session
by Anna Clark ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights […]
- The Neverending Case: How 10 Years of Delays Have Prevented a “Horrendous” Sexual Assault Allegation From Going to Trial
by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News; Graphics by Lucas Waldron and Zisiga Mukulu, ProPublica This story describes an alleged sexual assault and serious injuries resulting from it. […]
Unicorn Riot
- Permit for Pipeline Reconstruction Near Sacred Pipestone Site Rescinded After Tribal Pushback
St. Paul, MN — Minnesota regulators have rescinded a controversial permit allowing Magellan Pipeline Co. to reconstruct a petroleum pipeline near Pipestone National Monument, following sustained opposition from tribal nations, community groups, and environmental advocates. The decision, made during a recent Minnesota Public Utilities Commission… The post Permit for Pipeline Reconstruction Near Sacred Pipestone Site Rescinded After Tribal Pushback appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.
Sludge
- Secret DNC Member List Revealed in New Report
At least a half-dozen DNC members who will be voting on the next party chair work in corporate influence roles, a Sludge review of a newly-leaked list finds.
Democracy Now!
- Democracy Now! 2025-01-10 Friday
Headlines for January 10, 2025; Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus Fled L.A. Fearing Wildfires. His Old Neighborhood Is Now a Hellscape; “Sabotaged by His Own Democratic Party”: Ralph Nader on Jimmy Carter’s Legacy; Camp David’s Failures: Why Jimmy Carter’s Opposition to Israeli Apartheid Wasn’t Enough to Secure Peace; Jimmy Carter Championed Human Rights But Also Funded & Armed Indonesia’s Genocide in East Timor; Biden Urged to Pardon Immigrant Rights Leader Ravi Ragbir, Who Could Soon Be Deported
Latino USA
- ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ on Screen
Netflix has brought Gabriel García Márquez’s iconic novel One Hundred Years of Solitude to life with a two-part limited series... The post ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ on Screen appeared first on Latino USA.
- Nacho’s Special
Nachos: They’re one of the most popular snack foods in the United States, and the name is instantly recognizable worldwide.... The post Nacho’s Special appeared first on Latino USA.
- iLe on Song and Protest
For Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Ileana Cabra — better known under her stage name, iLe — music has always been a... The post iLe on Song and Protest appeared first on Latino USA.
Yale Environment 360
- Did Climate Change Help Fuel the Los Angeles Wildfires?
Wildfires in Southern California have burned tens of thousands of acres, destroyed thousands of buildings, and killed at least 10 people. Experts say global warming may have set the stage for the catastrophic blazes.Read more on E360 →
The Appeal
- LA’s Wildfires Threaten Almost 40 Prisons and Jails. Here’s How They’re Responding.
The Appeal contacted 38 facilities to ask how they’re preparing for air quality issues and possible evacuations and power outages. Thousands of people—including hundreds of children—sit in potentially impacted facilities. The post LA’s Wildfires Threaten Almost 40 Prisons and Jails. Here’s How They’re Responding. appeared first on The Appeal.
- The Murder of Robert Brooks Shines a Light on Abuse and Racism in New York Prisons
Brooks's murder by prison guards epitomizes a deeply ingrained culture of brutality perpetuated by New York's refusal to hold staff accountable. The post The Murder of Robert Brooks Shines a Light on Abuse and Racism in New York Prisons appeared first on The Appeal.
WhoWhatWhy
- Egg-citing Drama: Albatross Couple Shares Egg Duty in Captivating Reality Show
PICKS are stories from many sources, selected by our editors or recommended by our readers because they are important, surprising, troubling, enlightening, inspiring, or amusing. They appear on our site and in our daily newsletter. Please send suggested articles, videos, podcasts, etc. to picks@whowhatwhy.org. Egg-citing Drama: Albatross Couple Shares Egg Duty in Captivating Reality Show originally appeared on WhoWhatWhy
Inside Climate News
- As Wildfires Threaten Urban Areas Like Los Angeles, ‘Planning for the Unprecedented’ Is Crucial, Experts Say
When Michael Huard took his dog outside on Tuesday in Pasadena, California, a strong gust of wind blew his door wide open. “Once the wind started, it was like, ‘Oh, this is real,’” he told me over the phone on Thursday. “It felt like what I imagined at the beginning of a hurricane feels like.”
- Misinformation Spreads Like Wildfire Online While LA Neighborhoods Burn
Fish and wildfires don’t tend to go together. But as a series of blazes driven by 100-mile-per-hour winds burned throughout Los Angeles, the country’s incoming president centered blame on a three-inch fish found in a completely different part of the state. In a post on incoming President Donald Trump’s Truth Social, he blamed California Gov.
Grist
- The climate benefits of NYC’s hard-won congestion pricing plan
Driving into lower Manhattan is now more expensive, but the toll promises cleaner air, safer streets, and improved subways.
- Biden administration axes controversial climate plan for old growth forests
Forest advocates said the National Old Growth Amendment allowed too much logging, while the timber industry called it too restrictive.
- The ‘weather whiplash’ fueling the Los Angeles fires is becoming more common
Around the world, dramatic swings between heavy rain and drought are increasing exponentially, according to new research.
The Conversation
- Wildfires can contaminate drinking water systems with harmful chemicals − here’s what Los Angeles needs to know
Fires can make drinking water, and the water pipes and tanks themselves, unsafe. A researcher who has worked with communities after several wildfires explains why, and what to do.
- Philly sports fans consider themselves ‘gritty’ − but it’s merely a myth used to fuel their passion
Philly sports fans embrace a working-class ideology that thrives on being the underdog and emphasizes toughness, hard work and a combative defiance.
- An eye for an eye: People agree about the values of body parts across cultures and eras
People from many different cultures across the globe and across millennia largely agree about which body parts are most valuable – and how much compensation they warrant when injured.
- How the EPA administrator protects public health, air, water and the environment
Enforcing environmental laws isn’t a job that makes people popular. But polls show that Americans generally want more environmental protection, not less.
- Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk – an expert on how alcohol affects the body breaks down a new government report
The government linked alcohol with seven types of cancers, prompting the US surgeon general to call for warning labels on beer, wine and liquor.
The Trace
- How We Analyzed the Toll of the Pandemic Shooting Surge
Anyone who has survived a natural disaster knows that the end of the event is just the beginning of the process of healing. The same is true for man-made disasters, like the elevated levels of gun violence we saw year after year, starting during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. At The Trace, we wanted to The post How We Analyzed the Toll of the Pandemic Shooting Surge appeared first on The Trace.
- ATF Urges Police to Reconsider Reselling Used Guns
Federal officials are cautioning state and local law enforcement against reselling their used guns to the public, saying the practice has sent tens of thousands of old police weapons into the hands of criminals. The warning was the first in a series of recommendations made by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in The post ATF Urges Police to Reconsider Reselling Used Guns appeared first on The Trace.
- How Many People Were Killed by the Pandemic Surge in Shootings?
Gun violence has a long tail. Michelle Kerr-Spry knows this well. She is a gun violence survivor and a community activist with Mothers in Charge through which she supports women in Philadelphia who’ve lost someone to a shooting. It didn’t surprise her when one day last December a woman came in seeking solace from a The post How Many People Were Killed by the Pandemic Surge in Shootings? appeared first on The Trace.
Quanta Magazine
- The Physicist Decoding the Nonbinary Nature of the Subatomic World
Inside the proton, quarks and gluons shift and morph their properties in ways that physicists are still struggling to understand. Rithya Kunnawalkam Elayavalli brings to the problem a perspective unlike many of their peers. The post The Physicist Decoding the Nonbinary Nature of the Subatomic World first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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