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Democracy Now!
- War Crimes Prosecutor Reed Brody on Epstein Files, Duterte's ICC Case & Ukraine War Anniversary
War crimes prosecutor Reed Brody joins Democracy Now! to discuss a number of ongoing human rights issues, including the international fallout of the so-called “Epstein files,” the International Criminal Court case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, the Russian invasion of Ukraine — now marking its fourth anniversary — and more.
- Aided by U.S. Intelligence, Mexican Army Kills Top Cartel Leader After Threat of Trump Intervention
Aided by U.S. intelligence, Mexican security forces killed the nation’s most wanted man, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” on Sunday. At least 70 people were killed in the raid and aftermath as armed groups retaliated in more than a dozen states. “There’s a real sense in Mexico and beyond that governments need to show the U.S. that they are willing and able to take military action on their own, lest Washington send special forces into the country,” says Reuters correspondent Laura Gottesdiener about the raid and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s wider crackdown on organized crime. While Sunday’s operation will help Sheinbaum “stave off some of the […]
- A Warming Planet Makes Nor'easters & Other Storms More Intense: Climate Scientist Michael Mann
As the Northeast United States contends with the aftermath of a historic bomb cyclone blizzard that blanketed the region, we speak to climate scientist Michael Mann about the causes and effects of increasingly intense weather events. “We expect to see that increase as long as we continue to warm up the planet by burning fossil fuels and putting carbon pollution into the atmosphere,” says Mann. Meanwhile, he adds, policy decisions are making it harder to prepare for extreme weather. With its defunding of scientific infrastructure across the country, “the Trump administration is truly putting Americans in harm’s way.”
- Headlines for February 24, 2026
Peter Mandelson, former British ambassador to the U.S., Arrested Amid Epstein Probe, Bard College Hires Law Firm to Probe Links Between its President Leon Botstein and Epstein, CBS News Contributor Peter Attia Resigns From Network Over Epstein Ties, NPR: DOJ Fails to Release Epstein Files Related to Allegations That Trump Sexually Abused a Minor, U.S. Military Strikes Boat in the Caribbean, Killing At Least Three People, Mexico on Alert After Killing of Drug Lord “El Mencho”, Former ICE Attorney Accuses Agency of Lying to Congress of Slashing its Training Standards, Palestinians in Gaza Observe Holy Month of Ramadan Despite Skyrocketing Food Costs, Trump Blasts Media Reports That Top General Warned About Risks of Attacking Iran, […]
- As U.S. Olympians Take on the Trump Administration, Trump Attacks Them While Kash Patel Parties
As the winter Olympics come to a close, a number of athletes have drawn controversy for their political statements. U.S. athletes, in particular, have expressed conflicting feelings about representing the United States during the current political moment. We speak with former athlete Jules Boykoff, who has written extensively on the Olympic games, about how politics intersect with the Games. “The Trump administration has politicized these Olympics from the very beginning,” he says.
Anthropocene
- Less air pollution means more warming. Could marine cloud brightening offset the paradox?
Computer simulations reveal that spraying sea salt aerosols may keep global temperatures near 2020 levels as air pollution falls—but may also redraw regional weather patterns.
- Which type of chocolate has the lowest climate impact?
A lifecycle analysis compares dark, milk, white, and compound chocolate, and detects the surprising environmental burden of different ingredients.
The Guardian
- Schumer predicts ‘long, painful and tedious’ Trump speech as dozens of Democrats plan to boycott – live
About 30 lawmakers have said they won’t attend Trump’s State of the Union address; top Senate Democrat predicts ‘tedious’ speech after president vows to give long remarksSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAbout 30 members of Congress are planning to attend a Democratic counter-program event tonight instead of the State of the Union, according to the organizers of the “People’s State of the Union,” led by liberal group MoveOn and progressive media outlet MeidasTouch.Here are the lawmakers who are expected to attend the separate event and skip the Trump speech:Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)Senator Ed Markey (D-MA)Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT)Senator Adam Schiff […]
- Marco Rubio to deliver rare briefing to top US lawmakers on Iran amid tensions
Secretary of state’s address comes as US deploys largest force of aircraft and warships to Middle East since 2003US politics live – latest updatesMarco Rubio will deliver a rare briefing to top US lawmakers on Iran at the White House on Tuesday as Washington deploys its largest force of aircraft and warships to the Middle East since the 2003 buildup to the Iraq war.The audience for the secretary of state’s briefing is reported to include the so-called “gang of eight”, which includes the senior lawmakers from both parties in the House and Senate, as well as the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate intelligence committees. Continue reading...
- Senate Democrats investigate CBS over blocked Colbert interview
Richard Blumenthal seeks records from FCC and Paramount Global amid claims of political censorshipSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxUS Senate Democrats are launching an investigation into whether the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the CBS parent company, Paramount, prevented Stephen Colbert, the network’s talkshow host, from broadcasting an interview with the Texas Democratic candidate, James Talarico.Richard Blumenthal, the ranking Democrat on the Senate’s permanent subcommittee on investigations, has written to the FCC’s enforcement bureau and to the CEO of Paramount Skydance, David Ellison. The Democratic senator demands information and documents relating to the Colbert […]
- US hockey was bathed in a golden Olympic glow. Then Donald Trump and Kash Patel stepped in | Beau Dure
The US men’s and women’s teams claimed titles at the Winter Games this past week. The warm fuzzy feelings didn’t last long Keeping politics at arm’s length for the US men’s hockey team’s gold-medal matchup with Canada was always going to be difficult.The game fell on the 46th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice, when an underdog group of US college players upset the mighty Soviet Union team against the backdrop of the cold war. But the US team who took the ice on Sunday were no plucky band of amateurs making a stand for democracy against authoritarianism – a point underscored when the US and Canada met last year in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Canadian fans booed the Star-Spangled Banner and the US players, either unaware of, or […]
- Tech’s politics push at home and abroad
We report from California’s Silicon Valley, where billionaires pour money into midterms, and the AI Impact summit, where India pushes back on ‘AI monopoly’ held by US and ChinaHello, and welcome to TechScape. This week, we’re examining the tech industry’s push for influence in two places separated by a time difference of 13 hours and 30 minutes. The first is where tech sees its next big market, the second its home turf. My colleague Robert Booth reports from last week’s India AI Impact summit, where tech companies pledged to spend tens of billions in the coming year to build customer bases and datacenters in the subcontinent. Dara Kerr and Lauren Gambino reported from Silicon Valley, where billionaires are marshalling their […]
Aeon
- Divers
The meticulous preparation and fleeting ecstasy of elite high-diving captured in all its breathtaking shapes and sounds- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
The Conversation
- Taboo tics like shouting curses and slurs are uncommon in Tourette syndrome − but people who have them suffer harsh social stigma
Obscene language tics, called coprolalia, don’t reveal what people with Tourette’s think and feel. In fact, tics often compel people to say or do precisely what they most wish to avoid.
- Why does pain last longer for women? Immune cells may be the culprit
Your immune systems kicks into gear when you’re injured, both worsening and relieving pain.
- Why ICE’s body camera policies make the videos unlikely to improve accountability and transparency
For body cameras to function as transparency tools, wrongdoing would have to be consistently penalized, highlighting the consequences of noncompliance.
- Artists and writers are often hesitant to disclose they’ve collaborated with AI – and those fears may be justified
Whether they’re famous composers or first-year art students, creators experience reputational costs when AI enters the mix.
- Honoring Colorado’s Black History requires taking the time to tell stories that make us think twice
This year marks the 150th birthday of Colorado and is a chance to examine the state’s history.
Inter Press Service
- Can “Human Fraternity” Move Peace?
As wars drag on and the international order grows increasingly unstable, Abu Dhabi has been offering a different kind of narrative. It sought to recognize early efforts at reconciliation, bring religious leaders into the same space, and place former adversaries under the same spotlight. At the heart of the February 4, 2026 Zayed Award for
- Iran: A Regime with Nothing Left but Force
The Islamic Republic of Iran has put down another uprising, with a ferocity that makes previous crackdowns seem restrained. The theocratic regime has survived, but it has done so by substituting violence for the economic security it cannot provide and the political legitimacy it no longer has. Its show of force is also an admission
- People’s Pursuit of Dignity, Equality and Justice is Unshakeable
A fierce competition for power, control and resources is playing out on the world stage at a rate and intensity unseen for the past 80 years. People are feeling unmoored, anxious and insecure. The gears of global power are shifting; the consequences are not clear. Some are signalling the end of the world order as
Sludge
- AI Boom on K Street: One in Four Lobbyists Now Work on AI
A new Public Citizen report analyzes lobbying disclosures for 2025 and finds that lobbying on AI issues has skyrocketed.
Grist
- A hotter, wetter South is becoming a breeding ground for mold
In Asheville, North Carolina, a housing crisis is colliding with a poorly understood health threat.
- A tough Supreme Court hearing brings little clarity on Line 5 pipeline’s fate
Michigan has been trying to shut down the controversial pipeline since 2019. A technical question before the court could seal its fate.
- These data center developers asked Trump for an exemption from pollution rules
Though the companies weren't granted exemptions, their requests illustrate the data center industry's desperate quest for energy.
Truthout
- Climate Crisis Will Intensify Strong Winter Storms, Climate Scientist Warns
The Trump administration is defunding FEMA as well as climate research, making responding to such storms more difficult.
- Growing Tensions With US Could Lead Europe Deeper Into Nuclear Proliferation
The US controls nuclear weapons in five NATO countries, but Europe may choose a new path amid strained relations.
- As Measles Cases Skyrocket, Doctors Contend With a Disease Few Have Seen Before
“We certainly do not feel the support or guidance from the CDC right now,” one North Carolina doctor said.
Labor Notes
- Workers Need More Paths to Join the Labor Movement
[This article is part of a Labor Notes roundtable series: How Can Unions Defend Worker Power Against Trump 2.0? We will be publishing more contributions here and in our magazine in the months ahead. Click here to read the rest of the series.—Editors]
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