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- + Accelerated global warming and stadial cooling events: IPCC oversights regarding future climate trends— by Andrew GliksonThe linear nature of global warming projections by the IPCC (2014) Assessment Report (AR5) (Figure 1) appears to take little ac...
- + The peril of high atmospheric methane levels—by Andrew GliksonIt is hard to think of a more Orwellian expression than that describing the increase in toxic atmospheric methane gas as “gas-led rec...
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- + Storm next week expected to bring 'significant rain and mountain snow' to Southland, forecasters say—Third in a series of systems in Southern California expected to feature an atmospheric river
- + Winter storms in Southland threaten debris flows —The National Weather Service warns that Southern California's summer-like temperatures are petering off and wet weather will bring periods of rain, gu...
- + Lucid Motors prepares to go public thanks to Saudi money and SPAC mania—California start-up Lucid Motors seeks to take advantage of market mania for electric vehicles.
- + Two Biden priorities, climate and conservation, collide in the California desert—An 11th-hour Trump administration proposal foreshadows a tough balancing act for Biden on public lands.
- + More than 78,000 Southern California Edison customers lose power as high winds increase wildfire risk—A red flag warning for high fire risk will remain in place for much of L.A. County until 10 p.m. Tuesday.
- + What month is this? Strong winds, fires, outages hit Bay Area, knock down PG&E lines—'It's hard to believe this is January,' said one official, as Cal Fire reported at least 10 fires in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties.
- + Consortium wants to cut down L.A. County Arboretum trees to make room for storm water treatment —The plan by a consortium of five foothill cities and Los Angeles County Public Works would consume up to 4 acres of the arboretum's Australia section.
- + Column: Desert off-road festival to go ahead despite violating state guidelines—Local, state and federal authorities will assist in putting on the King of the Hammers event later this month, despite pandemic restrictions on travel...
- + Strong, potentially damaging winds possible for L.A. region early next week, forecasters say—Gusts of 80 to 90 mph or higher are possible in some locations
- + 2020 ties 2016 as hottest year on record, even without warming boost from El Niño—Global warming pushed temperatures into record territory in 2020, in effect tying 2016 as the hottest year on record, according to new data.
- + Warm, dry conditions will elevate fire danger in Southland, forecasters say—Temperatures are expected to peak Friday at about 20 degrees above normal, said a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Oxnard.
- + Wildfire smoke now causes up to half the fine-particle pollution in Western U.S., study finds—A new study blames climate change for worsening pollution and health risks in both urban and rural communities in recent years
- + State bullet train delays 'beyond comprehension,' contractor says in blistering letter—A top bullet train contractor is contradicting claims by the California high-speed rail authority that the construction pace of the project is on targ...
- + They're climate scientists. They're mothers. Now they're joining the battle to get Americans to act—A new $10-million ad campaign features climate scientists who are mothers speaking directly to other worried moms.
- + Frank Gehry's bold plan to upgrade the L.A. River seeks to atone for past injustices—Famed architect Frank Gehry's bold plan to overhaul the L.A. River would showcase long-neglected cities south of Los Angeles, but environmental groups...
- + State regulatory agency slaps LADWP with violation over methane gas leak at Sun Valley power plant—The South Coast Air Quality Management District learned of an ongoing methane leak at the Sun Valley power plant in August and conducted an inspection...
- + California is scrambling to avoid blackouts. Your refrigerator could help—Electricity generation isn't just getting cleaner — it's getting smaller and nimbler, with help from batteries, smart thermostats and electric cars.
- + Op-Ed: Treat fossil fuels like nukes. Endorse a new nonproliferation treaty —The Los Angeles City Council could make L.A. the first U.S. city to endorse a global treaty to phase out the development of fossil fuels.
- + For decades, she's been the unsung hero of California's coast—Most people don't know her, but Susan Hansch has been quietly saving the California coast for more than 46 years.
- + Amigo Bob Cantisano, towering figure in West Coast organic farming, dies at 69—The man known as the godfather of California's organic farming died of cancer at the farm where he loved to work.
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- + The moon that made Saturn a pushover—Nature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00174-0Scientists have a new theory for how the ringed planet got its tilt.
- + Found at last: the ‘Sapling Fort’ where Native Alaskans made a stand—Nature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00177-xThe stout palisaded structure helped Sitka Tlingit people to force a Russian ...
- + Meteorites: ‘a story written across light years down the barrel of a microscope’—Nature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00188-8Chemical clues reveal stories from the birth of the Solar System.
- + A material cracks barriers to asymmetrical toughness—Nature, Published online: 22 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00158-0Precise engineering generates a structure that fractures more easily in one d...
- + Chemists’ riff on melanin makes a rainbow—Nature, Published online: 22 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00156-2An adaptation to the body’s pigment formula produces particles that outshine ...
- + Data helps an anti-rabies campaign go to the dogs—Nature, Published online: 22 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00154-4A plan uses real-time monitoring to vaccinate more than two-thirds of a city’...
- + Akito Arima (1930–2020)—Nature, Published online: 22 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00189-7Theoretician who simplified nuclear physics and revamped Japan’s science.
- + Global absence and targeting of protective immune states in severe COVID-19—Nature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41586-021-03234-7Global absence and targeting of protective immune states in severe COVID-19
- + Loss of furin cleavage site attenuates SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis—Nature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41586-021-03237-4Loss of furin cleavage site attenuates SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis
- + My 2020 as an ‘alien’ PhD student in New York—Nature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00200-1Cecilia Zumajo-Cardona learnt three key lessons as an international graduate ...
- + Daily briefing: How vaccines might change the course of the pandemic—Nature, Published online: 22 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00205-wThe first real-world data from COVID vaccine programs. Plus, widespread discr...
- + Are COVID vaccination programmes working? Scientists seek first clues—Nature, Published online: 22 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00140-wVaccinated people in Israel are less likely to test positive for SARS-CoV-2, ...
- + Daily briefing: Why cats love catnip—Nature, Published online: 21 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00195-9Catnip activates cats’ opioid systems (and protects them from mosquitos). Plu...
- + Lifelong lessons from my unexpected encounter with a synchrotron—Nature, Published online: 21 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00181-1Biomedical scientist Vladimira Foteva didn’t imagine she would be working wit...
- + Daily briefing: Retracted COVID papers are still being cited—Nature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00224-7Most citations of discredited Surgisphere research fail to mention retraction...
- + A deep-sea trench is a plastic dump — and a biodiversity hotspot—Nature, Published online: 21 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00138-4Plastic bags and wrappers host a thriving community of ocean creatures.
- + ‘The problem is greater than it’s ever been’: US universities urged to invest in mental-health resources—Nature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00229-2National Academies report finds that graduate students are at risk in mental-...
- + What new COVID variants mean for schools is not yet clear—Nature, Published online: 21 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00139-3Children are no more susceptible to these lineages than adults are — and clos...
- + A molecular handbook for human development—Nature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00142-8A large-scale, high-resolution cell atlas of gene expression and regulation i...
- + The bird librarian—Nature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00179-9Leah Tsang helps to bring bird poisoners to justice as part of her role at Au...
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- + A New Way to Track Endangered Wildlife Populations from Space—Scientists have developed a new technique for remotely surveying elephants and other wildlife that is quicker and has the same accuracy as human count...
- + Biden to Make Environment Key Priority Among First-Day Actions—Joe Biden is set for a flurry of action to combat the climate crisis on his first day as U.S. president by immediately rejoining the Paris climate agr...
- + On U.S. Public Lands, Can Biden Undo What Trump Has Wrought?—President Joe Biden has an ambitious public lands agenda, vowing to ban new oil and gas drilling on federal territory and restore protections for key ...
- + More Than 400,000 U.S. Clean Energy Jobs Have Been Lost So Far During the Pandemic—The clean energy sector in the United States lost 429,000 jobs last year due to the economic impacts of Covid-19, with the industry hitting its lowest...
- + Scientists Say They Have Solved Desalination Mystery, Improving Efficiency—Scientists believe they have solved one of the biggest mysteries about desalination — exactly how reverse osmosis membranes work to remove salt and ot...
- + Forest Defenders: A Panamanian Tribe Regains Control of Its Lands—With a landmark court ruling, the Naso people of Panama have won the rights to ancestral territory that includes two national reserves the tribe will ...
- + As World’s Deltas Sink, Rising Seas Are Far from Only Culprit—Although climate change is often blamed for coastal inundation in places like the Bay of Bengal, other factors such as dam building and urbanization p...
- + Sharks Born Prematurely, Weaker in Warmer Ocean Temperatures—As ocean temperatures rise, baby sharks will be born prematurely, undernourished, and into harsh environments difficult for them to survive in, accord...
- + Global Warming Could Stabilize Faster than Originally Thought If Nations Achieve Net Zero—The world may be barreling towards climate disaster but rapidly eliminating planet-heating emissions means global temperatures could stabilize within ...
- + As Big Energy Gains, Can Europe’s Community Renewables Compete?—Local wind and solar cooperatives have been instrumental in fostering Europe’s renewable energy growth. Now, as multinational corporations play an eve...
- + One-Third of U.S. Rivers Have Changed Color Since 1984—One in three large American rivers has changed color over the last 36 years, shifting from shades of blue to green and yellow, raising concerns about ...
- + Study of Growth Rings in Tundra Shrubs Reveals Spread of Arctic `Browning’—As Arctic sea ice steadily disappears and temperatures rise across the region, the tundra has generally been greening, with shrubs and small trees gro...
- + Amount of Electronic Waste Generated in the U.S. Is Shrinking—Despite Americans’ increased dependence on cell phones and other technology, the amount of electronic waste generated in the United States has shrunk ...
- + Wildfire Smoke Can Carry Dangerous Microbes Thousands of Miles, Scientists Warn—Scientists are warning that wildfire smoke can carry microbes that cause infectious diseases, adding another public health concern to the worsening se...
- + Biodiesel Expansion Could Worsen Deforestation in Indonesia—The Indonesian government has announced a major expansion of a program to make biodiesel out of palm oil, a move that officials say would necessitate ...
- + Europe’s Climate Plans Challenged by Looming Decommissioning of Nuclear Plants—Dozens of Europe’s aging nuclear power plants will be decommissioned in the coming decade or two, forcing the continent to find new energy sources to ...
- + More Than 1 Million Barriers Are Blocking Europe’s Rivers—More than 1.2 million barriers stretch across rivers in Europe, from large-scale dams to locks to weirs — more than twice as many as previously though...
- + Can Geothermal Power Play a Key Role in the Energy Transition?—Aided by advances in deep-drilling technology for fracking, engineers are developing new methods of tapping into the earth’s limitless underground sup...
- + Agriculture Will Threaten Habitat for 90 Percent of Animal Species by 2050—Scientists estimate that if current food production methods continue, the world will likely need between 770,000 to 3.9 million square miles of new ag...
- + Mussels Sold in Grocery Stores Around the World Contain Microplastic Particles—Scientists have found microplastic in all of the most-consumed mussel species around the world. One gram of mussel meat purchased from a grocery store...
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- + Twitter permanently bans My Pillow CEO—Twitter has permanently banned My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continually perpetuated the baseless claim that Donald Trump won th...
- + Utility to pay $2B settlement in deadly 2018 California fire—Southern California Edison will pay $2.2 billion to settle insurance claims from a deadly, destructive wildfire sparked by its equipment in 2018 [Cate...
- + Biden walking a high wire with Russia ahead of Putin call—President Joe Biden has been thrown into a high-wire act with Russia as he seeks to toughen his administration's stance against Vladimir Putin while p...
- + Under Biden, China faces renewed trade pressure—The U.S.-Chinese trade war isn’t going away under President Joe Biden [Category: Business]
- + 1 dead after car strikes multiple pedestrians in Portland, Oregon—One person is in critical condition and the suspect was arrested. [Category: US]
- + Capitol riot latest: Man accused of stealing documents from McConnell's desk charged—Federal authorities are continuing to charge rioters who took part in the siege on Capitol Hill on Jan. 6. [Category: Politics]
- + LIVE: ABC News Live—24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events [Category: Live]
- + Biden to reinstate COVID travel rules, add South Africa—President Joe Biden has reinstated COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European c...
- + Jill Biden signals she'll be more active as first lady—Jill Biden is sending the message that she'll be a more active first lady than her predecessor [Category: Politics]
- + WATCH: Adorable rescue sea lion is ready for their close-up —A sea lion at a rescue center in Punta Colorada, Uruguay, had its interest piqued by the presence of a camera just as a visitor to the center began re...
- + GOP senator won't run for reelection—Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio announced Monday that he will not seek reelection and instead will retire at the end of his term. [Category: Polit...
- + Bernie Sanders turns mitten meme into official merch for charity—Bernie Sanders' mitten meme officially has merchandise [Category: GMA]
- + Watchdog probes if DOJ officials tried to overturn election—The Justice Department’s inspector general is launching an investigation to examine whether any former or current department officials “en...
- + Navy SEAL gets 10 years for his role in Green Beret's death—A U.S. Navy SEAL has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the hazing death of a U.S. Army Green Beret while the men served together in...
- + WATCH: This Girl Scout has the cutest sales pitch video—Kadence Heykoop has a goal of selling 2,000 cookies so she can get a Chromebook. While delivering her passionate pitch, Heykoop also reveals a brand n...
- + Winter storms moving across US with snow, freezing rain and flooding—Two storms moved through the West this weekend with a funnel cloud reportedly being spotted in San Diego along with 1 to 2 feet of snow from Californi...
- + WATCH: Baby panda hangs on to zookeeper—NEVER LET ME GO: This baby panda really, really doesn't want his zookeeper friend to go away. [Category: International]
- + WATCH: Thousands of sheep stop bridge traffic in New Zealand—MAKE WAY FOR SHEEP: More than 3,000 lambs moved across a bridge in New Zealand, momentarily stopping traffic, after being freshly shorn. [Category: In...
- + Merck ends development of two potential COVID-19 vaccines—Merck is giving up on two potential COVID-19 vaccines following poor results in early-stage studies [Category: Health]
- + WATCH: Snow falls in California’s Joshua Tree National Park —Joshua Tree National Park saw snowfall as a winter storm brought colder conditions to California. [Category: US]
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- + News: Tigray region interim admin official admits death of 13 due to lack of food; says crisis scale “unprecedented” in region’s history— A young Ethiopian refugee sleeps on a mattress at a transit site in Hamdayet, Sudan. © UNHCR/Olivier Jobard Translated by Medihane Ekub...
- + News: Rights Commission raises concern on urgent need to improve prison/detention conditions in Gambella; calls for immediate release of all children— Treatment of prisoners needs to be improved, Right of opposition parties to operate freely must be guaranteed: EHRC Addis Abeba, January 25/20...
- + News: OLF says electoral board’s failure to address its repeated complaints on gov’t crackdown restricting its ability to participate in elections— The letter was signed by OLF Chairman Dawud Ibssa By Medihane Ekubamichael @Medihane Addis Ababa, January 23, 2021 — In a letter addr...
- + News: UN rep for sexual violence in conflict “greatly concerned” by horrific reports of sexual violence in Tigray— Women and children constitute the prime victims of the ongoing armed conflict in Tigray. Refugees from Tigray arriving in Sudan. Picture: UNFPA ...
- + News: Security forces shot dead Tigray TV journalist, his friend in Mekelle; officials decline to comment— Dawit Kebede Araya. Picture: Obtained from sources in Mekelle By Medihane Ekubamichael @Medihane Addis Abeba, January 21/2020 –...
- + News: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson contradicts army commander, Mekelle interim mayor & Rights Commission report on Eritrean forces involvement in armed conflict in Tigray— Ambassador Dina Mufti. Picture: MoFA/January 20/2020 Addis Standard staffs Addis Abeba, January 21/2020 – Ambassador Dina Muf...
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- + Mali’s Newly Reopened Schools Struggle to Keep Students COVID-19-Free—Malian children when back to school on Monday as school staff and parents worry about how to adequately uphold coronavirus-prevention measures. [Autho...
- + Covid-19 : Moderna annonce que son vaccin protégerait contre les variantes —Lundi, le laboratoire Moderna, a affirmé que son vaccin protégerait contre les variantes britanniques et sud-africaines. [Author: editorial@africanews...
- + Central African Republic: scores of rebels killed as tensions rise—Some 44 rebels in the Central African Republic who were trying to blockade the capital Bangui and overthrow authorities have been killed by government...
- + Seychelles says you can visit, but only if vaccinated against Covid—The Seychelles Tourism Board has said visitors must present a certificate confirming they were vaccinated, in addition to a negative result from a Cov...
- + Arab Spring exiles look back 10 years after Egypt uprising—They relocated to Berlin, Paris and London. Egyptians also have settled in Turkey, Qatar, Sudan and even Asian countries like Malaysia and South Korea...
- + At least nine killed near Somalia-Kenya border as tensions rise—The fighting started late on Sunday and continued into the early hours. Somalia’s information ministry accused Kenya of supporting "rebels" to attack ...
- + Ghana honours ex-president John Jerry Rawlings—Ghana’s former president John Jerry Rawlings has been laid in state at the Accra International conference centre. Ghanaians and sympathizers as well a...
- + COVID-19 Deaths in South Africa Put Coffin-Makers Under Pressure—COVID-19-related deaths in South Africa have the funeral industry and its coffin-makers under pressure. [Author: editorial@africanews.com (Kizzi Asala...
- + Kagame advocates innovative approach to social protection—Rwandan president has called for inclusive, global response to tackle mass unemployment in the wake of the pandemic. Paul Kagame was speaking at the v...
- + Ugandan court orders end to Bobi Wine's house arrest —Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has been unable to leave his home since 14 January, when Ugandans voted in an election. [Author: ...
- + Egypt Begins its COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign with China's Sinopharm—Egypt has begun administering the Chinese-developed coronavirus vaccine to its health workers. [Author: editorial@africanews.com (Kizzi Asala)] [Link ...
- + Kenya, UK agree to refresh security compact—Kenya and the United Kingdom have agreed to refresh the UK-Kenya Security Compact. On a two-day visit to Kenya, the UK Secretary of State for Defense,...
- + CHAN 2021: Cameroon, Mali go through to quarter-final—Cameroon has qualified for the quarter-finals of CHAN after a hard-fought goal-less match against Burkina Faso in Yaounde. [Author: editorial@africane...
- + Street artist honors Kobe Bryant with murals —Hundreds of murals have been painted in Los Angeles, United States in honor of Kobe Bryant. The former Los Angeles Lakers star and his 13-year old dau...
- + 'Therapeutic': Egyptians are turning to snakes for their massage needs —Snake massages are said to help stimulate blood flow and cerebral circulation. Psychologically, they kill fear and tension [Author: editorial@africane...
- + Profile: Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys turns 40 —Keys has won 15 Grammys and been nominated 29 times [Author: editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)] [Link to media]
- + Libyan rivals agree to appoint heads of key government agencies —Representatives from rival Libyan camps say a candidacy process will open for key institutional appointments, after a new round of talks in Morocco on...
- + Mozambique: Cyclone Eloise leaves massive flooding in its wake —The eye of the storm passed over Beira before dawn on Saturday, having already brought heavy rains to Zambezia province and its capital, Quelimane [Au...
- + Tunisians defy police to stage more anti-government rallies —Much of the unrest has been in working-class neighbourhoods, where anger is boiling over soaring unemployment, a decade after the 2011 revolution that...
- + Malawi ex-President Mutharika loses bid to unfreeze his accounts —Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) last August froze the personal bank accounts of Mutharika and his wife, Gertrude, in a probe seeking to uncover ...
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- + 6 things to watch on Tadawul today—article author: Argaam Author: Tue, 2021-01-26 06:57 Here are a few things you need to know as Saudi stocks start t...
- + UN urged to address effects of pandemic on peace and security—Author: article author: Ephrem Kossaify Tue, 2021-01-26 04:18 NEW YORK: The COVID-19 pandemic has hampered diplomac...
- + New ministry logo represents Saudi Arabia as beating heart of world energy supply—article author: Arab News Tue, 2021-01-26 01:28 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy has revealed a new logo representing a...
- + New ministry logo represents Saudi Arabia as beating heart of world energy supply—article author: Arab News Author: Tue, 2021-01-26 01:28 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy has revealed a ne...
- + Jordan demands Israel end Al-Aqsa ‘provocations’—article author: AFP Author: Tue, 2021-01-26 00:54 AMMAN: Jordan urged Israel on Monday to stop blocking restoration...
- + Saudi Health Ministry launches virtual clinics—article author: ASEEL BASHRAHEEL Author: Tue, 2021-01-26 01:19 JEDDAH: The Saudi Ministry of Health has launched a ...
- + Saudi Aramco remains the most valuable brand in the Mideast—article author: Arab News Author: Tue, 2021-01-26 01:06 JEDDAH: Saudi Aramco has maintained its position as the Mid...
- + Startup of the Week: Beach Bisht: New use of a traditional garment—Author: article author: AMEERA ABID Tue, 2021-01-26 01:04 Nowadays, fashion designers are not averse to taking risk...
- + Saudi novelist puts new twist on history of modern sciences—article author: Ruba Obaid Tue, 2021-01-26 00:52 JEDDAH: A new chapter in Arabic literature is opening up as more writers give a...
- + Milan, Inter look to bounce back in last-eight derby cup—article author: AFP Author: Tue, 2021-01-26 00:52 MILAN: Milan’s giants will do battle in the Italian Cup quarterfi...
- + India-Saudi ties scaling new heights, says India's acting CG—article author: Yumkhaibam Sabir Tue, 2021-01-26 02:25 On the auspicious occasion of India's 72nd Republic Day, I extend my best...
- + MWL reveals new logo in line with its mission—article author: SPA Tue, 2021-01-26 03:17 RIYADH: The Muslim World League on Monday revealed its new logo during a meeting chair...
- + Saudi aid agency launches health drive in Yemen—article author: SPA Tue, 2021-01-26 03:27 RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) on Monday launch...
- + Saudi Shoura Council urges ministry to encourage investment in the industrial zones—article author: Arab News Tue, 2021-01-26 01:31 The Shoura Council on Monday called on the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Reso...
- + Dr. Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Mubarak, governor of the Saudi Central Bank—article author: Arab News Tue, 2021-01-26 01:27 King Salman on Sunday appointed Dr. Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Mubarak as governor of ...
- + Saudi Grains Organization to import 660k tons of feed barley—article author: SPA Tue, 2021-01-26 01:09 RIYADH: The Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) has completed procedures to import 660,00...
- + PIF to help KSA become a global renewable energy leader, says minister—article author: Argaam Mon, 2021-01-25 19:24 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia aims to be a world leader in the field of renewable energy, Al...
- + Saudi Arabia eyes new methods of oil, gas exploitation—article author: Argaam Author: Mon, 2021-01-25 18:57 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is planning to introduce new ways of oil ...
- + Aramco’s entrepreneurship arm Wa’ed invests $500k in teaching platform—article author: Arab News Author: Mon, 2021-01-25 18:41 RIYADH: Wa’ed, the entrepreneurship arm of Saudi Aramco, ha...
- + Greece, France to sign $2.8 billion fighter jet deal amid Turkey tensions—Author: AP article author: AP ID: 1611587191607598800 Mon, 2021-01-25 14:14 ATHENS, Greece: Greece signe...
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- + ‘A too-powerful presidency’: Will US ever rein in executive branch?—President Biden signed 17 executive actions during his first hours in office. Since at least FDR, the executive branch has continued to grow in power....
- + ‘You Are Not American’ confronts US citizenship policies—The U.S. government has sought to deny citizenship during times of anxiety and unrest in America’s history. [Link to media]
- + Defund the Mounties? Native peoples call for changes to Canada’s policing—The Mounties have long had an upstanding reputation in Canada. But they are accused of systemic racism against Indigenous and minority communities. [L...
- + ‘Robert E. Lee and Me’ dismantles Confederate mythology—Historian and retired brigadier general Ty Seidule issues a full-throated indictment of the “Lost Cause” and dethrones the Confederate general. [Link ...
- + Peace dividend? Emirati joins fight for Israeli soccer club’s soul.—The Israel-UAE normalization deal has added a new player in Israeli soccer’s battle against anti-Arab racism among Beitar Jerusalem’s fans. [Link to m...
- + Los Angeles’ new DA redefines what ‘people’s lawyer’ does (Q&A)—George Gascón, now Los Angeles County district attorney, sees a “moral imperative to represent the entire community,” defendants as well as victims. [...
- + Light from without and from within—The changing patterns of light illuminate our homes, and during the pandemic, noticing these small moments can lead to inspiration and discovery. [Lin...
- + Light from without – and from within—The changing patterns of light illuminate our homes, and during the pandemic, noticing these small moments can lead to inspiration and discovery. [Lin...
- + How the US is moving forward after Russian cybersecurity attacks—Last year, Russian hackers launched a massive intelligence-gathering operation that affected several federal agencies and exposed the weaknesses of in...
- + A humanitarian pause in Ethiopia’s war?—Reports of hunger being used as a tool of war in the Tigray region could force an international intervention for peace. [Link to media]
- + Who’s in charge of Venezuela? EU stops recognizing Juan Guaidó.—U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration continues to recognize Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s leader. But the EU has dropped its recognition of Mr. Guai...
- + Why some top brands won't run Super Bowl ads this year—Several large corporations - including Pepsi, Coke, Audi, Budweiser - have decided it’s not worth running Super Bowl ads this year. For many, it’s an ...
- + 'Criminal violence': Anti-lockdown riots roil the Netherlands—Rioters clashed with police across the Netherlands over coronavirus lockdown measures in what was the worst violence to hit the country since the pand...
- + Monday Sunrise Briefing: GOP support for impeachment fades—Catch-up on the weekend news: A growing number of Republicans are against a Trump impeachment trial. Russia's anti-corruption protests. China rescues ...
- + Why more Republicans are rejecting an impeachment trial—A growing number of Republicans say they won't support an impeachment trial. Donald Trump is likely to soon face the charge of "incitement of insurrec...
- + Miners rescued: Is China's mining industry becoming safer?—Eleven workers trapped inside a Chinese gold mine were brought safely to the surface on Sunday. A landmark achievement but questions linger about mine...
- + Larry King: From presidents to faded stars, he welcomed them all—Doing thousands of on-air interviews, Larry King made his mark as a classic conversationalist, whose show would feel foreign on cable news today. [Lin...
- + ‘Now we have the opportunity to sow goodness’—Sy Green’s parents couldn’t pay for his sophomore year at Palma School. Then a group of inmates at a state correctional facility stepped in to help. [...
- + Russian protests: 3,000 arrested demanding Navalny’s release—Russian police arrested more than 3,000 people in nationwide protests demanding the release of Putin critic and opposition leader Alexei Navalny. [Lin...
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- + Turkish and Egyptian frigates involved in serious incident in eastern Mediterranean- Greek media—BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:35 A.M.) The Greek media reported that a serious incident occurred between two Turkish and Egyptian frigates during the Medusa join...
- + #Jan25 hashtag resurfaces 10 years after Egypt's revolution—On the tenth anniversary of the January 25, 2011 uprising, Egyptians returned to that fateful day, reviving a hashtag that mobilised protesters to dem...
- + A decade later- Has Al Jazeera changed its tune since the Egyptian uprising? - Doha News—Al Jazeeras Arab Spring coverage provided much-needed elements of journalism for the region: transparency, authenticity, and timeliness. However, this...
- + Arab League confirms full support for Yemen's Saudi-backed new gov't—Arab League confirms full support for Yemen's Saudi-backed new gov't - Xinhua - English.news.cn Xinhua
- + Museum of Egyptian Capitals receives final touches ahead of opening—Museum of Egyptian Capitals receives final touches ahead of opening ZAWYA
- + Jackson County reports eight new cases of COVID-19 Daily Egyptian—Jackson County reports eight new cases of COVID-19 Daily Egyptian
- + Egypt Planning Ministry launches 1st electronic system for Decent Life initiative—Egypt Planning Ministry launches 1st electronic system for Decent Life initiative ZAWYA
- + Egypt governments position momentum in criminalising FGM—Egypt governments position momentum in criminalising FGM ZAWYA
- + Social protection allocations in Egypt rise to 22.6% of public expenditures in 2020-21—Social protection allocations in Egypt rise to 22.6% of public expenditures in 2020-21 ZAWYA
- + Egypt extends state of emergency for further 3 months—Egypt extends state of emergency for further 3 months ZAWYA
- + Environment Minister outlines strategy for protecting Egypts nature reserves—Environment Minister outlines strategy for protecting Egypts nature reserves ZAWYA
- + Egyptian Health Dept. reports 31 new COVID-19 cases—Egyptian Health Dept. reports 31 new COVID-19 cases KFVS
- + Derbys Bombardier secures 1.7bn UK Government backing to build two Egyptian monorails Live—Derbys Bombardier secures 1.7bn UK Government backing to build two Egyptian monorails Business Live
- + Air Arabia Egypt to resume direct flights to Qatar next week—Air Arabia Egypt to resume direct flights to Qatar next week The Peninsula Qatar
- + Continuing the United Kingdoms trade relationship with Egypt (web version) - GOV.UK—Continuing the United Kingdom's trade relationship with Egypt (web version) GOV.UK
- + Lazour brothers from Boylston release soundtrack for musical on Egyptian Revolution—Lazour brothers from Boylston release soundtrack for musical on Egyptian Revolution Worcester Telegram
- + Egypt to start COVID-19 vaccination campaign- Al Sissi - Mena Gulf News—Egypt to start COVID-19 vaccination campaign: Al Sissi Gulf News
- + Egyptian Health Department reports 8 more COVID-19 cases—Egyptian Health Department reports 8 more COVID-19 cases KFVS
- + Egypts Sisi, High-profile Sudanese delegation discuss GERD issue - EgyptToday—Egypt's Sisi, High-profile Sudanese delegation discuss GERD issue Egypttoday
- + Egypt's COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins with health workers—Egypt's COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins with health workers CGTN
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- + Can a Tiny Hedge Fund Push ExxonMobil Towards Sustainability?—If so, it could embolden a new generation of activist investors. [Author: Robert G. EcclesColin Mayer] [Category: Sustainability, Corporate govern...
- + Bridging the Gap Between Me & My Team—A senior executive must learn how to bridge the generational and racial differences between him and his team. [Category: Coaching, Generational is...
- + Finding Direction When You’re Feeling Lost—A five-part framework to help you navigate. [Author: Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries] [Category: Managing yourself, Retirement, Psychology, Digital Ar...
- + Why Your Values Belong at Work—Bringing a sense of purpose to work is good for your mental and physical health — and your career. [Author: Bea Boccalandro] [Category: Soci...
- + Sephora’s Deborah Yeh: Unconscious Bias in Retail and Marketing—What we can learn from Sephora’s Chief Marketing Officer about stereotypes and unconscious bias at work. [Category: Race, Diversity, Sales &...
- + How to Stay Motivated When You’re (Still) Stuck at Home—You’re tired, mad, and lonely. So, what can you do about it? [Author: Elizabeth Grace Saunders] [Category: Stress, Productivity, Managing yo...
- + 3 Actions CEOs Must Take to Uphold U.S. Democracy—Dissolve corporate PACs, end lobbying, and advocate for legislative reform. [Author: Paul Polman] [Category: National competitiveness, Social resp...
- + PACs and SPACs!—Felix, Rebecca, and Mihir debate the role of corporations in politics and the rise of special purpose acquisition companies. [Category: Financial ...
- + When Every Employee Is a Risk Manager—Lessons from Switzerland’s electricity network. [Author: Kurt MeyerAnette MikesRobert S. Kaplan] [Category: Risk management, Digital Article...
- + Does Your Definition of Leadership Exclude Women of Color?—Traditional criteria leave too many qualified leaders behind. [Author: Marlette JacksonParia Rajai] [Category: Race, Leadership, Diversity, Digita...
- + Why Did Companies Take So Long to Divest from White Supremacy?—Even some that claimed a commitment to diversity tacitly (and financially) supported causes and rhetoric that led to the insurrection at the U.S. Capi...
- + How to Set Up an Ethics Advisory Board—An external group of advisors can guide your decision-making on the thorniest issues. [Author: Susan Liautaud] [Category: Ethics, Corporate govern...
- + Your Star Employee Just Quit. Will Others Follow?—How managers can avoid a mass exodus. [Author: Art Markman] [Category: Leadership & Managing people, Employee retention, Motivating people, Di...
- + 7 Strategies to Build a More Resilient Team—You need a foundation of trust, transparency, and self-awareness. [Author: Keith FerrazziMary-Clare RaceAlex Vincent] [Category: Leading teams, Di...
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- + Research: The Cost of a Single U.S. Immigration Restriction—One executive order cost the American economy $100 billion, according to a new study. [Author: Dany BaharPrithwiraj (Raj) ChoudhuryBritta Glennon]...
- + Harness These Tech Innovations to Drive Your Business Forward in 2021 - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM SAP—Sponsor content from SAP. [Category: Innovation, Managing organizations, Technology, Sponsor Content]
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- + Farmers rally: Violent protestors trying to run tractor over police personnel
- + Don't take law in your hands, maintain peace: Delhi police's appeal to farmers—Police on Tuesday fired tear gas shells and lathicharged farmers when they clashed with the force in parts of city, including the ITO, after the tract...
- + Rafale aircraft makes debut on Republic Day flypast—The 25,000 strong audience was able to see Rafale fighter jet again when it culminated the flypast by conducting the Brahmastra formation wherein it t...
- + 72nd Republic Day celebrated in Kashmir amid tight security, severely cold conditions—Officials said drones were also used to maintain a hawk's eye vigil on any suspicious movement. As part of the security drill, internet services on mo...
- + PM Modi dons special turban from Jamnagar at 72nd Republic Day—The “halari paghdi” (royal turban) in shades of red with yellow dots was gifted to the PM by royal family of Jamnagar.
- + Locals perch on rooftops, balconies to witness unprecedented farmers' tractor parade—A large number of people near Anand Vihar railway station lined the roadsides and recorded the tractor parade as farmers from Ghazipur drove past. Peo...
- + India showcases military might, cultural heritage at Republic Day parade on Rajpath—The Indian Army showcased its main battle tank T-90 Bhishma, infantry combat vehicle BMP-II-Sarath, mobile autonomous launcher of the BrahMos missile ...
- + Police lathicharge farmers at Chintamani Chowk—A group of farmers who refused to follow the pre-decided routes, reached the ITO area in central Delhi. Police put barricades, used tear gas and lathi...
- + Indians abroad celebrate Republic Day amidst COVID-19 pandemic—In Beijing, Ambassador Vikram Misri unfurled the national flag at the Indian embassy where the celebrations were restricted to officials of the missio...
- + Chaos ensues as protesting farmers breach barricades, police use tear gas—Police baton charged farmers at Chintamani Chowk in Shahdara when they broke barricades and smashed window panes of cars. A group of 'Nihangs' (tradit...
- + Farmers protest: Entry, exit gates of over 10 Delhi metro stations temporarily closed—Police used tear gas on groups of farmers and resorted to baton charge as protestors broke past barricades at different border points and did not take...
- + COVID-19 vaccine supplies continue to be tight, UK minister says—"Any new manufacturing process is going to have challenges, it's lumpy and bumpy, (then) it gets better, it stabilises and improves going forward."
- + Clash breaks out between farmers and police at ITO; lathicharge tear gas used—The farmers who began their march from different border points, much before the time permitted to them for their tractor rally, reached ITO in Central...
- + Republic Day: Kerala Governor urges people to utilise the opportunity for COVID vaccination—In his speech, the Governor also mentioned the state government's 'food for all' initiative implemented during the time of lock down, community kitche...
- + Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion—Taiwan, claimed by China as its territory, has been on edge since the large-scale incursion by Chinese fighters and nuclear-capable bombers into the s...
- + Young Italian influencers live the high life in Milan TikTok luxury loft
- + Citizens should read Constitution's Preamble on R-Day: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat—Bhagwat said the national anthem "draws a picture of our country in front of our eyes when we salute our flag on the Republic Day".
- + China to conduct military drills in South China Sea amid tensions with United States—The contested waters have become another flashpoint in the increasingly testy bilateral relationship between Beijing and Washington. The U.S. military...
- + To find a resolution for Nagas, people need to forsake politics by the gun: Nagaland Governor—The Governor said that the people of Nagaland have not been able to reap optimum benefit of these as well as various progressive schemes of the Centra...
- + Ayodhya on Rajpath: UP's R-Day tableau showcases replica of Ram temple, city's cultural heritage—"Ayodhya is our holy place and the Ram temple issue has been an emotive one for the faithful. Our tableau showcased the ancient heritage of the temple...
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- + Three of Mexico's most powerful men have COVID-19—A day after Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced that he had COVID-19, news broke that that billionaire Carlos Slim is also sick wi...
- + Meet Amanda Gorman's mentors: The teachers who nurtured the inauguration poet —Amanda Gorman captivated the world with her poem at President Joe Biden's inauguration.
- + CDC says severe allergic reactions to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine are 'a rare event'—The COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna caused very few cases of severe allergic reactions during the first three weeks of its nationwide rollout, the CD...
- + As Mexico enters the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, its vaccination plan takes a hit—Mexico's vaccination plan has been delayed after Pfizer said it would be shipping fewer doses of the shots than originally planned.
- + For members of a migrant caravan, Biden's immigration plan means little right now—Biden has abandoned many of Trump's hard-line immigration policies. But none of the policy changes does much for people fleeing Central America now.
- + Washington gets whiplash in shift from Trump to Biden—Changes at 1600: Days don't begin and end with tweets. The press secretary hasn't lied or insulted media. Policy papers are back. The president stays ...
- + Column: You thought McConnell was tough as majority leader? Wait until you see him as minority leader—Get ready for the same tough-as-nails obstructionist we saw when Obama was in office.
- + Arizona surpasses California as state with the worst coronavirus infection rate—Arizona, which has not mandated masks and shutdowns, has surpassed California as the state with the worst rate of coronavirus infections.
- + Family, co-workers, old FB friends helped catch Capitol intruders, records show—While bold admissions and digital forensics played a key role in the fast effort to bring Capitol rioters to justice, so too has an army of tipsters.
- + COVID-19 patients struggle to get highly touted yet elusive antibody treatments—Monoclonal antibody treatment is now available to COVID-19 patients, but only about 30% of the delivered doses have been administered.
- + Twin suicide bombings hit Baghdad, killing 32 and sparking fears of Islamic State comeback—The bombings, thought to be the work of Islamic State extremists, were the first such attack to hit Baghdad in years.
- + Trump put migrants in border limbo. So far Biden has left them there—Few along the border, from asylum seekers to U.S. agents, have answers for how President Biden will confront the challenge left to him by Trump, with ...
- + Rejecting Biden's message of unity, Portland's self-described anarchists target a Democratic Party building—About 150 demonstrators march in Portland and smash windows; police report multiple arrests.
- + 'Grim and beautiful,' Biden's inauguration a day of jarring juxtapositions—President Biden's inauguration marked a return to a more traditional, unifying politics. But it was a surreal experience amid a pandemic and waves of ...
- + For some Americans, Biden-Harris inauguration reassures: 'We're going to be OK'—Many Americans express hope and see the 'start of healing' with Biden-Harris swearing-in. Others are less than enthusiastic.
- + Watch and read L.A. native Amanda Gorman's inauguration day poem—The national youth poet laureate read her galvanizing poem, 'The Hill We Climb,' just after Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th U.S. president.
- + Photos: History made as Kamala Harris is sworn in as the nation's vice president—Kamala Harris was sworn in Wednesday as vice president — the first woman, first Black American and first Asian American in the position.
- + Braced for clashes, Washington is mostly empty and quiet for Biden inauguration—Washington, D.C., was prepared for the worst ahead of Inauguration Day. But the worst stayed home.
- + In speeches and with champagne toasts, many across the world bid Trump 'good riddance'—As President Biden takes office, the rest of the world watches closely, some less focused on Biden's ascension than on Trump's departure.
- + Inauguration 2021: Howard University celebrates alumna Harris becoming vice president—The Howard University community celebrated one of its own, Kamala Harris, becoming vice president with a flurry of online activity.
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- + Strong blood thinners may help people with moderate COVID-19— Full doses of blood thinners can benefit patients hospitalized with COVID-19, but the severity of their illness matters, researchers say.
- + On This Day, Jan. 26: Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant among 9 killed in helicopter crash— On Jan. 26, 2020, Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, were among nine killed in a helicopter crash.
- + Famous birthdays for Jan. 26: Gustavo Dudamel, Wayne Gretzky— Conductor Gustavo Dudamel turns 40 and hockey superstar Wayne Gretzky turns 60, among the famous birthdays for Jan. 26.
- + Biden brings moon rock from last lunar mission into Oval Office— A moon rock that President Joe Biden has placed in the Oval Office came from the last Apollo mission in 1972, raising hopes that he will support a ne...
- + Senate Democrats introduce bill to grant Venezuelans Temporary Protected Status— Democratic senators on Monday introduced legislation to grant Venezuelans in the United States seeking refuge from the Maduro regime Temporary Prote...
- + South Korean economy grows in fourth quarter, ends year down 1%— South Korea's GDP shrank by 1% in 2020 on fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of Korea announced on Tuesday, marking the worst growth in mor...
- + Study casts doubt on 'early warning system' for kidney patients— Electronic 'early warning systems' for kidney damage in hospital patients don't improve outcomes, researchers say.
- + Portland police arrest driver who struck 6 people— Police officers in Oregon have arrested a motorist accused of striking at least six people, including one fatally, with their car over a span of doze...
- + 9 Houston officers charged in probe of botched 2019 raid— A Texas grand jury on Monday indicted nine Houston police officers, including one for murder, for crimes uncovered during an investigation into a bot...
- + NHL suspending ex-Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka for rest of year— The NHL is suspending former Arizona Coyotes general manager John Chayka through the remainder of 2021.
- + Red Sox acquire reliever Adam Ottavino in rare trade with rival Yankees— The Boston Red Sox acquired reliever Adam Ottavino and minor-league pitcher Frank German from the New York Yankees on Monday in a rare trade between ...
- + Moderna says its vaccine is effective against variants, U.S. reports first case of Brazil strain— Pharmaceutical company Moderna on Monday released new data that show its vaccine has proven to be effective against new, mutated strains of COVID-19 ...
- + Italian PM Giuseppe Conte to resign on Tuesday amid political tumult— Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will resign on Tuesday, his office said Monday night, further deepening the country in political crisis as it b...
- + Senate confirms Janet Yellen as first female Treasury secretary— The Senate voted 84-15 to approve President Joe Biden's nomination of Janet Yellen for Treasury secretary, making her the first woman to serve in the...
- + Ex-Jaguars coach Doug Marrone joins Nick Saban's staff at Alabama— Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban announced Monday that former Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone will join his coaching staff...
- + President Joe Biden signs order allowing transgender Americans to serve openly in military— President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Monday to repeal a ban issued by former President Donald Trump that prevented transgender persons fr...
- + Pittsburgh Steelers promote Matt Canada to offensive coordinator— The Pittsburgh Steelers promoted quarterbacks coach Matt Canada to offensive coordinator.
- + House delivers impeachment article to Senate, beginning 2nd trial for former President Donald Trump— The historic second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump officially beans on Monday as the House physically delivered the single charge...
- + Clippers' Kawhi Leonard, Paul George out due to COVID-19 protocols— Los Angeles Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will miss Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks because of the NBA's health and safety pr...
- + Survey of skeletal trauma reveals inequality among Cambridge's medieval residents— The inequities of medieval society are preserved in the bones of Cambridge's early residents, according to a new survey of skeletal trauma.
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- + Pairs of Bernie Sanders’ iconic inauguration mittens up for auction to highest bidder—Three pairs of Bernie Sanders’ iconic mittens are up for grabs — but you’ve got to be the highest bidder. Jen Ellis, the Vermont teacher behind the up...
- + Biden revives push to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill. Why the delay?—President Joe Biden’s administration will “speed up” efforts to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporte...
- + Where do Americans stand on convicting Trump of impeachment? Most support in new poll—Most people in a new poll said that they support the impeachment of former President Donald Trump by the U.S. House of Representatives and want him to...
- + Biden orders Pentagon to identify how many troops were affected by transgender ban—Transgender forces who were banned from serving by former President Donald Trump saw the policy reversed on Monday, as attorneys said thousands of ser...
- + More kids get severe eye injuries due to sanitizer use in pandemic, French study says—Public spaces have become dotted with hand sanitizer stations to help curb coronavirus spread, but a new study out of France shows these dispensers mi...
- + Bipartisan group of senators pushes back on $1,400 stimulus checks. What we know—A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is pushing back on $1,400 stimulus payments and calling instead for more targeted relief, throwing a wrench in Pre...
- + A California hospital that let teachers get COVID vaccine early may face penalties—A California school district contacted teachers with an exciting offer — a local hospital had COVID-19 vaccine appointments available for educators an...
- + Biden saw a quick fix to increase COVID vaccine supply. Will Pfizer go along with it?—President Joe Biden’s coronavirus response team thought it had found a quick fix to increase the nation’s supply of Pfizer vaccine doses. The question...
- + Biden ends Trump-era trans military ban. ‘America’s strength is found in its diversity’—President Joe Biden on Monday lifted a ban on transgender Americans serving in the military. Biden signed an executive order repealing the ban announc...
- + Hawley seeks counter investigation of Democrats for their ethics complaint against him—Facing an ethics complaint for his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election, Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley filed his own complaint Monday a...
- + Biden’s new executive order to push ‘Buy American’ agenda. What does that mean?—President Joe Biden will sign an executive order Monday to promote “Buy American” rules — seeking to boost U.S. manufacturing through federal procurem...
- + Teacher’s obituary asked people to wear masks. Georgia school board members refused—When a Georgia teacher died of COVID-19 on Christmas, his family didn’t want flowers. Instead, they asked in his obituary that people honor him by buy...
- + ‘Bamboozled.’ Hawley mentors stunned by conduct, but early warning signs were there—Josh Hawley was a precocious 15-year-old in 1995, writing a regular column for his hometown paper, The Lexington News, when he was still in high schoo...
- + Kentucky Republican leaders knock down resolution urging McConnell to stand by Trump—Leaders in the Republican Party of Kentucky Saturday knocked down a resolution that would have urged Sen. Mitch McConnell to oppose the impeachment of...
- + As Biden pledges climate change action, Florida activists want more while GOP digs in—Miami’s Republicans — who represent some of the country’s most vulnerable communities threatened by sea level rise and climate change — are more antag...
- + President Biden on economy: “We’re in a national emergency...we need to act like it”—President Biden laid out the economic situation across the country, as the coronavirus continues to upend life for millions of Americans. Biden signed...
- + McClatchy White House Correspondents on President Biden’s 2021 agenda—President Biden is focusing on four major issues in his first year in office: The pandemic, economic recovery, national division and climate change. T...
- + Is it safe to mix and match COVID vaccines after your first dose? Experts weigh in—Both coronavirus vaccines authorized for emergency use in the U.S. require two doses to offer maximum protection against COVID-19, but that doesn’t me...
- + Still serving at 87, Dianne Feinstein brushes off calls to resign over memory issues—The left wing of the California Democratic Party might want Sen. Dianne Feinstein to step down and make way for a younger leader, but for the time bei...
- + Coronavirus weekly-need-to-know: Antibody drug, college campuses, lifespan & more—Each week, we’ll offer you a round-up of our noteworthy coronavirus coverage. More than 24.6 million people in the United States have tested positive ...
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- + Addis Ababa Health Bureau launches Anti Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination—The Addis Ababa Health Bureau Monday announced the launching of Anti Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination across all schools and… [Category: ...
- + Tanzania pardoned 1,789 Ethiopian prisoners serving different jail terms—Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Monday announced the release of 1,789 Ethiopian prisoners who were serving jail terms in different… [Catego...
- + 51 rockets and missiles uncovered near a town in Tigray – Ethiopian Defense Forces (video)—The fourth mechanized division of the Ethiopian Defense Forces has uncovered 51 rockets and missiles that were hidden by the… [Category: Ethiopi...
- + Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is safe – PM Office—Office of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Sunday dismissed rumors circulating on social media that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is in… [Category: Ethi...
- + Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is safe : PM Office—Office of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Sunday dismissed rumors circulating on social media that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is in… [Category: Ethi...
- + Tigray’s rich heritage is ‘highly endangered’, experts warn – The Guardian—Tigray’s rich heritage is ‘highly endangered’, experts warn, as the conflict escalates near key cultural sites It has been hidden… [Category: Et...
- + Ethiopia dismisses allegation by The Economist as “short sighted and destructive”—Ethiopia Saturday dismissed allegations by The Economist that the government had used hunger as a weapon in Tigray region. In… [Category: Ethiop...
- + Government to arm displaced people in Metekel Zone to thwart future attacks – Deputy Prime Minister (video)—Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Demeke Mekonnen paid a visit to Rancha temporary refugee site where displaced… [Ca...
- + Biden restores Obama’s disastrous policy on Ethiopia—The Administration of former President Barack Obama had been a close ally of the now-deposed ethnic apartheid regime in Ethiopia.… [Category: Et...
- + Why do prices of edible oil rise in Ethiopian market? (video)—Prices of edible oil such as groundnut, sunflower and palm oil reportedly have risen by 20-30 percent over the last… [Category: Ethiopian News]
- + Why edible oil prices rise in Ethiopian market? (video)—Edible oil prices such as groundnut, sunflower and palm oil reportedly have risen by 20-30 percent over the last three… [Category: Ethiopian New...
- + Why prices of Edible oil rises in Ethiopian market? (video)—Edible oil prices such as groundnut, sunflower and palm oil reportedly have risen by 20-30 percent over the last three… [Category: Ethiopian New...
- + Desert locusts appear in Ethiopia’s Afar, Amhara regions – Ministry of Agriculture (video)—The Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture said immature swarms of desert locust continue to arrive from Djibouti, mainly appearing in six… [Category...
- + Two top TPLF’s military officers surrendered to National Defense Forces – Ministry of Defense—Two top military officers who were loyal to the rebellious Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have surrendered to the National… [Category: ...
- + Ethiopia’s parliament urges government to apply law enforcement operations in Benishangul-Gumuz region – (video)—Ethiopia’s House of People’s Representatives on Thursday passed a resolution urging the government of Ethiopia to apply the on going…...
- + NEBE prepares Codes of Conduct, Guidelines for 2021 national elections- (video)—The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has tabled a draft document on Election Codes of Conduct for discussion in… [Category: Ethiopian...
- + Ethio telecom bags over 25 billion birr revenue in six months – ENA—(ENA) Ethio telecom has generated 25.57 billion birr revenue in six months, achieving 95% of the target and 12.3% increase… [Category: Ethiopian...
- + Sudan should not fall victim to a trap of third party to enter into war with Ethiopia – Gen. Berhanu Jula – (video)—Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, General Birhanu Jula said Sudan should not fall victim to a… [Category: Ethiopian News]
- + Ethiopia did not allow Sudan to occupy territory during a ‘law enforcement operation’ in Tigray – MoFA – (video)—Ethiopia dismissed reports that it had allowed Sudan to occupy its territory during a ‘law enforcement operation’ in Tigray region.… [Category: ...
- + Epiphany celebration in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (video)—Ethiopian Orthodox Christians on Tuesday celebrated Epiphany, a colorful religious and cultural commemoration of the baptism of Jesus Christ. In…...
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- + First Case of Brazil-Based Virus Variant Is Found in U.S.—The variant was identified in a Minnesota resident who had recently traveled to Brazil. Catch up on Covid-19 news.
- + Four Falsehoods Giuliani Spread About Dominion—Dominion Voting Systems sued Rudy Giuliani, former President Trump’s lawyer, for defamation after he made inaccurate statements about the company.
- + Senate Filibuster Debate Roils Chamber—Senator Mitch McConnell dropped his demand that Democrats promise to preserve the procedural weapon that can grind the Senate to a halt, but with Pres...
- + Republicans Waver on Convicting Donald J. Trump—House managers presented the Senate with an article charging Donald J. Trump with “incitement of insurrection.” But Republicans are increasingly indic...
- + Senate Confirms Janet L. Yellen as Treasury Secretary—Janet L. Yellen, who received bipartisan support, now faces a big challenge in confronting an economic threat that has caused financial hardship for m...
- + What We Know About Trump Allies Like Sarah Huckabee Sanders Running for Office—The names of Lara Trump, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and others have been floated as potential political candidates. Here’s what we know about the ...
- + Aleksei Navalny Protests in Russia Are Something Special—Crackdown and coercion are no longer enough to stop people protesting. [Category: Russia, Putin, Vladimir V, Navalny, Aleksei A, Demonstrations, Prote...
- + Biden Raises Daily Vaccination Target and Extends Travel Bans—President Biden now says he hopes to administer 1.5 million coronavirus vaccinations a day, a 50 percent increase from his initial target, and he exte...
- + Biden Launches Climate Change Efforts—The president will announce a suite of executive actions on Wednesday to combat climate change, two people familiar with his plans said, and will ask ...
- + Biden, Try for 2 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations a Day—The administration’s vaccine plan isn’t ambitious enough. [Category: Biden, Joseph R Jr, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), V...
- + Helping Kids Is a Very Good Idea—Republicans won’t support the Democrats’ proposal, but they should. [Category: Federal Budget (US), Poverty, United States Economy, Families and Famil...
- + Watchdog to Examine Whether Justice Dept. Helped Trump Effort to Overturn Election—The inquiry was announced after revelations about a plot between Donald Trump and a top former department official to promote false claims of voter fr...
- + Biden Ends Military’s Transgender Ban, Part of Broad Discrimination Fight—The action reverses a Trump administration move, and came less than a week after the new president issued another wide-ranging civil rights executive ...
- + Leon Black to Step Down as Apollo's C.E.O. Over Payments to Jeffrey Epstein—An inquiry’s finding that Leon Black, the billionaire boss of Apollo Global Management, paid the convicted sex offender $158 million touched off an at...
- + California Ends Strict Virus Restrictions as New Cases Fall—The state is returning to a tiered system of rules tied to the prevalence of the coronavirus in each county. Gov. Gavin Newsom has been under pressure...
- + Is the Covid-19 Vaccine Effective Against New South African Variant?—Vaccines by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech effectively protect recipients. But in a worrying sign, they are slightly less effective against a variant fou...
- + Senator Rob Portman of Ohio Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2022—The respected Republican legislator cited gridlock and partisanship in deciding to give up his seat. His exit underscores how far the party has straye...
- + Justice Dept. Inquiry, Impeachment, Virus Variants: Your Monday Evening Briefing—Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
- + Got a Confidential News Tip?—The Times would like to hear from readers who want to share messages and materials with our journalists.
- + 25 Great Book Reviews From the Past 125 Years—To celebrate the Book Review’s 125th anniversary, we’re dipping into the archives to revisit our most thrilling, memorable and thought-provoking cover...
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- + Beny Steinmetz, a Mining Magnate, Found Guilty in Swiss Corruption Trial—Mr. Steinmetz, a French-Israeli businessman, was convicted on charges of corrupting foreign public officials in a bid to reap iron ore resources in Gu...
- + On ‘Rooftop of Africa,’ Ethiopia’s Troops Hunt Fugitive Former Rulers—Politicians and military commanders who once led Ethiopia are being tracked down, caught and sometimes killed by their own country’s soldiers in the w...
- + Preserving Brutal Histories, One Garment at a Time—An expert in conserving garments for museums and collectors finds a new calling in saving the clothes worn by victims of atrocities. [Category: Textil...
- + Report Aims at ‘Reconciling’ France and Algeria, Its Former Colony—A government-commissioned study offers proposals to address longstanding grievances. But it does not recommend an official apology and skirts the issu...
- + Zimbabwe's Foreign Minister Dies From Covid-19—Sibusiso Busi Moyo, who became famous as the face of the coup that ousted former President Robert Mugabe, was the fourth senior official in the countr...
- + The Times's 24-Hour Global Relay: New York to Hong Kong and Seoul to London—From New York to Hong Kong/Seoul to London, journalists can collaborate around the clock to report on a breaking story. [Category: News and News Media...
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- + How to Pretend You’re in Tunis Tonight—The Tunisian capital beckons with white-sand beaches, the medina, cafe districts and Roman ruins that speak to its place in history. Luckily, there ar...
- + Uganda’s Leader of 35 Years Is Re-elected Amid Accusations of Vote-Rigging—President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni faced his strongest challenge yet from Bobi Wine, a rapper-turned-lawmaker. [Category: Uganda, Elections, Museveni, Y...
- + Uganda Forces Surround Home of Opposition Leader Bobi Wine—One day after the election, Bobi Wine, the top rival to the incumbent president, sounded an alert from his home, saying, “We are under siege.” [Catego...
- + Uganda Election 2021: What's at Stake?—Longtime leader President Yoweri Museveni is facing his toughest challenge ever, and has used all the levers of power at his disposal to try to overco...
- + How to Move a Giraffe—As the senior wildlife veterinarian at the Uganda Wildlife Authority, Dr. Robert Aruho, 36, finds himself in the very tricky business of moving giraff...
- + Dozens Die in Ethnic Massacre in Troubled Ethiopian Region—It was the latest of several bloody outbursts over the past year in the western region of Benishangul-Gumuz, along the border with Sudan, where ethnic...
- + New Bat Species With Orangutan Hue Discovered in West Africa—Scientists hope the rare discovery could be a catalyst for conserving the region’s biodiversity. [Category: Bats, Endangered and Extinct Species, Guin...
- + Uganda Blocks Facebook Ahead of Contentious Election—President Yoweri Museveni accused the company of “arrogance” after it removed fake accounts and pages linked to his re-election campaign. [Category: U...
- + Bobi Wine Petitions The Hague, Citing Human Rights Violations—The leading opposition presidential candidate, Bobi Wine, urged the International Criminal Court to investigate human rights violations that have inte...
- + 6 Park Rangers Killed in Congo Gorilla Reserve Ambush—The attack in the Virunga National Park was the latest assault on rangers charged with protecting one of Africa’s oldest nature areas. [Category: Cong...
- + How This Spot (in Mozambique) Got Its Leopard—Gorongosa National Park, steadily recovering from the ravages of civil war, recently added to its list of resident predators. [Category: Leopards, Are...
- + How a Dwarf Giraffe Discovery Surprised Scientists—Like someone put a giraffe’s head and neck on a horse’s body. [Category: Giraffes, Dwarfism, Genetics and Heredity, Endangered and Extinct Species, Re...
- + En Afrique, il est souvent difficile de compter les morts—Officiellement, l’ensemble des 54 pays d’Afrique comptabilisent moins de décès dûs à la Covid-19 qu'en France. Mais est-ce que, pour autant, le virus ...
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- + Human Rights Concerns: Experts Demand Suspension of EU-China Investment Deal—More than a hundred experts are demanding an end to the EU-China investment agreement, DER SPIEGEL has learned. They name serious human rights violati...
- + Virologist Christian Drosten: "I Am Quite Apprehensive about What Might Otherwise Happen in Spring and Summer"—In an interview with Christian Drosten, the German virologist looks back on the mistakes he has made in the coronavirus pandemic – and ahead to the da...
- + Germany - Chancellery Chief of Staff: "Our Goal Is to Reduce the Number of Cases Very Quickly"—Chancellery Chief of Staff Helge Braun, 48, says he is confident Germany will be a able to loosen its lockdown soon, as long as the populace adheres t...
- + Migrants Stranded in Bosnia-Herzegovina: "Animals Have It Better Than Us"—With the EU having long since blocked off the Balkan Route, more and more migrants have become stranded in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Some have little choice...
- + Can We Stop a Super Coronavirus?—The new variants of the coronavirus are even more dangerous than those known so far. Researchers and politicians fear a sharp increase in the number o...
- + Economist Nouriel Roubini: "Twitter and the Other Platforms Are Bad, Facebook Is Worse"—Star economist Nouriel Roubini believes that President-elect Joseph Biden's first term will be overshadowed by civil unrest at home and cyberattacks f...
- + Twitter, Facebook and Co.: The Growing Problem of Online Radicalization—The raid on the Capitol in Washington, D.C., has shown clearly just how dangerous online radicalization can be. By promoting hate and inciting violenc...
- + Can We Develop Herd Immunity to Internet Propaganda?—Internet propaganda is becoming an industrialized commodity, warns Phil Howard, the director of the Oxford Internet Institute and author of many books...
- + New Study Explores Risk Played By Children in COVID Spread—Few other issues are as hotly debated as school closures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. New data from Austria now provides further evidence...
- + Young Entrepreneurs in Central America: Building a Life at Home Instead of Emigrating—Thousands of people every year leave Central America for the U.S. to escape poverty and a lack of prospects. But some young entrepreneurs are demonstr...
- + The Modern-Day Bounty Hunters of South Africa: A Brutal Fight against Poaching—The fight against rhino poachers in South Africa is a lucrative business. Well-armed units patrol the parks and reserves – and have been accused of mu...
- + Europe's Army of Filipino Domestic Workers: Modern Slavery—They clean, walk dogs and take care of children, day in and day out, for years at a time. A photography project shows how women from the Philippines w...
- + Bavaria's FFP2 Requirement: Critics Say Expensive Masks Burden the Poor—Those wanting to enter a store or board public transportation in Bavaria will be required to wear an FFP2 mask starting next week. Even though they of...
- + Donald Trump's Army and the Attack on America: The Dimming Light of Democracy—Trump supporters sought to reverse the result of a democratic election on Wednesday at the behest of the president himself. DER SPIEGEL has reconstruc...
- + Tourists and Refugees Cross Paths on Gran Canaria: "It Ruins the Vacation Feeling"—Gran Canaria's tourism industry is doing all it can to survive the coronavirus. Some luxury hotels are even hosting the increasing numbers of migrants...
- + German-Russian Relations at a New Low—German relations with Russia have soured following the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and the brazen assassination of a Chechen asylum-...
- + Mob in the U.S. Capitol: Trumpism Distilled to Its Purest Form - Opinion—Wednesday's failed insurrection in Washington is the logical finale of the Trump era. Responsibility for the debacle lies squarely on the shoulders of...
- + DER SPIEGEL's Trump Covers - Photo Gallery—No American president has been more incendiary than Donald Trump. He has been the subject in recent years of 28 DER SPIEGEL cover stories. Many featur...
- + Nicola Sturgeon on Scotland after Brexit: "We Are Committed To Becoming an Independent State"—Brexit was a mistake. Scotland should leave the United Kingdom and remain a part of the European Union, argues Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon...
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- + The priority list for the Covid vaccines - and how you will be contacted— [Category: topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown, topics:things/vaccines, topics:things/uk-economy, topics:organisations/pfizer, topics:in-the-n...
- + Northern Ireland lockdown extended: what are the rules and when they will end?— [Category: topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown, topics:organisations/sinn-fein, topics:places/northern-ireland, topics:organisations/democrati...
- + Ghislaine Maxwell seeks dismissal of charges on multiple grounds— [Category: topics:places/usa, topics:people/jeffrey-epstein, structure:news/world-news, structure:news, topics:people/ghislaine-maxwell, storytype:st...
- + Tuesday morning news briefing: Brussels threatens to block vaccine— [Category: structure:news, topics:in-the-news/coronavirus, structure:news/uk-news, storytype:standard] [Link to media]
- + Australia Day 2021: why the British sent convicts Down Under - and how they named the country— [Category: topics:places/australia, structure:news, topics:places/australasia, storytype:standard] [Link to media]
- + Wales lockdown rules: What are the latest level 4 restrictions?— [Category: topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown, topics:things/social-distancing, topics:places/wales, topics:things/working-from-home, topics:...
- + How many coronavirus cases have there been in your area? Use our tool to find out— [Category: topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown, topics:people/matt-hancock, topics:places/downing-street, topics:people/professor-chris-whitty...
- + Will schools reopen before Easter - latest updates on coronavirus lockdown— [Category: structure:news, topics:in-the-news/schools-reopening, topics:things/teachers, topics:organisations/primary-schools, topics:things/secondar...
- + US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell drops objection to power-sharing deal with Democrats— [Category: topics:people/joe-biden, topics:places/usa, structure:news/world-news, structure:news, topics:people/kamala-harris, topics:things/us-polit...
- + Donald Trump sets up office to push his former administration's agenda— [Category: topics:people/donald-trump, topics:places/usa, structure:news/world-news, structure:news, topics:things/us-politics, storytype:standard] [...
- + Who is on the list of key workers?— [Category: topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown, topics:in-the-news/coronavirus, topics:things/health, topics:organisations/nhs, storytype:stan...
- + Tax return warning as payment still due despite easing of deadline— [Category: topics:things/tax-returns, topics:organisations/hm-revenue-customs, structure:news, structure:news/uk-news, storytype:standard] [Link to m...
- + Monday evening news briefing: Covid vaccine supply 'tight', warns Matt Hancock— [Category: topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown, structure:news, topics:things/vaccination, topics:in-the-news/coronavirus, structure:politics,...
- + Farmer's son who murdered a schoolboy after paying him to hide their sexual relationship jailed for life— [Category: topics:things/crime, structure:news, structure:news/uk-news, storytype:standard] [Link to media]
- + Husband who murdered wife and pensioner sentenced to life as judge dismisses 'insanity' defence— [Category: topics:things/crime, structure:news, structure:news/uk-news, storytype:standard] [Link to media]
- + Scotland lockdown: what are the latest Covid rules under the 'stay at home' order?— [Category: topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown, topics:people/nicola-sturgeon, topics:things/social-distancing, topics:in-the-news/Travel-ban,...
- + Chinese New Year 2021: Oxen, luck and why you should avoid medicine, laundry and crying children— [Category: topics:events/chinese-new-year, structure:news, topics:places/china, storytype:standard] [Link to media]
- + Mother admits killing disabled son, 10, while struggling to care for him in lockdown— [Category: topics:things/crime, topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown, structure:news, structure:news/uk-news, storytype:standard] [Link to medi...
- + What is the R rate, and how does it compare across UK regions? — [Category: topics:in-the-news/coronavirus, topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown, storytype:standard]
- + Northern Ireland lockdown extended: what are the rules and when they will end?— [Category: topics:in-the-news/uk-coronavirus-lockdown, topics:organisations/sinn-fein, topics:places/northern-ireland, topics:organisations/democrati...
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- + On This Day, Jan. 26: Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant among 9 killed in helicopter crash— On Jan. 26, 2020, Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, were among nine killed in a helicopter crash.
- + Senate Democrats introduce bill to grant Venezuelans Temporary Protected Status— Democratic senators on Monday introduced legislation to grant Venezuelans in the United States seeking refuge from the Maduro regime Temporary Prote...
- + South Korean economy grows in fourth quarter, ends year down 1%— South Korea's GDP shrank by 1% in 2020 on fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of Korea announced on Tuesday, marking the worst growth in mor...
- + Portland police arrest driver who struck 6 people— Police officers in Oregon have arrested a motorist accused of striking at least six people, including one fatally, with their car over a span of doze...
- + 9 Houston officers charged in probe of botched 2019 raid— A Texas grand jury on Monday indicted nine Houston police officers, including one for murder, for crimes uncovered during an investigation into a bot...
- + Moderna says its vaccine is effective against variants, U.S. reports first case of Brazil strain— Pharmaceutical company Moderna on Monday released new data that show its vaccine has proven to be effective against new, mutated strains of COVID-19 ...
- + Italian PM Giuseppe Conte to resign on Tuesday amid political tumult— Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will resign on Tuesday, his office said Monday night, further deepening the country in political crisis as it b...
- + Senate confirms Janet Yellen as first female Treasury secretary— The Senate voted 84-15 to approve President Joe Biden's nomination of Janet Yellen for Treasury secretary, making her the first woman to serve in the...
- + President Joe Biden signs order allowing transgender Americans to serve openly in military— President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Monday to repeal a ban issued by former President Donald Trump that prevented transgender persons fr...
- + House delivers impeachment article to Senate, beginning 2nd trial for former President Donald Trump— The historic second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump officially beans on Monday as the House physically delivered the single charge...
- + Oxfam: World's richest have seen profits increase amid pandemic as poor suffer— A report released by international humanitarian group Oxfam on Monday found that many of the world's richest people have seen profits amid the COVID-...
- + Biden family dogs Champ and Major move into White House— The Biden family's two German shepherds Champ and Major moved into the White House on Sunday.
- + U.S. military uses 3D printing to make N95 respirators— The U.S. Army is using 3-D printing technology to produce N95 respirators, the chief of the Defense Department's medical technology office said on Mo...
- + House to transmit article of Trump impeachment to Senate on Monday— The House will deliver an article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate for trial on Monday, Democratic leader Charles S...
- + U.S. Navy prepares for two-week Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain security exercise— The U.S. Navy on Monday announced preparations for a nationwide security exercise known as Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain, part of which will occur in ...
- + Supreme Court issues order against Texas abortion ban— The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order Monday vacating a lower court order upholding a Texas abortion ban.
- + Chinese military aircraft overfly Taiwan's airspace— Fifteen Chinese aircraft entered Taiwanese airspace over the weekend in a show of force regarded as a test of President Joe Biden's foreign policy re...
- + 'Dangerous' winter storm creates hazardous travel in Arizona— The highest elevations of the Southwest were the first to feel the effects of a storm that will spread a wide swath of snow, ice and rain from the na...
- + Google workers announce new global union alliance— Google workers announced Monday a new global union alliance to hold the company accountable.
- + DOJ inspector general to investigate possibility of efforts to overturn election— The Justice Department's Inspector General's Office announced Monday it is opening an investigation into whether any department officials tried to ch...
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- + Hollywood & Film Distributors "Shunned" New Khashoggi Documentary Due To Saudi Money—Hollywood & Film Distributors "Shunned" New Khashoggi Documentary Due To Saudi Money The award-winning director of a new documentar...
- + Currency Wars Are Back—Currency Wars Are Back By Daniel Lacalle The biggest mistake the Biden administration can make is to follow the siren calls of its com...
- + Containership-Bound For California Loses 750 Containers Due To "Rough Seas"—Containership-Bound For California Loses 750 Containers Due To "Rough Seas" By Kim Link-Wills, of American Shipper It’s happened a...
- + EU Drops Recognition Of Juan Guaido As Venezuela's 'Interim President'—EU Drops Recognition Of Juan Guaido As Venezuela's 'Interim President' The European Union has now officially abandoned its Venezuela my...
- + China, Blaming Covid, Is Erecting Border Walls With Myanmar And Vietnam—China, Blaming Covid, Is Erecting Border Walls With Myanmar And Vietnam China is now starting to build and/or reinforce border walls ne...
- + Hong Kong Stocks Soar On Flood Of Chinese Money—Hong Kong Stocks Soar On Flood Of Chinese Money After a poor showing in 2020, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index has roared back to life in 20...
- + Here Are All Of Melvin Capital's Crushed Put Positions—Here Are All Of Melvin Capital's Crushed Put Positions Last Friday, in the aftermath of the Gamespot's historic eruption which sent the...
- + House Delivers Impeachment Article To Senate But Biden Doesn't Think Trump Will Be Convicted—House Delivers Impeachment Article To Senate But Biden Doesn't Think Trump Will Be Convicted The House delivered its single impeachment...
- + Company Plans Mass Rollout Of Humanoid Robots To Replace Workers In Healthcare, Education—Company Plans Mass Rollout Of Humanoid Robots To Replace Workers In Healthcare, Education Submitted by PFW News A Hong Kong-based robo...
- + Beware Bursting Bubbles: JPM Now Sees Only $900BN Biden Bill Passing—Beware Bursting Bubbles: JPM Now Sees Only $900BN Biden Bill Passing While there were plenty of fireworks in the market today, mostly l...
- + NYC Badly Misses 1 Million COVID Vaccination Target—NYC Badly Misses 1 Million COVID Vaccination Target After being forced to cancel 20K+ appointments over "logistical issues" that were b...
- + Government Waste Thrives In Darkness—Government Waste Thrives In Darkness Submitted by Real Clear Politics, authored by Thomas W. Smith chairman of OpenTheBooks.com. I...
- + The First Casualty Of The Big Short Squeeze: Melvin Capital Gets $2.75BN Bailout From Citadel, Point72 After Its Shorts Explode—The First Casualty Of The Big Short Squeeze: Melvin Capital Gets $2.75BN Bailout From Citadel, Point72 After Its Shorts Explode With do...
- + COVID Lockdown Policies Will Disproportionately Hit Black Americans For Decades, New Study Finds—COVID Lockdown Policies Will Disproportionately Hit Black Americans For Decades, New Study Finds "Follow the science" exclaimed every v...
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- + Democrats Have Released A Roadmap To One-Party Rule—Democrats Have Released A Roadmap To One-Party Rule By Phill Kline, via Real Clear Politics The Democrats appear intent on institu...
- + "Greatest Rise In Inequality Ever": The Last 6 Months Saw Sharpest Rise In US Poverty In Half-Century—"Greatest Rise In Inequality Ever": The Last 6 Months Saw Sharpest Rise In US Poverty In Half-Century A new poverty estimate seeking to...
- + Carlsbad, CA Says No More to Lockdowns. May It Be A National Model—Carlsbad, CA Says No More to Lockdowns. May It Be A National Model By John Tamny, of the American Institute on Economic Research It’s ...
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- + Uganda ends house arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine—The withdrawal of security forces comes a day after a court termed his confinement since January 14 election 'unlawful'. [Category: News]
- + Plight of Syrian refugees in Lebanon must not be ignored—The COVID-19 pandemic made an already dire situation worse for more than 1.5 million Syrian refugees in Lebanon. [Category: Opinions]
- + In Pictures: Farmers’ protests overshadow India’s Republic Day—Thousands of farmers break through barricades to enter New Delhi as India holds military parade to mark Republic Day. [Category: News]
- + Milk and more: China, New Zealand sign upgraded free trade deal—Following US trade war, China has signed several trade and investment deals to bolster its multilateral credentials. [Category: News]
- + In Pictures: Rioters battle Dutch police over COVID-19 lockdown—Violent unrest flares again in towns and cities across the Netherlands over COVID-19 restrictions. [Category: News]
- + Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion—Self-ruled island is beefing up its military as China becomes increasingly assertive. [Category: News]
- + Indian police use tear gas as protesting farmers rally in capital—Clashes erupt as thousands of farmers hold 'tractor rally' on India's Republic Day to demand repeal of new farm laws. [Category: News]
- + Indian police use tear gas as protesting farmers rally to capital—Clashes as farmers hold 'tractor rally' to coincide with Republic Day celebrations to demand repeal of new farm laws. [Category: News]
- + Shipping companies join hands to help sailors stuck at sea—More than 300 firms to work together to help the hundreds of thousands of sailors stuck due to COVID-19 restrictions. [Category: News]
- + China to conduct South China Sea military exercises—Drills to take place the same week that China complained about a US aircraft carrier group sailing through the waters. [Category: News]
- + UN chief urges global alliance to counter rise of neo-Nazis—Antonio Guterres says white supremacists are recruiting across borders, 'flaunting the symbols and tropes' of the Nazis. [Category: News]
- + India to impose permanent ban on dozens of Chinese apps: Reports—India's government imposed initial ban in June but now reportedly says it is 'not satisfied' with companies' responses. [Category: Eco...
- + New Zealand may approve first COVID vaccine next week—Gov't under pressure to bring in vaccines earlier after woman diagnosed with S African variant after leaving quarantine. [Category: News]
- + Janet Yellen confirmed as US Treasury secretary—Yellen, among the first of Biden's picks to be confirmed, is the first woman to hold the job of overseeing the economy. [Category: News]
- + Thousands march in Australia for Indigenous recognition—Demonstrators in major cities demand the national day be changed in honour of the country's Indigenous people. [Category: News]
- + Arrests at Australia Day protests urging Indigenous recognition—Demonstrators in major cities demand the national day be changed in honour of the country's Indigenous people. [Category: News]
- + US confirms first case of Brazil COVID-19 variant—News comes as President Joe Biden reinstates travel bans for most non-US citizens from several countries. [Category: News]
- + Netherlands rocked by third night of rioting over COVID curfew—Police say at least 70 arrested after unrest and looting in towns and cities across the country. [Category: News]
- + Brazil’s top court OKs probe into handling of COVID-19 in Manaus—Surge in infections and hospitalisations is overwhelming health system in capital of Brazil's Amazonas state. [Category: News]
- + US House delivers Trump impeachment article to Senate—Move formally sets in motion Senate trial against Donald Trump for 'incitement of insurrection' related to Capitol riot. [Category: News]
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- + Mother-and-baby homes: 'They called us fallen women, bad women'—Adele relives her experience of a mother-and-baby home, as an NI report is to be published.
- + Covid: Dutch curfew riots rage for third night—Police describe it as the worst unrest in the Netherlands for decades, with more than 150 arrests.
- + Coronavirus: EU to tighten vaccine exports amid row with AstraZeneca—The EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine doses.
- + Netherlands: Third night of anti-lockdown riots bring violence and looting—There was looting and vandalism across several Dutch cities as protests turned violent.
- + Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift'—It's not just shoppers facing surprise costs when EU parcels arrive, but what is behind the charges?
- + Deloitte Football Money League: Pandemic set to cost top clubs over £1.7bn—The coronavirus pandemic will cost Europe's 20 richest football clubs over £1.7bn by the end of this season.
- + Covid: Curfew riots hit Netherlands for third night—Police in several cities in the Netherlands clash again with protesters defying a 21:00 curfew.
- + 'Wealth increase of 10 men during pandemic could buy vaccines for all'—Billionaires' wealth has soared while the pandemic has plunged millions into poverty, Oxfam says.
- + Italian PM Conte to resign following pandemic criticism—Mr Conte is hoping to form a new and stronger government after losing a senate majority last week.
- + Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to resign—Mr Conte is hoping to form a new and stronger government after losing a senate majority last week.
- + Putin condemns Navalny protests as Western concern grows—The crackdown on Alexei Navalny and his supporters fuels calls in the EU for tougher sanctions.
- + Covax: How will Covid vaccines be shared with poorer countries?—A scheme to distribute Covid-19 vaccines is under way. Here's what you need to know.
- + Vladimir Putin: Russian palace in Navalny video not mine—President Putin denies links to a palace featured in a video by his arch-critic Alexei Navalny.
- + EU 'does not accept' UK decision on diplomats—EU official says UK threat to refuse full diplomatic status to the bloc's ambassador “not a friendly” start.
- + Ikea to start selling spare parts for products—The furniture giant says it wants to dispel the idea that it makes disposable goods.
- + Vietnam War: French court to hear landmark Agent Orange case—It is the first time civilian victims of the highly toxic chemical will have their cases heard.
- + Putin: Russian palace in Navalny video not mine—President Putin denies links to a palace featured in a video by his arch-critic Alexei Navalny.
- + Covax: A guide to the plan to share Covid-19 vaccines—A scheme to distribute Covid-19 vaccines equitably is under way. Here's what you need to know.
- + Mastercard to push up fees for UK purchases from EU—The move sparks concerns that customers could see prices rise if merchants pass on the higher cost.
- + Wealth increase of 10 men during pandemic 'could buy vaccines for all'—Billionaires' wealth has soared while the pandemic has plunged millions into poverty, Oxfam says.
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- + Erin O'Toole defends decision to back, then oust, Derek Sloan from Conservative caucus— Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole said he was once willing to give his former leadership rival Derek Sloan the benefit of the doubt, bu...
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- + Egyptian Food Bank offers EGP 400m in financial aid to underprivileged during 2020—The Egyptian Food Bank has received the prestigious Middle East Institute (MEI) Visionary Award for its exceptional efforts during the novel coronavir...
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- + Islamic preacher Abla Al-Kahlawi passes away from COVID-19—The renowned Egyptian Islamic preacher, Abla Al-Kahlawi, passed away on Sunday night following her infection with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Sh...
- + Sudanese Minister accuses Ethiopian army of fighting in border areas—Sudan’s Minister of Defence Yassin Abdel-Hadi has accused the Ethiopian army of fighting in the border area between the two countries. Abdel-Hadi a...
- + Parliament prepares draft law toughening penalties for domestic violence—Amal Salama, a member of the parliamentary media and culture committee, announced on Monday that she has prepared amendments to the Penal Code to toug...
- + Egypt is keen to combat climate change: Environment Ministry—Egypt’s Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad said, on Monday, that Egypt is keen to combat the climate change. Fouad also said that one of the state’...
- + CIB, City Edge sign cooperation protocol providing EGP 1bn for housing units—City Edge Developments has signed a cooperation protocol worth EGP 1bn with the Commercial International Bank (CIB) – Egypt. The protocol’s signing co...
- + Egyptian Iron & Steel Company workers to be paid compensation soon: Public Enterprises Minister—Egypt’s Ministry of Public Enterprises Sector has sent the data of 6,400 employees at the Egyptian Iron & Steel Company (Hadisolb) to the Ministry...
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- + Taxation on Bitcoin— In the world today, many tax authorities have tried different techniques to bring tax regulations on Bitcoin. When it first came into the market, Bit...
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- + How Is Bitcoin Doing in the Gaming Industry— Gaming is more than a hobby. Gaming is a way of life. Millions of people all over the world are ardent gamers that enjoy various kinds of games. Some...
- + The Best Part about the Bitcoin Trading Process—Modern times offer modern solutions that are directed towards simplifying things that otherwise are not explored that much. One of the greatest exampl...
- + Bitcoin Price Determination—Bitcoin is not a corporation, so buying bitcoin is totally different from buying a bond or stock. And unlike all traditional currencies, it is not bac...
- + Everything You Need To Know About Bitcoin—Bitcoin is probably one of the best inventions in the modern era. It completely revolutionized the financial sector by providing them with a new payme...
- + The Biggest Pros of Different Bitcoin Earning Methods—Bitcoin is currently the reigning king in the world of cryptocurrency. With over ten years on the market, it’s safe to say that Bitcoin has seen it al...
- + The Bitcoin Influence on the Gaming Industry— There’s hardly a person that doesn’t play games today. Gaming has been the ultimate hobby for quite a long time. That’s why the gaming industry is so...
- + Trade Ministry, IDB discuss increasing support to industrial, export sectors—Egypt’s Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea held a meeting with Ghada Al-Baili, Chairperson of the Industrial Development Bank (IDB), to discu...
- + Rameda for pharmaceuticals expects COVID-19 to continue until H1 of 2022—The management at the Tenth of Ramadan for Pharmaceutical Industries and Diagnostic Reagents (Rameda) believes that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) p...
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- + Marking 10 Years Since Egypt’s January 25 Revolution— Today marks 10 years since the start of Egypt’s January 25 revolution. This time 10 years ago, people of all ages and from all backgrounds gath...
- + Egypt Starts Vaccinations for Frontline Medical Workers— Egypt’s Ministry of Health officially began rolling out vaccinations as of Sunday January 24. The first phase of vaccinations are being given to medi...
- + Egypt Begins Vaccinations for Frontline Medical Workers— Egypt’s Ministry of Health officially began rolling out vaccinations as of Sunday January 24. The first phase of vaccinations are being given to medi...
- + Around Egypt: Explore Egypt’s Most Beautiful Locations Wherever You Are— If you’ve ever been to a touristic site in Egypt, you’d know the struggles that accompany the experience. Between purchasing tickets, navigating vend...
- + Upgrades of Egypt’s Railways To Be Completed By End of 2021, says Sisi—Henschel AA22T diesel locomotive of Egyptian National Railways. Photo courtesy of Marc Ryckaert via Wikimedia. Ten thousand kilometers of railway lin...
- + On the Egyptian Streets Podcast: Graphic Novelist Deena Mohamed of Shubeik Lubeik— Deena Mohamed. Illustration by Noran Morsi. This week’s episode of the Egyptian Streets Podcast features Deena Mohamed, one of Egypt...
- + Bernie Sanders Meme Reaches Egypt— If you’ve been around social media or the internet for the past few days since Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration, you would have come...
- + Egypt’s Public Prosecution Orders Release of Fairmont Crime Witness Ahmed Ganzoury— Egypt’s Public Prosecution has issued a decision to release Ahmed Ganzoury. The decision was announced earlier today on the government agency&#...
- + Should Artists Consider Themselves “Artivists”?— Is art political? It is, perhaps, the most vulnerable medium to express our internal and external turmoil and triumphs. In our Egyptian context, it h...
- + ‘Cairo Eye’ to be Largest Observation Wheel in Africa— Construction of the Cairo Eye (عين القاهرة) is officially set to kick off, with Egypt’s Minister of tourism and Antiquities laying a fou...
- + ‘This is My Night’: Egyptian Film Raises Awareness About Down Syndrome and Empathy— In the final scene of the film ‘This is My Night’, Azza, a mother, played by Nahed Elsebaeiy, sits alone with her son with down syndrome, Amr, in an ...
- + We Need Influencers in Egypt, and Here’s Why—Image via Pexels. They’re everywhere. As soon as you get scrolling, you’re bound to come across an influencer. It almost feels as though anyone could...
- + In Photos: Finding the Arabic Letter in Every Cairo Corner—The Beit El Shaer building in Moez Street, utilizing three different forms of the Arabic letter. Photo courtesy of Noran Morsi. Cairo is a city full ...
- + Egypt Introduces 20 Years Imprisonment for Female Genital Mutilation— Egypt’s government announced on Wednesday that it had approved legal amendments toughening the penalties for female genital mutilation. The new...
- + Egypt: 20 Years Imprisonment for Female Genital Mutilation— Egypt’s government announced on Wednesday that it had approved legal amendments toughening the penalties for female genital mutilation. The new...
- + British Supermodel Naomi Campbell Visits Egypt, Witnesses First Archaeological Discovery in 2021—British Supermodel Naomi Campbell with Zahi Hawass British supermodel Naomi Campbell is currently visiting Egypt during the winter, becoming the firs...
- + Joseph R. Biden Sworn In as 46th US President—From left to right: Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, and President Joe Biden. Photo: Reuters....
- + Egypt and Qatar Reinstate Diplomatic Ties—Protesters burn the Qatari flag during a 2015 demonstration in Cairo. Egypt and Qatar have begun the process of reinstating diplomatic ties, accordin...
- + Egyptian Woman Arrested for Baking ‘Genitalia Cupcakes’ as Controversy Spreads—Non-‘family value violating’ cupcakes An Egyptian woman was arrested and released on EGP 5,000 bail after photos of cupcakes she allegedl...
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- + Why are Ireland's police teaming up with Israel's torture ministry? —EU-funded project could enable greater surveillance of Palestinians. [Category: An Garda Síochána, Police Service of Northern Ireland, Bobby Singleton...
- + EU anti-Semitism chief stands by blatant lie —Why won’t Brussels bureaucrats retract a patently false accusation of anti-Semitism? [Category: Katharina von Schnurbein, European Union, anti-s...
- + Foot soldiers of the colonizer state—Israel can’t steal Palestinian land without the settlers. [Category: settler colonialism, settler-colonialism, Donald Trump, white supremacy, Is...
- + Israel censored this film. Watch it here —Jenin, Jenin has been the subject of censorship attempts since its release around 18 years ago. [Category: Jenin Jenin, Jenin, Jenin refugee camp, Jen...
- + EU snubs Jews who criticize Israel —Opponents of the occupation excluded from discussions on anti-Semitism. [Category: Natan Sharansky, European Jews for a Just Peace, Tanja Fajon, Marga...
- + NPR: No Palestinians Radio—Biden administration set to continue Trump’s anti-Palestinian policies. [Category: NPR, B'Tselem, Daniel Estrin, israeli apartheid, Antony Blink...
- + Israel belatedly to offer Palestinian prisoners vaccine—Israeli minister insisted for weeks on excluding so-called “security prisoners” from inoculation rollout. [Category: Vaccine rollout, coronavirus, COV...
- + Spain legal victory exposes EU lie about BDS—Court vindicates activists who called for boycott of singer Matisyahu. [Category: Spain, BDS Valencia, Matisyahu, anti-semitism, Katharina von Schnurb...
- + UK Labour Party hires former Israeli spy—Assaf Kaplan was in Israel’s hacking outfit, Unit 8200. [Category: Labour Party, Unit 8200, Aman (military intelligence), Assaf Kaplan, Labour w...
- + Nas Daily's "Israeli" partner makes "secret" visit to Lebanon—Alyne Tamir calls it “fake news” that she’s Israeli. But she’s the one who said it. [Category: Nas Daily, Nuseir Yassin, Alyne Tamir, Arab...
- + Israel lobby urges Biden to ramp up attacks on college activists—Coalition of groups work to shield Israel from criticism. [Category: Israel Lobby, anti-semitism, Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, campus activism, Confer...
- + Israel's vaccination program is morally indefensible—Occupying power is responsible for all people under occupation. [Category: COVID-19, Vaccine rollout, international law, Israeli Occupation, internati...
- + A rudimentary weapon of desperation—Distress signals in the sky. Why people in Gaza risk their lives to launch incendiary balloons at Israel. [Category: incendiary balloons, Gaza blockad...
- + EU border guards ask no questions as they shop for Israel's drones—Frontex fails to scrutinize how it will use equipment tested on Palestinians. [Category: Elbit Systems, Benny Gantz, Le Monde, Israel Aerospace Indust...
- + Giving Palestinians a glimpse of home —Tarek Bakri arranges for people to visit ethnically cleansed towns and villages. [Category: Tarek Bakri, Nakba, Nasser al-Daqaq, Halima Khaddash, Moha...
- + Ken Livingstone to challenge EHRC in court—Former mayor of London will seek to overturn the watchdog’s “Labour anti-Semitism” report. [Category: Labour witch hunt, Ken Livingstone, Pam Br...
- + French family demands justice from Israel—Israel has so far failed to extradite Grégory Chelli on charges related to death of Thierry Le Corre. [Category: Gregory Chelli (Ulcan), Thierry Le Co...
- + Top Israeli rights group breaks "apartheid" taboo—“Jewish supremacy” is Israel’s single organizing principle, rights group states. [Category: B'Tselem, apartheid, ESCWA, BNC, Al-Haq, annexation,...
- + Florida congresswoman conveys violent threat against Rashida Tlaib—Kat Cammack’s communication took place shortly before Capitol Building invasion. [Category: Kat Cammack, Rashida Tlaib, Donald Trump, Yechezkel ...
- + Israel claims self-defense after paralyzing Palestinian—Military describes villagers resisting violent raiding soldiers as “rioters.” [Category: Impunity, accountability, International Criminal Court, Harun...
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- + Sophisticating Transport Sector Pivotal to Realize Prosperity: Deputy PM— Addis Ababa January 26/2021 ( ENA )Sophisticating the transport sector has irreplaceable role towards achieving the aspired national prosperity, Dep...
- + President Sahle-Work Headed to DR Congo after Concluding Tanzania Visit—January 26/2021(ENA) President Sahlework Zewde today headed to the Democratic Republic of Congo for a working visit after concluding her visit to Tan...
- + Deputy PM Demeke Bids Farewell to Outgoing Israeli Ambassador to Ethiopia—Addis Ababa, January 26/2021 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen on Monday bade farewell to outgoing Israeli Ambas...
- + US gov’t Extends 3 Bil USD over Past Three Years to Support Ethiopia—Addis Ababa,January 25/2021(ENA)The US government has extended over 3 billion USD over the past three years in support of Ethiopia’s own governance, d...
- + Committee Urges Commission to Improve Irrigation Projects Performance— Addis Ababa, January 25/2021(ENA) Natural Resources, Irrigation and Energy Affairs Standing Committee urged the Irrigation Development Commission to ...
- + Oromia, Somali Regions Sign MoU to Cooperate in Peace, Dev’t—Addis Ababa,January 25/2021(ENA) The Oromia and Somalia regional states on Monday have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together in ...
- + Nation Facing Rampant Distribution of Low Quality Animal Drugs, Feeds— Addis Ababa, January 25/2021(ENA)House of Peoples’ Representative urged the Veterinary Drugs and Animal Feed Administration and Control Authority to ...
- + CSOs Urged to Prepare for Upcoming Election— Addis Ababa, January 25/2021(ENA)Civic Society Organizations (CSOs), operating in Ethiopia should undertake the necessary preparation in order to pla...
- + Ethiopia’s Ancient Civilization Crucial for Nat’l Unity, Prosperity: Speakers— Lalibella,January 25/2021(ENA)Ethiopians should use the ancient fingerprints of the country`s civilization to ensure unity and national prosperity, a...
- + Ethiopia, Tanzania Agree to Work together on Various Areas— Addis Ababa January 25/2021 ( ENA ) President Sahle-Work Zewde held discussion today with Tanzanian President Dr. John Magufuli on ways to enhancing...
- + 4.4 Mil Euros Grant Agreement Signed for Boma-Gambella Biodiversity Conservation Project— Addis Ababa January 24/2021 (ENA) A grant agreement worth 4.4 million euro was signed on Sunday to support the Intergovernmental Authority on Develo...
- + PM Abiy Stresses Need to Find Ways to Exploit Existing Opportunities— Addis Ababa January 24/2021 (ENA) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed underscored the need to find ways to exploit the potential opportunities that Ethiopia is...
- + President Sahle-Work Zewde Addresses New Cohort of Amujae Leaders— Addis Ababa January 24/2021 (ENA) President Sahle-Work Zewde encouraged the female leaders selected from all across Africa by the Ellen Johnson Sirle...
- + Institutes Organize Forum on Peace Building, Reconstruction and Law Enforcement— Addis Ababa January 23/2021 ( ENA ) A dialogue forum on peace building, reconstruction, rehabilitation and law enforcement was held in Addis Ababa t...
- + Gov’t Condemns Claim Ethiopia “Using Hunger as Weapon”: State of Emergency Fact Check— terms the accusation that it is “using hunger as a weapon.” After citing “accounts”, quoting “frettings&...
- + UK Announces Support for Private Media in Ethiopia— Addis Ababa January 23/2021 ( ENA) The UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has announced yesterday a new funding to improve skills and capacity of pri...
- + Ethiopian Companies Participating in Khartoum Int’l Trade Fair—Addis Ababa January 23/2021 ( ENA) Ethiopia is taking part in a two-week Khartoum International Trade Exhibition that kicked off on Thursday, accordin...
- + President Holds Talks with UK First Secretary of State— Addis Ababa January 23/2021 ( ENA) President Sahle-Work Zewde held talks with Dominic Raab, UK First Secretary of State and Secretary of State ...
- + EU Ambassador to Sweden Briefed on Humanitarian Assistance Efforts in Tigray— has briefed European Union (EU) Ambassador to Sweden, Christian Danielsson, on the current situation in Ethiopia, according to Ministry of For...
- + Ambassador Deriba Kuma briefed EU Ambassador to Sweden on Humanitarian Assistance Efforts in Tigray— has briefed European Union (EU) Ambassador to Sweden, Christian Danielsson, on the current situation in Ethiopia, according to Ministry of For...
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- + European Central Bank sets up climate team, considers green bonds—Climate change will be key to the review of the European Central Bank's policy, its president, Christine Lagarde, announced on Monday (25 January), ma...
- + British care workers risk missing EU settlement scheme deadline, reveals new report—Thousands of EU workers in British care homes risk falling foul of the legal requirement for them to register their status in the UK before a governme...
- + Italy PM set to quit and seek new government as pandemic rages—Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is expected to quit on Tuesday (26 January) and try to form a new coalition government to tackle the coronavirus...
- + Global pandemic: Second night of Netherlands violence, Biden touts herd immunity—The Netherlands has been hit by a second night of riots, as coronavirus curfew frustrations boiled over, even as President Joe Biden said herd immunit...
- + Schmit: Recovery fund key to get hospitality sector back on its feet—Placing the hospitality and tourism sectors at the heart of national recovery and resilience plans will be essential, the EU commissioner for jobs and...
- + Polish coal exit talks heat up—In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Spain's high-level politicians receiving the COVID-19 vaccine earlier than they should have, C...
- + Western Balkan solidarity to tackle air pollution problem—Air pollution is a problem shared across the Western Balkans for which regional solidarity is needed so that people can exercise their “right to...
- + Vaccine diplomacy has turned into vaccine hijacking, says Croatian PM—COVID-19 vaccine diplomacy is turning into vaccine hijacking, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković told the press on Monday, adding that a joint EU lawsuit...
- + Romanian PM not scared of UK strain—If people continue to respect the basic rules – wearing masks, using disinfectants, respecting social distancing – even a faster-spreading...
- + Bulgaria seen as hub for artificial intelligence—The development of artificial intelligence will become one of the focuses of the new improved version of the EU recovery plan that the Bulgarian gover...
- + Slovakia’s main opposition party Hlas leads the polls—The newly formed party of former Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini (formerly Smer-SD) has emerged as the most popular party with more than 24% support, ...
- + Czech coal companies to receive large part of EU Modernisation Fund—The Czech government approved a document on Monday granting a large amount of money from the EU’s Modernisation Fund to large coal mining companies. T...
- + Greece expects tangible steps of progress from Ankara—The first round of informal non-binding exploratory talks between Greece and Turkey lasted for three and a half hours in Istanbul. Although little inf...
- + Portugal will start the vaccination of key government officials next week—Portugal will start the vaccination of key government officials next week, Health Minister Marta Temido confirmed on Monday after meeting with the tas...
- + Politicians’ early vaccinations spark controversy in Spain—At a time when there is a shortage of COVID-19 vaccines in the EU and in Spain, the early vaccination, not respecting the protocol, of some politician...
- + EU recovery funds may have detrimental effect on Finnish economy—The EU’s €750 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) may not boost Finland’s economy or exports the way it was sold to the general...
- + EU Commission: Belgium will need to justify non-essential travel ban—Countries like Belgium, who went beyond the EU recommendations in terms of sanitary restrictions on free movement must provide “a very clear exp...
- + Macron urges foreign companies to invest in France—“We are a leader in Europe in everything related to foreign investment. (…) Our structural reforms are also bearing fruit,” French P...
- + Polish coal exit talks heat up—Representatives of the Polish government met on Monday with mining trade unions in Katowice to talk about an agreement that will set out the details o...
- + House Democrats deliver Trump impeachment charge to Senate—The US House of Representatives delivered to the Senate a charge that former President Donald Trump incited insurrection in a speech to supporters bef...
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- + Africa's struggle for pharmaceuticals—Africa gets cheap generic drugs from China and southern Asia. Others are manufactured in African countries under licence, but severe undersupply encou...
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- + Letter from Russia: On the Protests of January 23—Russia J23header.jpg A report from anarchists in Russia, describing the situation the...
- + New Year’s Notes from Greece under Lockdown: December 2020 and January 2021—Greece December header.jpg A report on recent developments from Greece, expanded from...
- + As Trump Leaves Office, Threat of Mass Evictions and COVID-19 Deaths Only Grows —clay-banks-kk3UKBAydXc-unsplash1.jpg As Trump prepares to leave office, Peter Gelderl...
- + 5,000 students are going on rent strike: on the past and future of our movement—manc_rent_strike.jpg Originally published by the 68 Collective and then by Notes from...
- + “Now and then the flame dies down, but solidarity is a stream of sparks”—in-court.jpg Ilya Shakursky, an antifascist political prisoner in Russia, appeals to ...
- + Russia’s Oldest and Largest Class Struggle Website Needs Community's support—supportantijob.jpg Antijob.net has been known on the Russian-speaking Internet for al...
- + Victory: solidarity makes Seattle slumlord drop bogus fees—shuler-picket1.jpg Seattle Solidarity Network report on a successful campaign against...
- + Movie Review: ‘A United Kingdom’ (2016)—united kingdom.jpg A review of a movie about a cross-cultural marriage with political...
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- + Dershowitz persuaded Trump to let the Israeli billionaire, Dan Gertler, loot DR Congo again—This is personal. I’ve been to the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most exploited and consequently poorest nations on earth. I’ve...
- + Mr. Burg, in you I see a partner—Dear Mr. Avraham Burg: I woke up to news earlier this month that I had to read several times because I was not sure at first if I was understanding it...
- + The urgent need to revitalize the Palestinian Left—It is worrying how the colonized, oppressed Palestinian, using left-wing jargon, has legitimized a racist solution disguised by liberation slogans. Th...
- + Why the Israel lobby fears Robert Malley—President Biden’s commitment to re-entering the Iran nuclear deal—formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA—...
- + Palestinians have mixed feelings about their upcoming elections—Over the past week, the streets in Palestine have been buzzing with talk of something that many Palestinians thought might never happen again: electio...
- + 700,000 Israeli settlers and the two-state illusion—The number of Israeli Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank suffers from international confusion. The figures span between 400,000 and over 700,00...
- + 700,000 Israeli settlers and the 2-state illusion—The number of Israeli Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank suffers from international confusion. The figures span between 400,000 and over 700,00...
- + Israeli Health Minister likens his obligation to vaccinate Palestinians to Palestinians’ responsibility to care for ‘dolphins in the Mediterranean’—Andrew Marr of the BBC grilled Israeli Health Minister Yuli Edelstein about why Israel is not extending its vaccination program to the Palestinian peo...
- + Israeli Health Minister likens his obligation to vaccinate Palestinians to taking ‘care of dolphins in the Mediterranean’—Andrew Marr of the BBC grilled Israeli Health Minister Yuli Edelstein about why Israel is not extending its vaccination program to the Palestinian peo...
- + Andrew Yang smears BDS as rooted in Nazi thought (and sadly, he knows what he’s doing)—Entrepreneur Andrew Yang announced a run for New York mayor last week and today he penned a piece for the Forward, titled “My Vision for New Yor...
- + First 5,000 COVID-19 vaccines could reach Palestinians ‘this weekend’—Palestinian men inspect a damaged house near the border fence with Israel in Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza on January 20, 2021. (Photo: Ash...
- + From malign Soviet influence to Israel’s quest for peace — Slater explodes myths—We have been highlighting the importance of Jerome Slater’s new book that reveals a long pattern of Israeli rejection of the two-state solution....
- + Fearing the Palestinian narrative: why Israel banned ‘Jenin, Jenin’—Last week an Israeli district court ruled against a Palestinian filmmaker and actor, Mohammad Bakri in a defamation and libel case, ordering him to pa...
- + Mr. Blinken, we share similar family stories—The following open letter to Antony Blinken was first published by We Are Not Numbers. Blinken is expected to soon be confirmed as U.S. President Joe ...
- + Biden’s secretary of state praises Trump’s achievements on Israel—A new administration has taken over Washington with talk of justice, respect and diversity. However, when it comes to Israel-Palestine the news isn&rs...
- + Biden’s secretary of state praises Trump’s achievements on Israel—Hi, this is Phil Weiss filling in again for Michael Arria. What a spectacular and wonderful moment we’re in. Trump is gone. A new administration...
- + Jewish federations in Canada claim to be apolitical, but they are a major supporter of Israeli apartheid—Oddly one of the most significant institutional purveyors of anti-Palestinian bias in Canada operates largely below the radar. The Jewish Federations ...
- + Israel continues settlement boom, issuing 2,500 tenders for new settler homes just before Biden inauguration—Israel issued tenders for more than 2,500 new settlement housing units in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem a mere hours before US President J...
- + Mondoweiss Podcast: What Joe Biden needs to do for Palestinians—Just after the U.S. election in November of last year, our U.S. politics correspondent, Michael Arria, spoke to Zeina Ashrawi Hutchison about the outc...
- + Nathan Thrall calls out J St and other liberal Zionists for enabling apartheid—We all understand that this is a time of tremendous potential shift in the discourse of Palestine in the U.S. When Joe Biden comes in, liberal Zionist...
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- + Sri Lanka’s returning migrants need more than plane tickets and quarantines—Bringing migrants home during the pandemic is not only a health concern but a social and economic one as well.
- + Spain’s political laboratory – from 15-M to Podemos: an interview—From the Spanish left’s response to financial crisis against austerity, to Black Lives Matter and reclaiming the nation ‘for the people’, Natalie Fent...
- + Will Trump’s anti-abortion Geneva Consensus fall apart?—The pro-choice Biden administration is very unlikely to support the declaration, signed just two weeks before the 2020 US elections.
- + Women’s rights have improved in North Africa, but the struggle continues—Ten years after the Arab Spring uprisings, we looked at the impact on women’s rights in the Maghreb.
- + “We are not a country. We are just pure corruption”: how Moscow came out in support of Alexey Navalny—One of the biggest rallies in Moscow in recent years shows that in Russia protest is alive, well and unpredictable.
- + Afghanistan, North Korea – and Tunisia: a security briefing for Joe Biden— Biden’s first executive orders have done a lot, but he can’t order away all Trump’s cack-handed legacy – or silence the anger of neoliberalism’s los...
- + How to fix the UK's hunger crisis—The number of people relying on food banks has risen to historic proportions since the start of the pandemic – but the problem didn't begin there...
- + How our feminist investigative journalism fellows are shaking up the media—openDemocracy is training women and LGBTIQ people around the world in investigations and storytelling. Meet our inspiring current fellows here.
- + Wage theft: the missing middle in exploitation of migrant workers—Ensuring that migrants are paid properly for their work would do more good than anti-trafficking ever will.
- + Inside Mar-a-Lago: the secret history of Trump’s Florida retreat—For many years, the elite private members’ club has sustained the outgoing US president. But is it all about to fall apart?
- + A fascist authoritarian Utopia: the Eurosiberian ethnostate for native Europeans—Meet Guillaume Faye’s ‘destined space’, an ethnocentric, inegalitarian, aristocratic, imperial confederation.
- + A fascist authoritarian Utopia: the Eurosibirian ethnostate for native Europeans—Meet Guillaume Faye’s ‘destined space’, an ethnocentric, inegalitarian, aristocratic, imperial confederation.
- + COVID-19 is pushing migrants back to their home countries—With large numbers of migrants returning to their countries of origin due to the pandemic, better reintegration plans are urgently needed.
- + To fix the US, President Biden must listen to those who put him in power—An unprecedented grassroots mobilisation removed Donald Trump from the White House. The incoming president would be unwise to ignore its demands.
- + Tory donor Lord Ashcroft’s outsourcing firm lands £350m vaccination contract—Medacs Healthcare is part of a group whose largest shareholder is Michael Ashcroft – who has given millions to the Conservatives.
- + Revealed: Tory donor Lord Ashcroft’s outsourcing firm given £350m vaccination contract—Medacs Healthcare is part of a group whose largest shareholder is Michael Ashcroft, who has given millions to the Conservatives.
- + Moving to the right could ‘blow up in Labour’s face’, warns Diane Abbott—During an openDemocracy debate last week, the former shadow home secretary challenged the idea that the UK’s Labour Party should move to the right to ...
- + Labour migrants’ struggle to subvert anti-trafficking interventions in Nepal—For the targets of anti-trafficking measures, they are just one more obstacle to overcome.
- + The age of Trump is over. Now the US must tackle its polarisation—In the past 20 years, hostility – fermented in a dislike and distrust of different groups – has dramatically increased and extended to many aspects of...
- + Farewell to the Alt-Facts Republic: the Trump administration obituary—The Twitter-obsessed, twice-impeached Trump administration has died, age four – but the polarisation it fed off, and fuelled, is likely to live on.
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- + Biden adviser’s lobbyist brother cashes in after Biden win—A Washington lobbyist whose brother serves as a top adviser to President Joe Biden had his best quarter in over a decade as Biden prepared to take ove...
- + Trump-tied lobbyists paid massive sums to push pardons—Washington lobbyists with close ties to outgoing President Donald Trump were paid lucrative sums by clients angling for last-minute pardons from the p...
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- + Czech survey shows psychological impact of home office—Before the spring of 2020, working from home was considered a massive advantage that many people strived for. Months later though, it has mostly becom...
- + Olomouc restaurant owner joins the anti-lockdown movement—At noon on the 25th, police showed up at Czech Restaurant U Ervina in Olomouc and told the owner, Radovan Hořín, that he was suspected of breaking the...
- + Demand for cross-country skis skyrockets as Czech winter centres remain closed—.fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; } ...
- + Day-trippers brought skis, sleds, and COVID to Czech mountains, mayor says—.fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; } ...
- + High hopes among Vietnamese in Czech Republic for CPV Congress—.fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; } ...
- + South Bohemia faces growing wave of illegal moldavite miners—.fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; } ...
- + New law: stricter Czech language exam for expats applying for residence permit—.fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; } ...
- + Prague’s Virtual Events: January 25th – 31st—.fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; } ...
- + Pepper de Callier: Things to Think About—“Some people use complexity to create doubt, then offer a simple, self-serving solution.” Anonymous At no time in our history could this quo...
- + MPs, gov’t look to extend benefits during pandemic for bankrupt entrepreneurs, taxi drivers, foster parents—.fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; } ...
- + Alphonse Mucha’s ‘Slav Epic’ masterpiece, explained—.fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; } ...
- + Czech dogs learn to sniff out the coronavirus—.fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; } ...
- + Become Digital: Relevant And Connected—The first chamber of commerce ever was established by merchants, traders, and craftsmen in Marseille, France in 1599. It provided them a forum to...
- + Czech health minister hopes to ease COVID-19 restrictions maybe by “mid-February”—We’ve heard the whole “Maybe by X we can get back to normal” routine, so no one’s holding their breath. However, Czech health minister Jan Blatný is s...
- + Government leaning towards extending restrictions, making respirators mandatory—Easy to breath DIY cloth masks might not cut it pretty soon, as Czech officials contemplate making FFP2 respirators and surgical masks the new standar...
- + Swimming stadium in Podolí declared national cultural monument—.fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; } ...
- + Going viral: Czech researchers map local spread of Covid-19 dis/misinformation—.fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; } ...
- + Pfizer cuts vaccine deliveries by as much as half to some EU countries—.fb-background-color { background: #ffffff !important; } .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { width: 100% !important; } ...
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- + The Climate Crisis Is Worse Than You Can Imagine. Here’s What Happens If You Try.— by Elizabeth Weil Peter Kalmus, o...
- + “We’ve Let the Worst Happen”: Reflecting on 400,000 Dead— by Logan Jaffe ...
- + The Unfinished Business of Flint’s Water Crisis— by Anna Clark ...
- + Global Right-Wing Extremism Networks Are Growing. The U.S. Is Just Now Catching Up.— by Sebastian Rotella ...
- + All a Gig-Economy Pioneer Had to Do Was “Politely Disagree” It Was Violating Federal Law and the Labor Department Walked Away— by Ken Armstrong, Justin Elliott and Ariana Tobin ...
- + How Many Vaccine Shots Go to Waste? Several States Aren’t Counting.— by Ryan Gabrielson, Caroline Chen and Mollie Simon ...
- + Still Can’t Breathe— by Topher Sanders, ProPublica, and Yoav Gonen , THE CITY, video by Lucas Waldron, ProPublica ...
- + Biden Inaugural Confronts the Jan. 6 Riot Head-On, Calls for an End to “This Uncivil War”— by Richard Tofel ...
- + Students! ProPublica and The Pudding Want to Help Pay For Your Journalism Expenses in 2021.— by Adriana Gallardo, Ash Ngu and Mollie Simon ...
- + ProPublica Hires Colleen Barry as Copy Editor— by ProPublica ProPublica announce...
- + A Woman With Developmental Disabilities Was Abused in Arizona. The State Promised Changes. It Has Not Made Them Yet.— by Amy Silverman for Arizona Daily Star We wrote ...
- + “Sense of Entitlement”: Rioters Faced Few Consequences Invading State Capitols. No Wonder They Turned to the U.S. Capitol Next.— by Jeremy Kohler ...
- + “Sense of Entitlement”: Rioters Faced No Consequences Invading State Capitols. No Wonder They Turned to the U.S. Capitol Next.— by Jeremy Kohler ...
- + Twitter and YouTube Banned Steve Bannon. Apple Still Gives Him Millions of Listeners.— by Lydia DePillis ...
- + How Operation Warp Speed Created Vaccination Chaos— by Caroline Chen, Isaac Arnsdorf and Ryan Gabrielson ...
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- + Film documents a grandmother's journey from Auschwitz to Winnipeg—January 25, 2021 'Martha' tells story of Holocaust survivor's courage and resilience When Daniel Schubert read that one-f...
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- + 'The definition of disgraced': Historian seals Trump's fate as impeachment article presented—Michael Beschloss has sealed Donald Trump's fate for the rest of time, passing judgment on him as House Democrats presented the Article of Impeachment...
- + Biden's hope for unity will not 'turn off the spigot of reactionary rage' dividing America: report—Donald Trump is no longer president of the United States, but he appears to have remade the Republican Party in his image. Many or most Republican ele...
- + 'How to screw up a pandemic': epidemiologist rips vaccine prioritization for rich folk—Eric Feigl-Ding, an epidemiologist and health economist and an adjunct senior fellow at the Federation of American Scientists, blasted the distributio...
- + Clock is ticking for Manhattan DA to indict Trump before his term ends: report—Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. will have to act quickly if he wants the indictment of Donald Trump to be part of his legacy, according t...
- + Trump offers his 'total endorsement' of Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Arkansas governor—President Donald Trump made his first post-presidency political endorsement on Monday as he settles into retirement in Florida. Trump endorsed his for...
- + Chuck Schumer reveals how Biden can bypass GOP obstruction by declaring an emergency—On MSNBC Monday, following a victory over Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in the fight over the rules revolution, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) laid out a roa...
- + WATCH: Pence aide reveals she was ordered to spy on Dr. Birx—Former Mike Pence aide Olivia Troye revealed she was ordered to spy on Dr. Deborah Birx during a Monday night interview on MSNBC. "I was told I that I...
- + Mitch McConnell backs down from blockade of Senate power-sharing agreement—On Monday evening, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared to end his blockade of the Senate power-sharing agreement, paving the way for Democrats to tak...
- + GOP is 'paralyzed' out of fear of Trump's modern day 'lost cause movement': Republican strategist—On CNN Monday, former Ted Cruz communications director Amanda Carpenter suggested Republicans are "paralyzed" by the upcoming impeachment trial of for...
- + Fox host defends QAnon as network continues to support lying -- even after Capitol insurrection—The far-right conspiracy theory QAnon was defended on Fox News on Monday. The QAnon cult argues, without evidence, that Democrats are part of a Satani...
- + Trump’s PAC has $70 million — and he’s focused on stopping Brian Kemp’s re-election: report—On Monday, The New York Times reported that one of the many ways former President Donald Trump plans to re-enter politics over the next two years is w...
- + Feds allege cover-up by Capitol rioter -- who was released to commit more crimes—Riley June Williams is in hot water with federal prosecutors for apparently destroying online evidence related to the Capitol insurgency after she was...
- + Goya Foods revokes pro-Trump CEO's media privileges after he spreads election conspiracy theories: report—On Monday, the New York Post reported that the board of Hispanic food company Goya Foods has moved to revoke CEO Robert Unanue's media privileges. "Th...
- + Trump attorney L. Lin Wood fired by pro-Trump teenager Nicholas Sandmann: report—Participating in Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the election continues to dog attorney L. Lin Wood. "A Kentucky teenager whose 2019 face-off with...
- + BUSTED: Feds arrest Capitol rioter after identifying him by his high school varsity jacket—On Monday, the Huffington Post reported that federal authorities have arrested a New York man for his role in the violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol...
- + California has paid out $11 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims -- could rise to $30 billion—The state of California on Monday revealed the extent of fraudulent unemployment claims during the coronavirus pandemic. "California has paid out a st...
- + Florida offers to host Olympics if Tokyo backs out: state official—Florida's chief financial officer on Monday told the International Olympic Committee that the state would be happy to host the Olympics Games amid spe...
- + Republicans have put themselves on trial for complicity in 'future sedition': Conservative columnist—On Monday, writing for The Washington Post, conservative columnist Max Boot argued that the upcoming impeachment trial of former President Donald Trum...
- + Politico reporters criticize their company for promoting bigotry by publishing Ben Shapiro: report—Politico continues to receive fallout from their controversial decision to publish Ben Shapiro. "More than 100 Politico staffers signed onto a letter ...
- + Abolitionist Harriet Tubman appearing on $20 bill gets renewed push by Biden—The White House said Monday it was expediting plans to put Harriet Tubman, a Black woman who escaped slavery and became a leader of the pre-Civil War ...
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- + Dissenter Weekly: Whistleblowing Cops, ExxonMobil Fraud—Plus, US Appeals Assange Extradition Decision—In this edition of “Dissenter Weekly,” host and Shadowproof editor Kevin Gosztola opens with a couple recent stories involving whistleblowers at...
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- + Ex-Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Embezzlement—MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ecuadorian National Court has sentenced former Vice President Jorge Glas to eight years of imprisonment for irregularities in c...
- + Novichok Creator Reveals New Medicine to Effectively Tackle COVID-19—Dexamethasone currently remains the only drug to have shown efficacy in treating severe forms of COVID-19, according to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Di...
- + US Extradites Colombian Paramilitary Member Under Multiple Crimes Against Humanity Charges—MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Former Colombian paramilitary member Hernan Giraldo Serna was extradited from the United States after serving 12 years in jail...
- + Frank Lampard Speaks For the First Time Since Being Fired as Chelsea Manager—The lengedary Blues midfielder was appointed the team's coach in 2019, just a year after his managerial debut with Derby County. His success with the ...
- + Watch Cops Throw Tear Gas Shells at Protesting Farmers in New Delhi on Republic Day—The Delhi Police had earlier given permission to protesting farmers to carry out their proposed tractor rally, saying they would only be allowed to ho...
- + Twitter Permanently Suspends My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell—Lindell, also known as "the My Pillow guy", previously urged Trump to impose "martial law" in seven states, and challenge the election result, accusin...
- + UK Vaccine Minister Says He's Confident EU, Britain Will Receive Pfizer, AstraZeneca Vaccines—Last week, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides said that British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca had announc...
- + Denmark Reaches Historic Deal to Compensate Mink Breeders for Lost Business—The unparallelled compensation is intended to replace the losses that each individual mink breeder has incurred as a result of farms being closed down...
- + Nicola Sturgeon's Push for 2nd Independence Referendum 'Deeply Offensive to Scots', Tory MP Says—Late last week, Nicola Sturgeon accused UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson of being "frightened of democracy" as he continues to refuse to allow another ...
- + Russian Tu-142 Planes Conduct Scheduled Flight Over Bering Sea, Sea of Chukotsk—VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russia's Tu-142 antisubmarine aircraft performed a scheduled flight over the Bering Sea and the Sea of Chukotsk, the f...
- + Jared Kushner is Beefing Up Support for Ivanka Senate Run in 2022, Report Says—The news comes as rumours say the former first daughter, who served as a senior adviser to the president in the previous administration, is poised to ...
- + Protesting Indian Farmers Enter New Delhi Despite Police Barricades on Republic Day—NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Indian police have barricaded New Delhi for celebrations marking the 72d Republic Day, but it was unable to prevent protesting f...
- + Republic Day: B-Town Celebs Note That Patriotism Makes India Stronger—On 26 January 1950, the Indian Constitution came into effect and, every year, the day is celebrated as Republic Day to honour the spirit of an indepen...
- + Yemen Might Be Miles Away But Its Threat to Israel is Real, This is Why—A Sanaa-based journalist reportedly linked to the Houthis warns Israel that the rebels possess advanced weapons capable of reaching deep inside Israel...
- + Decade-High Uptick in Finnish Homicides Ascribed to COVID-Driven Stress, Financial Woes—The stark 33-percent year-on-year rise represents a break from a steady downward trend, researchers said, pointing to the anti-COVID lockdown as the p...
- + All in the Family? Nancy Pelosi's Spouse Places Up to $1 Million Bet on Tesla's Future —While private US investors typically are not supposed to disclose securities trades, public officials, their spouses, and dependent children are oblig...
- + Happy Republic Day, Bharat: How the 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Shaped Indian Drone Technology —After being colonized for over 200 years, India, the world’s largest democracy with 1.37 billion citizens, fought a long and hard battle before breaki...
- + 'It's Bloody Serious': Swedish Armed Forces Launch Free Period Products for Conscripts—While the goal of the campaign is to present the military as an open and inclusive workplace, it also raised eyebrows over what is seen as identity po...
- + Neither COVID, Nor Brexit: What's the Reason Behind Food Shortages in Northern Ireland?—Empty shelves in Northern Ireland's supermarkets have rubbed some salt into old wounds –while Irish politicians are pinning the blame on Brexit, NI Un...
- + Bath Time: Golden Retriever Shakes Off Water After Being Washed—Most dogs like water, and like to swim in a river or in the sea and, when their owners throw them a stick into the water, they dive in to find it and ...
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- + Sputnik V to be registered soon in more than 25 countries—Now the vaccine is registered in 14 countries [Category: Business & Economy, CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC]
- + Moscow documents 2,317 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, lowest daily figure since September 30—The city has seen 70 deaths from coronavirus in the past 24 hours, according to the anti-coronavirus crisis center [Category: Society & Culture, C...
- + WHO study confirms influence of pandemic on mental health—The representative emphasized the importance of directing additional effort in order to cover people in risk groups and those in a vulnerable situatio...
- + Russia documents 18,241 daily COVID-19 cases, lowest since October 31—The total number of infections has reached 3,756,931 [Category: Society & Culture, CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC]
- + Human rights ombudspersons receive 45 requests following unauthorized rallies in Russia—In particular, 19 requests were filed in Moscow, and about 20 in St. Petersburg [Category: Society & Culture]
- + Russian Tu-142M3 aircraft perform scheduled flight over Bering, Chukchi Seas—The mission time surpassed 11 hours [Category: Military & Defense]
- + CGTN: Hand in Hand: China calls for multilateralism to tackle global crises— [Category: Press Releases]
- + Russian skier apologizes for unsportsmanlike conduct after clash with Finnish rival—On January 24, the Russian men’s first team were disqualified and stripped of a bronze medal for unsporting behavior during the final stage of the ski...
- + World enduring worst economic crisis in nearly a century, says UN chief—At the same time, the world has an opportunity in 2021 to use the recovery "from the COVID-19 pandemic to move from fragilities to resilience," Antoni...
- + World suffering worst economic crisis in nearly a century, says UN chief—At the same time, the world has an opportunity in 2021 to use the recovery "from the COVID-19 pandemic to move from fragilities to resilience," Antoni...
- + EU’s Josep Borrell to visit Russia soon ahead of discussion on ties with Moscow—The parties are expected to look extensively into problems and prospects in relations between Russia and the EU [Category: World]
- + Number of COVID-2019 cases across globe up by over 514,000 in past day—The number of fatalities increased by 11,434, the World Health Organization said [Category: World, CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC]
- + Lavrov to have talks with EU foreign policy chief in Moscow on February 5—The sides are expected to discuss the entire spectrum of problems in and prospects of the Russia-EU relations [Category: FOREIGN POLICY, Russian Polit...
- + Russian tourists attacked in Istanbul are in hospital, suspect detained—The motives behind the attack are yet unclear, but Turkish media outlets say that the assailant may be mentally unstable [Category: Emergencies ] [Lin...
- + Moscow courts sanction arrests of 30 people for participation in unauthorized rally—Sixty four individuals were fined, according to official data [Category: Society & Culture] [Link to media]
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- + Can Democrats exercise a mini-nuclear option against McConnell?—With Mitch McConnell holding the Senate hostage, Democrats have one option for escalating.
- + Transgender ban lifted. Tubman on the $20. It’s a hard time for conservatives.—Democrats can acknowledge the other side's feelings — but still make the same decisions.
- + Why most of Trump’s enablers will evade accountability—For every Rudy Giuliani hauled into court, there's a Sarah Sanders on the way to greater glory
- + Mitch McConnell’s latest sabotage effort is a scam. He already showed us how.—McConnell is exploiting a convention in political reporting that rewards his bad faith.
- + Josh Hawley’s ludicrous clean-up act is in full swing—When a mob stormed the Capitol, the ambitious Missouri senator lost control of the plot.
- + Don’t be fooled: Mitch McConnell will never vote to convict Trump—All the incentives point toward him and other Republicans supporting the former president in his second impeachment trial.
- + Want to understand the GOP’s problem? Look at its newly elected extremists.—Even serious Republicans know that performative lib-owning is the only path to success in their party.
- + A hidden feature of Biden’s first big moves: Major outreach to Trump country—While Republicans run their 'unity' scam, Biden is already trying to deliver for Red America.
- + Democrats plan a multimedia impeachment trial — to keep GOP senators awake—Can anything get GOP senators to vote to convict Trump?
- + The Senate doesn’t have to be the graveyard of the Biden agenda—Mitch McConnell is already working to divide Democrats and make legislating impossible. But there's a way out.
- + Why the right’s machine of opposition is in for some tough times—Ginning up outrage is what Republicans are good at. But Joe Biden is hard to hate — and Democrats are smarter than they used to be.
- + Fake GOP rage over Biden’s ‘unity’ speech is a sucker’s game—Don't get snowed by GOP fury over Biden's condemnation of right-wing extremism.
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- + South Korean economy grows in fourth quarter, ends year down 1%— South Korea's GDP shrank by 1% in 2020 on fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of Korea announced on Tuesday, marking the worst growth in mor...
- + Italian PM Giuseppe Conte to resign on Tuesday amid political tumult— Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will resign on Tuesday, his office said Monday night, further deepening the country in political crisis as it b...
- + Oxfam: World's richest have seen profits increase amid pandemic as poor suffer— A report released by international humanitarian group Oxfam on Monday found that many of the world's richest people have seen profits amid the COVID-...
- + Facebook blocks Netanyahu post seeking private COVID-19 vaccination details— Facebook Israel blocked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's post urging release of private details of people over 60 yet to be vaccinated for COVID-1...
- + Seoul court says life-size sex dolls don't corrupt morals, allows imports— A Seoul court has allowed the import of life-size dolls, saying such sex toys for personal use do not corrupt public morals.
- + 10 missing at collapsed China gold mine confirmed dead— The remaining 10 gold miners who became trapped and unaccounted for following two explosions a couple weeks ago were confirmed dead on Monday.
- + Hundreds arrested after riots in 10 cities in the Netherlands— Police in the Netherlands arrested hundreds of rioters, mostly in Amsterdam, as groups of young men in multiple cities vandalized shops and set fires...
- + Samsung chief accepts prison term for bribery scandal— Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong decided not to appeal a court ruling that has imprisoned him for the second time in four years.
- + Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador tests positive for COVID-19— Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador, who has been criticized for downplaying the coronavirus pandemic in Mexico, said he's tested positive ...
- + Record deaths, cases In Mexico strain health resources; world toll 2.1M— The coronavirus pandemic has been surging to record daily deaths and cases in Mexico, straining the resources of hospitals and morgues despite a nati...
- + 11 rescued from gold mine in China after 2 weeks underground— Eleven gold miners trapped underground for two weeks were rescued in east China's Shandong Province on Sunday.
- + COVID-19: Government declares lockdown in Hong Kong— Officials placed 10,000 residents under COVID-19 lockdown Saturday in a crowded district in Hong Kong.
- + Alexei Navalny's wife among those arrested in Moscow protests— Tens of thousands protested Saturday across Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny's poisoning and arrest.
- + Former Vatican bank chief sentenced to 9 years for embezzlement— The former head of the Vatican bank was sentenced to almost nine years in prison for money laundering and a real estate embezzlement scheme during th...
- + British court sends 4 to prison for 2019 lorry deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants— A British court on Friday sentenced four people to prison, including the ringleaders of a human trafficking operation, for the deaths of 39 Vietnames...
- + Allies of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrested, fined, before protest— Russian authorities arrested and fined multiple allies and associates of detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Friday on the eve of demonstrat...
- + U.N. official Pramila Patten says rape, sexual violence rising in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict— A top United Nations official is demanding an end to sexual violence in the Tigray region of Ethiopia that has resulted from fighting between governm...
- + Japan, IOC reject report that officials expect to cancel Tokyo Summer Olympics— Japan and the International Olympic Committee on Friday both denied a news report that claims officials expect they will have to cancel the upcoming ...
- + Google threatens to remove search from Australia over new law— Google threatened to disable its search engine in Australia if the government passes new regulations that would force large tech companies to negotia...
- + Canada's governor general resigns amid allegations of workplace harassment— Canadian Governor General Julie Payette resigned on Thursday amid allegations of creating a toxic work environment and harassing her staff.
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- + Biden walking a high wire with Russia ahead of Putin call—President Joe Biden has been thrown into a high-wire act with Russia as he seeks to toughen his administration’s stance against Vladimir Putin while p...
- + Witnesses: Eritrean soldiers loot, kill in Ethiopia’s Tigray—Huge unknowns remain in the deadly conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
- + The tragic legacy of the Arab Spring—A decade since pro-democracy protesters gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square, the Arab world weighs the lessons of the 2011 uprisings.
- + South African Muslim group safely buries its virus dead—For more than 30 years, the Saaberie Chishty ambulance service has responded to medical emergencies in a tight-knit Muslim community in Johannesburg
- + Lawmakers say North Korean diplomat defected to South Korea—South Korean lawmakers say a North Korean diplomat who served as the country’s acting ambassador to Kuwait has defected to the South
- + Vietnam’s Communist Party leaders warn of challenges ahead—Senior members of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party caution that their country faced opportunities and challenges ahead, as they began a key meeting to...
- + Nepal team that scaled K2 receive hero’s welcome back home—A team of 10 Nepalese climbers who became the first to scale the world’s second-highest peak during the harsh winter season have received a hero’s wel...
- + In rare rebuttal of Kremlin critic Navalny, Putin denies he owns a Black Sea palace—The Russian president dismissed Navalny’s video investigation, which has been viewed more than 87 million times, as “boring” and said the weekend prot...
- + Heavy fighting erupts in Somali town near Kenyan border—Heavy fighting has broken out in a Somali town near the Kenyan border between Somali forces and those from the state of Jubbaland as Somalia’s electio...
- + The pandemic destroyed 225 million jobs worldwide, but billionaires got richer, reports find —At least 225 million full-time jobs disappeared worldwide last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by the International Labor ...
- + Trump’s travel bans caused heartache and suffering. For what?—Tens of millions of Americans either have no qualms exacting such pain on strangers — or no idea about the misery Trump's travel bans caused and the s...
- + Nigerian police working to rescue abducted orphans and staff—Police in Nigeria say they are working to rescue seven children and a man who were abducted from an orphanage in the capital over the weekend
- + To fight virus, Zimbabwe sends home 90% of government staff—Zimbabwe’s public services are paralyzed as the government ordered a near shutdown of operations to minimize the spread of COVID-19 amid a spike in in...
- + Biden replaces White House doctor with longtime physician—President Joe Biden has brought back Dr. Kevin O’Connor as his physician, replacing President Donald Trump’s doctor with the one who oversaw his care ...
- + Navalny’s team calls new protests in Russia for his release—Allies of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are calling for new protests next weekend to demand his release, following a wave of demonst...
- + UN chief urges global alliance to counter rise of neo-Nazis—U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is urging global action to build an alliance against the growth and spread of neo-Nazism, white supremacy and ...
- + South African cops investigate official for not wearing mask—South African police are investigating the premier of Mpumalanga province for failing to wear a mask at a public funeral
- + Mexican president works from isolation after virus test—Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is working from isolation at home a day after announcing he’s tested positive for COVID-19
- + Rémy Julienne, stunt driver behind ‘Italian Job’ car chase, dies at 90—He also worked on many James Bond films but said the Mini Cooper jump between two Fiat factory roofs in “The Italian Job” was his favorite stunt.
- + Some Colombians fear ex-paramilitary leader deported from US—The most feared ex-paramilitary commander in Colombia has returned to his home country after serving a 16-year sentence in a U.S. prison for drug traf...
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- + Ted Cruz pumps up Keystone job numbers—We have been fact-checking these numbers for nearly a decade! Politicians keep getting them wrong.
- + Biden expects widespread availability of vaccines by spring; House managers deliver impeachment article to Senate—The president plans to sign his latest executive order on Monday, this one aiming to boost sales of goods manufactured in the United States.
- + Biden likely to halt new fossil fuel leasing on federal lands and waters Wednesday—The planned moratorium would halt oil and gas auctions as the new administration reviews the program.
- + Biden now hopes for 1.5 million vaccinations a day, a big jump from earlier comments—Biden has said for weeks he’s aiming for 1 million coronavirus vaccinations a day. On Monday he raised the bar.
- + House Democrats plan to focus impeachment trial on how rioters reacted to Trump’s remarks—The impeachment managers and their advisers have scoured social media sites as they seek to build a case that the former president incited his support...
- + Live updates: Biden expects widespread availability of vaccines by spring; House managers deliver impeachment article to Senate—The president plans to sign his latest executive order on Monday, this one aiming to boost sales of goods manufactured in the United States.
- + Biden just set a very high bar for when he thinks he will have achieved unity—Speaking to reporters at the White House, the president said unity meant, among other things, passing legislation that's supported by a majority of th...
- + Tracking the political appointees Biden is nominating to fill the top roles in his administration—Follow the president-elect’s progress filling nearly 800 positions, among the 1,250 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washing...
- + As Trump departs, his extremes live on in state GOPs —Republican state parties could prove a major impediment to pulling things toward the middle in key states.
- + Biden says he’s willing to negotiate parameters of coronavirus deal, but ‘time is of the essence’—The legislation includes a new round of $1,400 stimulus checks; an increase and extension of emergency unemployment benefits that are set to expire in...
- + Senate impeachment whip count: Where Democrats and Republicans stand—This is where Democrats and Republicans in the Senate stand on convicting President Trump. He was impeached by the House on Jan. 13, making him the fi...
- + What we know about Trump’s efforts to subvert the 2020 election—After Nov. 3, Trump repeatedly tried pressuring state officials, insisting on unconstitutional mechanisms, misleading the public and entertaining over...
- + After objecting to the election results, Kevin McCarthy says all Americans bear responsibility for the deadly Capitol riot—House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has said that all Americans bear “some responsibility” for the deadly pro-Trump Capitol riot on Jan. 6...
- + Supreme Court ends lawsuits alleging that Trump illegally profited from business interests—All sides agreed that cases involving the Constitution’s emoluments clauses are moot after he lost reelection.
- + Dogs are officially back in the White House—Champ and Major Biden have moved into the White House.
- + Ohio GOP Sen. Rob Portman announces he’s retiring, creating an open seat in 2022—Portman’s exit follows the planned departure of Sen. Patrick J. Toomey, a Republican from neighboring Pennsylvania.
- + Birx both exemplifies and blames the cherry-picking that shaped the Trump presidency —She laments bad data Trump received about the pandemic, though her own record is a bit spotty.
- + A more millennial Washington takes shape—The ranks of millennials in Congress and the Cabinet has grown considerably after the 2020 election.
- + Return of the technocrats: Biden aims for ‘normal’ after four years of tumult—The first few days of Biden’s administration have produced a blizzard of fact sheets and memorandums — a veritable redwood worth of paperwork — with a...
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- + SpaceX now set to launch its next Starship prototype Tuesday [Updated]—Enlarge / SN8 very nearly made a safe landing in South Texas in December. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) 3:40pm ET Monday: SpaceX began preparations...
- + “I can’t tell you how much vaccine we have,” new CDC head says—Enlarge / A registered nurse practitioner holds up a sign and a flag asking for another patient to dose with the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine as well as ...
- + Egyptian archaeologists unearth dozens of tombs at Saqqara necropolis—Enlarge / Copies of the Book of the Dead, or excerpts from it, were often included in burials so the deceased would have a guide to the afterlife. (...
- + A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 3: Rose colored glasses —Enlarge (credit: Getty Images / Aurich Lawson) One of the quietest revolutions of our current century has been the entry of quantum mechanics into o...
- + SpaceX launches 143 satellites into orbit, most ever [Updated]— The Transporter-1 mission lifts off on Sunday morning. [credit: ...
- + Is this a fossilized lair of the dreaded bobbit worm?—Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Not to toot my own horn, but I know a thing or two about bizarre animals. And I can tell you without a hint of dou...
- + What’s the technology behind a five-minute charge battery?—Enlarge (credit: StoreDot) Building a better battery requires dealing with problems in materials science, chemistry, and manufacturing. We do reg...
- + The art and science of boarding an airplane in a pandemic—Enlarge / During the pandemic, several airlines have switched boarding procedures to create more distance between passengers. (credit: Nicholas Econ...
- + What happens to the brain on sudden impact? Egg yolks could hold the answer— A rotational deceleration experiment with egg yolk, using an egg scrambler and measuring the soft matter deformation, to find possible answers about...
- + Rocket Report: Starship going offshore, Blue Origin may launch humans in April—Enlarge / Rocket Lab's first mission of 2021 was named "Another One Leaves The Crust." (credit: Rocket Lab) Welcome to Edition 3.30 of the Rock...
- + A look at all of Biden’s changes to energy and environmental regulations—Enlarge / US President Joe Biden signs an executive order with US Vice President Kamala Harris, left, looking on. (credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images) ...
- + “Complete incompetence:” Biden team slams Trump’s COVID work—Enlarge / US President Joe Biden releases his strategic COVID-19 plan at the White House on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg) ...
- + New metamaterial merges magnetic memory and physical changes—Enlarge For applications like robotics, there's usually a clear division of labor between the processors that control the robot's body and the a...
- + The persistence of memory in B cells: Hints of stability in COVID immunity—Enlarge / The immune response involves a lot of moving parts. (credit: BSIP/Getty Images) There's still a lot of uncertainty about how exactly ...
- + First task for Biden’s CDC director: Fix everything Trump broke—Enlarge / Dr. Rochelle Walensky, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to head the Centers for Disease Control. (credit: Getty | Chip Somodevilla) M...
- + Falcon 9 rocket launches, lands for the eighth time in dicey winds [Updated]—Enlarge / SpaceX's seventeenth batch of Starlink satellites and eighth flight of this Falcon 9 first stage (B1051.8) ascending through the upper atm...
- + Trump’s Clean Power Plan replacement gets thrown out by a court—Enlarge / DUNKIRK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - 10/09/2016: A NRG-owned coal-fired energy facility that plans to convert to a natural gas facility. (c...
- + What psychology of mass mobilization can tell us about the Capitol riot—Enlarge / Trump supporters near the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. The rioters stormed the historic building, breaking windows and...
- + NASA likely to redo hot-fire test of its Space Launch System core stage—Enlarge / At 4:27pm central time on Saturday, the SLS rocket core stage ignited its four RS-25 engines at NASA's Stennis Space Center. The test was ...
- + Scientists surprised to find that electric eels sometimes hunt in packs— Volta's electric eels can gather in groups, working together to corral smaller fish in shallower waters, a new study finds. Then, smaller groups ...
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- + AT&T may keep majority ownership of DirecTV as it closes in on final deal—Enlarge / A DirecTV satellite dish seen outside a bar in Portland, Oregon, in October 2019. (credit: Getty Images | hapabapa) AT&T is repor...
- + The history of the connected battlespace, part one: command, control, and conquer—Enlarge / Believe it or not, this fictional version of NORAD shows off the idea of the "connected battlespace" even better than the reali thing. (cr...
- + DDoSers are abusing Microsoft RDP to make attacks more powerful—Enlarge / Hacker attacking server or database. Network security, Database secure and personal data protection (credit: Getty Images) DDoS-for-h...
- + This site posted every face from Parler’s Capitol Hill insurrection videos—Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Wired) When hackers exploited a bug in Parler to download all of the right-wing social media platform's contents ...
- + Home alarm tech backdoored security cameras to spy on customers having sex—Enlarge (credit: Getty Images / Aurich Lawson) A home security technician has admitted he repeatedly broke into cameras he installed and viewed c...
- + Chrome and Edge want to help with that password problem of yours—Enlarge / Please don't do this. (credit: Getty Images) If you’re like a lot of people, someone has probably nagged you to use a password manage...
- + Phishing scam had all the bells and whistles—except for one—Enlarge / The query window for username and password on a webpage can be seen on the monitor of a laptop. (credit: Jens Büttner/picture alliance via...
- + Ars online IT roundtable: What’s the future of the data center?—Enlarge If you're in IT, you probably remember the first time you walked into a real data center—not just a server closet, but an actual raised-...
- + Ars Technicast special edition, part 1: The Internet of Things goes to war—Enlarge / This adorable robot is one data point in the connected battlespace—the web of sensors that links together all the elements in a modern eng...
- + Security firm Malwarebytes was infected by same hackers who hit SolarWinds—Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Security firm Malwarebytes said it was breached by the same nation-state-sponsored hackers who compromised a dozen...
- + Hackers alter stolen regulatory data to sow mistrust in COVID-19 vaccine—Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Last month, the makers of one of the most promising coronavirus vaccines reported that hackers stole confidential ...
- + How law enforcement gets around your smartphone’s encryption—Enlarge / Uberwachung, Symbolbild, Datensicherheit, Datenhoheit (credit: Westend61 | Getty Images) Lawmakers and law enforcement agencies aroun...
- + The NSA warns enterprises to beware of third-party DNS resolvers—Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) DNS over HTTPS is a new protocol that protects domain-lookup traffic from eavesdropping and manipulation by malici...
- + Hackers used 4 zero-days to infect Windows and Android devices—Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Google researchers have detailed a sophisticated hacking operation that exploited vulnerabilities in Chrome and Wi...
- + AT&T kills off the failed TV service formerly known as DirecTV Now—Enlarge / AT&T corporate offices on November 10, 2020, in El Segundo, California. (credit: Getty Images | AaronP/Bauer-Griffin) AT&T i...
- + Hackers steal Mimecast certificate used to encrypt customers’ M365 traffic—Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Email management provider Mimecast said that hackers have compromised a digital certificate it issued and used it ...
- + Parler’s amateur coding could come back to haunt Capitol Hill rioters—Enlarge / Parler? (credit: Getty Images) By now, you may have heard of the hacker who says she scraped 99 percent of posts from Parler, the Twi...
- + Jared Mauch didn’t have good broadband—so he built his own fiber ISP— Jared Mauch installed about five miles' worth of this fiber cable. [credit: ...
- + SolarWinds malware has “curious” ties to Russian-speaking hackers—Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The malware used to hack Microsoft, security company FireEye, and at least a half-dozen federal agencies has “inte...
- + New York City proposes regulating algorithms used in hiring—Enlarge (credit: John Lamb | Getty Images) In 1964, the Civil Rights Act barred the humans who made hiring decisions from discriminating on the b...
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- + Security Think Tank: Are security teams the unsung heroes of 2020?
- + Cracking the message in a bottle
- + Are banks overburdened with responsibility for money lost to online scams?
- + Security Think Tank: Time to rethink stopgap solutions
- + Government Gateway at 20 – looking back at the UK’s most successful digital identity system
- + Private vs. public cloud security: Benefits and drawbacks
- + ICO resumes adtech investigation
- + How to create a cloud security policy, step by step
- + Sepa data leaks as agency resists ransom demands
- + Google threatens to cut off Australia
- + Hackney Council tenders for cyber security upgrade
- + Gamarue malware found on government-issued school laptops
- + How can healthcare organisations fight increased cyber crime in 2021?
- + Two-thirds of CISOs say they’ll be cyber attack victims this year
- + Incompetent cyber criminals leak data in opsec failure
- + Should I be worried about MFA-bypassing pass-the-cookie attacks?
- + Malwarebytes also hit by SolarWinds attackers
- + Security Think Tank: It’s time to secure the collaboration revolution
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- + App note: Proper resistance measurement test method for Bourns metal current sense— How to Measure low resistance accurately talked through in this white paper from Bourns. Link here (PDF) Resistance value measurement tests t...
- + App note: Advantages of sulfur-resistant film resistors— Special type of SMD resistors from Bourns that are resistant to most environmental pollution. Link here (PDF) In recent years, the long term ...
- + App note: Precautions when measuring the rear of the package with a thermocouple on power devices— App note from ROHM Semiconductors when measuring thermals along exposed pads on power devices. Link here (PDF) When measuring the rear of the...
- + App note: LED electrostatic breakdown— Very brief reminder from ROHM semiconductors about LED electrostatic destruction. Link here (PDF) LED products are classified as having a low...
- + HDSP clock fully through-hole— FlorinC posted an update on his HDSP clock project: The only SMD component in the HDSP clock was the USB miniB connector. To make the kit comp...
- + Lab power supply build using old power bricks— Building a lab power supply from old computer power bricks: Over the years, I have accumulated many used computer power bricks. Although I c...
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- + Claroty Discloses Multiple Critical Vulns in Vendor Implementations of Key OT Protocol—Flaws allow denial-of-service attacks and other malicious activity, vendor says. [Link to media]
- + SonicWall Is Latest Security Vendor to Disclose Cyberattack—The network security firm is investigating a coordinated campaign in which attackers exploited vulnerabilities in SonicWall's products. [Link to media...
- + Deloitte & Touche Buys Threat-Hunting Firm —Root9B (R9B) offers threat hunting and other managed security services. [Link to media]
- + Small Security Teams Have Big Security Fears, CISOs Report—Researchers poll security leaders who are tasked with protecting large organizations but have a small presence and budget. [Link to media]
- + How to Better Secure Your Microsoft 365 Environment—Security experts offer Microsoft 365 security guidance as more attackers target enterprise cloud environments. [Link to media]
- + 2020's COVID Accelerated Digitalization Demands Stronger Cybersecurity in 2021—As critical infrastructure faces increasing and sophisticated attacks, these trends will enable the energy sector to shore up its cybersecurity defens...
- + Comparing Different AI Approaches to Email Security—Get to know the difference between "supervised" and "unsupervised" machine learning. [Link to media]
- + Intel Confirms Unauthorized Access of Earnings-Related Data —News likely contributed to slide of over 9% in chipmaker's stock at one point Friday. [Link to media]
- + Speed of Digital Transformation May Lead to Greater App Vulnerabilities—The fastest-moving industries are struggling to produce secure code, according to AppSec experts. [Link to media]
- + How Cybersecurity Newbs Can Start Out on the Right Foot—Cybersecurity experts share their savvy tips and useful resources for infosec hopefuls. [Link to media]
- + Why North Korea Excels in Cybercrime —North Korea is laser-focused on boosting its cyber capabilities, and it's doing a remarkable job of it. [Link to media]
- + DreamBus, FreakOut Botnets Pose New Threat to Linux Systems—Researchers from Zscaler and Check Point describe botnets as designed for DDoS attacks, cryptocurrency mining, and other malicious purposes. [Link to ...
- + Breach Data Shows Attackers Switched Gears in 2020—Attackers focused more on ransomware, while the consolidation of data into large databases led to fewer reported breaches but more records leaked. [Li...
- + Attackers Leave Stolen Credentials Searchable on Google—Operators behind a global phishing campaign inadvertently left thousands of stolen credentials accessible via Google Search. [Link to media]
- + Cloud Jacking: The Bold New World of Enterprise Cybersecurity—Increased reliance on cloud computing puts more weight on robust authentication systems to protect data against hijackers. [Link to media]
- + 7 Steps to Secure a WordPress Site —Many companies operate under the assumption that their WordPress sites are secure -- and that couldn't be anything further from the truth. [Link to me...
- + Hacker Pig Latin: A Base64 Primer for Security Analysts—The Base64 encoding scheme is often used to hide the plaintext elements in the early stages of an attack that can't be concealed under the veil of enc...
- + Rethinking IoT Security: It's Not About the Devices—Keeping IoT safe in the future will require securing the networks themselves. Focusing on the devices is a never-ending battle that will only become m...
- + Microsoft Releases New Info on SolarWinds Attack Chain—Threat actors went to elaborate lengths to maintain operational security around second-stage payload activation, company says. [Link to media]
- + SolarWinds Attack, Cyber Supply Chain Among Priorities for Biden Administration—During Senate confirmation hearings, the nominees for Secretary of Homeland Security and Director of National Intelligence pledged to focus on cyberse...
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- + Custom Bite Sensor Replaces Keyboard Expression Pedal—Sometimes, standard hardware won’t do when it comes to the differently abled. [Ben Krasnow] found himself recently working on a project for a mu...
- + Steam Engine Replica from LEGO—If engineering choices a hundred years ago had been only slightly different, we could have ended up in a world full of steam engines rather than inter...
- + Avoiding PCB Crosstalk—Now that it is relatively cheap and easy to create a PCB, it is a common occurrence for them to be used in projects. However, there are a lot of subtl...
- + How To Run Alternative Batteries On The DJI Mavic Mini—Rechargeable batteries are ubiquitous these days, freeing us from the expense and hassle of using disposable cells. However, this has come with the ca...
- + Buzzer does Input and Output—Piezo elements have the useful property of being bidirectional; that is they can move when you apply electricity to them, but they can also generate e...
- + NASA Challenge Offers Prizes for Sprouting Astronaut Food Systems—Humans have unfortunately not yet evolved the ability to photosynthesize or recharge from an electricity source, which is why astronauts well into the...
- + The Politics of Supersonic Flight: the Concord(e)—Every nation has icons of national pride: a sports star, a space mission, or a piece of architecture. Usually they encapsulate a country’s spiri...
- + ESP32-S2 and RP2040 Hack Chat with Adafruit—Join us on Wednesday, January 27 at noon Pacific for the ESP32-S2 and RP2040 Hack Chat with Adafruit! It’s always an event when we have Adafruit...
- + Lenticular Lens Makes Things Invisible—Sure it is a cheap stage trick, but using a lenticular lens at the right angle and in front of the right background can render what’s behind it ...
- + Failed Test Could Further Delay NASA’s Troubled SLS Rocket—The January 16th “Green Run” test of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) was intended to be the final milestone before the super heavy-...
- + Repairing 200+ Raspberry Pis for a Good Cause—If somebody told you they recently purchased over 200 Raspberry Pis, you might think they were working on some kind of large-scale clustering project....
- + Hide and Seek AI Shows Emergent Tool Use—Machine learning has come a long way in the last decade, as it turned out throwing huge wads of computing power at piles of linear algebra actually tu...
- + No More Cows: Iconic 1990s Download Site Finally Shuttered By Tucows—In the early and mid 1990s there were a host of big players in the nascent public Internet that played their part in guiding the adventurous early Web...
- + What Makes A Good Antenna?—It sometimes seems as though antennas and RF design are portrayed as something of a Black Art, the exclusive preserve of an initiated group of RF myst...
- + Hackaday Links: January 24, 2021—Code can be beautiful, and good code can be a work of art. As it so happens, artful code can also result in art, if you know what you’re doing. ...
- + Physically Huge SD Card Technically Has Some Benefits—SD cards were developed and released just before the turn of the millenium. Since then, we’ve seen smaller formats, miniSD and microSD, become p...
- + Collapsible Pattern Projector is a Bright Idea—It’s fantastic that we’re living in the age of downloadable PDF patterns, it really is. But printing out a bunch of sheets of paper and ta...
- + Your NES Classic Mini Controller, On Your Desktop Computer—The NES Classic Mini was one of the earlier releases in what became a wider trend for tiny versions of classic retro consoles to be released. Everybod...
- + A Big Set Of Logic Gates For Teaching The Basics—Teaching students about logic gates is often done in two parts, once on the whiteboard for the theory, and again on the breadboard for the practice. [...
- + An Alternator Powered Electric Bicycle Gives Rotor Magnetic Field Insight—For anyone involved in the construction of small electric vehicles it has become a matter of great interest that a cheap high-power electric motor can...
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- + Cisco tags critical security holes in SD-WAN software—Cisco has noted and fixed two critical and a number of high-degree vulnerabilities in its SD-WAN software portfolio.Most of the vulnerabilities could ...
- + Lessons that insurrection selfies hold for legitimate enterprises—The pro-Trump rioters who invaded the Capitol on January 6 came with smartphones to record and celebrate what they thought was a righteous effort to p...
- + Wi-Fi: How to deploy 802.1x authentication using WPA3-Enterprise—Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) has brought significant security improvements to Wi-Fi networks, particularly WPA-3Enterprise, which includes tweaks t...
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- + Bridenstine Joins Private Equity Firm— Jim Bridenstine (Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls) OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Acorn Growth Companies PR) – Acorn Growth Companies (“Acorn”), a private equity ...
- + Spaceflight Inc. Successfully Deploys 16 Payloads on SpaceX Transporter-1 Mission— SpaceX Falcon 9 lifts off on Transporter-1 mission. (Credit: Spaceflight Inc.) Launch marks debut flight of its next generation OTV, Sherpa-FX ...
- + Momentus’ Russian CEO Resigns Over National Security, Foreign Ownership Concerns— Mikhail Kokorich SANTA CLARA, Calif., January 25, 2021 (Momentus PR)–Momentus Inc. (“Momentus” or the “Company”), a commercial space comp...
- + Starliner Orbit Flight Test 2 Now Targeted for NET March 25— The Orbital Flight Test Starliner being processed by technicians after return from White Sands Missile Range. (Credit: Boeing) KENNEDY SPACE CE...
- + ICEYE Establishes World’s Top-Performing Persistent Monitoring Satellite Capabilities with 3 New SAR Spacecraft Launched— SpaceX Transporter-1 mission payload. (Credit: SpaceX) This launch represents an ICEYE milestone of 10 satellite missions launched, bringing th...
- + HawkEye 360 Announces Deployment of Next-generation Radio Frequency Sensing Satellites— HawkEye Cluster 2 satellites (Credit: HawkEye 360) Deployment underscores company’s leadership within new industry of RF data collection and an...
- + Exolaunch Delivers 30 Small Satellites into Orbit on SpaceX’s First Dedicated Rideshare Launch— BERLIN (Exolaunch PR) — Exolaunch, the leading rideshare launch and deployment services provider for the NewSpace industry, announced a su...
- + 48 SuperDoves Join Planet’s Constellation To Deliver Global Daily Data— Falcon 9 launches Transporter-1 rideshare mission. (Credit: SpaceX webcast) SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Planet PR) — 48 SuperDoves, our Flock ...
- + Hiber Four Satellite in Space With Green CubeSat Propulsion Launched on SpaceX Rocket— Evaluation of a test Hiber nanosatellite took place in ESA’s metal-walled Hybrid European Radio Frequency and Antenna Test Zone (Hertz) at the Agency...
- + GHGSat ‘’Hugo’’ Spacecraft Launched on SpaceX Transporter-1 Mission— SpaceX Transporter-1 mission payload. (Credit: SpaceX) GHGSat-C2 (“Hugo”) successfully separated from SpaceX rocketFollows launch of ...
- + SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches D-Orbit ION Satellite Carrier with 20 Spacecraft Aboard— COMO, Italy (D-Orbit PR) — On January 24th, 2021, at 4:00 pm CET, we launched another ION Satellite Carrier atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ...
- + Kepler Communications Announces Successful Launch of 8 New GEN1 Satellites— GEN1 satellite (Credit: Kepler Communications) TORONTO, January 24th, 2021 (Kepler Communications PR) – Kepler Communications welcomed eight ne...
- + Nanoracks Completes First SpaceX Rideshare Mission— CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, January 24, 2021 (Nanoracks PR) – Nanoracks is pleased to share the successful completion of the Compan...
- + SpaceX Launches Record 143 Satellites— Falcon 9 launches Transporter-1 rideshare mission. (Credit: SpaceX webcast) by Douglas MessierManaging Editor SpaceX set a new world record ...
- + JAXA Selects Central American Team for KiobCUBE Fifth Round, Extends Program with UNOOSA for Sixth Round— Successful deployment of 1KUNS-PF (Kenyan Satellite, selected as first round of KiboCUBE) from Kibo in May, 2018. (Credit: JAXA) TOKYO (JAXA PR...
- + The 7 Rocky TRAPPIST-1 Planets May Be Made of Similar Stuff— Measuring the mass and diameter of a planet reveals its density, which can give scientists clues about its composition. Scientists now know the densi...
- + V-R3x CubeSats to Develop Communications, Navigation— Three small satellites, or CubeSats, used in the V-R3x technology demonstration. (Credit: NASA/Ames Research Center/Dominic Hart) Swarming smal...
- + SpaceX Postpones Transporter-1 Launch With Record 143 Satellite On Board— Credit: SpaceX SpaceX postponed the Transporter-1 SmallSat Rideshare Program launch with a world record 143 satellite planned for Saturday morn...
- + JAXA Funds Tech to Capture Orbital Debris Using a Tether— TOKYO — The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is conducting in-orbit demonstration of key components and new elemental technologie...
- + Laser Tech from the Netherlands Hitchhikes to Space on Norwegian Satellite— AMSTERDAM (Netherlands Space Office PR) — Dutch space technology for laser communication will be tested on the Norwegian satellite NorSat-...
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- + Some Ecological Damage from Trump's Rushed Border Wall Could Be Repaired—Conservationists urge Biden to dismantle it quickly, especially in key habitats -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: Sustainab...
- + Some Ecological Damage from Trump's Rushed Border Wall Could Be Repaired—Conservationists urge Biden to dismantle it quickly, especially in key habitats -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: Sustainab...
- + Some Ecological Damage From Trump's Rushed Border Wall Could Be Repaired—Conservationists urge Biden to dismantle it quickly, especially in key habitats -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: Sustainab...
- + Forever Chemicals Are Widespread in U.S. Drinking Water—Experts hope that with the incoming Biden administration, the federal government will finally regulate a class of chemicals known as PFASs -- Read mo...
- + COVID Can Cause Forgetfulness, Psychosis, Mania or a Stutter—The virus induces neurological symptoms that persist long after the pandemic ends -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: Health,...
- + The Second-Generation COVID Vaccines Are Coming—After Pfizer and Moderna, a slew of other candidates could fill gaps in efficacy, production, or distribution -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com ...
- + NASA Ends Efforts to Deploy Mars InSight's 'Mole'—After two years of futile struggles to penetrate surprisingly sticky soil, the heat probe’s demise leaves large gaps in our understanding of the...
- + Electrical Brain Stimulation May Alleviate Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors—Noninvasive electrical zaps, tuned specifically to individual brain-activity patterns, appear to reduce checking, hoarding and other compulsions for u...
- + Vaccines Need Not Completely Stop COVID Transmission to Curb the Pandemic—Lessons from other viruses show that even if vaccines don’t completely stop disease spread, they can still successfully contain it -- Read more...
- + Mysterious Heat Spikes inside Cells Are Probed with Tiny Diamonds—A new type of sensor may help solve a puzzling cellular phenomenon -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: Tech, The Sciences, Bi...
- + Telescopes on Far Side of the Moon Could Illuminate the Cosmic Dark Ages—Instruments deployed on missions to the lunar far side might give us an unprecedented view of the early universe -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.c...
- + NASA Says 2020 Tied for Hottest Year on Record—Meanwhile NOAA put the year just behind 2016 in the charts, but it was remarkably hot by either agency’s measure -- Read more on ScientificAmer...
- + The World's Oldest Animal Paintings Are on This Cave Wall—Depictions of pigs found in Indonesia date back at least 45,500 years -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: The Sciences, Arts ...
- + Earth's Biodiversity Bursts Do Not Follow Expected Pattern—Life’s great radiations do not always line up with mass extinctions, a new study shows -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Catego...
- + Should We Change COVID Vaccine Doses to Reach More People? What the Data Say—Scientists are debating whether to delay, skip or halve doses. But untested tweaks could shake public confidence -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.c...
- + Dire Wolves Were Not Really Wolves, New Genetic Clues Reveal—The extinct giant canids were a remarkable example of convergent evolution -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: The Sciences, ...
- + COVID Is on Track to Become the U.S.'s Leading Cause of Death--Yet Again—This winter the novel coronavirus may kill more people than heart disease, cancer, stroke, Alzheimer’s or diabetes -- Read more on ScientificAm...
- + On Climate, Biden Must Do More Than Undo Trump's Damage—The new administration cannot just go back to the future on carbon emissions -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: Features, Su...
- + To Control COVID, Biden Needs to Marshal Federal Resources--and Change Attitudes—The incoming U.S. president must help skeptics see benefits in masks and persuade Congress to spend more money on testing and protective gear --...
- + Climate Deniers Shift Tactics to 'Inactivism'—Fossil fuel interests are trying to blame climate change on individuals while also sowing division, says Michael Mann, one of their prime targets -- ...
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- + Dutch police arrested two people for the illegal sale of COVID-19 patient data—Dutch police arrested two individuals for allegedly selling COVID-19 patient data stolen from the Dutch health ministry. Dutch police have arreste...
- + Ransomware attack hit WestRock IT and OT systems—Packaging giant WestRock disclosed a ransomware attack that impacted its information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems. Amer...
- + Cryptomining DreamBus botnet targets Linux servers—Zscaler’s research team recently spotted a Linux-based malware family, tracked as DreamBus botnet, targeting Linux servers. Researchers at Zscaler...
- + Cryptocurrency exchange BuyUcoin hacked, data of 325K+ users leaked—Indian cryptocurrency exchange Buyucoin suffered a security incident, threat actors leaked sensitive data of 325K users. A new incident involving ...
- + Tesla sues former employee for allegedly stealing sensitive docs—Tesla has accused a former employee, a software engineer, of downloading about 26,000 sensitive files and transferring them on his personal Dropbox ...
- + Hacker leaks data of 2.28M users of dating site MeetMindful—A well-known threat actor has leaked data belonging to 2.28 million users registered on the dating website MeetMindful. ZDNet first reported ...
- + Hacker leaks data of 2.28M users of dating site MeetMindful—A well-known threat actor has leaked data belonging to 2.28 million users registered on the dating website MeetMindful. ZDNet first reported that ...
- + Security Affairs newsletter Round 298—A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email b...
- + Chipmaker Intel reveals that an internal error caused a data leak—The chipmaker Intel Corp. revealed that an internal error it the root cause of a data leak, it confirmed that corporate network was not impacted. ...
- + ADT employee pleads guilty for accessing cameras installed by the company—A former ADT employee pleads guilty for accessing the cameras he installed at the home of the company’s customers in the Dallas area. Telesf...
- + MrbMiner cryptojacking campaign linked to Iranian software firm—Sophos experts believe that an Iranian company is behind a recently uncovered MrbMiner crypto-jacking campaign targeting SQL servers. Sophos resea...
- + Security firm SonicWall was victim of a coordinated attack—The Hacker News reported in exclusive that the security firm SonicWall was hacked as a result of a coordinated attack on its internal systems. The...
- + FSB warns Russian businesses of cyber attacks as retaliation for SolarWinds hack—Russian authorities are alerting Russian organizations of potential cyberattacks launched by the United States in response to SolarWinds attack. ...
- + KindleDrip exploit – Hacking a Kindle device with a simple email—KindleDrip: Amazon addressed a number of flaws affecting the Kindle e-reader that could have allowed an attacker to take control of victims’ dev...
- + Data of 2 million MyFreeCams users sold on a hacker forum—A threat actor was offering for sale on a hacker forum data from 2 million users allegedly stolen from the adult streaming site MyFreeCams. A thre...
- + Abusing Windows RDP servers to amplify DDoS attacks—Threat actors are abusing Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) servers to amplify Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Attackers are abu...
- + Drupal fixed a new flaw related PEAR Archive_Tar library—Drupal development team released security updates to address a vulnerability that resides in the PEAR Archive_Tar third-party library. The Drupal ...
- + Dovecat crypto-miner is targeting QNAP NAS devices—QNAP is warning customers of a new piece of malware dubbed Dovecat that is targeting NAS devices to mine cryptocurrency. Taiwanese vendor QNAP ha...
- + Passwords stolen via phishing campaign available through Google search—Bad ops of operators of a phishing campaign exposed credentials stolen in attacks and made them publicly available through Google queries. Check ...
- + Experts warn of scanning activity for critical SAP SolMan flaw after the release of exploit—Experts warn of automated scanning activity for servers affected by a critical SAP SolMan flaw after the release of an exploit code. Experts warn ...
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- + Cisco tags critical security holes in SD-WAN software—Cisco has noted and fixed two critical and a number of high-degree vulnerabilities in its SD-WAN software portfolio.Most of the vulnerabilities could ...
- + Lessons that insurrection selfies hold for legitimate enterprises—The pro-Trump rioters who invaded the Capitol on January 6 came with smartphones to record and celebrate what they thought was a righteous effort to p...
- + Wi-Fi: How to deploy 802.1x authentication using WPA3-Enterprise—Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) has brought significant security improvements to Wi-Fi networks, particularly WPA-3Enterprise, which includes tweaks t...
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- + SpaceX Crew Dragon Flies Over Ireland At Night—The SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship, with its two lit crew windows, is pictured docked to the Harmony module's international docking adapter as the Inter...
- + Orbital View Of A Waxing Gibbous Moon Above The Pacific Ocean—The waxing gibbous Moon is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 263 miles above the Pacific Ocean near the island state of Samo...
- + Georgia HUNCH Students 3D Print Parts For The International Space Station—The HUNCH - High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware - Program has expanded its partnership opportunities to the Dade County, Georgia,...
- + CHEOPS Finds A Unique Planetary System—Musical notes that sound pleasant together can form a harmony. These notes are usually in a special relationship with each other: when expressed as fr...
- + Tokyo Seen At Night From Orbit—This night time shot of of Tokyo, Yokohama, and the numerous municipalities surrounding Tokyo Bay, was taken from the International Space Station as i...
- + Airglow And An Aurora Above Earth's Horizon —The International Space Station was orbiting 264 miles above the North Atlantic when this photograph was taken of an aurora streaming above the Earth'...
- + Hubble Snaps Stunning Barred Spiral Galaxy —First discovered in 1798 by German-English astronomer William Herschel, NGC 613 is a galaxy that lies in the southern constellation of Sculptor, 67 mi...
- + Hubble Sees a 'Molten Ring'—The narrow galaxy elegantly curving around its spherical companion in this image is a fantastic example of a truly strange and very rare phenomenon! [...
- + NASA Weekly ISS Space to Ground Report for 21 January, 2021—NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station. [Author: Marc Boucher] [Category: Internation...
- + NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 21 January, 2021 - ISS Reboost—DNA, time perception and combustion investigations filled the research schedule aboard the International Space Station today. [Author: Marc Boucher] [...
- + Earth from Space: Sardinia, Italy—Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is featured in this false-colour image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. [A...
- + NASA Lends A Moon Rock For An Oval Office Display—In symbolic recognition of earlier generations' ambitions and accomplishments, and support for America's current Moon to Mars exploration approach, a ...
- + Rocks Show That Mars Once Felt Like Iceland—Once upon a time, seasons in Gale Crater probably felt something like those in Iceland. But nobody was there to bundle up more than 3 billion years ag...
- + First Cloudless, Jupiter-like Planet Discovered—Astronomers at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian have detected the first Jupiter-like planet without clouds or haze in its obser...
- + Saturn's Tilt Is Caused By Its Moons—Rather like David versus Goliath, it appears that Saturn's tilt may in fact be caused by its moons. [Author: Keith Cowing] [Category: Saturn, Saturn]
- + Amazon River Viewed From Orbit—The Amazon River is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 260 miles above Brazil in South America. [Author: Keith Cowing] [Cate...
- + Counting Elephants From Space—For the first time, scientists have successfully used satellite cameras coupled with deep learning to count animals in complex geographical landscapes...
- + Mystery Of Martian Glaciers Revealed—In a new paper published today in the Proceedings of the National Academies of ScienceS (PNAS), planetary geologist Joe Levy, assistant professor of g...
- + A 'Super-puff' Planet Like No Other—The core mass of the giant exoplanet WASP-107b is much lower than what was thought necessary to build up the immense gas envelope surrounding giant pl...
- + NASA Explores Solar Wind With New View Of Small Sun Structures—Scientists have combined NASA data and cutting-edge image processing to gain new insight into the solar structures that create the Sun's flow of high-...
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- + Louisiana Legislature Approves Tepid Police 'Reforms' That Won't Do Much To Give The State Better Police— Police reform efforts are being mounted all over the nation, but very few appear to be capable of creating any lasting, positive changes. Reforming l...
- + BMG, Aggressive Champion Of Copyright Enforcement, Accused Of Copyright Infringement By Jehovah's Witnesses— Readers here will not need to be reminded that BMG, a prolific music label, is also a prolific enforcer of copyright. BMG has been party to some of t...
- + South Carolina Justices Seem Unimpressed By Government's Inability To Honestly Answer Questions About Forfeiture Abuse— South Carolina's civil asset forfeiture programs are abusive and unconstitutional. That was the conclusion reached by a South Carolina court late las...
- + Google Threatens To Pull Out Of Australia Entirely; Australians Demand That It Both Stay And Pay News Orgs For Giving Them Traffic— For the last year, we've been highlighting how Australia's rush to create a Google News tax is so stupid. It follows similar efforts in Europe and a ...
- + New Interim FCC Boss Jessica Rosenworcel Will Likely Restore Net Neutrality, Just Not Yet— With Trump FCC boss Ajit Pai and his giant coffee mug headed for the revolving door, the Biden administration has tagged existing FCC Commissioner Je...
- + Daily Deal: Blade Bone Conduction Speaker— Blade is the world's thinnest bone conduction speaker. Using bone conduction technology, this speaker turns sound into a mechanic vibration of differ...
- + Disingenuous, Lying, Whining, Bloviating, Insurrection Encouraging Senator Josh Hawley Given Pages Of Major Newspaper To Explain How He's Being Silenced— In Netflix's recent release, "Death to 2020," Lisa Kudrow does an absolutely pitch perfect parody of whiny "conservative" upset about non-existent "c...
- + Congressman Asks House Education Committee To Look At Pre-Crime Program Targeting Florida Schoolkids— Late last year, the Tampa Bay Times broke the news the local sheriff's office had set up a "pre-crime" program targeting schoolkids in Pasco County. ...
- + Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt— This week, both our winners on the insightful side come from the long conversation on our post about the deplatforming of Parler. In first place, it'...
- + Gaming Like It's 1925: Last Week To Join The Public Domain Game Jam!—Sign up for the Public Domain Game Jam on itch.io » It's now been almost a full month since works published in 1925 entered the publ...
- + Appeals Court Rejects Clearview's Attempt To Dodge A State Lawsuit By Trying To Make It A Federal Case— Clearview's attempt to dodge a potential class-action lawsuit filed against it in Illinois has just been booted back to the Illinois court system by ...
- + Content Moderation Case Study: Facebook Targets Misinformation Spread By The Philippines Government (2020)— Summary: Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte's rise to power was greatly aided by Facebook and its overwhelming popularity within the country. An e...
- + Biden Fires Steve Bannon Protege, Who Tried To Turn Voice Of America Into A New Breitbart— Last summer we covered how Trump had hired Michael Pack, a protégé of Steve Bannon, to run US Agency for Global Media. USAGM is the organization that...
- + Turns Out That Brexit Means Rotting Pigs' Heads, And Losing An EU Copyright Exception— Surprising no one who understands anything about international trade, the UK's departure from the EU -- Brexit -- is proving to be disastrous for its...
- + EFF Tells Louisiana Court Satire Is Still Protected Speech Even If The Government Doesn't Get The Joke— Last summer, as anti-police brutality protests were in full swing, a Lafayette man posted an obviously bogus Antifa call to action on his "cajUUn Mem...
- + Daily Deal: BitDegree Academy AWS Online Courses And Practice Exams— With the BitDegree Academy AWS Online Courses, you can master the world's most prominent cloud platform via over 191 lectures and 10 practice exams. ...
- + Court Tosses RICO Lawsuit Demanding $90 Million And The Dissolution Of Google For Supposed Anti-Conservative Bias— A lawsuit [PDF] against Google over ad practices and search engine rankings has been dismissed. The allegations start normally before taking a sharp ...
- + Amazon Ring App Found To Be (Again) Exposing User Locations, Home Addresses— While Amazon Ring and other doorbells certainly deliver a certain convenience, they've created no shortage of entirely new problems. Problems that co...
- + The Esports Industry Grew; Now It's Time For It To Grow Up— As we've discussed for some time, the esports industry has been the subject of unprecedented growth in competitive sports. This growth trend began ne...
- + Judge Easily Rejects Parler's Demands To Have Amazon Reinstate Parler— As was totally expected, US district court judge, Barbara Jacobs Rothstein, has handily rejected Parler's motion to force Amazon to turn Parler's dig...
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- + High Time for Cyberlaw Enforcement and a Future of Work Strategy— Huawei has events where it pulls together key analysts to focus on problems it thinks are critical to the future. At its last event, Huawei spoke ...
- + What IT Leaders Would Do Differently if Faced With Another Crisis— In the early part of 2020, the pandemic forced companies around the world to rethink their practices and determine how to accelerate the adoption ...
- + Microsoft, GM, Cruise Partner on Self-Driving Cars— A strategic partnership with Microsoft was announced Tuesday by General Motors and Cruise aimed at speeding up the commercialization of shared sel...
- + Search Milestone Gives DuckDuckGo Something to Quack About— DuckDuckGo reached a significant milestone last week when it racked up more than 100 million searches in a single day. While still a paltry number...
- + CES 2021: What Worked, What Didn't— We still seem to do these remote activities as we did when we met in person. Streaming and video conferencing tools we are using still don't allow...
- + Young Entrepreneurs Bring High Tech to Quell Surgical Fears— The last thing George Kramb expected from years of walking surgeons through actual operations using medical machinery was to step into a role that...
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- + Is There Alien Life Beyond Our Comprehension?—Is there anyone out there? What is the alien agenda? And why has the government gone to such great lengths to stifle the... [[ This is a content summ...
- + Bright UFO filmed from a plane over Karachi, Pakistan 23-Jan-2021—This video was filmed high above the Karachi in Pakistan on 23rd January 2021. Witness report: We were flying at 35000... [[ This is a content summar...
- + Near Collision with UFO Recorded on Video by a Plane Passenger—A video taken from a plane depicts a passenger thinking a UFO may have been zooming past them. It further shows the pilot seems... [[ This is a conte...
- + *MUST SEE* fast UFOs filmed during NASA’s live ISS stream – 2021—Video of the ISS Earth from space live feed shows several objects flying through and under the clouds. Filmed on 21st January... [[ This is a content...
- + Black flying saucer filmed over Orlando, Florida—This UFO video was was filmed back on 11th July 2020 but it was just posten on MUFON’s website today. It shows this black... [[ This is a conte...
- + Romb-shaped UFO over Medellin, Colombia 20-Jan-2021—It looks like this romb-shaped UFO was landing somewhere in the city of Medellin, Colombia. This happened on 20th January 2021.... [[ This is a conte...
- + Three lights appeared over South Carolina 20-Jan-2021—This was filmed over Myrtle Beach in South Carolina on 20th January 2021 at 7:30pm. Witness report: After seeing all of the... [[ This is a content s...
- + Bright UFO making maneuvers over Colton, CA 19-Jan-2021—This bright unidentified flying object was flying over Colton, California on 19th January 2021. Witness report: Witnessed a... [[ This is a content s...
- + Multiple UFOs over Phoenix, Arizona | January 2021—These bright lights were hovering in the sky over Phoenix, Arizona recently. Witness report: It was super weird the lights moved... [[ This is a cont...
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- + On This Day, Jan. 26: Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant among 9 killed in helicopter crash— On Jan. 26, 2020, Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, were among nine killed in a helicopter crash.
- + Senate Democrats introduce bill to grant Venezuelans Temporary Protected Status— Democratic senators on Monday introduced legislation to grant Venezuelans in the United States seeking refuge from the Maduro regime Temporary Prote...
- + South Korean economy grows in fourth quarter, ends year down 1%— South Korea's GDP shrank by 1% in 2020 on fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of Korea announced on Tuesday, marking the worst growth in mor...
- + Portland police arrest driver who struck 6 people— Police officers in Oregon have arrested a motorist accused of striking at least six people, including one fatally, with their car over a span of doze...
- + 9 Houston officers charged in probe of botched 2019 raid— A Texas grand jury on Monday indicted nine Houston police officers, including one for murder, for crimes uncovered during an investigation into a bot...
- + Moderna says its vaccine is effective against variants, U.S. reports first case of Brazil strain— Pharmaceutical company Moderna on Monday released new data that show its vaccine has proven to be effective against new, mutated strains of COVID-19 ...
- + Italian PM Giuseppe Conte to resign on Tuesday amid political tumult— Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will resign on Tuesday, his office said Monday night, further deepening the country in political crisis as it b...
- + Senate confirms Janet Yellen as first female Treasury secretary— The Senate voted 84-15 to approve President Joe Biden's nomination of Janet Yellen for Treasury secretary, making her the first woman to serve in the...
- + President Joe Biden signs order allowing transgender Americans to serve openly in military— President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Monday to repeal a ban issued by former President Donald Trump that prevented transgender persons fr...
- + House delivers impeachment article to Senate, beginning 2nd trial for former President Donald Trump— The historic second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump officially beans on Monday as the House physically delivered the single charge...
- + Oxfam: World's richest have seen profits increase amid pandemic as poor suffer— A report released by international humanitarian group Oxfam on Monday found that many of the world's richest people have seen profits amid the COVID-...
- + Biden family dogs Champ and Major move into White House— The Biden family's two German shepherds Champ and Major moved into the White House on Sunday.
- + House set to deliver impeachment article to Senate, begin 2nd trial for former President Donald Trump— The historic second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump officially begins on Monday when the House physically delivers the single char...
- + U.S. military uses 3D printing to make N95 respirators— The U.S. Army is using 3-D printing technology to produce N95 respirators, the chief of the Defense Department's medical technology office said on Mo...
- + House to transmit article of Trump impeachment to Senate on Monday— The House will deliver an article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate for trial on Monday, Democratic leader Charles S...
- + U.S. Navy prepares for two-week Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain security exercise— The U.S. Navy on Monday announced preparations for a nationwide security exercise known as Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain, part of which will occur in ...
- + Supreme Court issues order against Texas abortion ban— The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order Monday vacating a lower court order upholding a Texas abortion ban.
- + Chinese military aircraft overfly Taiwan's airspace— Fifteen Chinese aircraft entered Taiwanese airspace over the weekend in a show of force regarded as a test of President Joe Biden's foreign policy re...
- + 'Dangerous' winter storm creates hazardous travel in Arizona— The highest elevations of the Southwest were the first to feel the effects of a storm that will spread a wide swath of snow, ice and rain