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- + Why aren’t countries meeting their targets to tackle the loss of nature?— You may have seen the recent news that one million species are at risk of extinction. But how did the world get to this point, and what can we ...
- + Could social media help us save some of the world’s most vital habitats?— A ground-breaking new study analyses social media posts from visitors to key sites for nature across the world, providing insight into which si...
- + New project tackles illegal trade in vulture body parts— Across Africa, vultures are being captured and their body parts traded for belief-based use such as traditional medicine. This is putting addit...
- + Great news: BirdLife South Africa halts plans for dangerous wind farm— BirdLife supports renewable energy – but not when it comes at the expense of wildlife. In recent years, plans to build a wind farm near an impo...
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- + Author Correction: A dissipatively stabilized Mott insulator of photons—Nature, Published online: 27 May 2019; doi:10.1038/s41586-019-1221-4Author Correction: A dissipatively stabilized Mott insulator of photons
- + World’s largest laser lab rocked by slew of disputes—Nature, Published online: 23 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01607-7Delays and disagreements plague final stages of the world-leading, €850-million E...
- + Violent birth could explain galaxy’s shortage of dark matter—Nature, Published online: 23 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01626-4Ghostly galaxy could be result of enormous collision.
- + Landlocked Mongolia might hold clues to underwater volcanoes—Nature, Published online: 23 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01624-6Chemistry of Central Asian minerals resembles that of deeply buried rocks that s...
- + Daily briefing: Video films four trillion frames per second—Nature, Published online: 24 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01687-5Say cheese (really fast), disputes at the world’s largest laser lab and the troub...
- + Taiwan considers double-blind peer review for grants —Nature, Published online: 24 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01651-3If the system is adopted, reviewers and applicants will be anonymous, in an attem...
- + Robo-pups, printed ears and bias – a tour of AI—Nature, Published online: 24 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01671-zA bold, multifaceted exhibition on artificial intelligence wows Elizabeth Gibney.
- + Daily briefing: Are carbon offsets failing us?—Nature, Published online: 23 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01668-8A guilt-free pass for polluters is not enough, billion-year-old fossil rewrites h...
- + Brazilian scientists strive to turn politicians into allies—Nature, Published online: 23 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01648-yAs President Jair Bolsonaro slashes support for science and education, academics...
- + Author Correction: miR-34a blocks osteoporosis and bone metastasis by inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and Tgif2—Nature, Published online: 24 May 2019; doi:10.1038/s41586-019-1266-4Author Correction: miR-34a blocks osteoporosis and bone metastasis by inhibiting o...
- + Author Correction: A CRISPR/Cas system mediates bacterial innate immune evasion and virulence—Nature, Published online: 24 May 2019; doi:10.1038/s41586-019-1253-9Author Correction: A CRISPR/Cas system mediates bacterial innate immune evasion an...
- + Video filmed at four trillion frames per second captures light in a flash—Nature, Published online: 23 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01625-5Super-high-speed camera produces a film consisting of 60 consecutive frames.
- + Daily briefing: What abortion bans mean for public health—Nature, Published online: 22 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01656-yWith abortion bans going on the books in US states, what does the research say? P...
- + How European scientists will spend €100 billion—Nature, Published online: 22 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01566-zThe European Union has partially approved the shape of its next giant research-sp...
- + CRISPR-baby rules, fake-news law and kilogram retires—Nature, Published online: 22 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01564-1The week in science: 17–23 May 2019.
- + What Europe is getting right about research—Nature, Published online: 22 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01561-4The European Union’s cross-border collaborative programmes offer lessons for the ...
- + Rescue ants save the day for comrades entangled in spider silk—Nature, Published online: 22 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01601-zEvery life matters to one species of desert ant, despite its colonies numbering i...
- + Active chromatin marks drive spatial sequestration of heterochromatin in C. elegans nuclei—Nature, Published online: 22 May 2019; doi:10.1038/s41586-019-1243-yMRG-1 indirectly promotes anchoring of chromatin in differentiated intestinal cell...
- + Mitochondrial protein translocation-associated degradation—Nature, Published online: 22 May 2019; doi:10.1038/s41586-019-1227-yIn Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Ubx2 promotes clearing trapped precursor proteins fro...
- + The future of science in Europe—Nature, Published online: 22 May 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01540-9On the eve of the European Union’s parliamentary elections, a special issue exami...
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- + Strong quake in Peru kills one person, disrupts some oil operations—A magnitude 8 earthquake killed one person, destroyed dozens of homes and disrupted some oil operations as it rocked Peru early on Sunday, authorities...
- + Rescuers search for survivors after Oklahoma tornado kills at least two—Rescue workers on Sunday searched for survivors in the rubble left by a tornado that devastated parts of a small community near Oklahoma City, leaving...
- + Strong quake rocks northern Peru, one dead—Peruvian authorities were scrambling to assess the damage after an earthquake with a magnitude as high as 8.0 rocked the Peruvian Amazon region in the...
- + South African carbon tax finally becomes law—South Africa's long-delayed carbon tax has been enshrined in law, the treasury said on Sunday, as one of the continent's worst polluters transitions t...
- + Russia, eyeing Arctic future, launches nuclear icebreaker—Russia launched a nuclear-powered icebreaker on Saturday, part of an ambitious program to renew and expand its fleet of the vessels in order to improv...
- + Sweden's Thunberg demands climate action on day of global school strikes—Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg urged European politicians on Friday to focus on a climate crisis instead of "bickering", as children walked o...
- + Democratic presidential hopeful Klobuchar proposes revamping EPA ethanol rules—Democratic presidential hopeful Amy Klobuchar on Saturday called for revamping the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rules governing how small r...
- + Earthquake causes Tokyo buildings to shake ahead of Trump visit—A medium-strength earthquake hit eastern Japan on Saturday, NHK national television said, causing buildings to shake in Tokyo hours before the arrival...
- + South African government withdraws sulfur dioxide emissions changes ahead of carbon tax—(Corrects headline and paragraphs 4, 5 and 7 of this May 24 story to show government withdrew changes before court ruling.) [Category: environment...
- + Volcano erupts on Indonesia's Bali causing flight cancellations—A volcano erupted on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali, causing some overnight flight cancellations to and from Australia as an ash cloud rose int...
- + Anger mounts at Vale in Brazil town at risk for new dam burst—It was bad enough for Paulo de Morais when he was expelled in early February from the house where he lived for 22 years, in the shadow of a mining dam...
- + Flash flooding, heatwave threaten central, Southeast U.S—More violent thunderstorms are expected to unleash flash flooding across the central United States in coming days while record high temperatures will ...
- + Summer theater: Fireflies that synchronize light up two U.S. forests—Crowds of eco-tourists from around the world will gather in two remote Appalachian forests in Tennessee and Pennsylvania in coming weeks to see specta...
- + City of London plans to cut speed limit to reduce pollution—The City of London Corporation, which runs London's historic finance district, has proposed a new, lower speed limit of 15 miles per hour and the clos...
- + Ohio House committee passes bill to save nuclear power plants—A committee in Ohio's House of Representatives voted along party lines to approve a bill to save the state's two nuclear power reactors from retiremen...
- + U.S. House fails to pass disaster aid bill; second attempt likely next month—The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday failed to pass a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill supported by President Donald Trump, but is expected to t...
- + Rapeseed gets relief from rain but EU crop still set to shrink—Rain brought some relief to European Union rapeseed crops this month, but analysts still expect this year's harvest to be the lowest in more than a de...
- + Europeans and Egypt send air support as Israel battles wildfires—Four European countries and Egypt sent aircraft to help Israel battle wildfires that have forced the evacuation of some small towns, Prime Minister Be...
- + Environment activists block entrance to Norwegian central bank—Protesters from the environmental group Extinction Rebellion blocked access to Norway's central bank on Friday, demanding that its $1 trillion wealth ...
- + Control of armyworm crucial for China's grain output targets: ministry—The prevention and control of armyworm is crucial to China's ability to hit annual grain output targets and maintain economic and social stability, th...
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- + Puerto Rico Adopts New Climate Law, With Goal of 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2050—Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló signed into law a new climate change initiative that calls for the island to reduce its carbon emissions 50 perc...
- + How an Illicit Chemical Is Jeopardizing Recovery of the Ozone Layer—An international treaty signed in 1987 officially halted production and use of chemicals that deplete the atmosphere’s critical ozone layer. But new r...
- + Climate Change is Altering the Composition of the World’s Plankton Communities—The composition of the world’s plankton has changed significantly since before the Industrial Revolution, with zooplankton communities shifting polewa...
- + For a Texas Ranching Family, Toxic Coal Ash Pollution Hits Home—A Texas family’s ranch has been found to be one of the most contaminated coal ash sites in the country. Environmental groups say the pollution — and t...
- + A Major U.S. Utility Is Closing Its Coal-Fired Power Plants a Decade Early—One of the United States’ largest utilities, Xcel Energy Inc., announced it will close its remaining coal-fired power plants in the Upper Midwest a de...
- + A Quarter of West Antarctica’s Ice Now Considered Unstable, Scientists Find—Rising temperatures have sped up the melting of West Antarctica’s ice fivefold in the past 25 years, resulting in a quarter of the region’s glaciers b...
- + Scientists Find 238 Tons of Plastic Waste on Remote Indian Ocean Islands—The Cocos Keeling Islands, a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean, are covered with an estimated 414 million pieces of plastic pollution, weighing 2...
- + Why Low-Income Households Need to Be Part of the Clean Energy Revolution—In an interview with Yale Environment 360, energy researcher Tony Reames discusses the growing energy divide between rich and poor in the U.S. and the...
- + CO2 Concentrations Hit Highest Levels in 3 Million Years—The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit 415.39 parts per million (ppm) over the weekend — the highest level seen in some 3 million y...
- + Global Warming Is Fueling Growth Spurts in Some of China’s Oldest Trees—Climate change is causing old trees in northern China’s permafrost forests to grow faster, likely thanks to warmer soil temperatures, according to rec...
- + Fifty Years After, A Daunting Cleanup of Vietnam’s Toxic Legacy—From 1962 to 1971, the American military sprayed vast areas of Vietnam with Agent Orange, leaving dioxin contamination that has severely affected the ...
- + Britain Went One Week Without Burning Coal, the First Time Since 1882—Britain has gone a week without using coal to generate electricity for the first time since Queen Victoria was on the throne, in a landmark moment in ...
- + Coastal Recovery: Bringing a Damaged Wetland Back to Life—An ambitious wetlands restoration project is underway on Delaware Bay, where scientists are using innovative methods to revive a badly damaged salt ma...
- + Dangerously High Air Pollution Levels Found in Most U.S. National Parks—Some 85 percent of U.S. national parks have levels of air pollution that are hazardous to human health, according to a new report from the National Pa...
- + Bee Alert: Is a Controversial Herbicide Harming Honeybees?—Recent court cases have focused on the possible effects of glyphosate, found in Monsanto’s Roundup, on humans. But researchers are now investigating w...
- + 1 Million Species at Risk of Extinction, Intergovernmental Report Finds—Nature is declining at an “unprecedented” rate due to human activity, with 1 million plant and animal species at risk of extinction, many within the n...
- + Volunteers Remove 3 Tons of Trash From Mount Everest in Two Weeks—Volunteers have removed more than 3 tons of trash from Mount Everest in just two weeks, part of an ambitious project by the Nepalese government to cle...
- + Intense Rainfall Is As Damaging to Crops As Heatwaves and Drought, and Climate Change Is Making It Worse—Intense rainfall is as damaging to the U.S. agricultural sector as heatwaves and excessive droughts, according to a new study published in the journal...
- + On Java’s Coast, A Natural Approach to Holding Back the Waters—The Indonesian island of Java has lost 70 percent of the mangroves that once protected its coast from erosion and flooding. Now villagers are using na...
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- + Algeria poll deadline passes with no candidates—A deadline to register for Algeria’s controversial presidential election has passed without a single candidate putting themselves forward, national ra...
- + Five dead in Boko Haram attack on Chadian army base—Four soldiers and a cameraman died on Saturday night from an attack by Boko Haram on the northern shore of Lake Chad. Members of the terrorist group...
- + Sudan's Military Council leader meets with Egyptian President—Sudan’s military chief currently ruling the nation met with Egyptian President on Saturday on his first trip abroad since military assisted the public...
- + Militants kill at least 25 Nigerian soldiers during ambush—Islamist insurgents killed at least 25 soldiers and a number of civilians in an ambush in northeast Nigeria on Saturday morning, two security sources ...
- + Malawi's High Court orders vote recount—Malawi’s High Court on Saturday ordered the electoral board not to announce presidential results until ballots from a third of the voting districts ha...
- + Cyril Ramaphosa officially takes office, but who becomes his next deputy?—South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa has officially been sworn in as the country’s commander-in-chief on saturday at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, according...
- + Kenya's homosexual ruling, is the fight over?—With no further delays, Kenya’s high court on Friday dismissed with ‘passion’ any possibility for same sex marriage, with criminal sanctions strongly ...
- + Kenya's guy ruling, is the fight over?—With no further delays, Kenya’s high court on Friday dismissed with ‘passion’ any possibility for same sex marriage,with criminal sanctions strongly u...
- + Malta rescues 216 migrants—A Maltese armed forces patrol boat picked up more than 200 migrants from two dinghies in the Mediterranean and fetched them to Malta on Saturday, a sp...
- + Theresa May bows to pressure [International Edition]—UK Prime minister Theresa May has announced her resignation, finally bowing to intense political pressure over the failure to deliver Brexit. She pave...
- + Has Sudan junta spokesman 'abandoned' talks for Saudi summit?—May 24: TMC spokesman in Saudi with Hemedti At a time that transition talks are ongoing between the Sudan junta and civilian coalition, social med...
- + Nigeria's Katsina state legislates death penalty for kidnappers, rustlers—Katsina State in Nigeria’s northwest is set to apply death sentence for two offences that have riled the state in recent months. Reports indicate t...
- + Eritrea to patiently evaluate political, economic, security sectors - President—Eritrean president Isaias Afwerki has disclosed that the country is set to chart a new course in the light of national and regional developments but t...
- + Tanzania president's rare trip abroad, in SA for Ramaphosa inauguration—President John Pombe Magufuli is in South Africa for the swearing in ceremony of President Cyril Ramaphosa which takes place today at teh Loftus Versf...
- + Congo Republic - Russia deepen military cooperation as Sassou visits—Russia is sending military specialists to Congo Republic to service Russian-made military hardware and equipment there, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Pesko...
- + Behind the walls, heart of an orphaned child—Like a picture in a frame, the walls of orphanage homes bears not only the memories of their lives, but holds thousands of dreams and aspirations unbo...
- + Same-sex relations must remain criminal offence - Kenya court rules—Kenya’s High Court on Friday upheld sections of the penal code that criminalize same-sex relations, a disappointment for gay rights activists across A...
- + Cameroon teenage football sensation joins academy [Morning Call]—It is a story of dreams coming true for a 17-year-old girl in Cameroon. The teenage football sensation has moved from the streets of Yaounde to the co...
- + Rwanda rebel leader 'Sankara' plead guilty to terrorism charges [Morning Call]—In Rwanda, the captured spokesperson for the rebel group the National Liberation Front (FLN) -Callixte Nsabimana popularly known as “Sankara” – has ad...
- + Uganda outlaws donations to street children [Morning Call]—Uganda lawmakers have passed a bill making it a criminal offence to offer money, food or a donation to a street child. And if any one does, he or she ...
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- + Why the SAT needs a character check—A new scoring metric by the College Board will help the admission of more disadvantaged applicants by highlighting those who defy their social or econ...
- + Commemorating unselfed love—For today’s contributor, an Anzac Day service last month and next week’s Memorial Day observance have prompted a deep dive into the power of a divinel...
- + Reporting in Mexico isn’t easy. Under AMLO, it may get harder.—President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s daily press conferences give journalists unprecedented access, but are also a platform to discredit ...
- + In this desert town, no traveler goes hungry, even in Ramadan—For centuries, Maan, Jordan, the last oasis before 500 miles of scorching desert, has made it a mission to feed pilgrims and travelers.
- + Top Picks: Shuri’s debut, Vampire Weekend’s latest, and more—Critic Candace McDuffie on the ‘Avengers’ spinoff comic featuring Shuri from ‘Black Panther,’ Vampire Weekend’s album ‘Father of the Bride,’ and more.
- + Congress through the lens of humanity—Francine Kiefer explains the key to how she lasted for five years covering Congress: You must seek out the humanity in others.
- + Readers write: Netflix in Africa, Kennedy's prohibition role, and superlative essayist—Readers write about Netflix’s new original film based in Africa: ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,’ and wonder if Joseph P. Kennedy was truly a bootleg...
- + A U.S. veteran’s message for Memorial Day (audio)—Veteran's view: Cameron Albin did three tours in Iraq. He’s struggled with the memory of fallen comrades. For Memorial Day, he honors them.
- + Why it’s OK to watch cat videos—Cat video celebrities like Grumpy Cat, Lil Bub, and Henri represent an oasis of purity and happiness in a complicated media landscape.
- + ‘Stony the Road’ lays bare the failure of Reconstruction—Historian and television host Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the brief flowering of African American leadership after the Civil War.
- + Stories of D-Day heroism shape history—On the 75th anniversary of World War II’s great amphibious assault, a trio of books provides both broad context and individual voices.
- + Points of Progress: Bedouin women are gaining ground, and more—Europe's carbon emissions saw a drop in 2018, and Bedouin women's rights are gaining ground.
- + ‘Aladdin’ remake is missing original’s energy —Even the magic carpet looks bummed out in the Disney remake of ‘Aladdin,’ directed and co-written by Guy Ritchie.
- + ‘Walking on Water’ goes behind the scenes with artist Christo—Director Andrey Paounov's free-form documentary captures the élan of environmental artist Christo as he creates ‘The Floating Piers.’
- + In EU elections, far-right talks up migration. But do voters care?—European elections will be all about immigration, if you listen to nationalist and populist politicians. But research indicates that’s not the case.
- + Call of the wild: Should Colorado bring back the wolf?—Wolf advocates have crafted a ballot initiative proposal that, if approved, would direct the state wildlife agency to manage a reintroduction program.
- + Where is workforce really booming? Among the oldest workers.—McDonald’s wants to hire 250,000 senior workers. A CVS program avows that ‘Talent is Ageless.’ And nationwide the ranks of older workers are surging.
- + European elections: In Leipzig, a microcosm of Germany’s political scene—The city of Leipzig is a crucible for liberal European values, but the populist AfD is expected to challenge here in EU parliamentary elections.
- + Church indestructible—Today’s contributor, an admirer of great architecture, explores the idea of church as an unconfined, empowering, spiritual structure.
- + What veterans want in a commander in chief—Both parties want more veterans in Congress; three are seeking the presidency. Many we talked to spoke of a need for strong leadership and humili...
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- + Trump is first head of state to meet Japan's new emperor—TOKYO (AP) — President Donald Trump got the red carpet treatment Monday at Japan's Imperial Palace where he made history, becoming the first world lea...
- + The Latest: Trump meets Japan's Emperor Naruhito—9:40 a.m. President Donald Trump and Japan's Emperor Naruhito walked along a red carpet in the courtyard of the Imperial Palace afte...
- + Trump to be first head of state to meet Japan's new emperor—TOKYO (AP) — President Donald Trump is heading to Japan's Imperial Palace to meet the new emperor. The president and his wife, first...
- + Xi Jinping seeks global cooperation on technology after Huawei’s US ban—The conference, which runs through Wednesday, counts China tech giants, including Alibaba Group, Tencent and Huawei Technologies among its exhibitors.
- + Ministry of Corporate Affairs moved a month ago to bar Naresh Goyal from leaving India—MCA had got a lookout circular issued fearing Goyals may leave India.
- + Ministry of Corporate Affairs moved a month ago to bar Naresh Goyal from leaving India—MCA had got a lookout circular issued fearing Goyals may leave India.
- + Ministry of Affairs moved a month ago to bar Naresh Goyal from leaving India—MCA had got a lookout circular issued fearing Goyals may leave India.
- + Race to lead britain out of European Union pits old foes—The EU has said it is not prepared to renegotiate the terms of the deal.
- + Europe’s voters elect new parliament amid rising nationalism—Mainstream centre-right and centre-left parties were widely expected to hold on to power in the 751-seat legislature that sits in both Brussels and St...
- + View: India hasn’t moved to an ideological corner, BJP’s come closer to the mainstream—The challenge for BJP is to retain hold over the political Centre while adhering to the party’s ideology.
- + Here is how Congress can chart its recovery—Possibly, the time has come when Congress should stop its High Command culture and consider opting for a federated structure.
- + Gas-based plants’ revival, EV infra on priority list of government in second innings—Cabinet nod likely to be sought for a pilot project to make power plants energy efficient.
- + New SEZ policy bats for easy exits and flexibility in leases—India had 232 SEZs, of which 25 are multi-product ones and the rest are sector-specific ones, with 5,109 approved units, as of March 31.
- + Sumo diplomacy: Abe courts Trump with burgers, golf, more—TOKYO (AP) — It was a day of sumo-sized diplomacy. Plenty of world leaders have tried to butter up President Donald Trump with flatt...
- + Naveen Patnaik's to be sworn is as CM of Odisha, a fifth time, on May 29—By the end of this coming term - his fifth consecutive one - Patnaik would be the longest serving CM India has ever seen.
- + Army imposes restrictions on purchase of cheaper cars from CSD—As per the new rules which will come into effect from June 1, the officers would be allowed to purchase cheaper cars from CSD canteens only once in ei...
- + Maharashtra warns farmers of delayed monsoon—Though monsoon has arrived in the Andamans, its further progress remains stalled.
- + PM Modi meets mother, seeks blessings—Modi, along with BJP President Amit Shah, landed at the Ahmedabad airport and later addressed a thanks-giving public address to the people of Gujarat.
- + Next 5 years is time to regain India's lost position in world: PM Modi—Modi was speaking at a function following the Lok Sabha election victory, which was kept simple and shorn of pomp because of the Surat fire tragedy.
- + BJP, allies may get majority in Rajya Sabha next year—The half-way mark in the upper house is 123 and the members of upper house are elected by the members of state assemblies.
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- + Seeing teen vaping as an addiction, schools move toward treatment model—A glimpse of student athletes in peak physical condition vaping just moments after competing in a football game led Stamford High School Principal Ray...
- + White House claims without proof that FBI has ‘outrageous’ corruption Barr will uncover—The White House on Sunday brushed aside congressional Democrats’ concerns about Atty. Gen. William Barr being handed extraordinary powers to declassif...
- + Trump attends a sumo match as Japan leaves worries about tariffs and North Korea behind—The two sumo wrestlers, 785 pounds of flesh between them, paused as the American president walked in from the corner of the ring waving, clapping and ...
- + Tulsa, Oklahoma, neighborhoods prepare to evacuate as flooding tests levees—Officials on Saturday warned some Tulsa residents to prepare to head to higher ground because old levees holding back the swollen Arkansas River are s...
- + Trump, in Japan, sides with Kim Jong Un in war of insults with Joe Biden—President Trump spent his first morning in Japan on Sunday stoking new controversies, as he sided with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a war of wor...
- + Vice President Mike Pence tells West Point graduates to expect to see combat—Vice President Mike Pence told the most diverse graduating class in the history of the U.S. Military Academy on Saturday that the world is “a dangerou...
- + Federal judge in California halts Trump’s plan to build parts of border wall—A federal judge in California has blocked President Trump from building sections of his border wall using money redirected through a national emergenc...
- + Six migrant children have died in U.S. custody. Here’s what we know about them—Six migrant children — five from Guatemala and one from El Salvador — have died in federal custody since September. Most of the children died after be...
- + Citing Iran threat, U.S. to send up to 1,500 more troops to Middle East—The Pentagon said Friday it was sending as many as 1,500 more troops to the Middle East in response to what officials described as a campaign of low-l...
- + Supreme Court halts gerrymandering cases in Ohio and Michigan—The Supreme Court agreed Friday to put on hold partisan gerrymandering cases from Ohio and Michigan, temporarily sparing Republican lawmakers in those...
- + Abortion debate sparks women’s activism and jumps to the head of 2020 campaign agenda—After Alabama’s governor signed a near-total ban on abortion into law last week, a surge of women interested in running for office contacted Emily’s L...
- + Trump returns to Japan for a visit heavy on sumo and symbolism—President Trump leaves Friday for his second trip to Japan — with a return visit planned next month — as both governments seek to repair an alliance t...
- + Assange prosecution shows Trump increasingly able to work his will, breaking constraints—The end of the special counsel’s investigation has accelerated a central trend of President Trump’s third year in office: Increasingly, he feels embol...
- + Pentagon asks Trump to send several thousand more troops to Mideast as Iran tensions grow—The Pentagon has asked the White House to send several thousand more troops, Patriot anti-missile batteries and warplanes to the Middle East to boost ...
- + As WikiLeaks' Julian Assange faces new U.S. charges, some worry about threat to press freedoms—Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks and a thorn in the side of intelligence agencies, faces 17 additional U.S. criminal charges under the Espiona...
- + Congress reaches deal on disaster aid: California gets funds, Trump’s border request doesn’t—Senate leaders reached agreement Thursday on a $19.1-billion package to help states recover from natural disasters, including the California wildfires...
- + Read the 17 new charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange—Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks and a thorn in the side of intelligence agencies, faces 17 additional U.S. criminal charges, according to an ...
- + Trump has pardoned 10 men. Who are they?—The ability to grant pardons is among a president’s most unchecked powers. Pardons have corrected injustices, and they’ve caused outrage. But historia...
- + Justice Department official says the agency is changing how it approaches juvenile justice—Although it is little known outside criminal justice circles, the Justice Department’s Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention plays a k...
- + ‘Epidemic of death’ alleged as U.S. stops sending migrants to Texas processing center—U.S. Customs and Border Protection temporarily stopped sending migrants to a massive processing center in south Texas this week after the death of a 1...
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- + Iraq offers to mediate between the U.S. and Iran as tensions grow—Iraq offered Sunday to mediate in the crisis between its two key allies, the United States and Iran, amid escalating Middle East tensions and as Tehra...
- + Far-right parties and Greens gain ground in European Parliament election—In a blow to pro-European Union French President Emmanuel Macron, the nation’s far-right anti-immigrant party held a slight lead Sunday night over Mac...
- + Netanyahu struggles to form new Israeli government as deadline approaches—Facing a looming deadline, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struggled to form a new government Sunday, and his party began preparing the nati...
- + This border barrier got built — and it’s upended lives in Pakistan and Afghanistan—For generations, families on both sides of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border worked together to till the fields of wheat, corn and rice that spread acro...
- + Libya post-Kadafi: Lurching from one crisis to another—On paper, Libya should be booming. It’s one of the world’s top 10 countries in oil reserves. It has more than a thousand miles of coastline on the Med...
- + Tens of thousands of anti-Netanyahu Israelis protest in Tel Aviv—Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in the central city of Tel Aviv on Saturday, protesting proposed legislation granting Prime Minister Benjamin N...
- + Brexit-battered Theresa May resigns, and the scrum to replace her begins—When Theresa May became Britain’s prime minister in July 2016, only the second woman to hold the post, the vicar’s daughter-turned-politician inaugura...
- + Citing Iran threat, U.S. to send up to 1,500 more troops to Middle East—The Pentagon said Friday it was sending as many as 1,500 more troops to the Middle East in response to what officials described as a campaign of low-l...
- + Blast in French city of Lyon wounds 7—An explosion Friday on a busy street in the French city of Lyon injured seven people, local officials said. The cause of the blast wasn't immediately ...
- + Hundreds of same-sex couples marry in Taiwan on first day it’s legal—Amber Wang and Kristin Huang felt a little nervous about showing their faces Friday. Then it hit them that they were making history. “I think maybe in...
- + Midnight in Tripoli brings kebab stands and picnics, but the enemy is at the gates—It’s Ramadan in Tripoli, and come midnight the streets around the Kabir public garden are a melee of bumper-to-bumper traffic. In the park, families h...
- + Brazil's highest court says LGBTQ discrimination should be a crime—In a victory for gay, lesbian and transgender rights, Brazil's top court indicated that it would outlaw discrimination based on sexuality or gender. A...
- + Britain’s Theresa May: A political deathwatch for a prime minister done in by Brexit—British politicians agree on precious little these days. But on one matter, there’s near-unanimity across the spectrum: Theresa May’s days as prime mi...
- + Narendra Modi’s landslide reelection in India is another win for religious nationalism—Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi scored an overwhelming reelection victory on Thursday, winning a second five-year mandate while fighting off conce...
- + Tariffs pressure Chinese factories to upgrade or move, not to the U.S. but to a ‘second China’—Christopher Devereux believes anything can be “made in China.” In 2003, he came to Guangzhou to open ChinaSavvy, a British-owned firm that connects We...
- + Trump’s Huawei ban — and the risk of retaliation — threatens the global tech industry—The world-changing technology of the last 40 years has been spun from the strands of supply chains crisscrossing the Pacific. But that system is at ri...
- + China’s new ‘Long March’: Digging in for a struggle bigger than trade war—The 10-minute segment that ran on Chinese state television this week showed cadet trainees of the People’s Liberation Army scrambling over towering wa...
- + John Walker Lindh, Californian known as the American Taliban, is set to be released—John Walker Lindh, the young Californian who became known as the American Taliban after he was captured by U.S. forces in the invasion of Afghanistan ...
- + Populists, nationalists again test their strength in pan-European vote—The last time elections for the European Parliament were held, the vote was dismissed by many as a sleepy, low-stakes affair. Five years ago, Brexit w...
- + Iran’s hard-liners outraged by viral videos of schoolchildren dancing—It was lighthearted fun: children singing and dancing to a popular Persian pop song. But when hard-line Iranian authorities saw the videos, uploaded t...
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- + Epstein sex abuse victims tell court it’s time for Acosta to explain his actions—Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, already under federal investigation for a secret immunity deal he gave to a suspected sex trafficker of underage ...
- + Some Republicans fear a ‘circle of death’ primary could hurt their Senate chances—An escalating intra-party feud has some Republicans worried about holding Thom Tillis’s U.S. Senate seat next year — even before Democrats find a top-...
- + Should ‘Dreamers’ with DUIs get the same break as a member of Congress?—Democrats say immigrants who entered the country illegally as children, commonly called “Dreamers,” and were caught driving drunk long ago should be s...
- + ‘Trump may leave us no choice’: NC Democrats moving closer to supporting impeachment—North Carolina’s three Democrats in the U.S. House say they are getting closer to supporting impeachment steps against President Donald Trump, citing ...
- + Federal disaster aid for SC, NC delayed after Republican blocks speedy passage—North and South Carolinians will have to wait a little while longer for federal dollars to help them recover from major hurricanes last fall. Congress...
- + Federal disaster aid for SC delayed after Republican blocks speedy passage—South Carolinians will have to wait a little while longer for federal dollars to help them recover from major hurricanes last fall. Congress was expec...
- + The GOP wants to retake SC congressional seat. But who will take on Joe Cunningham?—Republicans are eager in 2020 to wrest back control of South Carolina’s coastal congressional seat, but a top-tier candidate has yet to emerge. The ab...
- + Eric Greitens to return to military service — but not as an elite SEAL, Navy confirms—While former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is returning to the Navy, it will not be as an elite Navy SEAL -- the cornerstone of his public image as an a...
- + Congress breaks stalemate, set to send millions of dollars to help storm-ravaged SC—South Carolina will receive millions of dollars in federal aid to offset damages from Hurricanes Florence and Michael last year. It will be welcome ne...
- + Key lawmaker wants U.S. to invade Venezuela to counter Cuba’s influence—A U.S. senator and former presidential candidate said the U.S. military should invade Venezuela if Cuba does not immediately remove its security force...
- + After measles outbreaks, Pat Roberts combats anti-vaccine movement with new bill—Sen. Pat Roberts is partnering with two Midwestern Democrats to fight the spread of misinformation about vaccines in the face of measles outbreaks thr...
- + More California fruit and nut growers will get help with Trump tariffs in new farm aid deal—U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Thursday that grapes, tree nuts and cranberries will be added to the list of crops tha...
- + Abortion rights group endorses Josh Harder. Will it help him win in the Central Valley?—The pro-choice group NARAL is beginning its work to elect Democrats in 2020 by highlighting a candidate it overlooked in last year’s “blue wave” midte...
- + Veteran McClatchy editor will be the first woman to lead the company’s news division—Kristin Roberts, one of four regional editors and executive editor for politics at McClatchy, has been named vice president of news, the company annou...
- + Spurred by Cindy Yang reports, watchdog group wants FEC probe of Trump donations—A nonpartisan campaign finance watchdog group is asking the Federal Elections Commission to investigate whether President Donald Trump’s re-election c...
- + Kansas soccer business could lose millions over limits on federal visas—A Johnson County small business owner told a House committee on Wednesday that his business could face serious revenue losses and layoffs if Congress ...
- + Trump to Dems: No deal on rural broadband, infrastructure until misconduct probes end—President Donald Trump rang the death knell Wednesday for a federal bill that might have expanded internet to millions of homes across the United Stat...
- + Sharice Davids calls on Senate to pass LGBTQ bill to ‘save the lives’ of young people—After the U.S. House passed a landmark LGBTQ rights bill last week, Rep. Sharice Davids turned to fellow Democratic Rep. Deb Haaland and asked her to ...
- + Kushner stares down uncompromising foes in fights over immigration, Middle East peace—As Jared Kushner launches two of his most ambitious policy initiatives in rapid succession, White House officials are privately drawing parallels over...
- + Trump: “I don’t do cover-ups”—President Trump denied House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's accusation that he is engaged in a "cover-up" in relation to current investigations into the admin...
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- + Key lawmaker wants U.S. to invade Venezuela to counter Cuba’s influence—A U.S. senator and former presidential candidate said the U.S. military should invade Venezuela if Cuba does not immediately remove its security force...
- + Kushner stares down uncompromising foes in fights over immigration, Middle East peace—As Jared Kushner launches two of his most ambitious policy initiatives in rapid succession, he is privately drawing parallels over the challenges ahea...
- + Houthis claim recapture of key ground days after reported retreat—Days after Yemeni officials said Houthi rebels had been ousted from the strategically important area of Qataba, in south Yemen, pro-Houthi sources wer...
- + U.S. working on options to pressure Cuba and Russia out of Venezuela—The United States is weighing options to limit Russia and Cuba from meddling in Venezuela, perceived as a stumbling block in the pursuit of a solution...
- + ‘We will take our chances’: Neither risks nor Trump-imposed roadblocks deter migrants—Marvin Daniel Flores doesn’t pay attention to the news blaring from a radio at a makeshift immigrant camp on the outskirts of this Mexican desert town...
- + U.S. rules out negotiation with Venezuela’s Maduro as opposition seeks military cooperation—The United States for now has ruled out holding any negotiations with Nicolás Maduro and instead is focused on how to orchestrate a “dignified exit” f...
- + U.S. and Ecuador sign new agreement after Assange expelled—Now that Ecuador has expelled Julian Assange from its embassy in London, the Trump administration is opening a “new chapter of cooperation” with the S...
- + Juan Guaidó’s U.S. representatives back TPS for Venezuelans—Over the past five months, Juan Guaidó’s U.S. representatives have refrained from weighing in on Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, aware tha...
- + U.S. warns foreign companies doing business with Venezuela to tread lightly—The Trump administration is taking steps to punish anyone doing business with the Venezuelan defense sector - including foreign entities trying to que...
- + Rick Scott wants the U.S. Navy to block Cuba and Venezuela’s oil trade—A week after Rick Scott called for the U.S. military to intervene in Venezuela amid Juan Guaidó’s attempt to oust Nicolás Maduro from power, the U.S. ...
- + Pushed to act, U.S. to send military hospital ship toward Venezuela—Under pressure to take military action in Venezuela, the Pentagon will deploy a military hospital ship to the region to help care for Venezuelan refug...
- + Pence: US to send military hospital ship to Latin America in response to Venezuela crisis—Vice President Mike Pence announced that the U.S. will send the USNS Comfort to the Latin American region in June in response to the crisis in Venezue...
- + Updated: Trump deplores Chavistas, but did he cash in selling property to one of them?—The Trump Organization sold an ocean-view property in the Dominican Republic in 2015 to a mysterious shell company that appears tied to Venezuelans li...
- + Department of Defense studying military options for Venezuela—In the aftermath of a faltering opposition uprising in Venezuela, the Trump administration is looking at imposing new individual sanctions against the...
- + A Republican lawmaker wants pro-Maduro protesters booted from the Venezuelan embassy—For the past month, a small group of anti-war, pro-Maduro protesters have been occupying the Venezuelan embassy in Washington after staffers who were ...
- + Pro-Trump conservatives challenge possible U.S. military involvement in Venezuela—For months, hawkish Florida Republicans have dominated the narrative on Venezuela, meeting with President Donald Trump days before the U.S. recognized...
- + U.S. has much at stake if Venezuela’s uprising fails—The Trump administration has much at stake if U.S.-supported opposition leader Juan Guaidó fails to mobilize enough resistance to remove Venezuela’s N...
- + Opposing protesters gather in front of closed Venezuelan embassy in DC—Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido gathered outside the now-closed Venezuelan embassy in Washington DC on April 30, facing off wit...
- + Trump’s Venezuela saber-rattling risks expectations of U.S. force if violence escalates—President Donald Trump is dancing on a razor’s edge in Venezuela. Three months after the U.S. backed an uprising in its backyard, Trump appears closer...
- + It seemed like Maduro’s ouster from Venezuela was imminent. What went wrong?—For Venezuela’s opposition, dawn broke on Tuesday with a jolt of political lightning and an auspicious photo-op. Interim President Juan Guaidó, flanke...
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- + New South Africa Leader Faces Old Question: Is There Will to Fight Corruption?—As Cyril Ramaphosa is elected South Africa’s president, he pledges to address government corruption — an issue that party leaders have been avoiding. ...
- + Meet Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s New President and a Mandela Favorite—Cyril Ramaphosa was a protégé of Nelson Mandela before becoming one of South Africa’s richest men. As president, he vows to address gaping inequality....
- + Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Political Turmoil—Observers said Hailemariam Desalegn’s departure was a matter of time, but a boycott in the capital this week may have finally tipped the scales. [Cate...
- + Jacob Zuma Resigns as South Africa’s President—Cyril Ramaphosa, newly elected as the leader of the African National Congress, is in line to be the next leader of the country. [Category: South Afric...
- + Jacob Zuma’s Legacy Is a Weakened South Africa—Jacob Zuma’s legacy includes a series of scandals, increased corruption, few successes and a loss of faith in Nelson Mandela’s party. [Category: Polit...
- + Morgan Tsvangirai, Longtime Foe of Mugabe in Zimbabwe, Dies at 65—A former labor leader and prime minister, he seemed on the cusp of defeating Mr. Mugabe in 2008, only to be subjected to bloody intimidation. [Categor...
- + Zuma’s Party Prepares to Remove Him From Office—As the South African president resisted calls to step down, the police raided the residence some of his most prominent allies in an influence-peddling...
- + A.N.C. Tells Jacob Zuma to Step Down as South Africa’s President—If he refuses to resign, the next step would likely be a no-confidence vote in Parliament, one that could embarrass the governing party. [Category: Zu...
- + Ibrahim Prize for African Leadership Goes to Liberia’s Ellen Johnson Sirleaf—Ms. Johnson Sirleaf, the first woman democratically elected as a head of state in Africa, governed for 12 years, bringing stability after a long civil...
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- + Brexit Party set to win big in European vote —Anti-EU populist Nigel Farage has predicted a "big win" for his Brexit Party in European Parliament elections that are widely considered a second refe...
- + 'Green wave' sweeps EU vote amid mounting climate protests—With a double-digit score across Europe's biggest countries – including a stunning 20 percent in Germany – the Greens have made record gains in Europe...
- + European populist leaders hail breakthrough in EU elections—European far-right and populist leaders hailed election results on Sunday, with some calling for a common group in the EU Parliament. Turnout across t...
- + Federer feeds on the love to advance to second round—Roger Federer made a steady if unspectacular return to the French Open on Sunday with a straight sets victory over Lorenzo Sonego. Federer had not pla...
- + Roland Garros: Five things we learned on Day 1—The 2019 French Open got underway in Paris on Sunday with a new venue and an old flame. [Author: Paul Myers] [Category: Tennis] [Link to media]
- + EU polls show Macron's LREM behind Le Pen's National Rally —Exit polls in Sunday’s European elections showed French President Emmanuel Macron’s party in second place behind the far-right National Rally party le...
- + Three killed in new attack on Burkina Faso church—Three people have been killed at a Catholic church in the north of Burkina Faso in the latest in a series of attacks on Christian targets in the regio...
- + [Live] Centre-right wins EU vote, eurosceptics gain ground—The centre-right European People's Party (EPP) has won European elections, but it dropped 38 seats in the EU Parliament, as eurosceptic and green part...
- + [Live] French turnout up as Europe votes for new parliament—Member countries of the EU having been voting for the new European parliament over the past four days. The full results of those votes are due to be r...
- + French voter turnout significantly higher than previous EU election—France’s interior ministry reported that 43.29 percent of eligible voters had cast ballots in European elections by 5pm on Sunday, up from 35.07 perce...
- + Three French jihadists sentenced to death in Iraq—An Iraqi court has sentenced three French citizens to death for joining the the Islamic State (IS) armed group, court officials have said. They are th...
- + Muguruza wins first match on Simonne Mathieu—Garbine Muguruza will go down in the French Open history books as the first winner on Court Simonne Mathieu. The 5,000 seat venue, dedicated to the fo...
- + Sudan opposition divided over strike call —Sudan's main opposition group and supporter of the protest movement on Sunday rejected a call to stage a two-day general strike, in the first sign of ...
- + Lyon bomb investigation continues—Police investigating Friday evening's explosion which injured 13 people in the south-eastern French city of Lyon are still searching for the principal...
- + No runners in Algerian presidential race—A deadline to register for Algeria's controversial presidential election has passed without a single candidate putting themselves forward, according t...
- + French voter turnout up at noon—At noon, 19.26 percent of registered French voters had cast a ballot in the European parliamentary election, an increase from the 15.70 percent record...
- + Can Amnesty recover from this tragic death?—One year ago, on 25 May 2018, the outstanding researcher Gaëtan Mootoo committed suicide in his office at the Paris branch of the global rights organi...
- + Tension as court orders halt in Malawi vote results—A Malawi court on Saturday ordered the electoral board not to announce the 21 May presidential election results, following opposition complaints of vo...
- + Valencia stun deflated Barcelona to win Copa del Rey—Barcelona fell to another shock defeat as Valencia pulled off a thrilling 2-1 victory on Saturday to win the Copa del Rey. [Author: RFI] [Category: SP...
- + Rivals focus on inequality in tight Lithuania runoff—Lithuanians began voting Sunday in a tight presidential runoff between two centre-right rivals in a race driven by concerns over inequality in the Bal...
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- + Rolling Thunder veterans group makes final ride through Washington—The Rolling Thunder motorcycles that descend on Washington, D.C. every Memorial Day weekend made their final ride on Sunday, ending a three decades-ol...
- + Exclusive: Myanmar soldiers jailed for Rohingya killings freed after less than a year—Myanmar has granted early release to seven soldiers jailed for the killing of 10 Rohingya Muslim men and boys during a 2017 military crackdown in the ...
- + Trump meets Japanese emperor on state visit overshadowed by trade—U.S. President Donald Trump met new Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday in the ceremonial highlight of a state visit overshadowed b...
- + UK ever more polarized as Brexit Party storms to EU vote win—Nigel Farage's Brexit Party stormed to victory in a European election, riding a wave of anger at the failure of Prime Minister Theresa May to take the...
- + Asia stocks steady, euro little moved as EU vote shows limited gains by nationalists—Asia stocks edged up early on Monday, and the euro was confined to a narrow range after the weekend's European Parliament elections highlighted the de...
- + Trump agrees with North Korean leader Kim on Biden: White House—U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un agree on their assessment of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, White House press ...
- + Spain's Socialists win EU ballot, local vote fragmented—Spain's Socialists won most votes in European and local elections on Sunday in a series of ballots that boosted their ambitions to target a top EU job...
- + UK ever more polarised as Brexit Party storms to EU vote win—Nigel Farage's Brexit Party stormed to victory in a European election, riding a wave of anger at the failure of Prime Minister Theresa May to take the...
- + China's robot censors crank up as Tiananmen anniversary nears—It's the most sensitive day of the year for China's internet, the anniversary of the bloody June 4 crackdown on pro-democracy protests at Tiananmen Sq...
- + Factbox: A United Kingdom divided over Brexit - early results of the EU election—Nigel Farage's Brexit Party was set to sweep to victory in the European election, with both Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives and the opposit...
- + Fragmented parliament complicates EU leadership contest—The task of picking the five names that will hold the European Union's top jobs and guide its future just got harder after EU assembly elections highl...
- + Britain's Corbyn calls for general election or second referendum—Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said the British public should be asked again to give its verdict on Brexit, either through a general ele...
- + Nigel Farage wants a role in Brexit negotiations, prepares for UK election—Nigel Farage, elected as a member of the European Parliament for the Brexit Party, said he wanted his team involved in Brexit negotiations and that he...
- + Trade beef aside, Trump and Abe bond over burgers, sumo and golf—U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday played golf with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and presented a trophy to the winner of a sumo tournament, t...
- + Trump watches 'incredible' sumo wrestling in Japan—U.S. President Donald Trump, on a four-day visit to Japan, spent what he said was "an incredible evening" watching the Japanese national sport of sumo...
- + Austria's Kurz triumphs with vote, opposition still calls for his head—Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz strengthened his hand in his fight to save his job as his conservative party came far ahead of rivals in Sunday's E...
- + Greens seek to leverage EU wins to push climate agenda—Surfing a global wave of climate activism to their strongest showing yet in European Union elections, Europe's Greens on Sunday readied to press their...
- + Factbox: A United Kingdom divided over Brexit - early results of the EU election—Nigel Farage's Brexit Party was set to sweep to victory in the European election, with both Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives and the opposit...
- + Factbox: EU vote - the domestic fall-out across Europe—European Parliament elections not only determine the make-up of the next EU assembly and help decide who ends up running top European institutions but...
- + Highlights: Europe votes for EU parliament—Following are predictions of the European Parliament election results based on exit polls and some official results. Over 400 million people can vote ...
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- + Emmanuel Macron embarrassed by Marine Le Pen in elections but emerges as EU kingmaker— [Category: topics:people/marine-le-pen, storytype:standard, topics:places/france, structure:news/world-news, topics:people/emmanuel-macron, structure...
- + Tech firms ‘bluffing’ over child safety — [Category: topics:organisations/facebook, structure:news/uk-news, storytype:standard, topics:things/childrens-health, structure:news, topics:things/s...
- + Louvre intervenes in Leonardo Da Vinci row as author claims Paris gallery has said it will not refer to Salvator Mundi as being by the artist— [Category: topics:places/paris, structure:news, storytype:standard] [Link to media]
- + Yoga instructor lost for 16 days in Hawaii ate moths and berries to survive— [Category: structure:news, topics:places/hawaii, structure:news/world-news, storytype:standard] [Link to media]
- + Three shot dead as Pakistan army clashes with civil rights protestors— [Category: storytype:standard, structure:news/world-news, structure:news, topics:places/pakistan, topics:places/asia] [Link to media]
- + Jesus College Cambridge elects its first ever female black master— [Category: topics:organisations/university-of-cambridge, storytype:standard, topics:organisations/bbc, topics:things/further-education, topics:things...
- + Russia's Arctic towns prepare for more polar bear 'invasions' as sea ice melts — [Category: topics:things/polar-bears, storytype:standard, topics:places/arctic, topics:places/russia, structure:news/world-news, topics:people/vladim...
- + Painting your walls olive green makes the room feel warmer, study finds— [Category: topics:places/oxford, storytype:standard, topics:things/environment, topics:things/energy, structure:news, topics:things/climate-change] [...
- + British man killed in luxury yacht crash at Cannes Film Festival — [Category: topics:things/yachts, structure:news/uk-news, topics:organisations/police, storytype:standard, topics:events/cannes-film-festival, structu...
- + Queen Victoria and Prince Albert drawings of children to go on display for the first time— [Category: structure:news, topics:places/british-museum, topics:people/queen-victoria, storytype:standard] [Link to media]
- + Historic society in row with Lidl over civil war monument— [Category: structure:news, topics:things/history, topics:organisations/lidl, storytype:standard] [Link to media]
- + Rouhani says Iran could hold referendum on nuclear programme as tensions with US rise— [Category: topics:places/iran, topics:in-the-news/iran-nuclear-deal, storytype:standard, structure:news/world-news, structure:news, topics:places/usa...
- + Banks should not refund all fraud victims to stop public being careless, police chief claims— [Category: topics:things/money-scams, topics:organisations/tsb, structure:news/uk-news, storytype:standard, topics:organisations/city-of-london-polic...
- + Gardeners urged to search for foam on their garden plants to stop European pest that could destroy Britain's trees and plants— [Category: topics:organisations/rhs, topics:things/pests, structure:news/uk-news, storytype:standard, topics:places/italy, topics:organisations/unive...
- + President Trump visits Japan, in pictures— [Category: topics:people/donald-trump, topics:things/picture-gallery, topics:places/japan, structure:news, topics:people/melania-trump] [Link to medi...
- + Steal pebbles from beach and risk prosecution, visitors in Pembrokeshire warned— [Category: structure:news, topics:things/environment, structure:news/uk-news, storytype:standard] [Link to media]
- + Russia launches new nuclear-powered icebreaker in bid to tap Arctic potential— [Category: storytype:standard, topics:places/arctic, topics:places/russia, structure:news/world-news, structure:news, topics:places/europe] [Link to ...
- + Two people charged over Sheffield teenager house deaths following 'major incident'— [Category: topics:things/children, structure:news/uk-news, topics:organisations/police, storytype:standard, structure:news, topics:organisations/sout...
- + Owners of replica Noah's Ark sue insurers for flood damage compensation— [Category: topics:places/usa, structure:news/world-news, structure:news, storytype:standard] [Link to media]
- + Jews warned against wearing kippa skullcaps as anti-Semitism rises in Germany— [Category: source:wirecopy, topics:things/religion, topics:places/germany, storytype:standard, structure:news/world-news, topics:things/crime, topics...
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- + Trump vows Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally will return to Washington, D.C.— President Donald Trump vowed Sunday that the Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally will return to Washington D.C., amid plans to end the event this year.
- + Rare May storm targets California; ski resort staying open until August—Following the announcement that Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort will stay open into August, more mountain snow is falling as a rare May storm sweeps acros...
- + Nepal says overcrowding not the sole issue, as Everest death toll reaches nine— Nepal's government denied recent statements solely attributing the increase of deaths on Mount Everest to overcrowding on the mountain.
- + European People’s Party to maintain majority in European Parliament elections— Voters in all 28 European Union countries turned out in high numbers for European Parliament elections on Sunday.
- + Storm-ravaged central U.S. braces for more tornadoes, flooding— It will be no rest for the weary across the central United States as lives and property will continue to be threatened by severe weather and flooding...
- + Benjamin Netanyahu invites leaders for coalition talks to avoid 'unnecessary elections'— Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited other party leaders to meet with him Sunday as he attempts to form a coalition government and avoid...
- + Moments from Indianapolis 500— The 103rd running of Indianapolis 500 took place Sunday in Indiana. It has been described as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
- + California man dies in apparent shark attack in Hawaii— A 65-year-old tourist from California died from an apparent shark attack in waters off the western coast of Maui in Hawaii, the first fatality in the...
- + Former Thai Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda dies at 98— Thailand's former prime minister and top adviser to the country's late king died Sunday at the age of 98 on Sunday, his aides said.
- + At least 10 injured in shooting outside New Jersey bar— At least 10 people were injured by gunfire in a shooting outside of a New Jersey bar early Saturday morning, police said.
- + Man suspected of killing 13-year-old arrested on drug charges— Carlos Rivera, of Lawrence, Mass., was charged with two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 and two counts of distribution of ...
- + Donald Trump's day with Shinzo Abe: Golf, sumo wrestling, three meals, diplomacy— President Donald Trump spent an enjoyable day in Japan with Prime Minister Sinzo Abe -- a round of golf, a sumo wrestling match, meals of breakfast, ...
- + 8.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Peru— A powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Amazon rainforest in north-central Peru on Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Surv...
- + Damage reported in El Reno after likely tornado— Officials confirmed at least two fatalities after a destructive tornado ripped through El Reno, Oklahoma, late Saturday night. An unknown number of p...
- + On This Day, May 26: Michael Jackson, Lisa Marie Presley marry— On May 26, 1994, Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, were married in the Dominican Republic. They divorced two y...
- + Utah Supreme Court suspends Judge Michael Kwan for anti-Trump jokes— The court ruled that Judge Michael Kwan, who served for 20 years in Taylorsville, violated Utah's judicial code of conduct by mocking President Donal...
- + Oregon man charged with murder of mother, 3-year-old son— An Oregon man is being charged with murder Friday in connection with the abduction of a mother and her 3-year-old son.
- + Fire kills at least 20 students in India— A fire caused by a short-circuited wire in a building killed at least 20 people Friday after ripping through a building in Gujarat, India.
- + District rescinds offer to re-hire N.H. lunch lady— A school district has rescinded an offer to re-hire a New Hampshire lunch lady fired after giving a student free food now that the student's mother d...
- + Aldi recalls flour after e.coli outbreak— Aldi and Archer Daniels Midland on Saturday issued a joint recall for the Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour sold at grocery stores in 11 states after 1...
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- + China Hails Modi Victory - This Is Why—Authored by M.K.Bhadrakumar via The Indian Punchline blog, The first Chinese commentaries have appeared on the outcome of the general elections in In...
- + Manhattan Home Prices Tumble Most Since 2010... And Buyers Reappear—Proving that higher prices aren't always better news, housing in Manhattan may finally be catching a bid after a nearly yearlong slump in prices has p...
- + Trump Is Making The Same Mistakes In The Middle East The US Always Makes—Authored by Patrick Cockburn via The Unz Review, In its escalating confrontation with Iran, the US is making the same mistake it has made again and a...
- + Is 2019 About To Repeat 2018? 3 Similarities, 3 Differences... And JPM's Ominous Conclusion—For several months at the start of 2019, analysts, pundits and the media argued that the year was shaping up as a mirror image of 2016, and specifical...
- + Are West Coast 'Tremor Bursts' "Just Reminders" That 'The Big One' Looms?—A series of tiny quakes rattling California and the Pacific Northwest may signal an upcoming catastrophic earthquake, seismologists say, KOIN reported...
- + Fake Trump Quote Goes Viral After Left-Wing Journos Mindlessly Retweet—You'd think they would have learned after the Covington fiasco... Author and columnist Ian Bremmer fabricated a quote on Sunday morning, claiming th...
- + How To Prevent Debate While Claiming To Be In Favor Of It—Via Golem XIV's blog, When I look around at the state of public discourse in ‘the West’ what strikes me is that everyone says they want to have a re...
- + Morgan Stanley: If The Trade War Doesn't End Soon, It Will Cause Enough Economic Erosion To Crash Markets—Authored by Michael Zezas, Chief Public Policy strategist at Morgan Stanley Investors are obsessed, trying to figure out what happens next in the US/...
- + If The Trade War Doesn't End Soon, It Will Cause Enough Economic Erosion To Crash Markets—Authored by Michael Zezas, Chief Public Policy strategist at Morgan Stanley Investors are obsessed, trying to figure out what happens next in the US/...
- + Cryptos Are Exploding Higher, Bitcoin At 12-Month Highs—The cryptocurrency market cap surged above $260 billion in early Asian trading tonight as the entire space legs to a new cycle high, led by Litecoin w...
- + Iraq Sentences French ISIS Fighters To Death—Three French citizens who joined ISIS and have been sentenced to death in Iraq, after being found guilty of joining the Islamic militant group. ...
- + Silver Specs Signal It's Time To Start Buying—Authored by John Rubino via DollarCollapse.com, The gold futures market took a big step towards bullish — or at least neutral — in the past week. Spe...
- + Former CNN Contributors Slam 'Hate Trump' Network That 'Openly Despises Conservatives' —A spate of conservatives who used to be employed by CNN have come forward with claims that they were driven out by the network's rampant "anti-Trump" ...
- + "Wikipedia Is... Broken," Controlled By Special Interests & Bad Actors Says Co-Founder—Authored by Sharyl Attkisson, I’ve done quite a bit of reporting about how Wikipedia is definitely not “the encyclopedia anyone can edit.” It’s becom...
- + Top Democrat Slams "Studio Gangster" Trump—Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said on Sunday that President Trump is a "studio gangster" - talking tough but not backing it up, after Trump walked out o...
- + Macron Suffers Huge Blow With Defeat To Le Pen —In what may be the biggest shock from today's European parliamentary elections, President Emmanuel Macron is set to suffer a blow with French voters s...
- + "The Fund Went Seriously Wrong This Month" - The World's Most Bearish Hedge Fund Suffers Spectacular Loss—According to (always wrong) conventional wisdom, anybody who has remained bearish on global markets since the financial crisis has not only lost a boa...
- + Farm Crisis: Corn Planting Slowest On Record For This Time Of Year—American farmers have some of the most corn acres left to plant, last week, than any other date on record, reported the Crop Progress Report -written ...
- + Begging For Help: NM Gov Changing Her Tune On Immigration "Crisis"—Authored by Sarah Cowgill via LibertyNation.com, So much for the border crisis being a charade – Gov. Grisham went to the Swamp to beg for help. The...
- + It's Like "Negotiating With The Devil" - Revolutionary Guard Admiral Slams Washington Warmongers —Tehran and Washington haven't had formal diplomatic relations since the Iranian Islamic Revolution deposed the Shah back in 1980. And according to one...
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- + Greece's Tsipras to call snap elections after heavy defeat—Greek prime minister's leftist Syriza party suffers big losses in EU parliament and local elections.
- + Saudi king invites Qatar's emir to GCC summit in Mecca—Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has been invited by the Saudi king to an emergency summit on May 30.
- + Saudi King invites Qatar's Emir to GCC summit in Mecca—Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has been invited by the Saudi king to an emergency summit on May 30.
- + Europe Election polls: High turnout and a changed chamber—The election has been portrayed as a battle between the pro-European establishment and its Eurosceptic challengers.
- + Four killed in new church attack in Burkina Faso—Heavily armed men storm church and open fire on worshippers killing at least four in the latest Sunday service attack.
- + Syrian forces pound rebel targets in the besieged northwest —Hundreds of air strikes help Russian-backed government troops recapture town of Kafr Nabuda as battles rage on.
- + Donald Trump and Shinzo Abe tee off amid US-Japan trade tensions—Abe's strategy is to keep Japan out of Trump's crosshairs as US threatens new tariffs on import of autos and auto parts.
- + Could Iraq be pulled into a conflict between the US and Iran? —Iraqi leaders are finding themselves caught in the middle as the US ramps up its rhetoric against Iran.
- + Zimbabwe opposition MDC party elects Nelson Chamisa as leader—Zimbabweans hope he will pressure President Emmerson Mnangagwa over inflation, unemployment, and fuel and cash shortages.
- + Four killed in three explosions in Nepal's Kathmandu—Police say they suspect the blasts may have been the work of a splinter group of former Maoist rebels.
- + Four killed in three explosions in Nepal's Kathmandu —Police say they suspect the blasts may have been the work of a splinter group of former Maoist rebels.
- + Saudi Arabia shoots down Houthi drone targeting Jizan airport—Saudi announcement came hours after Houthis said they used an armed drone to attack warplane runways at the airport.
- + Libya's Haftar vows to fight until Tripoli 'militias' defeated—More than 75,000 people have been driven from their homes and 510 killed in the weeks-long battle for Tripoli.
- + Iran will defend itself against any aggression: FM Zarif—FM Zarif says Iran seeks balanced relations with its Gulf Arab neighbours and proposes signing a non-aggression pact.
- + Iraq vows to stand with Iran amid US-Iran tension—Iran and Iraq have close ties through trade, culture and religion. But Iraq relies on US to combat the threat of ISIL.
- + Papua New Guinea prime minister, Peter O'Neill, resigns—Peter O'Neill - in power since 2011 - handed over the reins to Julius Chan who has twice been prime minister.
- + Indonesia protest: Calls for investigation into police violence—They say they were restrained, doing only what they had to, but Amnesty International says they 'treated everyone violently'.
- + Rare all-white panda spotted in China reserve: State media—China's Wolong National Nature Reserve is in Sichuan province which is home to 80 percent of the world's wild pandas.
- + What will Britain's leadership change mean for Brexit?—UK leadership contest begins after Prime Minister Theresa May announces her resignation.
- + Kurdish leader Ocalan's call ends jail hunger strikes in Turkey—MPs and prison inmates terminate their hunger strikes after imprisoned fighter leader Ocalan asks them to do so.
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- + European elections 2019: What we know so far—Results suggest mainstream parties have lost ground to smaller green, liberal and far-right parties.
- + European Elections 2019: Romanians across Europe queue at polling stations—Romanians living abroad faced long queues at polling stations to cast votes in the European Parliament election and a national referendum.
- + Man dies following Cannes yacht collision—A 29-year-old man died when two yachts collided off the coast of Cannes, France.
- + French IS accused sentenced to death in Iraq —The three men were found guilty of joining the militant group.
- + Final voting under way in European elections—First results are due on Sunday evening in a vote where nationalists seek to change the balance of power.
- + German Jews warned not to wear kippas after rise in anti-Semitism—Official urges Jews to not wear traditional skullcaps following a sharp rise in anti-Semitism.
- + Divorce referendum: Ireland votes to liberalise laws—In a referendum, voters overwhelmingly back changes to the constitution to make divorce easier.
- + Ali Dorani: Iranian cartoonist on the drawings that saved his life—Ali Dorani fled Iran only to find himself trapped in the controversial Manus Island detention camp.
- + Russia ordered to release Ukraine sailors—The chances of Moscow complying with the UN tribunal's ruling are thought to be minimal.
- + Austria scandal: Lawyer says he was part of Ibiza sting—The lawyer says it was a "civil society-driven project" but has not revealed who was behind it.
- + Why is Norway the land of electric cars?—We look at how the Scandinavian country is streets ahead of others when it comes to electric cars.
- + France Lyon: Police appeal after parcel bomb attack hurts 13—Police hunt for a cyclist after a parcel bomb attack injures at least 13 people in the city of Lyon.
- + France Lyon: 'Parcel bomb' injures pedestrians—A suspected parcel bomb injures at least eight people in the centre of the eastern French city of Lyon.
- + School strike for climate: Mass student walk out in Belgium—Students in the Belgian capital, Brussels, walk out and demand urgent action to slow global warming.
- + European elections 2019: How does voting work?—With about 170 million votes in 28 nations, European elections can be complex. Here's how it works.
- + School strike for climate: Protests staged around the world—From Australia to Europe, school children are skipping classes to call for action on climate change.
- + Theresa May quits: UK set for new PM by end of July—An emotional Theresa May confirms she will step down as Tory leader on 7 June, saying she has done all she can and a new prime minister will have to d...
- + Paul Whelan: Ex-US marine alleges abuse in Russia spy case—Paul Whelan claims he is "constantly subjected" to abuse and harassment in jail in Russia.
- + France's Macron urges Brexit clarity after May resignation—President Emmanuel Macron says the EU needs to know quickly what the UK wants with Brexit.
- + UK set for new PM as Theresa May quits—An emotional Theresa May confirms she will step down as Tory leader on 7 June, saying she has done all she can and a new prime minister will have to d...
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- + Wilson-Raybould, Philpott won't run as Greens in fall election— Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott will not run as Green Party candidates in the fall election, CBC News has learned. The two form...
- + Ontario Liberal MPs eye 'soda tax' idea for October election campaign— A "sugar sweetened beverages levy" or what is more commonly known as a soda tax, is included in a list of Ontario caucus priorities ob...
- + How will the trade file play in October's election?— The 2019 federal election campaign is already underway. The CBC News Canada Votes newsletter is your weekly tip-sheet as we count down...
- + UN urges Canada to take more vulnerable Central American migrants from Mexico— The United Nations is urging Canada to help ease Mexico's refugee burden by helping resettle some of the most vulnerable of its new ar...
- + Liberal government looks to extend Commons hours with time running out to pass key bills— The federal Liberal government will ask MPs to extend sitting hours in the House of Commons for the rest of the parliamentary session ...
- + Steel yourself, Canada: Tariff deal falls short of 'a full lift'— The agreement to end steel and aluminum tariffs points to where the Trump administration's protectionism may head next - and it's not ...
- + Scheer outlines 'vision for Canada' that includes national corridor for energy, telecom— Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer's energy platform includes short-term fixes and a long-term vision of a national corridor for ...
- + Vice-Admiral Mark Norman had talks with Gen. Vance about returning to work— Vice-Admiral Mark Norman and his boss, Gen. Jonathan Vance, have held amicable, but so far inconclusive, talks about the former vice c...
- + Trudeau needs a 'serious' reason to reject Quebec's Supreme Court pick, minister warns— Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could reject Quebec's forthcoming recommendation for Canada's next Supreme Court justice, says Quebec Ju...
- + Scheer steps back from his deficit promise — and denies Trudeau a weapon— It's far too soon to measure Justin Trudeau's political legacy, but he's managed at least one truly remarkable achievement: he has per...
- + 'The nastier side of populism': Why founding organizers are quitting Maxime Bernier's new party— Angelo Isidorou thought the People's Party of Canada could become a viable, principled and pragmatic alternative to the Conservatives....
- + Wilson-Raybould, Philpott to announce their political plans Monday— Ousted former Liberal cabinet members Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott say they will make announcements Monday about their polit...
- + 'Many people being left behind': Panel report says disabled tax credit isn't doing the job— A tax credit that's supposed to lift disabled Canadians out of poverty isn't helping some of the people who need it, says a new report...
- + 'I am truly sorry': Vance apologizes to slain soldiers' families over closed-doors Afghan war monument— The Department of National Defence says it has come up with a plan to allow families of fallen soldiers and veterans access to the Kan...
- + B.C. can't impose environmental laws that could kill Trans Mountain pipeline, court rules— British Columbia doesn't have the right to impose environmental laws that could kill the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, an Appeal ...
- + Federal government announces new rules on airline passenger protection, compensation— The federal government is rolling out its air passenger protection regulations on the eve of the summer travel season setting out what...
- + Andrew Scheer really doesn't want to talk about abortion. Neither did Stephen Harper— Andrew Scheer would very like to squelch talk of how abortion rights would fare under a Scheer government. He might consider asking hi...
- + How a suspected Iran-based campaign tried to get Canadian media to spread fake news— An online disinformation campaign believed to originate from Iran tried to get Canadian media to amplify fake news, a CBC/Radio-Canada...
- + Supreme Court orders new manslaughter trial for accused in death of Cindy Gladue— The Ontario trucker accused of killing Cindy Gladue will face a new trial for manslaughter, reviving a case that unleashed public outr...
- + Journalists question Liberal government's $600M media bailout plan— The federal government's plan to support Canadian journalism is being questioned by some Canadian journalists. [Author: Tom Parry] [Ca...
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- + Professional Assange Smearers Finally Realize His Fate Is Tied To Theirs—Rachel effing Maddow, the Queen Mother of all tinfoil pussyhat-wearing Russiagate insanity is suddenly supporting Julian Assange after his Espionage A...
- + How Many Times Must Assange Be Proven Right?—The espionage charges against Assange bear out what he’s been saying and should open ears to what he’s also said about the non-Russian sou...
- + Iran Tensions Are Reason to Revoke ‘9/11 AUMF’—A House committee voted Tuesday to end the emergency war powers that Congress gave the presidency after 9/11. Inder Comar says it’s urgent to co...
- + Assange Espionage Act Indictment: Watch 31st Vigil—Watch the replay of a webcast discussion about Julian Assange’s indictment under the Espionage Act and the grave implications for the future of ...
- + Assange Espionage Act Indictment: Watch 31st Vigil Live—Tune in here at 4 pm EDT Friday for a webcast discussion about Julian Assange’s indictment under the Espionage Act and the grave implications fo...
- + Assange Indicted Under Espionage Act on 17 New Counts—WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was indicted on Thursday under the Espionage Act, the first time a journalist has been charged under the Act for poss...
- + Election-Meddling Follies, 1945-2019—Coverage of the 2016 elections and the ensuing Mueller investigation provided a showcase of American exceptionalism, writes Tom Engelhardt. By Tom Eng...
- + The Pathology of John Bolton—John Bolton has been saying for years he wants the Iranian government overthrown, and now he’s made his move. But this time he may have gone too...
- + Now, the Swedish Arrest Warrant for Assange—Craig Murray spots the latest phase of judicial and media bias against the publisher of WikiLeaks. By Craig Murray CraigMurray.org.uk In Sweden, prose...
- + US Accuses Syria of More Chemical Attacks Just as Chemical Weapons Narrative Crumbles—You may be certain that Syria remains a geo-strategically crucial location for the U.S. empire because its keeps working to manufacture consent for in...
- + The Euro-Atlantic Populist Wave—Andrew Spannaus analyzes the anti-establishment revolt across the West in this excerpt from his new book, “Original Sins. Globalization, Populism, and...
- + A ‘Just Transition’ from Fossil Fuels—All agree that there are no jobs on a dead planet, writes Linda Flood. But the road to fewer emissions is full of opinions. By Linda Flood in Stockhol...
- + How the West’s War in Libya Spurred Terrorism in 14 Countries—The first to suffer was Syria and since then the gruesome effects have been spreading in the region and beyond, to Africans and Europeans, writes Mark...
- + THE ANGRY ARAB: Iran’s Military Options—As’ad AbuKhalil weighs Iran’s position at a dangerous point in U.S. relations, but says the prospects of war are not as high as Gulf regimes and...
- + Scoundrels and Reparations—Even though it’s a clearcut matter of justice, reparations require black people to develop more of a consensus before any national discussion, w...
- + Russia-gate as Count Dracula—Ann Garrison reviews Stephen F. Cohen’s book, “War with Russia? From Putin & Ukraine to Trump & Russiagate.” By Ann Garrison Special to Consor...
- + The Struggle Is the Meaning—Craig Murray mulls the depressing series of events over the past few weeks involving Iran, Venezuela, Ecuador and the U.S. By Craig Murray CraigMurray...
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- + Israel tacitly admits to punishing blameless civilians—Meanwhile settlers set who fire to Palestinian fields enjoy impunity. [Category: collective punishment, apartheid, Asira al-Qibliya, Yitzhar, Gaza fis...
- + Palestinians protest German attack on right to boycott Israeli apartheid—While BDS is an explicitly anti-racist movement, Israel is allying with true anti-Semites. [Category: Germany, anti-BDS laws, anti-semitism, European ...
- + Israel's settler railway could be going nowhere fast—Will China help Israel deepen its colonization of Palestinian land? [Category: Jerusalem light rail, Israeli settlements, Greece, China, Alstom, CRRC,...
- + The perverse logic of Britain's foreign minister—Boycotts are necessary to make the occupation costly.
- + German parliament smears quest for Palestinian rights as anti-Semitic—Resolution attacking BDS movement is however nonbinding. [Category: Germany, BDS, BNC, Angela Merkel, anti-BDS laws]
- + EU expands partnership with Israeli settlement builder—“Tech” investment fund benefits military-linked firms. [Category: European Union, Bank Leumi, Israeli banks, arms trade, Horizon 2020, settlement busi...
- + Video: Gaza sweet factory integrates deaf workers—Workers produce many delicious desserts that are coveted by the community. [Category: video, Hanan Sweet Factory, Muhammad al-Ghazali, Mouin al-Siksik...
- + Gaza boy killed by explosive grenade fired at his face—Israeli forces shot Adham Nidal Amara, 17, during protests marking one year of Great March of Return. [Category: Adham Nidal Amara, Great March of Ret...
- + How US foreign policy spawned terror and Trump—“Symbiotic relationship” between US hardliners and jihadists fuels Middle East chaos and right-wing extremism. [Category: Max Blumenthal, al-Qaida, Hi...
- + Don't praise Iceland's Hatari for violating Eurovision boycott—Waving a Palestinian flag does not make up for crossing a picket line. [Category: Eurovision, Hatari, Iceland, cultural boycott, ireland, PACBI]
- + Struggling to survive at Ramadan —The Palestinian Authority has caused widespread hardship by cutting the wages of its Gaza employees. [Category: Nasser Rabah, Palestinian Authority, H...
- + Israeli military absolves itself of killing disabled protester—Internal probe finds “no evidence” that double amputee Ibrahim Abu Thurayya was killed by direct fire. [Category: Ibrahim Abu Thurayya, accountability...
- + Watch: The camera is my weapon—See Nabi Saleh's ongoing resistance through Bilal Tamimi's lens. [Category: Nabi Saleh, Ahed Tamimi, Bilal Tamimi, Manal Tamimi, Muhammad Fadel Tamimi...
- + Facebook bans major fake news operation run from Israel—Is Israel’s Archimedes Group involved in regime change effort in Venezuela? [Category: Facebook, Archimedes Group, social media, Russiagate, The...
- + Podcast Ep 6: Great March of Return is "last stage" of the Nakba—Reporter Hamza Abu Eltarabesh says he took off his press jacket as it was targeted by Israeli soldiers. [Category: Podcast, Great March of Return, Nak...
- + Eurovision celebrates as Palestinians mourn expulsion—Alternative Gaza concert aims to send a message to the world. [Category: Eurovision, Nakba, Nakba day, Tel Aviv, Amnesty International, PACBI, Haaretz...
- + Eurovision defends "Greater Israel" logo—EU uses song contest to promote Israel ties despite supposedly non-political event. [Category: Eurovision, Eurovision Song Contest, European Union, Em...
- + Homeless in Gaza—War, siege and mental health all force Palestinians onto Gaza’s streets. [Category: Salah al-Juju, Abd al-Hamid al-Firani, al-Saraya Square, Omar Abu ...
- + UN warns that Gaza food aid about to run out—Half of the territory’s population is dependent on international assistance. [Category: UNRWA, Gaza siege, international aid, food insecurity, Palesti...
- + WhatsApp fixes Israeli spyware breach—Users of messaging service urged to immediately update to latest version. [Category: WhatsApp, Facebook, NSO Group, spyware, Amnesty International, Ci...
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- + #EU2019 – Dutch PM Rutte turns EP campaign into duel with far-right—Prime Minister Mark Rutte has upped the ante in the Dutch campaign for the European Parliament elections, turning the vote into a two-way battle betwe...
- + Five clauses for a new European Social Contract—A group of Socialist employment ministers set out five requirements for a new European Social Contract, ranging from equal pay and social dialogue to ...
- + EU elections 2019: What do parties propose for young people?—Only 28% of Europeans aged 16 to 24 voted in the last EU election in 2014 compared to a total turnout of 42%. Ahead of this week's vote, EURACTIV look...
- + Change UK sets sights on Britain’s political tribes—If British politics has always had a strong streak of tribalism, Scotland often gives the impression of being a one-party state, with the nationalists...
- + Romanian socialists ‘whitewash’ EU far right, see no danger—The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the news...
- + Theresa May’s ‘new Brexit deal’ set for rejection, again—Theresa May offered warring British MPs “one last chance” to pass her Brexit deal next week, but her pleas were met with stony silence from UK lawmake...
- + BP shareholders demand climate action, but reject calls for hard targets—An overwhelming vote in favour of climate action at BP's annual meeting yesterday (21 May) shows how activist investors have started to move the oil a...
- + Climate progress is key to reinvigorate European project—If the EU is to regain trust and achieve a renewed social contract, the most progressive response to the climate crisis must be at the core of its new...
- + Frontex launches first joint operation outside EU, in Albania—The European Union's border agency Frontex said it had launched Tuesday (22 May) in Albania its first-ever joint operation outside the bloc's territor...
- + Dutch minister resigns over manipulated report of crimes committed by asylum-seekers—The Netherlands' minister for migration, Mark Harbers, resigned Tuesday (21 May) after a parliamentary outcry over elided data on crimes committed by ...
- + Vote for a Europe for cancer patients, survivors and carers on May 23-26th [Promoted content]—As citizens across the EU vote for the future of Europe this week, the European Cancer Patient Coalition urges all to recognise our collective respons...
- + EU renewable electricity hopes get welcome jolt—Fifty percent of the EU’s electricity will have to come from renewable energy sources by 2030 but the issue is more than just a matter of building mor...
- + The Brief, powered by WindEurope – Fat Balkan lies—There is a saying that “the biggest lies come before elections, during a war and after hunting”. [Category: The Brief]
- + Manfred Weber, a late convert to environmentalism—Despite his Christian convictions, the lead candidate for the European People’s Party (EPP) at this week’s EU elections has remained remarkably silent...
- + Huawei: US founding fathers would be ‘alarmed’ with Trump administration—The US founding fathers would be ‘alarmed’ by the recent actions of the Trump administration to restrict access to the American market for Chinese bus...
- + Fact-check: Do the polls indicate a win for Le Pen’s Rassemblement National?—Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National and Emmanuel Macron's La République En Marche appear to be neck and neck in the European election polls but Mac...
- + EU socialists say Romania’s Victor Ponta is ‘fully unreliable’—Romania’s former Prime Minister Victor Ponta, who has left the ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) and formed his own ProRomania party, cannot be tru...
- + Joint horizon2020 workshop: TSO-DSO cooperation in flexibility market integration [Promoted content]—On 13 May 2019, EU-SysFlex organised the joint Horizon2020 workshop: TSO-DSO cooperation in flexibility market integration. A number of transmission a...
- + Transport Brief – Battery behemoth, train tweaks and scooter surge—This is your weekly EURACTIV Transport Brief, the one port of call for all the news from the world of mobility and much more! [Category: Transport Bri...
- + European vote in the UK: Silence is a mistake—Labour and the Tories will be equally to blame for not having challenged Nigel Farage, who is likely to be the big winner of the European elections in...
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- + Iranian Parliament Supports AEOI's Measures against US Sanctions—TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian legislators in a statement on Sunday voiced strong support for the recent moves made by the Atomic Energy Organization of Ir...
- + Iranian FM Asks Europeans for Practical Measures on N. Deal—TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blasted the US for bullying and illegal measures against his country, and urged the Europe...
- + Sanders Vows to Prevent Trump, Bolton from Waging War on Iran—TEHRAN (FNA)- The US presidential candidate in 2020 polls, Senator Bernie Sanders, vowed to “prevent” President Donald Trump and his National Security...
- + Spokesman Strongly Rejects Report on Iran-US Talks—TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi dismissed claims by a Kuwaiti official on the start of talks between Tehran and W...
- + Spokesman Stongly Rejects Report on Iran-US Talks—TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi dismissed claims by a Kuwaiti official on the start of talks between Tehran and W...
- + Russian Diplomat Blasts US for Breaching International Law—TEHRAN (FNA)- Russian Ambassador to Tehran Levan Dzhagaryan lashed out at the US for breaking the international law and at the same time accusing othe...
- + Iran Voices Hope for Broader Ties with Georgia—TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a message to his Georgian counterpart Salome Zourabichvili, congratulated her on the National Day o...
- + Army Commander's Aide: US Aggression against Iran to Receive Crushing Response—TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior advisor to the Iranian Army commander downplayed deployment of the US aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf as a tactic to creat...
- + President Rouhani: Tehran Final Winner of Iran-US Economic War—TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reassured that his country will finally come victoriously out of the economic war with the US, assertin...
- + Presidential Candidate: Trump 'Provoking' War with Iran by Sending Troops to Middle East—TEHRAN (FNA)- Presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke (D) denounced President Donald Trump's announcement that the US will send 1,500 troops to the Middle ...
- + Iraq Renews Disapproval for US’ Anti-Iran Policies—TEHRAN (FNA)- Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamad al-Hakim, at the end of his meeting with his visiting Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, reiterate...
- + Pakistan Warns Against War Amid US-Iran Tension—TEHRAN (FNA)- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan warned against the risk of a conflict in the Middle East amid heightened tensions between Iran and t...
- + Iranian Speaker Blasts 'Deal of Century' Conference in Bahrain as "Betrayal"—TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani lashed out at Bahrain for betraying the Palestinian nation by hosting the US-sponsored Deal of C...
- + IRGC Commander: US Carrier Destined to Persian Gulf Stops in Indian Ocean—TEHRAN (FNA)- Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Ali Fadavi underlined that the US is in its weakest...
- + Larijani Wins Reelection to Serve Another Term as Iranian Parliament’s Speaker—TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Members of Parliament (MPs) re-elected veteran politician Ali Larijani as the speaker of the Parliament in an open session on Su...
- + Iranian VP Underlines Extensive Plans to Confront US Sanctions—TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari stressed that the country has devised different scenarios to confront t...
- + Iraqi President Welcomes Invitation for Iran Visit, Stresses Further Expansion of Ties—TEHRAN (FNA)- Iraqi President Barham Salih in a meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif welcomed his Iranian counterpart's invitatio...
- + Iran’s Envoy to UK Rejects Rumors of Joint Chamber of Commerce’s Closure—TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Ambassador to the UK Hamid Baeidinejad blasted BBC Persian service for fake news about the closure of the Iran-UK Joint Chamber ...
- + Tehran, Baghdad Vow to Defuse Pro-Tension Plots in Region—TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi, in a meeting in Baghdad, renewed their respecti...
- + Ukraine Eyeing More Trade with Iran—TEHRAN (FNA)- Ukrainian Ambassador to Tehran Sergei Burdyliak said that his country is after expanding commercial relations with Iran, tabling Kiev’s ...
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- + Cuba´s First VP starts African tour—The First Vice-President of the Councils of States and Ministers, Salvador Valdés Mesa, begins this Wednesday a visit to South Africa, where he will t...
- + Cuban VP received a delegation from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea—Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Vice President of the Councils of St...
- + PAHO holds meeting with Cuban delegation to the 72nd World Health Assembly—On the third day of the 72nd World Health Assembly, Dr. Carissa Etienne, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), received the Ministe...
- + Panama recognized that the seized drugs are not attributable to Cuba—The Ministry of Security of Panama recognized that the drugs seized in its country are not attributable to Cuba, which also dismantles another media o...
- + Cuba´s Customs denounce manipulation on drug shipment seizure in Panama—Since last May 18, different media have manipulated the news about the seizure in Puerto Cristobal, Panama, of 1 517 drug bricks (cocaine) in 46 sport...
- + Diaz-Canel attended 18th ALBA-TCP Political Council closing session—Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel attended the final session of the 18th Political Council of the Bolivarian Alliance of the Peoples of Our America– P...
- + Cuba for its second win in Girls´ U18 Pan Am Volleyball Cup—Cuba will seek today its second win in the 5th Girls´ U18 Pan American Volleyball Cup when facing Guatemala in a contest running until next Sunday in ...
- + North Korean senior official on working visit to Cuba—Ri Su Yong, Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and full member of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea arri...
- + Diaz-Canel meets with Vietnam Foreign Minister—The President of the Councils of State and Ministers, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, met this Monday with comrade Pham Binh Minh, Vice Prime Minister and...
- + Cuban FM Bruno Rodriguez receives Venezuelan Chancellor—Bruno Rodriguez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, received on Monday in Havana his Venezuelan counterpart Jorge Arreaza, who arrived in Havana to ...
- + Cuba and Vietnam sign political consultation plan between foreign ministries—Representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Cuba and Vietnam signed on Monday in Havana a plan of political consultations for the period 2...
- + Cuba and Lithuania strengthen their relations—The First Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Marcelino Medina González, and the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Neris Germanas, ...
- + Second Havana Design Biennial will kick off this Monday—With the performance of singer Annie Garcés and pianist Alejandro Falcón, the 2nd Havana Design Biennial 2019 will open its doors tonight t in the cap...
- + Three dead in car accident in Havana—The health authorities of this capital reported that so far three people have died as a result of an accident that took place at 12:30 in the morning ...
- + 28th Political Council of ALBA-TCP to meet in Havana—The 28th Political Council of the Bolivarian Alliance of the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty will meet next May 21 in this capital, with ...
- + Vietnamese FM Arrives in Cuba on official visit—Pham Binh Min, First Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, arrived in Cuba this Sunday evening on an official visit. [Author: yml...
- + Cuba condemns occupation of Venezuelan embassy in the United States—Bruno Rodriguez, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs condemned the occupation of Venezuela's embassy in Washington, which he described as shameful and ...
- + Crew errors, probable cause of 2018 Cuban plane crash—Crew actions and miscalculations during the take-off maneuver are the most likely cause of the plane crash of May 18, 2018, when a Boeing-737 from the...
- + Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey visits Cuba—The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, will make an official visit to Cuba starting this May 17, announced the C...
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- + Ebola spread, CAR attack, and the children of Islamic State: The Cheat Sheet—A weekly read to keep you in the loop on humanitarian issues.
- + Resetting the Ebola response in Congo means trusting the people affected—A genuine community-driven strategy is key to ending the outbreak, say researchers from Anthrologica and the Institute of Development Studies.
- + As Ebola cases rise, so do worries of a cross-border epidemic—Health officials say the virus is likely to reach the provincial capital, Goma, and possibly neighbouring Rwanda, South Sudan, or Uganda.
- + Rubble, unexploded bombs, and more than 100,000 displaced: Marawi two years on—Stuck in tent cities with their homes still buried in debris, uprooted families say they need jobs and money to restart their lives.
- + In Colombia’s Tumaco, the war isn’t over, it’s just beginning—Thriving drug production, mass displacement, and routine disappearances: some Colombians see no peace, just FARC guerrillas by another name.
- + As migrant numbers swell on the US-Mexico border, so do unmet needs—Long delays with little support are leaving thousands of asylum seekers in anxious limbo in dangerous cities like Tijuana.
- + As Turkey and Russia pull the strings in Syria’s Idlib, civilians pay the price—Both countries are interested in preventing a full-scale assault but seem unable to agree on an alternative that might reduce civilian suffering.
- + The Hodeidah smokescreen: A real peace deal requires Yemeni buy-in—The UN may be overselling its deal, but ultimately Yemenis need to put their weight fully behind any peace bid for it to truly succeed.
- + Rwanda, part 4: The ‘reconciliation villages’ where genocide survivor and perpetrator live side by side—It hasn’t been easy for some to forgive, especially as many perpetrators are yet to confess to their roles or repent for their crimes.
- + A decade on, distrust grows for families of Sri Lanka’s missing thousands—A fledgling investigations office has unearthed controversy, but few answers, for relatives of the civil war’s disappeared.
- + Nigerian militancy, disaster risk podcasts, and a mixed week for Yemen: The Cheat Sheet—A weekly read to keep you in the loop on humanitarian issues.
- + Survival lessons for Congo in the aftershock of West Africa’s Ebola crisis—As Congo wrestles with Ebola, one lesson from survivors of the deadliest ever outbreak is that the trauma long outlives the virus.
- + UK keeps limits on cash aid in Syria over counter-terror fears—Critics say the freeze isn’t merited and is more about politics and the possible media fallout if money ended up in the wrong hands.
- + After Sri Lanka attacks, anti-Muslim backlash points to new divisions—Refugees are caught in the middle as mob violence turns on Muslim communities in the aftermath of the April suicide blasts.
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- + The EU is a doomed empire—European tensions are growing. There is Brexit, a Germany without direction, and nationalist forces that aim to bend the EU to serve their own project...
- + Tanzania's port out of Africa—Bagamoyo, a small fishing port 70km north of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, may become Africa's biggest container port in the next 10 years. China's largest...
- + The road beyond Wigan Pier—George Orwell wrote about poverty and unemployment in the north of England in 1936. Society there is still as unequal, but the nature of deprivation h...
- + Election-meddling follies, 1945-2019—In this country, reactions to the Mueller report have been all-American beyond belief. Let's face it, when it comes to election meddling, it's been me...
- + Volt, the party that undermines EU democracy—Techno-populist parties like Volt wrongly presume they have access to some kind of pre-established political truth. - Outside in / Comment
- + The politics of emptiness—Although Germany attracts immigrants, some of its states' populations have aged as young people leave in search of better paid jobs. Anklam, in German...
- + Norway's water harvest—Lerøy, the Norwegian world number two in farmed salmon, has its Sagen 2 pilot farm not far from Bergen. In a hangar are tanks of lumpfish; the little ...
- + The world's main salmon producers—Source: ‘Fishery and Aquaculture Statistics 2016', Food and Agriculture Organisation yearbook - Environment / 2018/10 - salmon [Link to media]
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- + IWW Deliveroo riders take wildcat action in London—iww picket.jpg Deliveroo riders organising with the London IWW have been taking wildc...
- + Gilets jaunes’ National Call // Sunday May 26th: In the street during the elections!—boycott-electionsRevision2-redder.jpg Following the invitation of the Assembly of Ass...
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- + Petition to stop ban of Palestine children’s book at Highland Park, NJ, public library—On May 19, a New Jersey public library canceled a reading by Golbarg Bashi from her children’s book, “P Is for Palestine,” after voc...
- + In Jerash refugee camp, 2-minute doctor’s appointments and rage at American visitors—In late March and early April 2019 I traveled to Jordan and the West Bank (Palestine) with two colleagues, Sonia Dettman and S. Komarovsky, first to a...
- + Foer cuts Netanyahu a break, Brooks doesn’t—Franklin Foer has a report on Hungarian PM Victor Orban in the Atlantic. Last week NPR interviewed him about the authoritarian leader’s kinship ...
- + Israel launches global initiative to protect its image from BDS activists—Hasbara / Media war Israel launches massive recruitment drive for social media warriors MEMO 23 May — Israel has embarked on a massive recruitme...
- + UNRWA rejects US calls to end agency’s mandate—UNRWA officials are hitting back after a US proposal to remove the agency’s mandate by calling on countries hosting Palestinian refugees to take over ...
- + NYU president slams speaker for endorsing BDS against ‘apartheid’ Israel (and doesn’t mind his calling Trump a ‘fascist’)—The president of NYU issued a statement yesterday roundly condemning a speaker at graduation the day before for endorsing Boycott, Divestment and Sanc...
- + Germany’s anti-BDS resolution damages its relationship with Palestine—Jonathan Ofir writes: Last week, the German Bundestag passed a resolution condemning the campaign for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS), meant ...
- + The Emperor’s New Palestine— Shhhh! The tailors are working! Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt, with the help of David Friedman are working on a new gown for Palestine. Accordin...
- + How one Palestinian university is remaking ‘Israel Studies’—At Birzeit University (BZU) in the Israeli occupied West Bank, just north of Ramallah, a growing cohort of young Palestinian students are studying for...
- + ‘Wear the Peace’ clothing brand raises awareness, and support, for Palestine and human rights issues worldwide—Building a movement and building a business are one and the same for Murad Nofal and Mustafa Mabruk, 23 year-old Palestinian-American owners of an onl...
- + Palestinian Authority financial crisis deepens as Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ looms—The Palestinian Authority is in crisis, and its worst financial emergency in years is making headlines across the globe. Largely sustained by donor fu...
- + The poisoned calculus (the army education of Yossi Gurvitz)—In June 1988, the head of the yeshiva gathered all of the 12th graders in the auditorium and asked them to say which “Hesder yeshiva” they...
- + Jewish groups call on their communities: defund Islamophobia now—Editor’s Note: The following is a statement from Defund Islamophobia. Mondoweiss occasionally publishes press releases and statements from organizati...
- + How a fake story about Cristiano Ronaldo donating €1.5 million to Palestinians for Ramadan spread—Did Cristiano Ronaldo really donate €1.5 million to Palestinians for Ramadan? The short answer: no. The long answer, however, is more interesting. ...
- + Endorsing some sanctions against Israel, Beinart calls on progressive Jews to take on establishment Jews—Peter Beinart is urging progressive American Jews to take on “establishment” Jewish groups and call for sanctions against Israel. In a pie...
- + Despite Palestinian boycott, UAE and Saudi Arabia to attend US-led conference in Bahrain—Palestinian officials are doubling down on their plans to boycott a US-led conference in Bahrain next month aimed at garnering regional support for Pr...
- + US promise of Palestinian ‘prosperity’ falls flat at UN—UNITED NATIONS, MAY 22 2019 — The Trump administration’s long-awaited Middle East peace plan drew criticism at the United Nations Wednesday, with Euro...
- + Trial update: confronting apartheid in Berlin’s criminal court—As the brutality of Israel’s systemic apartheid is being unveiled, human rights activists who speak up about Israel’s crimes against humanity become a...
- + UNRWA: A critical but impossible mission—Sunday March 24, 2019 In late March and early April 2019 I traveled to Jordan and the West Bank (Palestine) with two colleagues, Sonia Dettman and S. ...
- + An answer to the question, ‘Why do you care so much about Israel/Palestine?’—Several years ago, a student in my Israel-Palestine course approached me after class with a question. Why, he wanted to know, did I care so much abou...
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- + Evidence Links Colombia Army Chief to Civilian Slayings—Documents provided to The Associated Press appear to tie the embattled head of Colombia’s army to the alleged cover-up of civilian killings a decade a...
- + Colombia Will Review Military Orders Amid Human Rights Fears—After senior officers raised concerns that the military may be committing abuses, a commission will review all orders, the president said. [Author: By...
- + Kenya’s High Court Upholds a Ban on Gay Sex—The ruling on laws that date from the British colonial era disappointed gay rights advocates in Africa, where anti-gay views remain common. [Author: B...
- + U.S. Yet to Find Evidence of New Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria—Officials appeared to edge away from the urgency of an earlier State Department announcement that warned of new chemical attacks by the Syrian governm...
- + Saudi Warplanes, Most Made in America, Still Bomb Civilians in Yemen—U.S. efforts to reduce civilian casualties have failed to stop allied warplanes with the Saudi coalition from bombing homes and killing families in Ye...
- + China’s Orwellian War on Religion—“Concentration camps,” electronic surveillance and persecution are used to repress millions of people of faith. [Author: By Nicholas Kristof]
- + Syrian Government Documents Show Widespread Abuses, Rights Center Says—In a report, the Syria Justice and Accountability Center said that documents from President Bashar al-Assad’s government detailed systematic human rig...
- + Colombia’s Army Changes Pledge to Carry Out Killings—Colombia’s army, which had ordered officers to pledge to double the number of militants they killed, captured or forced to surrender, said it would ch...
- + Hungary’s Migrant Abuse Is ‘Matter of Urgency,’ European Agency Finds—Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government has caged and starved people, the Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner reported. But such findings h...
- + South Africa’s Racist Founding Father Was Also a Human Rights Pioneer—How did Jan Smuts reconcile his belief in freedom abroad with his efforts to suppress it at home? [Author: By Saul Dubow]
- + Colombia Army’s New Kill Orders Send Chills Down Ranks—Senior officers told The Times that soldiers are under intense pressure to defeat rebel groups and that a pattern of suspicious killings and cover-ups...
- + German Parliament Deems B.D.S. Movement Anti-Semitic—The campaign to boycott Israeli artists and goods recalled “the most terrible chapter in German history” and revived memories of the motto “Don’t buy ...
- + Questions and Answers About Syria’s Secret Torture Prisons—Anne Barnard, our former Beirut bureau chief, took to Reddit to share additional insights into her Times investigation of the cruel tactics President ...
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- + How can we shift to a regenerative culture in every sphere of life?— If life wins there will be no losers.
- + Why Greta Thunberg's leadership of the environmental movement is so ironic—Could autism be both a consequence of environmental degradation and a help to successful climate change campaigning?
- + Towards an anti-fascist AI
- + Birmingham’s cultivation of talent—What marks out Britain’s second city? A review of Our City: Migrants and the Making of Modern Birmingham by Jon Bloomfield, (Unbound. London: 2019).
- + May was the Daily Mail's PM. The day after it told her to go, she went—Modern British politics are shaped by the whims of its major newspapers - right up to when the prime minister resigns
- + Veiling and revolutions: from Algeria to Sudan—With women leading revolutions in Sudan and Algeria, it is natural to wonder again, will Arab uprisings be finished by women?
- + How international solidarity saved an activist’s life in Burundi—Pierre-Claver Mbonimpa is a thorn in his government’s side, so he needed urgent help from supporters abroad when someone tried to assassinate him.
- + Europe's far-right bid to take back 'Christian Europe'—Focus on Russian 'interference' risks ignoring the growing role of American religious conservatives in fuelling the far-right surge.
- + Europe's far-right bid to take back 'Christian Europe'—Focus on Russian 'interference' risks ignoring the growing role of American religious conservatives in fuelling the far-right surge
- + Switching the UK on to mutual credit—A new project is setting out to change the way businesses trade, and redefine 'money' as we know it.
- + Salvini is escalating war on Italy’s Roma community by deploying soldiers—Sending troops to vulnerable camps is feeding anti-Roma sentiment and emboldening the far right.
- + Why are so many Brexiteer politicians cosying up to this Armenian oligarch?—Since 2017 Conservative Eurosceptics have shown a strange fascination for a state in the South Caucasus, paying regular visits to enjoy tycoon Gagik T...
- + ‘Defeated’ ISIS has set up a new “jihadist proto-state” in West Africa—Where people have few life chances and little help from the government, the militants’ promise of order and basic services is winning recruits.
- + Inside science fiction’s compassionate revolution—A diverse universe of rising stars is creating a new subgenre of Hopepunk.
- + This election has shown how first past the post poisons British politics—Despite Euro elections using proportional representation, debate has been dominated by questionable ideas about tactical voting imported from Britain&...
- + Indokolt az aggodalom, hogy az európai választásokon is csalásra kerülhet sor—A heves kritikákat kiváltó miniszterelnök, Orbán Viktor épp, hogy elnyerte a kétharmados többséget a tavalyi választáson. Szavazatszámlálók választási...
- + Thoughts for my fascist brother in the North of Italy—“Far from rejecting the ‘establishment’ they criticize, the League has always represented the interests of corporate powers, as well as rich and power...
- + European politics: the ‘hidden hand’ and the ‘inevitable wave’—As the European elections get under way, let us avoid conspiratorial geopolitics. Focusing on sinister figures is politically debilitating, presuming ...
- + The war in eastern Ukraine left these people without homes. The state is yet to compensate them—Five years on from the start of the war, not a single Ukrainian family has managed to get compensation from the state for loss of property.
- + “Solidarity is in the air”: Meet the bold, young women challenging Europe’s far right across borders—In March, I travelled from London to Verona, Italy to join a historic protest for women’s and LGBTIQ rights – while Matteo Salvini, from the far-right...
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- + Lobbying firm with arms dealer clients deploys veteran to unfreeze UAE weapon sales— A man inspects a house a day after it was hit by airstrikes carried out by the Saudi-led coalition that left six people killed and more than 40 other...
- + Megadonor’s threat wasn’t enough to stop Missouri abortion ban— Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Friday signed a bill into law that would ban abortion after eight weeks of pregnancy, defying a plea from a major megad...
- + Following call for impeachment, where will Justin Amash get his money from now?— Rep. Justin Amash (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) Taking a lonely stand, Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) became the first and so far only Congressional Re...
- + An influential ‘dark money’ group turns off the lights for the last time— Supreme Court Justices John Roberts, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, and Brett Kavanaugh (Alex Wong/Getty Images) One of the most influential “dark m...
- + As tensions rise, moneyed interests pushing for hard line against Iran— (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) Tensions between the United States and Iran have skyrocketed in recent weeks following American military movements in ...
- + What’s behind lobbyist attempts to block casinos on Indigenous land?— (AP Photo/Matt York) President Donald Trump threw his weight against a bipartisan House bill last week that would affirm the Mashpee Wampanoag T...
- + What’s behind lobbyist attempts to block casinos on Native land?— (AP Photo/Matt York) President Donald Trump threw his weight against a bipartisan House bill last week that would affirm the Mashpee Wampanoag T...
- + Liberal megadonor Tom Steyer’s lobbying campaign to impeach Trump persists— Democratic megadonor Tom Steyer (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) While most of the House’s Democratic majority still avoids overt talk of impeaching...
- + Ex-foreign agent’s ‘dark money’ group challenges Amazon hate group ban— Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) A new “dark money” nonprofit is running a public relations campaign demanding that Amazon s...
- + Despite little national attention, Republican outside groups spend in Pennsylvania special election— (Mark Makela/Getty Images) On May 21, Pennsylvanians in the 12th Congressional District will take to the polls for a special election to determi...
- + Fossil fuel companies lobby Congress on their own solutions to curb climate change— (SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) The planet’s concentration of heat-trapping carbon dioxide has reached its highest levels in 3 million years, rekin...
- + Secretive conservative legal group funded by $17 million mystery donor before Kavanaugh fight— President Donald Trump and Brett Kavanaugh (Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) The conservative “dark money” organizat...
- + Trump has reported earning an estimated $2.3 billion since announcing presidential run— (MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images) Explore President Donald Trump’s net worth, income and more from his newest financial disclosure. President Do...
- + Foreign media broadcasters get mixed signals on new transparency rules— (Russian Presidential Press and Information Office/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) A new report to Congress marks one year of disclosures by foreig...
- + Bill de Blasio becomes third mayor to enter 2020 race. How will his fundraising match up?— NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio (Luiz Rampelotto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Bill de Blasio, two-term mayor of New York City, became the third mayor to ...
- + Anti-abortion groups step up spending as states challenge Roe v. Wade— Pro-abortion rights activists hold signs in response to anti-abortion activists participating in the 2019 “March for Life,” an annual ev...
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- + Top Language Jobs Fair in Prague – Bilingual / Multilingual & Expats Recruitment Day—CareerBuilder If you speak two or more languages the Top Language Jobs Fair taking place at the Prague Congress Centre on 25th May is a great way to s...
- + Getberg developer gives tours of smart home project in Vysoký Újezd—Prague Daily Monitor The development company GETBERG, which builds homes in Prague and its vicinity has announced that the first home from their Black...
- + BIRD Aerosystems to present its AMPS at IDET in Brno —Prague Daily Monitor BIRD Aerosystems, the leading developer of Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) and Special Mission Aircraft Solutions (ASI...
- + Come to the beach to watch ice hockey —Prague Daily Monitor The World Championship in ice hockey continues today with quarter...
- + Top Language Jobs Fair in Prague – Bilingual / Multilingual & Expats Recruitment Day—CareerBuilder If you speak two or more languages the Top Language Jobs Fair taking place at the Prague Congress Centre on 25th May is a great way to s...
- + Škoda offers first impression of its upgraded Superb model range in teaser video—Škoda Media On the day of the quarter-finals of this year's IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Bratislava, the Czech car manufacturer will be prese...
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- + Far-right parties make considerable gains in EU elections—Partial results from the European Parliament elections suggest that far-right parties have scored considerable gains.
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- + US House ‘moving toward’ Trump impeachment, Tlaib says—The US House is “moving toward” impeachment of US President Donald Trump and it “is not about” the 2020 presidential races, says Rashida Tlaib.
- + Utah judge suspended for making anti-Trump comments—A Utah judge has been suspended for six months without pay after he made comments critical of US President Donald Trump both in his court and online.
- + UK royals uneasy to meet Trump over his old remarks on Diana—The UK's Princes William and Harry are uneasy to meet Trump over remarks he made about their mother Diana.
- + US pushing Israel to cease trade with Huawei, other Chinese companies: Report—The Trump administration has purportedly pressured Israel to take sides in Washington’s trade war with Beijing and stop Chinese firms from entering th...
- + Separatist figure jailed in Turkey calls for end to hunger strikes—A separatist figure jailed in Turkey calls for an end to the hunger strikes staged by a number of Kurdish legislators and prisoners in the country in ...
- + Johnson, top UK PM contender, wants quick divorce before taking office: Report—The top contender to become the next UK PM is reportedly planning a quick divorce so he can enter the office with his new partner.
- + Iraqi sentences 3 French citizens to death over Daesh membership—An Iraqi court has sentenced three French citizens to death for joining the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
- + WATCH PRESS TV NEWS HEADLINES—Here is a brief look at Press TV Newsroom's headlines from 0900 GMT to 1700 GMT, May 26, 2019.
- + Recycled shampoo bottles turned into prosthetic limbs—In Queensland, Australia, old shampoo and conditioner bottles are being recycled to make 3D-printed prosthetic limbs.
- + Pence drops hints of prolonged US wars in Afghanistan, Iraq—The US vice president told a group of West Point military graduates that they should expect combat in Afghanistan, Iraq and even on the Western hemisp...
- + Defiant renegade general in Libya ‘to continue fighting’—A Saudi-backed renegade general in Libya says he will continue fighting government forces until they are defeated.
- + Truck bomb explosion kills five, injures eight in Iraq’s Nineveh—At least five people have been killed and eight others injured in a truck bomb explosion in Iraq’s northern province of Nineveh.
- + Trump hails 'great progress' in trade talks with Japan, says not in hurry for deal—Trump hailed the “great progress” in trade talks between Washington and Tokyo, saying he would not push a reluctant Japan for a bilateral trade deal u...
- + Syrian forces uncover militant tunnel in northwestern Syria—Government forces discovered the 20-meter deep and 50-meter long tunnel on Sunday.
- + 4 killed, 7 injured in three explosions in Nepali capital —Police say they suspect a Maoist splinter group may have been responsible.
- + ‘Israel has arrested 16,500 Palestinian minors since 2000’—Israel has arrested some 16,500 Palestinian children since the outbreak of the Second Intifada (uprising) in late-2000, a study says.
- + Iran rejects claims of involvement in any 'direct, indirect' talks with US—Iran says there are no direct or indirect talks between Iran and the United States.
- + Bangladeshi fishermen protest two-month fishing ban—Hundreds of fishermen stage a protest in southern Bangladesh following the imposition of a government ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal.
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- + Senators Call for Disclosure of Perks and Fees Paid to Health Benefits Brokers— by Marshall Allen Health benefits brokers would have to reveal the fees an...
- + Uma Verdade (Ainda Mais) Inconveniente: Por que créditos de carbono para preservar florestas podem ser pior do que nada— by Lisa Song Uma Verdade (Ainda Mais) Inconveniente Por que créditos de carbono para...
- + Losing Aldermanic Privilege, and How Unprepared Illinois Is for the Next Recession— by Logan Jaffe What’s up this week? Well, in Chicago, our new mayor was sw...
- + ProPublica Wins Two Deadline Club Awards— by ProPublica The New York City chapter of the Society of Professional Jou...
- + TurboTax Uses A “Military Discount” to Trick Troops Into Paying to File Their Taxes— by Justin Elliott and Kengo Tsutsumi In patriotism-drenched promotions, pr...
- + A False Answer, a Big Political Connection and $260 Million in Tax Breaks— by Nancy Solomon , WNYC, and Jeff Pillets A company that won the second...
- + Why Did Deutsche Bank Keep Lending to Donald Trump? — “Trump, Inc.” Podcast— by Heather Vogell Whispers of money laundering have swirled around Donald ...
- + An (Even More) Inconvenient Truth: Why Carbon Credits For Forest Preservation May Be Worse Than Nothing— by Lisa Song An (Even More) Inconvenient Truth Why Carbon Credits For Forest Preserv...
- + An (Even More) Inconvenient Truth: Why Carbon Credits For Forest Preservation May Be Worse Than Nothing— by Lisa Song An (Even More) Inconvenient Truth Why Carbon Credits For Forest Preserv...
- + Separated by Design: How Some of America’s Richest Towns Fight Affordable Housing— by Jacqueline Rabe Thomas , Connecticut Mirror WESTPORT, Conn. — A dirt f...
- + Emails Show How Much Pull Political Bosses Had Over State Tax Breaks— by Nancy Solomon and Jeff Pillets , WNYC A law firm linked to New Jersey ...
- + Soon You May Not Even Have to Click on a Website Contract to Be Bound by Its Terms— by Ian MacDougall If you’re like most people, you’ve probably clicked “I a...
- + Blistering Report Details Serious Safety Lapses at St. Luke’s in Houston— by Mike Hixenbaugh , Houston Chronicle When government inspectors descend...
- + New York City’s Early Voting Plan Will Favor White, Affluent Voters, Advocacy Groups Say— by Jessica Huseman An analysis from three advocacy groups has found that N...
- + Five ProPublica Projects Named Finalists for Loeb Awards— by ProPublica The UCLA Anderson School of Management has named five ProPub...
- + ProPublica Builds Washington News Staff With Three Journalists— by ProPublica ProPublica announced Friday three additions to its expanding...
- + Three Ways Chicago’s City Council Keeps Its Committees Out of the Public Eye— by Logan Jaffe This week, we went deep into the inner workings of Chicago’...
- + 2019 Reader Survey Results: A Loyal Audience Craving Government Coverage— by Jill Shepherd The results are in for this year’s ProPublica reader surv...
- + New Jersey’s $300 Million Nuclear Power Bailout Is Facing a Court Challenge. Does It Have a Chance?— by Talia Buford When the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved $30...
- + Lawless— by Kyle Hopkins , Anchorage Daily News Kiana, Alaska — Village Police Officer Annie ...
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- + How women sparked the Winnipeg General Strike—May 24, 2019 How women sparked the Winnipeg General Strike Women were the first to walk off the job during the Winnipeg strike, the g...
- + Jason Kenney fiddles (with climate policy) while Alberta burns—David J. Climenhaga It is an irony, though not a particularly satisfying one to observe, that while Premier Jason Kenney's United Conservat...
- + It's time to change the way we think about parliaments where no party has a majority—May 23, 2019 It's time to change the way we think about parliaments where no party has a majority Canadians may not be ideologica...
- + It's time to change the way we think about parliaments where no party has a majority—Karl Nerenberg Smart politicians avoid speculating about what they might do in the case of different possible election outcomes, and for go...
- + Crib notes: Understanding the United Conservative Party throne speech—David J. Climenhaga As the documents that lay out the government's policy agenda for the next couple of years, throne speeches are by natur...
- + Beware pro-choice memes normalizing Islamophobia—May 22, 2019 Beware pro-choice memes normalizing Islamophobia When Alabama legislators passed the most restrictive abortion law in t...
- + Nathan Cooper chosen as legislative Speaker -- so how about those early mornings? —David J. Climenhaga Now that Nathan Cooper has been chosen as Speaker of the Alberta legislature, I wonder if the business of the assembly ...
- + As processed food displaces nutritious food, more people gain weight and get sick—Ed Finn The rate of obesity in Canada has risen to epidemic proportions, with one in eight of us now clinically obese and nearly half of us...
- + Beware pro-choice memes normalizing Islamophobia —Anti-Racism Feminism Politics in Canada When a group of white, male, fundamentalist Christian Alabama legislators passed the most restric...
- + Green Party support grows as alarms sound on climate crisis—May 21, 2019 Green Party support grows as alarms sound on climate crisis With 17 elected Green Party members at the provincial and fe...
- + Green Party support grows as alarms sound on climate crisis—Environment Politics in Canada What do Ireland, the British Parliament, and Ottawa and Vancouver city councils have in common? All voted i...
- + On the streets of Edmonton with street preacher Dale: 'It's really tough' —David J. Climenhaga Dale the street preacher is doing the Lord's work. We can acknowledge this, even if we don't share his idea of whom the...
- + Keep your eyes on the story of Jason Kenney's 'war room' -- it's going to be a boondoggle! —David J. Climenhaga The discovery last week that Postmedia was trying to cash in on Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's promised $30-million ant...
- + The war on women is still on—May 17, 2019 The war on women is still on Women don't have equal pay. Lawmakers are trying to strip us of the right to control ou...
- + Crime expert says better social programs, not more prisons, will reduce violence—Karl Nerenberg Criminologist Irvin Waller recommends that governments should rely on what he calls "upstream social preventive programs" to...
- + Newfoundland Liberals expected to form minority government, NDP makes unexpected gains—Cory Collins Dwight Ball's Liberal party is expected to form a minority government after winning 20 of 40 seats in Newfoundland and Labrado...
- + The war on women is still on—Feminism Food & Health Politics in Canada On Wednesday, in the wake of the majority vote by 25 white Republican men in the senate of ...
- + Jason Kenney vows to end 'the war on fun' by allowing alcohol in provincial campgrounds—David J. Climenhaga Hey, who can be against ending Canada's war on fun? Not me, and not Jason Kenney either by the sound of it. You have ...
- + The federal NDP must stand tall in its commitment to a boldly progressive agenda—May 16, 2019 The federal NDP must stand tall in its commitment to a boldly progressive agenda In this excerpt from her new memoir &qu...
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- + Billionaire activist says Democrats need ‘a positive message’ — but he’s running ads attacking them—Billionaire activist Tom Steyer has spent millions to push an impeachment message since long before special counsel Robert Mueller completed his inves...
- + Trump is only fighting with Pelosi because he’s trying to deflect from his financial scandals: MSNBC analyst—MSNBC analyst and Politico Congressional reporter Andrew Desiderio concluded that the only reason President Donald Trump is fighting with House Speake...
- + Comedian burns Steve Mnuchin for lying they couldn’t put Harriet Tubman on the $20 due to ‘security issue’—The claim that Harriet Tubman’s $20 bill rollout must be delayed for security reasons is bunk, according to one stand-up comedian. “ItR...
- + 82-year-old North Carolina woman killed after church bus catches fire—A church bus hit the side of a bridge in North Carolina Sunday, sparking a huge fire. WPXI reported that one person was killed and four others were ho...
- + Nancy Pelosi treating Trump like an ill-behaved child is actually working—Pundits have spent the better part of the week comparing President Donald Trump to an ill-behaved grandchild of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The presid...
- + Trump has lost more than half of his Twitter interactions in the past year: report—President Donald Trump once had the power to tweet and score results, get someone elected, or move Republicans on legislation. But that power seems to...
- + Royal family to meet Trump amid his disgusting, creepy lie about Princess Diana—President Donald Trump heads to London this week with his entire family. He’ll be meeting with the royal family, including Princes William and H...
- + Royal family to meet Trump amid his disgusting lie about Princess Diana—President Donald Trump heads to London this week with his entire family. He’ll be meeting with the royal family, including Princes William and H...
- + Ocasio-Cortez slams the NYT for sexist coverage of former Trump official Hope Hicks: ‘It’s glamour shot time’—Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) on Sunday joined criticism of the New York Times for publishing an article about former White House Communication...
- + White House spokesperson denies it was ‘awkward’ to have to praise Trump after he reportedly threw tantrum—Appearing on Fox News with “Media Buzz” host Howard Kurtz, White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley claimed there was nothing awkwa...
- + Outrage after Trump uses loophole to send US bombs to Saudis: ‘This isn’t how democracy works’—Critics of the U.S.-supported bombing of Yemen rebuked the Trump administration on Saturday after it ducked congressional approval by invoking emergen...
- + Over 600 people test HIV positive in Pakistan city—Pakistan said on Sunday over 600 people, most of them children, had tested HIV positive in a city in the southern Sindh province. Concern grew after h...
- + Disgusted GOP adviser reminds whining Lindsey Graham that he’s called Trump much worse names than Dems have—Appearing on MSNBC on Sunday afternoon, a GOP campaign consultant raked Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) over the coals for whining about Rep. Jerry Nadler ...
- + Erroneous report claims Trump said Kim Jong-un would make ‘better president’ than Joe Biden—While visiting Tokyo over the weekend, President Donald Trump reportedly said that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un would make a “better presid...
- + Trump’s stonewalling of the Democrats is actually speeding the courts up to shoot him down: Ex-federal prosecutor—In a column for Politico, former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti explains that President Donald Trump and his legal team’s strategy to stonew...
- + George Conway piles on ‘transparent’ Trump for hiding his health, wealth and academic records—Citing an opinion piece in the New York Times that is harshly critical of President Donald Trump, the husband of trusted presidential adviser Kellyann...
- + C-SPAN caller thanks Trump for being ‘awesome’ — then asks why Hillary Clinton hasn’t been sentenced to death—A Republican C-SPAN caller on Sunday effusively thanked President Donald Trump for being the most “awesome” commander-in-chief. During C-S...
- + Trump’s advisers want him to stop attacking Joe Biden — because it’s only helping the former veep with voters—According to a report at the Washington Post, White House advisers to Donald Trump are encouraging him — sometimes to no avail — to make H...
- + Preet Bharara destroys Liz Cheney for throwing around ‘treason’: ‘Read the Constitution and knock it the hell off’—Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) was castigated online on Sunday after she appeared to repeat Trump administration talking points on North Korea and Iran. Durin...
- + Pete Buttigieg pummels Trump’s inability act like a president: ‘It’s a continuing horror show’—In an interb view with ABC’s Martha Raddatz, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg lamented the complete collapse of governance coming out of Washingt...
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- + Trump agrees with North Korean leader Kim on Biden -White House—U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un agree on their assessment of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, White House press ...
- + Trump agrees with North Korean leader Kim on Biden: White House—U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agree on their assessment of former Vice President Joe Biden, White House press secret...
- + Subpoenas for Trump financial records on hold pending appeal: court filing—Deutsche Bank AG and Capital One Financial Corp will not have to immediately hand over the financial records of U.S. President Donald Trump, three of ...
- + Democratic presidential hopeful Klobuchar proposes revamping EPA ethanol rules—Democratic presidential hopeful Amy Klobuchar on Saturday called for revamping the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rules governing how refiner...
- + Judge blocks some funds Trump sought for U.S.-Mexico border wall—The Trump administration must temporarily halt the use of some Defense Department funds for a border wall with Mexico, a judge ruled on Friday, becaus...
- + Trump says considering pardons for some U.S. soldiers accused of war crimes—U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was considering pardons for "two or three" American soldiers charged with war crimes, a move he also sai...
- + Trump says to consider pardons for some U.S. soldiers accused of war crimes—U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he is considering pardons for "two or three" American soldiers charged with war crimes, a move he also said...
- + Groups sue over Alabama abortion law; judge blocks Mississippi ban—The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging a law enacted by Alabama last week that bans ne...
- + Trump will tap ex-Virginia attorney general for U.S. immigration agency: Washington Post—U.S. President Donald Trump will pick former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli as the head of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, th...
- + Defying Congress, Trump sets $8 billion-plus in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE—U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring a national emergency because of tensions with Iran, swept aside objections from Congress on Friday to complete ...
- + U.S. arms sales to Saudis, UAE, Jordan needed to deter Iran: Pompeo—Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday the Trump administration had decided to proceed with arms sales to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirate...
- + U.S. judge blocks Mississippi 'heartbeat' abortion ban—A federal judge on Friday blocked a Mississippi law that would ban abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat, which can often occur at six weeks ...
- + Trump retweets doctored video of Pelosi to portray her as having 'lost it'—U.S. President Donald Trump, engaged in personal attacks on House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, retweeted a heavily edited video that false...
- + Defying Congress, Trump sets massive arms sales to Saudis, UAE—U.S. President Donald Trump, saying there is a national emergency because of tensions with Iran, swept aside objections from Congress and cleared the ...
- + TransDigm to repay $16 million for overcharging the Pentagon—Aircraft component maker TransDigm Group said on Friday it had agreed to repay $16 million to the Pentagon after it was admonished last week during a ...
- + U.S. Supreme Court blocks redrawing of Ohio, Michigan electoral maps—The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked lower court rulings that had ordered Republican legislators in Michigan and Ohio to redraw U.S. congressional...
- + Trump says will consider pardons for U.S. soldiers accused of war crimes—U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he is considering pardons for "two or three" U.S. soldiers charged with war crimes, a move he said would be...
- + Defying Congress, Trump sets big arms sales to Saudis, UAE—U.S. President Donald Trump, saying there is a national emergency because of tensions with Iran, is clearing the sale of billions of dollars worth of ...
- + U.S. Congressman Nadler becomes woozy at briefing, says he feels better—U.S. Representative Jerrold Nadler became woozy and appeared almost to faint during a press briefing on Friday with New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, but...
- + Trump appeals ruling allowing banks to hand his financial records to Congress—U.S. President Donald Trump, three of his children and the Trump Organization on Friday appealed a court order allowing Deutsche Bank AG and Capital O...
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- + In Charging Assange With 17 Espionage Act Offenses, Prosecutors Claim Power To Decide Who Is And Is Not A Journalist—In a superseding indictment, the Justice Department charged WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with 17 charges of violating the Espionage Act. The Justi...
- + Founders Of News Review Site Plan To Accelerate Shift In Media From Clicks To Credibility—Editor’s Note Shadowproof plans to participate in Credder’s Partner Program when it launches later this year. The ability to critically e...
- + The Rank Hypocrisy Of Rahm Emanuel—Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel took advantage of his elite privilege and joined The Atlantic, a major media publication, as a contributing editor. ...
- + Help Shadowproof Greenlight Great Stories This Month—Shadowproof recently published reporting from Natascha Elena Uhlmann on how the Trump Administration empowered Border Patrol to disrupt the asylum pro...
- + Border Patrol Museum Demonstrators Targeted In Crackdown On Immigrant Rights Protests—Four activists turned themselves in to El Paso police on May 13 after the police issued warrants for their arrest related to a nonviolent demonstratio...
- + Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Voicemail For Jill’ By Amanda Palmer—The post originally appeared at Ongoing History Of Protest Songs. Alabama signed a law on May 15, which is almost a total abortion ban. The strict law...
- + Chelsea Manning Faces More Jail And Steep Fines To Force Compliance With Grand Jury Subpoena—Unable to break Chelsea Manning’s spirit by jailing her, the United States escalated efforts to force her to testify before a grand jury investigating...
- + Justice Department: If FDA Regulated Execution Drugs, They Would Ban Them—The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel drafted an opinion that definitively argues the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may not ban or reg...
- + In Colombia, General Motors Workers Fight Surge In Firings Over Workplace Injuries—For eight years, fired General Motors workers have camped outside the United States Embassy in Bogota, Colombia. They are protesting wrongful terminat...
- + Interview With Abby Martin And Robbie Martin Of Media Roots Radio On Venezuela— If you would like to support the show and help keep us going strong, please become a subscriber on our Patreon page. On this week’s “...
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- + The Western media “death cult” is dragging us into the abyss of perpetual war—NOVANEWS BY 21WIRE 5 COMMENTS American troops illegally in Syria. (Photo: Twitter) By Jonathan Cook By any reckoning, the claim made this week by al-...
- + The Zionist Delusional Mentality: Exposed—NOVANEWS Historic facts: First, lets establish the fact that Palestine (even according to the Jewish Torah and Literature) was never the native land o...
- + Nazi Gestapo torture of Palestinian children ‘institutional’—NOVANEWS Israeli torture of Palestinian children ‘institutional’ Confessions by Palestinians who have been tortured are regularly accepted...
- + Douma, OPCW, Idlib, fake chemical attacks—NOVANEWS Douma, OPCW, Idlib, fake chemical attacks, White Helmets – Vanessa Beeley speaks to Last American Vagabond BY VANESSA BEELEY 0 COMMENTS Civil...
- + Palestine FM: US Peace Deal Favors ‘Israel’s’ Colonial Policies—NOVANEWS Palestine FM: US Peace Deal Favors Israel’s Colonial Policies Israel has built some 140 settlements in the Occupied West Bank and East ...
- + Terrorism Leads Ghana’s Religious Groups to Ramp Up Security—NOVANEWS The Cathedral of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso | Photo: Wikimediacommons Executive Director of the African Center for Security and Counter...
- + Libya: Haftar Calls for the People to Rebel in Tripoli—NOVANEWS Militia forces in Ain Zara, Tripoli, Libya April 28, 2019. | Photo: Reuters Militia from the U.N.-backed National Accord Government (GNA...
- + Right wing trying to generate the challenge—NOVANEWS Right wing trying to generate the challenge that will overturn Roe v. Wade–Militant movement needed to turn the tide By Candice Yanez On Wedn...
- + Iran war crisis: What’s really going on?—NOVANEWS By Joyce Chediac Photo: Common Dreams Remember the “weapons of mass destruction” fake news used by the Bush administration to start a war on ...
- + U.S. breaks international law, seizing Venezuelan Embassy and arresting guests—NOVANEWS By Liberation The Embassy Protection Collective held their ground for five weeks inside, at the invitation of the Venezuelan government. Fe...
- + US Is Heading Toward a Looming Maritime Showdown… but Not With Iran—NOVANEWS Darius Shahtahmasebi There are many indications that the United States and China are creeping towards a potential conflict in the South Chin...
- + Joseph Goebbels’ 1945 Editorial on the Influence of Jewish Elites in the US, UK and Russia—NOVANEWS Joseph Goebbels Published on January 21, 1945 in Das Reich, the leading German weekly newspaper of that time. One could not understand this w...
- + Saudi ship facing arms protests leaves Spanish port—NOVANEWS BARRY HATTON and ARITZ PARRA MADRID (AP) — A Saudi cargo ship that Spanish arms control groups suspect is carrying European weapons for possi...
- + The Massacre of Withdrawing Soldiers on ‘The Highway of Death’—NOVANEWS The Massacre of Withdrawing Soldiers on ‘The Highway of Death’ – 7 April, 2003 – News Russia This report was made on...
- + Tel Aviv is Afraid of the Axis of Resistance: Prof. Tim Anderson—NOVANEWS By Basma Qaddour May 14, 2019 “Information Clearing House” – (ST) -The Australian political economist and author Professor,...
- + US envoy admits to blocking Syria’s return to the Arab League—NOVANEWS By: News Desk BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – The U.S. Special Representative for Syria, James Jeffrey, told Asharq Al-Awsat that his nation w...
- + Iran Just Delivered 1M Barrels Of Oil To Fuel-Starved Syria By “Ghosting”—NOVANEWS by Tyler Durden At a moment the Persian Gulf is heating up given the highest tensions and exchange of threats in years between the US and Ira...
- + Al Baghdadi: The US Couldn’t Wish for a Greater Ally—NOVANEWS By Tony Cartalucci By 2013 the US-led proxy war on Syria had stalled. A staged chemical attack and threats of direct US military intervention...
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- + Professional Assange Smearers Finally Realize His Fate Is Tied To Theirs—Caitlin JOHNSTONE Rachel Maddow has aired a segment condemning the new indictment against Julian Assange for 17 alleged violations of the Espionage Ac...
- + Latest ‘Dodgy Dossier’ Not Even Original in Context—One thing for which the right-wing neoconservatives specialize is the production of dodgy dossiers and “official” reports. England has been ground-zer...
- + Trump Regime Heightens Middle East Tensions—Stephen LENDMAN Since WW II, the US waged wars of aggression against nations threatening no one, the highest of high crimes gone unpunished. From Nort...
- + Media Having Mental Breakdown Over Mueller Report’s Conclusion—Citizen Jimmy – A David against an army of Goliaths. [Category: Corporate Media, Mueller]
- + Trump’s US Sadomasochist, or Just Plain Stupid?—The Trump administration has shot itself so many times in the foot, it’s a wonder it is still able to stand. Time and again, whether to do with Venezu...
- + Modi-wave 2.0 sweeps Indian elections—In an unprecedented win for Narendra Modi, his Bharatiya Janata Party secures second term by winning a record 303 out of 542 seats. Saikat DA...
- + Shielding the World From US Chaos Is No Easy Task—Donald Trump’s foreign policy relies heavily on putting to use to the tools available to the Empire: economic terrorism, threats of war, diplomatic pr...
- + Theresa May Cries As She Announces June 7 Resignation—Tyler DURDEN Though it’s initial reaction was muted, GBP has moved decidedly higher in recent trade (after a brief selloff following May’s...
- + Democrats’ Descent Into Liberal Madness Has Killed the ‘Progressive’ Brand and so Much More—Today, the far-Left is betraying real progressive politics by coercing its base to ‘self-identify’ with phantoms that never really existed before. The...
- + On War With Iran, It’s Trump Versus the Founding Fathers—He seems to think he can launch an attack without congressional approval. The Constitution says otherwise. Doug BANDOW War between the United States a...
- + Trump’s Attack on Huawei Could Shatter US Monopoly on Operating Systems—Everyone loves the Free Market until it starts working against them. In a globalized world said economic philosophy stands in the way of “Making Ameri...
- + What Could Be More ‘Fun’ than Covering the Pentagon and All Its ‘Toys’? Asks the New York Times—The fact is that such naked gushing over all that lethal Pentagon hardware is perfectly okay from someone with Helene Cooper’s racial/gender/national ...
- + Sanctions or Sucking Up? US Grovels in Ukraine—The US sent Energy Secretary Rick Perry to the inauguration of the new Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, to announce the sanctions bill on Gaz...
- + “We Don’t Want a Monarchy”: Rep. Al Green Says Democrats Have No Choice But to Impeach Trump—A growing number of House Democrats are calling on Speaker Nancy Pelosi to launch an impeachment inquiry against President Trump. [Category: Congress,...
- + EU Establishment Set for Popular Rebuke in Elections—Over this weekend 28 member states of the European Union go to the polls in an impressive exercise of democracy. Polling takes place over four days, e...
- + Rand Corp: how to destroy Russia—Manlio DINUCCI The conclusions of the latest confidential report by the Rand Corporation were recently made public in a « Brief ». They expla...
- + Vicious Cycle: The Pentagon Creates Tech Giants and Then Buys Their Services—T.J. COLES The US Department of Defense’s bloated budget, along with CIA venture capital, helped to create tech giants, including Amazon, Apple, Faceb...
- + Trump Attacks Military Industrial Complex and Calls for Infrastructure Investments in the Middle East—For the first time in over half a century, an American President has actually come out attacking the Military Industrial Complex. Of course, everyone ...
- + Impeachment Should Be on the Table If Trump Bombs Iran—Without Congress’s approval, he has no legal authority to start a war, no matter what John Bolton seems to think. Gene HEALY We’re told th...
- + The 2020 Sweepstakes Begin. Let’s Keep Israel and the Phony Claims of Anti-Semitism out of It—The more than twenty Democrats who are seeking to become their party’s presidential candidate in 2020 have been more than a little reticent about the ...
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- + Russian military inspectors to hold observation flight over the United States this week—It will be Russia’s second observation flight over the territory of the United States this month within the frames of the Open Skies Treaty [Category:...
- + Medvedev congratulates Russian team on winning bronze at 2019 IIHF World Championship—The prime minister wished the athletes and coaches further achievements [Category: Sport] [Link to media]
- + Armenian PN, Chinese top diplomat discuss regional, global security—The sides also discussed issues of expanding ties in a number of areas under the bilateral agreements [Category: World]
- + Economist Gitanas Nauseda leading presidential polls in Lithuania—The voter turnout was 53.43% [Category: World]
- + Voter turnout at elections to European Parliament nears unprecedented 51%—At the previous elections to the European Parliament in 2014, the voter turnout was 42.61% [Category: World] [Link to media]
- + Flight from Beijing safely lands in St. Petersburg with one of its engines off—Rescuers were swiftly sent to the scene [Category: Emergencies ]
- + Iranian foreign ministry denies negotiations with US—US President Donald Trump tweeted on the following day he was sure Iran would soon want to begin negotiations [Category: World] [Link to media]
- + Russia defeats Czech team to win bronze at 2019 IIHF World Championship—The third-place match was played in Bratislava in front of a crowd of 9,085 fans [Category: Sport] [Link to media]
- + Ukrainian reconnaissance drone downed in LPR—According to Ivan Filiponenko, Ukrainian troops keep on openly violating the Minsk agreements using drone along the entire contact line [Category: Wor...
- + Syrian government army regains control over Kafr Nabuda in Hama governorate - agency—According to SANA, battered illegal armed groups are retreating eastwards, to the settlement of al-Hobeit [Category: World, CONFLICT IN SYRIA ]
- + One dies, 11 hurt in powerful earthquake in Peru - daily—The quake’s epicenter was located 85 kilometers southeast of the city of Lagunas, with a population of 9,000 [Category: Emergencies ] [Link to media]
- + Zelensky urges Ukraine’s police not to use force against political protesters—Earlier, Ukrainian media reports said a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old teenage girl staged an unauthorized rally on a central square in the western...
- + Ukrainian oligarch says Zelensky should reject IMF’s aid or default on debt—Ukraine should treat its creditors the way Greece does, Igor Kolomoisky supposes [Category: Business & Economy] [Link to media]
- + Patriarch Kirill consecrates All Saints Church in Strasbourg—He expressed confidence that the new church will become another venue for cooperation between Orthodoxy and Catholicism in France [Category: Society &...
- + Powerful quake in Peru damages houses, disrupts power supply—President Martin Vizcarra has called on citizens via Twitter to stay calm [Category: Emergencies ] [Link to media]
- + Russia hopes new EP will overcome sanctions logic of contacts - envoy to Italy—Sergey Razov also dismissed the accusations against Russia of trying to meddle in the elections [Category: FOREIGN POLICY, Russian Politics & Dipl...
- + INF treaty can be saved, political will needed for that, NATO chief says—NATO doesn't seek a new arms race and doesn't want a new Cold War, Jens Stoltenberg noted [Category: World, SITUATION AROUND INF TREATY] [Link to medi...
- + New Unity party wins majority of vote at European Parliament elections in Latvia—This political force has been backed by 26,2% of voters [Category: World]
- + Kiev forces shell five settlements in Donetsk republic, official says—According to the DPR’s mission to the Joint Center for Control and Coordination, the total number of fired munitions has reached 299 [Category: World,...
- + Maduro blocks transmission of opposition speeches in fear, says Guaido—The opposition leader added that he represents the interests "of the majority, who want change" [Category: World]
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- + Happy Hour Roundup—Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.
- + Trump extends his corruption into the intelligence agencies—A shocking executive order gives toady William Barr the ability to selectively declassify whatever will help Trump.
- + Let’s be honest: Nobody knows how impeachment would turn out—It might help Trump, or it might destroy him. Those who say they know for sure are fooling themselves.
- + Happy Hour Roundup—Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.
- + Obama’s legacy hangs over the 2020 Democratic primaries—Democratic voters' feelings about him will always be complicated.
- + The wall of concealment Trump built around his finances is beginning to crumble—"People have got to know whether or not their president is a crook," as one of Trump's predecessors said.
- + Happy Hour Roundup—Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.
- + Never mind Trump’s tantrum. What really matters is his crazy argument.—Behind the rage is an insane set of claims.
- + To make her wealth tax work, Elizabeth Warren must revive the IRS—The Democratic presidential candidate's idea is something we should do anyway.
- + Trump is counting on his hacks to keep his tax returns secret—Who cares what the law is when you've got the executive branch and the Supreme Court on your side?
- + Trump’s latest broadside at Democrats actually reveals a big weakness—Who's the one with the leverage here, again?
- + Happy Hour Roundup—Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.
- + Big disconnect: The economy is popular. Trump’s economic agenda is not.—How is this possible? Here's a theory.
- + How do we avoid another ‘But her emails’ in 2020?—It won't be easy.
- + Why aren’t Trump and Republicans pilloried for failing to ‘reach out’?—Why do only Democrats have a moral obligation to "reach out" to the other side's voters?
- + A top Democrat warns: If we don’t confront Trump, he’ll grow more lawless—An interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, who tells us the time for an impeachment inquiry has arrived.
- + A top Democrat warns: If we don’t confront Trump, he’ll grow more lawless—An interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, who tells us the time for an impeachment inquiry has arrived.
- + Happy Hour Roundup—Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.
- + Republicans who don’t protect Trump’s corruption will pay a very steep price—The word has gone out.
- + Why Trump actually has many advantages in 2020—From the electoral college to voter suppression to more help from Putin, he's got lots of thumbs on the scale.
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- + Tomgram: Andrew Bacevich, What Illinois Bikers Know That Washington Doesn't—Earlier this month, I spent a day visiting Marseilles to videotape a documentary about recent American military history, specifically the ongoing wars...
- + Tomgram: Engelhardt, American Election Exceptionalism—In this country, reactions to the Mueller report have been all-American beyond belief...
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- + The Latest: Trump meets Japan’s Emperor Naruhito—Trump and Japan’s Emperor Naruhito walked along a red carpet in the courtyard of the Imperial Palace after meeting on Monday amid pomp and pageantry.
- + Trump is first head of state to meet Japan’s new emperor—President Donald Trump is getting the red carpet treatment at Japan’s Imperial Palace where he’s making history, becoming the first world leader to me...
- + Brexit Party wins, Conservatives bashed in UK’s EU voting—Britain’s governing Conservative Party is facing near-wipeout in an election to the European Parliament, as voters sick of the country’s Brexit deadlo...
- + Former Thai Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda dies at 98—Prem Tinsulanonda, who as army commander, prime minister and adviser to the royal palace was one of Thailand’s most influential political figures over...
- + The Latest: Anger as expat Romanians face trouble voting—Many Romanians living abroad had to wait in long lines for hours to cast their European Parliament votes in many European cities
- + Fighting among inmates at Brazil prison kills at least 15—Brazilian officials say fighting erupted among inmates at a prison in the northern state of Amazonas and at least 15 people died before the riot was b...
- + The Latest: Female mayors in Madrid, Barcelona lose posts—The two women who shook up Spanish politics by becoming the mayors of Madrid and Barcelona supported by an upstart far-left party in 2015 have both lo...
- + Brazil: Prison riot in Amazonas state leaves at least 8 dead—Authorities in Brazil say fighting erupted among inmates at a prison in the northern state of Amazonas, and at least eight people died before the riot...
- + Backers of embattled Bolsonaro take to streets in Brazil—Thousands have gathered in cities across Brazil to show support for President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces an uncooperative Congress, street protests, a ...
- + The Latest: Ruling conservatives in EU vote in Croatia—Croatian election authorities have confirmed that the ruling conservatives are leading the European election in Croatia, EU’s newest member state
- + European Parliament elections: Voters deny traditional centrists a majority, boost euroskeptics and Greens—Turnout was the highest in a quarter-century as Europeans opted for new alternatives on the right and left.
- + The Latest: 3 Catalan separatists win seats in EU parliament—Three Catalan separatists — one in jail and two more fugitives from Spanish justice — have won European Parliament seats
- + Europe-wide vote fragments center as far right, Greens gain—The hardest-fought European Parliament election in decades is drawing toward a close with the anti-immigrant far right and the pro-environment Greens ...
- + Turnout for European Parliament elections at 50.5%, a 20-year high and 8 points higher than 2014, spokesman says—Turnout for European Parliament elections at 50.5%, a 20-year high and 8 points higher than 2014, spokesman says
- + Belgium’s national election split along linguistic lines—A far-right, anti-immigrant party has made huge gains in Belgium’s northern Flanders region, according to near-complete results in the national electi...
- + Greek prime minister calls for early election after EU loss—Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has called for an early national election following the defeat of his party at the European Parliament elections
- + The Latest: Romania’s ruling coalition sees EU setback—An exit poll shows a huge setback in the European Parliament election for Romania’s ruling coalition, led by the Social Democratic Party
- + The right and the Greens gain ground in European elections—The hardest-fought European Parliament election in decades is drawing toward a close with the anti-immigrant far right and the pro-environment Greens ...
- + Lithuanian economist wins presidential election—A prominent economist Gitanas Nauseda has won Lithuania’s presidential election after his opponent conceded defeat.
- + 30 dead, 200 missing after boat sinking on Congo lake—Authorities in western Congo say at least 30 people are dead and another 200 are missing after a boat sank on a lake
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- + Trump falls short on infrastructure after promising to build roads, bridges and consensus—A political stalemate with Congress shows few signs of clearing up soon.
- + The Trailer: After this weekend, the real primary begins —In this holiday weekend edition: What to read, what the candidates are up to, and how the left-wing primaries are shaping up.
- + Members of both parties criticize Trump’s ‘confidence’ in Kim Jong Un—During a visit to Japan, Trump voiced faith in the North Korean leader while taking a shot at Biden as a “low IQ individual,” prompting pushback from ...
- + Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s presidential campaign problem: A crowded niche—She twice won statewide in heavily Democratic New York but struggles for attention in a national campaign.
- + Joe Biden’s campaign of limited exposure: How long can he keep it up?—The former vice president is holding far fewer public sessions than his rivals. Events may make that hard to sustain.
- + Republican lawmaker criticizes Trump for sharing heavily edited video of Pelosi—“You shouldn’t disseminate information that you know is ultimately doctored,” Texas congressman Will Hurd said Sunday.
- + Trump climbs into a sumo ring to present a 60-pound ‘President’s Cup’ in highlight of Japan trip—President Trump spent his first full day in Japan largely as a tourist but made waves with a tweet that undercut his national security adviser on the ...
- + Trump climbed into a sumo ring to present a 60-pound ‘President’s Cup’ in highlight of Japan trip—Trump’s appearance at the sumo match was restrained for a president who became a reality TV star and often seems to thrive amid — and even encourage —...
- + Trump’s allies insist he is winning in feud with Pelosi. Her backers say she showed up the president.—Taking stock after days of insults, each side is certain of the upper hand in a fight that shows no sign of waning 18 months before the 2020 elections...
- + Rep. Roy’s move to hold up disaster aid in line with a protege of Ted Cruz—Chip Roy’s decision is reminiscent of the early days of Cruz, who was willing to be disruptive to carry out the role of principled conservative in Con...
- + Trump blasts judge who blocked part of border wall construction—The president pledged an appeal against the decision by what he called “another activist Obama appointed judge.”
- + Facebook defends decision to leave up fake Pelosi video and says users should make up their own minds—"This is false information you are spreading,” CNN's Anderson Cooper told a Facebook executive.
- + Same-sex couples are having trouble getting married in Alabama. Its legislature wants to help.—Alabama lawmakers voted to eliminate marriage licenses. Now biased judges can't reject same-sex couples.
- + For Pelosi, the biggest test awaits: Impeach or not impeach?—The House speaker continues to express caution, but are events pushing her toward an inevitable but politically risky decision?
- + How each 2020 Democratic presidential candidate could win—There are more than 20 candidates. Here's my best guess about their paths to victory.
- + How each 2020 Democratic presidential candidate could win—There are more than 20 candidates. Here's my best guess about their paths to victory.
- + How to talk politics this Memorial Day—Is President Trump going to be impeached? Who's going to win the Democratic nomination? Some talking points for the inevitable political debates you'l...
- + How to talk politics this Memorial Day—Is President Trump going to be impeached? Who's going to win the Democratic nomination? Some talking points for the inevitable political debates you'l...
- + Against the odds, select committee aims to push Congress into the 21st century—‘Welcome to 1935,’ Rep. Dean Phillips’s brother told him when he arrived at the Capitol to take the oath of office, in a nod to elements of the instit...
- + Trump administration to pull out of rural Job Corps program, laying off 1,100 federal workers—The Forest Service program enrolls more than 3,000 students a year in rural America. In Congress, members of both parties objected to the cuts.
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- + Washington Governor signs bill to allow composting human bodies—Enlarge / Mockup of a future Recompose facility. (credit: MOLT Studios) This week, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill to allow the co...
- + Test performance, gender, and temperature—(credit: Nest) As we move from a season marked by unstoppable heating units and into one dominated by aggressive air conditioning. Figuring out h...
- + Back in time: See You Yesterday brings time travel to the streets of Flatbush— Claudette "C.J." Walker (Eden Duncan-Smith), Sebastian (Dante Crichlow), and their lab mate, Eduar...
- + Hunter-gathering seems to have been easier than farming—Enlarge / An Agta family relaxing in the afternoon. (credit: Mark Dyble) For most of our history, humans got hold of food like any other animal...
- + Rocket Report: SpaceX sues the federal government, Chinese launch failure—Enlarge / The Electron launch vehicle is ready to soar. (credit: Rocket Lab) Welcome to Edition 2.01 of the Rocket Report! This week marks one ...
- + SpaceX launches Starlink mission, deploys 60 satellites [Updated]— Launch of the Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday evening from Cape Canaveral, Florida. ...
- + Stronger than aluminum, a heavily altered wood cools passively—Enlarge / A look at the lignin-free compressed wood. (credit: University of Maryland) Most of our building practices aren't especially sustaina...
- + NASA officially orders its first segment of a lunar space station—Maxar has been selected to build and fly the first element of NASA’s lunar Gateway. (credit: Maxar Technologies) NASA has chosen its first commer...
- + Purdue infiltrated WHO, manipulated opioid policies to boost sales, report finds—Enlarge / Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and its owners, the Sackler family, are facing hundreds of lawsuits across the country for the comp...
- + A sad raven bums out its friends—Enlarge / Does he look happy or sad to you? (credit: US Fish and Wildlife) As social creatures, we subconsciously match moods with those around...
- + Billion-year-old fossils may be early fungus—Enlarge (credit: Loron, et. al.) When did the first complex multicellular life arise? Most people, being a bit self-centered, would point to the ...
- + Anti-abortion clinics that try to trick women face new Google ad policy—Enlarge / MONTGOMERY, Ala. - MAY 19, 2019: A protestor dressed as a character from the Hulu TV show The Handmaid's Tale, based on the best-selling n...
- + Superconductivity reported at the temperature of a good freezer—Enlarge (credit: Manmohan Singh | Getty Images) Superconductivity offers the promise of hyper-efficient electric motors, ultra powerful magnets,...
- + “Quacks” blamed for HIV outbreak that infected hundreds of kids—Enlarge / A Pakistani paramedic takes a blood sample from a baby for a HIV test at a state-run hospital in Rato Dero in the district of Larkana of t...
- + A year after Hawaii’s Kīlauea eruptions, a nearby geothermal plant eyes restart—Enlarge / May 21, 2018: Lava erupts and flows from a Kīlauea volcano fissure, near to the Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) plant on Hawaii's Big Island...
- + FDA safety scandal: 50K hidden reports of heart device malfunctioning—Enlarge / The Food and Drug Administration headquarters in White Oak, Md. (credit: Getty | Congressional Quarterly) The Food and Drug Administr...
- + X-rays reveal the colors of a 3 million-year-old fossil mouse—Enlarge / A false color synchrotron X-ray image of the fossil chemistry. Blue represents calcium in the bones, green is the element zinc, which has ...
- + Natural cycles had little to do with 20th-century temperature trends—Enlarge (credit: UpNorthMemories) Reconstructing crime scenes is more or less what most geoscientists do for a living. Sometimes the “whodunnit” ...
- + For the fifth year in a row, a named storm has formed early in the Atlantic—Enlarge / Subtropical Storm Andrea, about 475km southwest of Bermuda, isn't much to look at. (credit: NOAA) On Monday evening, forecasters at t...
- + We probably don’t descend from Australopithecus sediba—Enlarge / According to Du and Alemseged, A. sediba is probably not our direct ancestor. (credit: Brett Eloff courtesy Profberger and Wits University...
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- + Windows 10 May 2019 Update now rolling out to everyone… slowly—Enlarge (credit: David Holt / Flickr) To avoid a replay of the problems faced by the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, version 1809, Microsoft has ...
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- + Australian rare-earth ore processor wants to build a plant in the US—Enlarge / Construction takes place at the site of Lynas Corp.'s Advanced Materials Plant in the Gebeng Industrial Zone near Kuantan, Malaysia, on Th...
- + Before Netscape: The forgotten Web browsers of the early 1990s—Browsers of the world, unite! (credit: Photograph by Computer History Museum) Update: It's Memorial Day weekend here in the US, and the Ars staff ha...
- + Website for storing digital currencies hosted code with a sneaky backdoor—(credit: NoHoDamon) A website that bills itself as providing a safer way to store Bitcoin and other digital currencies has been using a coding sl...
- + Google bots shut down Baltimore officials’ ransomware-workaround Gmail accounts—Enlarge / Oh, Baltimore. (credit: Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images) In the wake of the ransomware attack that has kept city networks and infrastruc...
- + Fake cryptocurrency apps on Google Play try to profit on bitcoin price surge—Enlarge (credit: Google) Google's official Play Store has been caught hosting malicious apps that targeted Android users with an interest in cryp...
- + Comcast does so much lobbying that it says disclosing it all is too hard—Enlarge / A Comcast sign at the Comcast offices in Philadelphia, Penn. (credit: Getty Images | Cindy Ord ) Comcast may be harming its reputati...
- + Why a Windows flaw patched nine days ago is still spooking the Internet—Enlarge / Artist's impression of a malicious hacker coding up a BlueKeep-based exploit. (credit: Getty Images / Bill Hinton) It has been nine d...
- + Serial publisher of Windows 0-days drops exploits for 2 more unfixed flaws—Enlarge (credit: SandboxEscaper) Update: One of the two exploits published on Wednesday has now been confirmed to exploit a Windows vulnerability...
- + Amazon made video games for its workers to reduce tedium of warehouse jobs—Enlarge / Workers and packages inside an Amazon warehouse. (credit: Getty Images | Macduff Everton) Amazon has created video games that its war...
- + Democratic Party’s network security still lags behind GOP, researchers find—Enlarge / The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has improved its information security since 2016, but it still has some weaknesses that could be e...
- + WannaCry? Hundreds of US schools still haven’t patched servers [Updated]—Enlarge / School IT is old school. And still vulnerable to EternalBlue. (credit: PhotoAlto / Frederic Cirou / Getty Images) If you're wonderin...
- + Cable TV customer satisfaction falls even further behind streaming video—Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | amesy) Netflix and other online video services have expanded their customer-satisfaction lead over cable and sate...
- + A year after Hawaii’s Kīlauea eruptions, a nearby geothermal plant eyes restart—Enlarge / May 21, 2018: Lava erupts and flows from a Kīlauea volcano fissure, near to the Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) plant on Hawaii's Big Island...
- + AT&T outclassed Verizon in hurricane response, and it wasn’t close, union says—Enlarge / PANAMA CITY, Fla. - OCTOBER 19: Mark Mauldin hangs a sign near the front of his property expressing his dissatisfaction with his Verizon c...
- + Baltimore ransomware nightmare could last weeks more, with big consequences—Enlarge / Oh, Baltimore. (credit: Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images) It's been nearly two weeks since the City of Baltimore's networks were shut dow...
- + Ajit Pai OKs T-Mobile/Sprint merger, “requires” 5G rollout that’ll happen anyway—Enlarge / FCC Chairman Ajit Pai with his oversized coffee mug in November 2017. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) T-Mobile and Sprint are one ...
- + Opera Reborn 3: No modern browser is perfect, but this may be as close as it gets—Enlarge / Both the new dark view and light view look good. (credit: Opera) When Opera Software unveiled a new look and feel for its browser ear...
- + How tech companies are shaping the rules governing AI—Enlarge (credit: Mina De La O | Getty Images) In early April, the European Commission published guidelines intended to keep any artificial intel...
- + >20,000 Linksys routers leak historic record of every device ever connected—(credit: US Navy) This post has been updated to add comments Linksys made online, which says company researchers couldn't reproduce the informati...
- + Hack on Stack Overflow exposes private data for ~250 users—(credit: Pixabay) Stack Overflow said hackers obtained private data for about 250 users after breaching the site and spending the next week escal...
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- + Just over half of UK firms don’t have a cyber resilience plan
- + GDPR: Are we there yet?
- + Effect of GDPR yet to be felt, says law firm Hogan Lovells
- + No real change a year into GDPR, says privacy expert
- + IBM’s investment in automation pays off in GDPR’s first year
- + Lapse in LinkedIn security certificate update
- + Police shut down Bestmixer bitcoin laundering service
- + TalkTalk admits new failings in 2015 data breach notification
- + Security Think Tank: Effective IT segregation must involve the business
- + US grants Huawei stay of execution
- + Dutch lecturer researches the person behind the cyber criminal
- + Planned UK age verification checks risky for internet users
- + Security Think Tank: In-app segregation more intelligent and permissive
- + Cyber security scholarships on offer in Belfast
- + Security Think Tank: IT asset separation is a risk-based decision
- + Danske Bank launches initiative to help SME customers with cyber security
- + GDPR an opportunity to improve data systems and processes
- + Google cuts off Huawei from Android ecosystem
- + ICO to support GDPR certification schemes
- + Security Think Tank: Challenges of segregation
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- + App note: Light quality – White light parameters— App note from OSRAM on consistency of colors specifically white lights. Link here (PDF) White light is not the same as white light. When different li...
- + App note: Ambient lighting design utilizing RGB LEDs— App note from OSRAM on using RGB LEDs or their MULTILED® for automotive interior lighting. Link here (PDF) This application note describes the advant...
- + Free PCB coupon via Facebook to 2 random commenters— Every Friday we give away some extra PCBs via Facebook. This post was announced on Facebook, and on Monday we’ll send coupon codes to two random comm...
- + Edge-lit seven segment display— Debra over at Geek Mom Projects posted detailed instructions of how to build this edge-lit seven segment clocks: This build combines small dozens of ...
- + PocketPi MK2— A smaller thinner PocketPi from Facelesstech: Thinner with a simpler design but packing the same feature as before. At its heart is a raspberry pi ze...
- + App note: Color sensing improves look and feel of smart products— Renesas’ white paper on applications of RGB sensors. Link here (PDF) Color printers also require an accurate sensor to ensure that during calib...
- + App note: Eye safety for proximity sensing using infrared light-emitting diodes— A guide to human eye safety for designers of consumer products, app note from Renesas. Link here (PDF) Active Proximity Sensing for Consumer products...
- + Tiny thermocouple thermometer— Johnson Davies built a tiny thermocouple thermometer based on an ATtiny85 measuring boiling water: This project describes a thermocouple thermometer,...
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- + Missing in Action: Cybersecurity Professionals—Just as every organization security team's needs are unique, so are the reasons for the shortage of candidates for open positions. Here are five strat...
- + Effective Pen Tests Follow These 7 Steps —Third-party pen tests are part of every comprehensive security plan. Here's how to get the most from this mandatory investment. [Link to media]
- + Why AI Will Create Far More Jobs Than It Replaces—Just as spreadsheets and personal computers created a job boom in the '70s, so too will artificial intelligence spur security analysts' ability to def...
- + Korean APT Adds Rare Bluetooth Device-Harvester Tool—ScarCruft has evolved into a skilled and resourceful threat group, new research shows. [Link to media]
- + Thrangrycat Claws Cisco Customer Security—A linked pair of vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take over many different types of Cisco networking components. [Link to media]
- + LockerGoga, MegaCortex Ransomware Share Unlikely Traits—New form of ransomware MegaCortex shares commonalities with LockerGoga, enterprise malware recently seen in major cyberattacks. [Link to media]
- + Attacks on JavaScript Services Leak Info From Websites—Three marketing tools, including the Best Of The Web security logomark, were compromised in supply chain attacks, allegedly leaving website customers ...
- + Poorly Configured Server Exposes Most Panama Citizens' Data—Compromised information includes full names, birth dates, national ID numbers, medical insurance numbers, and other personal data. [Link to media]
- + 78% of Consumers Say Online Companies Must Protect Their Info—Yet 68% agree they also must do more to protect their own information. [Link to media]
- + How Open Testing Standards Can Improve Security—When creating security metrics, it's critical that test methodologies cover multiple scenarios to ensure that devices perform as expected in all envir...
- + Demystifying the Dark Web: What You Need to Know—The Dark Web and Deep Web are not the same, neither is fully criminal, and more await in this guide to the Internet's mysterious corners. [Link to med...
- + Microsoft SharePoint Bug Exploited in the Wild—A number of reports show CVE-2019-0604 is under active attack, Alien Labs researchers say. [Link to media]
- + How We Collectively Can Improve Cyber Resilience—Three steps you can take, based on Department of Homeland Security priorities. [Link to media]
- + Symantec CEO Greg Clark Steps Down—Exec shake-up comes amid earnings drop in financial report. [Link to media]
- + Hackers Still Outpace Breach Detection, Containment Efforts—Research shows time to discovery and containment of breaches slowly shrinking, but attackers don't need a very big window to do a lot of damage. [Link...
- + Bumper Crop of New Briefings Added for Black Hat USA —Among the 50+ new Briefings confirmed for this August event are a deep dive into the Apple T2 chip and a pile of lessons learned from the Equifax and ...
- + Data Dump Purportedly Reveals Details on Previously Unknown Iranian Threat Group—Rana targets airline companies and others in well-planned, well-researched attacks, Israel's ClearSky says. [Link to media]
- + US DoJ Indicts Chinese Man for Anthem Breach—Fujie Wang allegedly worked as part of a hacking team out of China that stole information on nearly 80 million Americans in the massive healthcare bre...
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- + Tesla starts locking down features on entry-level Model 3—Tesla's entry-level Model 3 has been available to order for a while (lately in limited form), but early buyers have technically been getting more ...
- + Microsoft, Alphabet team up to teach quantum computer programming—The very concept of a quantum computer can be daunting, let alone programming it, but Microsoft thinks it can offer a helping hand. It's partneri...
- + Airbnb agrees to share data for over 17,000 NYC listings—Airbnb and New York City are inching closer to making peace over data sharing. To start, the home rental outfit has reached an agreement to hand over...
- + Moog museum tells the history of popular synthesized music—There's no doubt that Bob Moog had a massive influence on music by making synthesizers popular and accessible, and now there's a dedicated pla...
- + Grindr's owner gave staff access to sensitive user data—When the US pushed Grindr's owner to sell the app over national security concerns, it made only vague allusions to what might have prompted the de...
- + The best ergonomic keyboard—By Melanie Pinola This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks...
- + A parent's guide to teaching internet common sense—Being a good digital citizen means being a responsible one: educating yourself and your kids about the digital world, participating in it in positive ...
- + Netflix acquires Cannes Film Festival's Grand Prix winner—Netflix isn't done pushing back against Cannes for rejecting its movies -- if anything, it's escalating the fight. The company has acquired i...
- + After Math: What's the holdup?—This week's theme is waiting. Sonic the Hedgehog fans will have to do three months of it after complaining about Sonic's oddly human teeth, wh...
- + Intel's Core i9-9900KS CPU can run all eight cores at 5GHz—It wouldn't be Computex if Intel didn't have some sort of geek-friendly CPU reveals. This time around, it's the Core i9-9900KS, a "sp...
- + Intel's 10nm 'Ice Lake' CPUs can actually run games well in 1080p—In December, Intel promised that its upcoming 10nm laptop CPUs will feature integrated graphics with over a teraflop worth of computing power. Ahead o...
- + We’re live from Computex 2019 in Taipei!—Every summer, the PC industry descends on the capital of Taiwan to show off the latest in components, laptops and gaming gear. It's an opportunity...
- + Poland challenges EU's new copyright law over censorship fears—The EU's contentious copyright law is already facing some opposition from one of its existing members. Poland has submitted a complaint to the Eu...
- + Mac security hole reportedly lets attackers bypass app safeguards—Apple may have another Gatekeeper security flaw on its hands. Researcher Filippo Cavallarin has detailed a macOS vulnerability that he said would let...
- + Fiat Chrysler may strike Renault deal to survive changing car industry—Fiat Chrysler hasn't been on the cutting edge of automotive change as of late. Unless you count concepts like the Centoventi, the company hasn...
- + Alexa's intercom-like broadcasts come to more non-Echo devices—Amazon has slowly been expanding the circle of devices that can use Alexa Announcements, but now it's throwing the gates wide open. The company h...
- + Leak shows Microsoft's very purple 'Fortnite' Xbox One S—Microsoft's rumored Fortnite Xbox One appears to be real... and it wouldn't just be a basic software bundle. WinFuture claims to have obtaine...
- + 'Dauntless' success leads to hours-long wait times across platforms (update)—The launch of Phoenix Labs' co-op hunting RPG Dauntless was such a huge success, the developer has announced that the game attracted 4 million pla...
- + Apple Watch ECG is coming to Canada 'as quickly as possible'—Canucks won't have to sit on the sidelines while their Apple Watch-toting friends in the US, Europe and Hong Kong perform electrocardiograms. App...
- + Ransomware attacks in US cities are using a stolen NSA tool—The ransomware attacks in Baltimore and other US cities appear to have a common thread: they're using NSA tools on the agency's home soil. In-...
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- + Hackaday Links: May 26, 2019—Thinkpads are great, especially the old ones. You find a T420, and you can have a battery hanging off the back, a battery in the optical drive bay, an...
- + Chatterbox Voice Assistant Knows To Keep Quiet For Privacy—Cruising through the children’s hands-on activity zone at Maker Faire Bay Area, we see kids building a cardboard enclosure for the Chatterbox sm...
- + Vintage Monoscope Tubes Generate Classic TV Test Patterns Once Again—Night creatures and insomniacs of a bygone era may fondly recall a TV test pattern appearing once [Jack Parr] or [Steve Allen] had had their say and t...
- + Radio Controlled Wheelbarrows Tear Up The Track—The wheelbarrow is a trusty companion to the gardening set, helping move heavy loads to and fro. [James Bruton] has an active imagination however, dec...
- + DIY Vactrols Give MIDI-Controlled Video Distortion—It’s one thing to assemble your own circuits from scratch using off the shelf components. It’s quite another to build the components first...
- + Custom Electric Motorcycle Packs 6 kW—If you only need to travel at around 25 mph around town or to get a short distance to work, an electric bicycle might just be the best thing you can r...
- + Microphones Listen to Your… Monitor?—A song by Rockwell, “Somebody’s Watching Me” might be the anthem for the tin foil hat crowd. But a new paper reveals that it might b...
- + One-Legged Robot Does the Hop—At first, we thought this robot was like a rabbit until we realized rabbits have a 300% bonus in the leg department. SALTO — a robot from [Justi...
- + Build A Sheet Metal Brake With No Welding Required—Sometimes, there’s a job to be done and the required tools don’t fall easily to hand. [Bob] found himself in just such a position, needing...
- + Back To Basics With An Arduino And An EEPROM—There are plenty of techniques and components that we use in our everyday hardware work, for which their connection and coding is almost a done deal. ...
- + A Sonoff Switch Repurposed As A Thermostat—Underfloor heating is a wonderfully luxurious touch for a bedroom and en-suite bathroom, and [Andy] had it fitted so that he could experience the joy ...
- + Your Own Milliohm Meter—We like to pretend that wires are perfect all the time. For the most part that’s acceptable, but sometimes you really do care about those tiny f...
- + Piezoelectric Crystals Explained—Summer in the Northern hemisphere means outdoor cooking. Matches are old school, and you are more likely to use a piezoelectric lighter to start your ...
- + CNCing An X-Acto Knife Holder—X-acto knives are popular as the scalpel of the craft world. Obviously, holders for the blades are available off-the-shelf, but you needn’t sett...
- + New Part Day: A 64-Bit RISC-V CPU In Raspberry Pi Hat Form—Over the last few years the open-source RISC-V microprocessor has moved from existing only on FPGAs into real silicon, and right now you can buy a RIS...
- + Eurorack Synth Module Runs On ESP32—The ESP32 is well known for both its wireless communication abilities, as well as the serious amount of processing power it possesses for a microcontr...
- + Great Hacks at Our Maker Faire Bay Area Meetup; From Helmets and Goggles to Rovers and String—When Maker Faire Bay Area closed down early Saturday evening, the fun did not stop: there’s a strong pool of night owls among the maker demograp...
- + Hackaday Podcast Ep20: Slaying The Dragon Of EL, Siege Weapon Physics, Dis-entangled Charlieplex, Laser Internet—Join editors Elliot Williams and Mike Szczys as they unpack all the great hacks we’ve seen this week. On this episode we’re talking about ...
- + A Stylish Pair of FPGA Earrings—Sometimes, rather than going the commercialistic route, it can be nice to make a gift for that personal touch. [Mahesh Venkitachalam] had been down th...
- + 3D Printering: The Past and Future of Prusa’s Slicer—If you own a desktop 3D printer, you’re almost certainly familiar with Slic3r. Even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, there’s an exce...
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- + Study: Most enterprise IoT transactions are unencrypted—Of the millions of enterprise-IoT transactions examined in a recent study, the vast majority were sent without benefit of encryption, leaving the data...
- + Microsoft issues fixes for non-supported versions of Windows Server—Microsoft took the rare step of issuing security fixes for both the server and desktop versions of Windows that are long out of support, so you know t...
- + WhatsApp attacked by spyware | TECH(feed)—WhatsApp’s recent spyware hack took advantage of a security vulnerability and allowed attackers to access private, digital communication. In this epis...
- + Extreme addresses networked-IoT security—Extreme Networks has taken the wraps off a new security application it says will use machine learning and artificial intelligence to help customers ef...
- + How to set up a Microsoft Azure backup process—Setting up a backup process in Azure is one way to quickly recover from a ransomware attack. [Category: Security, Windows, Azure, Microsoft]
- + 4 vulnerabilities and exposures affect Intel-based systems; Red Hat responds—Four vulnerabilities were publicly disclosed related to Intel microprocessors. These vulnerabilities allow unprivileged attackers to bypass restrictio...
- + Cisco adds AMP to SD-WAN for ISR/ASR routers—Cisco has added support for Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) to its million-plus ISR/ASR edge routers, in an effort to reinforce branch and core netw...
- + Cisco releases a critical security patch for a virtualized automation tool—Cisco has released a patch for a critical vulnerability in software used to control large virtual environments.The weakness gets a 10 out of 10 sever...
- + 10 Hot IoT security startups to watch —The internet of things is growing at breakneck pace and may end up representing a bigger economic shift in networking than the internet itself did, ma...
- + Cisco issues critical security warning for Nexus data-center switches—Cisco issued some 40 security advisories today but only one of them was deemed “critical” – a vulnerability in the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Application...
- + How to shop for enterprise firewalls—Firewalls have been around for years, but the technology keeps evolving as the threat landscape changes. Here are some tips about what to look for in ...
- + Does your cloud-access security broker support IPv6? It should.—Cloud access security brokers (CASB) insert security between enterprises and their cloud services by providing visibility and access control, but IPv6...
- + Cisco: DNSpionage attack adds new tools, morphs tactics—The group behind the Domain Name System attacks known as DNSpionage have upped their dark actions with new tools and malware to focus their attacks an...
- + Card skimming moves online | TECH(talk)—CSO staff writer Lucian Constantin offers advice on how online retailers can prevent online payment fraud. [Category: Security]
- + The best enterprise level firewalls: Rating 10 top products—You know you need to protect your company from unauthorized or unwanted access. You need a network-security tool that examines the flow of packets in ...
- + REVIEW: Best VPN routers for small business—When selecting VPN routers, small businesses want ones that support the VPN protocols they desire as well as ones that fit their budgets, are easy to ...
- + 7 free network tools you must have—"I am all about useful tools. One of my mottos is 'the right tool for the right job.'" –Martha StewartIf your "right job" involves wrangling computer ...
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- + Explosive Device in French City of Lyon Injures at Least 13—The precise nature of the device was not immediately clear, but President Emmanuel Macron said the explosion in Lyon, in central France, was an “attac...
- + Attack on Tourist Bus Near Egyptian Pyramids Wounds at Least 14—The blast, close to a giant museum under construction, suggested that militants were seeking to undermine the authority of President Abdel Fattah el-S...
- + Indonesia Says It Foiled Plot to Detonate Bombs via Wi-Fi—The alleged plot highlights advances in bomb-making in a country with a history of militant activity tied to the Islamic State and other extremist gro...
- + Robert Maxwell, World War II Hero Who Fell on a Grenade, Dies at 98—Germans had attacked an American headquarters in France when he absorbed the blast, saving lives. Maimed, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. [Author: ...
- + Bombings Deflate Sri Lanka Tourism, and a Village That Depends on It—A luxury resort that bills itself as a retreat from the world is far from the coastal cities targeted in the Easter Sunday attacks. But it, too, is fe...
- + Wisconsin Woman Used Hacked Facebook Accounts to Recruit for ISIS, Prosecutors Say—In two unrelated cases, the woman, Waheba Issa Dais, and a Wisconsin man pleaded guilty to crimes related to providing support for the Islamic State. ...
- + Sri Lanka Attacks: Nation On Edge Mourns Victims—The death toll from the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka was raised to nearly 300 people and the authorities have blamed a little-known radical Isl...
- + Police Warned That Sri Lanka Churches Were Targets—Multiple explosions killed more than 200 people at churches and across the country. Thirteen people have been arrested. [Author: By The New York Times...
- + For Deeper Insights, Japanese Space Mission Bombed an Asteroid to Make a Crater—The Hayabusa2 spacecraft aimed to advance its study of the rock called Ryugu by making a hole on its surface with a copper projectile. [Author: By Mic...
- + Trump Supporter Sobs as He Describes Mailing Bombs to Obama, Clinton and Other Democrats—Cesar Sayoc pleaded guilty to sending a series of mail bombs last fall to prominent Democrats, as well as George Soros, Robert De Niro and CNN. [Autho...
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- + The Era of Facial Recognition—Don’t be a stranger. [Author: By Patrick Chappatte]
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- + Video: SpaceX Starlink Satellites Passing Over The Netherlands— Video Caption: Less than 24 hours after SpaceX’s launch of the first 60 Starlink satellites, amateur astronomer Dr. Marco Langbroek (sattrack...
- + NASA Awards Research Funding for In-Situ Resource Utilization on Mars— NASA’s InSight spacecraft flipped open the lens cover on its Instrument Context Camera (ICC) on Nov. 30, 2018, and captured this view of Mars. Locate...
- + Design of First Nanosat to Rendezvous with Asteroid Begins— M-Argo CubeSat. (Credit: ESA-Jacky Huart) PARIS, 23 May 2019 (ESA PR) — ESA has just signed a contract with GomSpace Luxembourg to design the...
- + Mark Sirangelo’s Resignation Letter to Jim Bridenstine— Mark Sirangelo (Credit: SNC) May 20, 2019 Jim, Over the last couple of months we have accomplished much together and it has been truly exciting. ...
- + Viirgin Orbit’s Cosmic Girl Completes Flight Test— Our pilots and launch engineers are all smiles after another successful test flight, this one with a fully-loaded #LauncherOne rocket under the wing ...
- + ESA’s Pioneer-IODA Project to Develop Advanced Space Cameras— Picture of Sentinel-1 solar wing taken by on-board camera. (Credit: ESA) Neuchâtel, Switzerland (ESA PR) — Space cameras to monitor the depl...
- + ISS Study Shows Hypergravity Counters Bone Loss in Mice— The International Space Station as it appears in 2018. Zarya is visible at the center of the complex, identifiable by its partially retracted solar a...
- + Tactical Mistakes Led to Mark Sirangelo’s Departure from NASA— Lesson: Congress isn’t a speed bump. It’s more like a spike strip. When it forces you to back up, you end up with shredded tires. They l...
- + India Launches RISAT-2B Radar Imaging Satellite— PSLV booster lifts off with the RISAT-2B satellite aboard. (Credit: ISRO) Sriharikota, India (ISRO PR) — India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehic...
- + Orion Abort Test Scheduled for July 2— On May 22, 2019, engineers move a test version of NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Ascent Abort-2 flight test from the Launch Abort System Facil...
- + Boeing Starliner Passes Key Test, Paves Way for Flight to Space Station— #Starliner’s integrated propulsion system hot fire test was a success. This paves the way for both the capsule’s pad abort test and upcoming flights ...
- + NASA Prepares for Future Moon Exploration with International Undersea Crew— The pictured NEEMO 22 diver is collecting a scientific sample for coral research using proxy tools, techniques, technologies, and training envisioned...
- + Mark Sirangelo Departs NASA After 44 Days— Mark Sirangelo (Credit: SNC) Well, that was fast. On April 9, NASA announced the appointment of Mark Sirangelo as a special assistant to Administra...
- + SpaceX Launches 60 Starlink Satellites as Part of Satellite Internet Constellation— 60 Starlink satellites begin to separate after deployment from the Falcon 9 second stage. (Credit: SpaceX webcast) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket success...
- + China Loses Military Satellite in Launch Failure— Chinese official media have confirmed that a top-secret military satellite was lost due to the failure of a Long March 4C booster. The rocket took ...
- + Man Charged With Falsifying Inspection Reports for Space Parts Supplied to SpaceX, DOD— Crowd gathers to watch as NASA and SpaceX make history by launching the first commercially-built and operated American crew spacecraft and rocket to ...
- + Maxar Teams with Blue Origin, Draper on Lunar Gateway Power & Propulsion Element— The power and propulsion element of NASA’s Gateway is a high-power, 50-kilowatt solar electric propulsion spacecraft – three times more powerfu...
- + NASA Selects Maxar to Build Lunar Gateway Power & Propulsion Element— The power and propulsion element of NASA’s Gateway is a high-power, 50-kilowatt solar electric propulsion spacecraft – three times more powerfu...
- + NASA Invites Public to Submit Names to Fly Aboard Next Mars Rover— Members of the public who want to send their name to Mars on NASA’s next rover mission to the Red Planet (Mars 2020) can get a souvenir boardin...
- + NASA Invites Public to Help Asteroid Mission Choose Sample Site— This image shows a view of asteroid Bennu’s surface in a region near the equator. It was taken by the PolyCam camera on NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft ...
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- + New Law Would Help Bees--but Could Leave Other Pollinators out in the Cold—Proposed legislation focuses mostly on threats to honeybees and their wild cousins -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: Sustai...
- + Tiny, Snackable Fish Are Linchpins of Coral Reef Ecosystems—Fish that are so small and shy that they escape attention may be the foundation of reefs’ outsize productivity -- Read more on ScientificAmeric...
- + Creative Types Reserve a Special Corner of the Brain for Dreaming Big—Artists, novelists, actors and directors excel at tapping into “imagination” circuits -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [C...
- + Beautiful Math—A new book shows off spectacular works of art inspired by mathematical principles -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: The Sci...
- + How Wild Should We Let the Solar System Be?—Experts argue that more than 85 percent of the solar system should be left untouched so that we can sustainably move off-world -- Read more on Scient...
- + Cannabis Compound Eases Anxiety and Cravings of Heroin Addiction—Cannabidiol reduces levels of stress hormone and blunts urge to use opioids -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: Health, Medic...
- + How to Be a Data-Driven Parent—Economist Emily Oster explains how to make the best decisions for your particular child, using the scientific evidence at hand -- Read more on Scient...
- + Are We More Attracted to People Who Look like Our Parents?—Though we might be drawn to people who have physical commonalities with us and therefore our parents, findings say this claim is far from scientific ...
- + Smartphone App Screens Kids for Ear Problems—Parents can use a digital tool at home to detect fluid behind the eardrum -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: Health, Tech, M...
- + Can You Prevent Pregnancy with the Pullout Method?—An investigation into one of the biggest misconceptions in male fertility -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: Health, Public ...
- + Rescue Drones Need to Learn How Lost Humans Think—New research seeks to improve the effectiveness of unmanned aerial vehicles in search and rescue operations -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com ...
- + Brain-Controlled Hearing Aids Could Cut through Crowd Noise—A prototype detects whom you are listening to and amplifies only that speaker’s voice; a potential solution to the “cocktail party problem...
- + From the Lunar Far Side, China's Rover Reveals Moon's Hidden Depths—The Chang’e-4 mission appears to have found material excavated from a frozen magma ocean far below the lunar surface -- Read more on Scientific...
- + "Bomb Carbon" Has Been Found in Deep-Ocean Creatures—The detection of this radioactive relic of nuclear weapons tests in a remote environment shows humanity’s far-reaching environmental impact -- ...
- + Thwarting a Protein Reverses Brain Decline in Aged Mice—Blocking an immune-related molecule lodged in blood vessels stops memory loss -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: Mind, Ne...
- + Apollo-Era Tremors Reveal a Dynamic, Active Moon—Moonquakes still shake and reshape the lunar surface in ways that could threaten future astronauts and habitats -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.co...
- + SpaceX’s Starlink Could Cause Cascades of Space Junk—Plans for thousands of new communications satellites would revolutionize global telecommunications but also raise risks of disaster in Earth orbit --...
- + U.N. General Assembly President Sets Her Sights on Plastic Pollution—María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés is pushing internal action as well as changes within the U.N. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com ...
- + Measles Outbreaks Follow a Predictable Path—Provided People Get Vaccinated—In the past, measles outbreaks have been brought under control with vaccines, but the dynamic may be shifting -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com ...
- + Hyperactive Comets Hint at Origins of Earth's Oceans—A new study suggests primordial seawater may lurk hidden at the hearts of many comets -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com [Category: EAR...
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- + Sectigo says that most of certificates reported by Chronicle analysis were already revoked—According to Sectigo, most of the certificates used to sign the malware submitted to VirusTotal and issued by the company were expired and were alread...
- + Security Affairs newsletter Round 215 – News of the week—A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! The best news of the week with Security Affairs. Kindle Edition Paper Copy...
- + Security Affairs newsletter Round 215 – News of the week—A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! The best news of the week with Security Affairs. Kindle Edition Paper Copy...
- + Remarks on NATO and its approach to the cyber offensive—This week NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg explained during a conference at the Cyber Defence Pledge conference in London how the Alliance is c...
- + Police seized Bestmixer, the mixing service washed at least $200 million in a year—European law enforcement seized and shut down Bestmixer.io for reportedly laundering over $200 millio n in cryptocur rency. This week the Europol ...
- + Hackers target MySQL databases to deliver the GandCrab ransomware—Security experts at Sophos have detected a wave of attacks targeting Windows servers that are running MySQL databases with the intent of delivering th...
- + 0patch issued a micropatch to address the BlueKeep flaw in always-on servers—0patch, released a security patch to address the BlueKeep vulnerability, that can be deployed by administrators to protect always-on servers. Mic...
- + GitHub introduces new tools and security features to secure code—GitHub announced the introduction of several new tools and security features to help developers secure their code. The popular code repository hos...
- + Snapchat staff used internal tools to spy on users—Snapchat internal staff has allegedly abused their role in the company to spy on Snapchat users using and internal tools and steal data. Snapchat...
- + How Hackers Access Direct Deposit Paycheck — And What to Do About It—Getting your paycheck deposited directly into your bank account seems like a handy solution but in some cases. hackers can access them. Getting yo...
- + US DoJ’s superseding indictment charges Assange with violating Espionage Act—The United States Department of Justice charges WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with 18 counts on the alleged violation of the Espionage Act. ...
- + US DoJ’s superseding indictment charges Assange with violating Espionage Act—The United States Department of Justice charges WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with 18 counts on the alleged violation of the Espionage Act. A f...
- + Chronicle’s study reveals CAs that issued most certificates to sign malware samples on VirusTotal—Most of the digital certificates used to sign malware samples found on VirusTotal have been issued by the Certificate Authority (CA) Comodo CA. Mo...
- + Facebook says it took down 2.19 billion accounts in Q1 2019—Social network giant Facebook revealed it recently disabled billions of accounts operated by “bad actors” and that five percent of active ...
- + PoC Exploits for CVE-2019-0708 wormable Windows flaw released online—Several security experts have developed PoC exploits for wormable Windows RDS flaw tracked as CVE-2019-0708 and dubbed BlueKeep. Experts have d...
- + UK provided evidence to 16 NATO allies of Russia hacking campaigns—UK Government has provided to 16 NATO allies evidence of malicious Russia ‘s cyber activity in their countries over the last 18 months. Acc...
- + Tor Browser for Android is available through the Play Store—Tor Browser for Android is now available on the Play Store, this is a great result for experts that everyday fight to defend human rights and privacy ...
- + Anonymous and LulzSec target the Italian Police and doctors—In the last 10 days, the collectives of Anonymous and LulzSec continued their operations carrying out several cyber attacks. The main objectives o...
- + Playing Cat and Mouse: Three Techniques Abused to Avoid Detection—The experts at Yoroi -Cybaze Zlab described three techniques commonly implemented by threat actors to avoid detection. Introduction Duri...
- + SandboxEscaper disclosed 3 Microsoft zero-day flaws in 24 hours—Yesterday SandboxEscaper publicly disclosed a Windows zero-day vulnerability, now she disclosed other two unknown issues in less than 24 hours. Ju...
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- + Study: Most enterprise IoT transactions are unencrypted—Of the millions of enterprise-IoT transactions examined in a recent study, the vast majority were sent without benefit of encryption, leaving the data...
- + Microsoft issues fixes for non-supported versions of Windows Server—Microsoft took the rare step of issuing security fixes for both the server and desktop versions of Windows that are long out of support, so you know t...
- + WhatsApp attacked by spyware | TECH(feed)—WhatsApp’s recent spyware hack took advantage of a security vulnerability and allowed attackers to access private, digital communication. In this epis...
- + Extreme addresses networked-IoT security—Extreme Networks has taken the wraps off a new security application it says will use machine learning and artificial intelligence to help customers ef...
- + How to set up a Microsoft Azure backup process—Setting up a backup process in Azure is one way to quickly recover from a ransomware attack. [Category: Security, Windows, Azure, Microsoft]
- + 4 vulnerabilities and exposures affect Intel-based systems; Red Hat responds—Four vulnerabilities were publicly disclosed related to Intel microprocessors. These vulnerabilities allow unprivileged attackers to bypass restrictio...
- + Cisco adds AMP to SD-WAN for ISR/ASR routers—Cisco has added support for Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) to its million-plus ISR/ASR edge routers, in an effort to reinforce branch and core netw...
- + Cisco releases a critical security patch for a virtualized automation tool—Cisco has released a patch for a critical vulnerability in software used to control large virtual environments.The weakness gets a 10 out of 10 sever...
- + 10 Hot IoT security startups to watch —The internet of things is growing at breakneck pace and may end up representing a bigger economic shift in networking than the internet itself did, ma...
- + Cisco issues critical security warning for Nexus data-center switches—Cisco issued some 40 security advisories today but only one of them was deemed “critical” – a vulnerability in the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Application...
- + How to shop for enterprise firewalls—Firewalls have been around for years, but the technology keeps evolving as the threat landscape changes. Here are some tips about what to look for in ...
- + Does your cloud-access security broker support IPv6? It should.—Cloud access security brokers (CASB) insert security between enterprises and their cloud services by providing visibility and access control, but IPv6...
- + Cisco: DNSpionage attack adds new tools, morphs tactics—The group behind the Domain Name System attacks known as DNSpionage have upped their dark actions with new tools and malware to focus their attacks an...
- + Card skimming moves online | TECH(talk)—CSO staff writer Lucian Constantin offers advice on how online retailers can prevent online payment fraud. [Category: Security]
- + The best enterprise level firewalls: Rating 10 top products—You know you need to protect your company from unauthorized or unwanted access. You need a network-security tool that examines the flow of packets in ...
- + REVIEW: Best VPN routers for small business—When selecting VPN routers, small businesses want ones that support the VPN protocols they desire as well as ones that fit their budgets, are easy to ...
- + 7 free network tools you must have—"I am all about useful tools. One of my mottos is 'the right tool for the right job.'" –Martha StewartIf your "right job" involves wrangling computer ...
- + Gravityscan, keeping WordPress sites safe—If your website, in common with roughly 25% of all websites, is running WordPress then it's pretty much certain that it's being constantly attacked. W...
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- + This Week at NASA: First Lunar Gateway Element Awarded—A key milestone for our lunar Gateway, "rolling out" for a critical Orion safety test, and a chance to send your name to Mars ... a few of the stories...
- + Three Exocomets Discovered Around Beta Pictoris—Just about a year after the launch of the NASA mission TESS, the first three comets orbiting the nearby star Beta Pictoris outside our solar system we...
- + NASA Weekly ISS Space to Ground Report for May 24, 2019—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 May 2019 - Preparing for the Next Russian Spacewalk—The Expedition 59 crew is spending all day Tuesday exploring how astronauts adjust with Earth's gravity no longer bearing down on them. Spacewalk prep...
- + Earth from Space: Western Pakistan—Captured on 14 April 2018 by the Copernicus Sentinel-2A satellite, this image shows western Pakistan and an important wetland area. [Author: Marc Bouc...
- + NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 22 May 2019 - Ongoing Immunology Research—Immunology research has been keeping the Expedition 59 astronauts busy since the SpaceX Dragon space freighter delivered new science gear in early May...
- + Hubble Spies Curious Galaxy moving A Little Closer—This Hubble image stars Messier 90, a beautiful spiral galaxy located roughly 60 million light-years from the Milky Way in the constellation of Virgo ...
- + Strange Martian Mineral Deposit Likely Sourced From Volcanic Explosions—Ashfall from ancient volcanic explosions is the likely source of a strange mineral deposit near the landing site for NASA's next Mars rover, a new stu...
- + Mars 2020 Mission Drops In on Death Valley—On a test flight in Death Valley, California, an Airbus helicopter carried an engineering model of the Lander Vision System (LVS) that will help guide...
- + Expeditionary Astronauts Wanted—As NASA returns humans to the Moon and then heads out to Mars, a new type of astronaut will be required to explore these worlds. Let's called them "ex...
- + On Mars, Sands Shift To A Different Drum—Wind has shaped the face of Mars for millennia, but its exact role in piling up sand dunes, carving out rocky escarpments or filling impact craters ha...
- + Oldest Meteorite Collection On Earth Found In One of the Driest Places—Earth is bombarded every year by rocky debris, but the rate of incoming meteorites can change over time. [Author: Keith Cowing] [Category: Meteorites,...
- + New Studies Increase Confidence in NASA's Measure of Earth's Temperature—A new assessment of NASA's record of global temperatures revealed that the agency's estimate of Earth's long-term temperature rise in recent decades i...
- + New insights about carbon and ice could clarify inner workings of Earth, other planets—Most people behave differently when under extreme pressure. Carbon and ice are no different. [Author: Keith Cowing] [Category: Earth, Earth]
- + 18 Earth-sized Exoplanets Discovered—Somewhat more than 4000 planets orbiting stars outside our solar system are known so far. [Author: Keith Cowing] [Category: Exoplanets, Exoplanets]
- + Galaxies As Cosmic Cauldrons—Star formation within interstellar clouds of gas and dust, so-called molecular clouds, proceeds very rapidly yet highly "inefficiently". [Author: Keit...
- + NASA Invites Public to Help Asteroid Mission Choose Sample Site—Citizen scientists assemble! NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission to the asteroid Bennu needs extra pairs of eyes to help choose its sample collection site on th...
- + An Orbital Sunrise Over Indonesia—The sun's first rays peek above Earth's limb highlighting the thin blue atmosphere during an orbital sunrise as the International Space Station orbite...
- + Orbital View Of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Bay of Fundy —Portions of the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick separated by the Bay of Fundy are pictured as the International Space Station orbi...
- + Stellar Waltz With Dramatic Ending—Astronomers at the University of Bonn and their colleagues from Moscow have identified an unusual celestial object. [Author: Keith Cowing] [Category: ...
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- + Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt— This week, both our top winners on the insightful side come in response to a comment on our post about Price Harry using the GDPR to go after a photo...
- + This Week In Techdirt History: May 19th - 25th— Five Years Ago This week in 2014, we watched as the proposed NSA reform bill — the USA Freedom Act — got watered down by the House to t...
- + One Year Into The GDPR: Can We Declare It A Total Failure Yet?— Tomorrow will represent a full year since the GDPR went into effect. In the run-up to the GDPR, we called out many of the problems with the regulatio...
- + Several Pro And College Sports Teams Suspended From Twitter Over Mystery DMCA Notices— We've had many long discussions here, and have replicated those discussions through more official channels, as to how there are severe problems with ...
- + Prosecutor On Forfeiture Reforms: Making Us Prosecute Drugs Cases Will Make It Harder To Prosecute Drug Cases— I thought I had read the worst defense of civil asset forfeiture when I read a former Michigan police chief's argument against a conviction requireme...
- + Under DOJ's Own Theory For Prosecuting Julian Assange, Donald Trump Probably Violated The Espionage Act— Yesterday, I wrote about the new, superseding indictment of Julian Assange and noted how the theories behind it were absolutely insane and a blatant ...
- + Daily Deal: TREBLAB Z2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones— TREBLAB Z2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones feature top-grade, high-performance neodymium-backed 40mm speakers. The Z2s use T-Quiet active noise ...
- + Copyright Office Weighs In After Wannabe Satoshi Craig Wright Registers Copyright On Original Bitcoin Paper— I was tempted to start this post with just a series of head-smashing-into-desk emojis, but I thought that might come off as a bit weird. Remember Cra...
- + House Dems Start To Wimp Out On Net Neutrality— Back in March we discussed the unveiling of the Save The Internet Act, a three page bill that would do one thing: restore the FCC's 2015 net neutrali...
- + The Wikimedia Foundation Asks The European Court Of Human Rights To Rule Against Turkey's Two-Year Block Of All Wikipedia Versions— As numerous Techdirt stories attest, the Turkish authorities -- and the country's notoriously thin-skinned President, Recep Erdogan -- are unwilling ...
- + Portland Trailblazers Streisand Stupid Local Article Into National Spotlight For No Reason At All— While stories about the Streisand Effect here are legion, the most frustrating aspect of them for me is typically how pointless and petty the victims...
- + New Assange Indictment Makes Insane, Unprecedented Use Of Espionage Act On Things Journalists Do All The Time— As we noted when Julian Assange was arrested in the UK last month, it was notable how... lacking the charges were. The whole thing revolved around an...
- + Nielsen Using Patent Monopolies To Act Like A Monopolist— For many years, we've highlighted how patents are monopolies and they provide monopolistic power. Indeed, the founders of the US recognized this. Jam...
- + Streaming Services Far Exceed Traditional Cable in Customer Satisfaction— There's just something about terrible customer service, high prices, and sketchy quality product that consumers oddly don't like. American consumers'...
- + Techdirt Sues ICE After It Insists It Has No Records Of The 1 Million Domains It Claims To Have Seized— Earlier today, we sued ICE for its failure to provide relevant documents in response to a FOIA request. There's a pretty long backstory here, so le...
- + Daily Deal: The Complete Photoshop Master Class Bundle 2019— The Complete Photoshop Master Class Bundle 2019 has 6 courses to help you go from beginner to expert in Photoshop. You'll learn about layers, filters...
- + Forget 'Breaking Up' Internet Companies, Senator Josh Hawley Says They Should All Die Because They're Too Popular— We've had our issues with politicians like Senator Elizabeth Warren whose plans to "break up" big internet companies don't seem to make much sense, b...
- + Ajit Pai May Have Lied To Congress About FCC's Failure To Address Wireless Location Data Scandals— So we've talked a bit about how the FCC has done absolutely nothing to seriously address the rise of wireless industry location data scandals. That's...
- + SFPD Earning Universal Condemnation For Raiding A Journalist's Home During Its Internal Leak Investigation— When the San Francisco Police Department decided to externalize its internal investigation of a leaked document, things got unlawful and unconstituti...
- + Gaming Platform War Update: Epic Games Store Suspends Accounts... For Buying Too Many Games— As we've talked about before, it seems an era of gaming platform wars is upon us. While Valve's Steam platform mostly only had to contend with less-u...
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- + T-Mobile-Sprint Merger Teeters Between FCC Approval, DoJ Rejection— FCC Chairman Ajit Pai this week gave the green light to a merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, currently the third- and fourth-largest mobile carri...
- + US Post Office to Test-Drive Autonomous Trucks— The U.S. Postal Service has announced a pilot project using self-driving trucks. It will conduct the two-week experiment in collaboration with TuS...
- + 5G Could Mess With Accuracy of Weather Forecasts— Next-generation 5G mobile communications technology could have a harmful impact on weather forecasting in the United States, based on expert testi...
- + The Rebirth of the Personal Computer— I went to Lenovo Accelerate last week and feasted my eyes on one of the most innovative PCs I've ever seen. However, as I absorbed the rest of Le...
- + Budgeting Software Options to Keep Linux Users From Seeing Red— Budgeting apps come in all sizes and shapes. Budget apps for Linux are part of a software category that has been all but abandoned. But take heart...
- + How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Workforce— Shoppers soon might see a lot more robots in Walmart stores -- but not toy robots or even human assistant gadgets that are available for purchase....
- + Digging for Bitcoin Is a Labor of Love— It would have been reasonable for those attending Josh Bressers' session at CypherCon -- myself included -- to expect a presentation by a cryptocu...
- + Zombieload, Fallout, and 2 Other CPU Flaws Have Intel on the Hop— The high-tech industry once again is in a tizzy over flaws discovered in Intel CPUs -- four new microarchitectural data sampling vulnerabilities. ...
- + Software Bug Gives Spyware Free Rein With a Single WhatsApp Call— Many users of Facebook's WhatsApp messaging software are scrambling to patch the program in response to news of a flaw that allowed spyware to be ...
- + SCOTUS Greenlights Apple App Store Antitrust Lawsuit— The U.S. Supreme Court has given thumbs up for a class action antitrust lawsuit to proceed against Apple for alleged monopolistic practices at its...
- + Google, Microsoft In Step in New Era— Apple, Google and Microsoft are three very powerful companies. Two of them had big events last week -- Google I/O and Microsoft Build. What I foun...
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- + UFO flying near a plane over Curitiba, Brazil 20-Apr-2019—This footage of a bright unidentified flying object flying near a plane was filmed over Curitiba, Brazil on 20th April 2019. [[ This is a content sum...
- + Famed UFO Researcher, Writer and Lecturer Stanton Friedman Dead at 84—Stanton T. Friedman has died at the age of 84. The famed nuclear physicist, researcher, and lecturer of extraterrestrial... [[ This is a content summ...
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- + Trump vows Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally will return to Washington, D.C.— President Donald Trump vowed Sunday that the Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally will return to Washington D.C., amid plans to end the event this year.
- + Rare May storm targets California; ski resort staying open until August—Following the announcement that Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort will stay open into August, more mountain snow is falling as a rare May storm sweeps acros...
- + Nepal says overcrowding not the sole issue, as Everest death toll reaches nine— Nepal's government denied recent statements solely attributing the increase of deaths on Mount Everest to overcrowding on the mountain.
- + European People’s Party to maintain majority in European Parliament elections— Voters in all 28 European Union countries turned out in high numbers for European Parliament elections on Sunday.
- + Storm-ravaged central U.S. braces for more tornadoes, flooding— It will be no rest for the weary across the central United States as lives and property will continue to be threatened by severe weather and flooding...
- + Benjamin Netanyahu invites leaders for coalition talks to avoid 'unnecessary elections'— Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited other party leaders to meet with him Sunday as he attempts to form a coalition government and avoid...
- + California man dies in apparent shark attack in Hawaii— A 65-year-old tourist from California died from an apparent shark attack in waters off the western coast of Maui in Hawaii, the first fatality in the...
- + Former Thai Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda dies at 98— Thailand's former prime minister and top adviser to the country's late king died Sunday at the age of 98 on Sunday, his aides said.
- + At least 10 injured in shooting outside New Jersey bar— At least 10 people were injured by gunfire in a shooting outside of a New Jersey bar early Saturday morning, police said.
- + Man suspected of killing 13-year-old arrested on drug charges— Carlos Rivera, of Lawrence, Mass., was charged with two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 and two counts of distribution of ...
- + Donald Trump's day with Shinzo Abe: Golf, sumo wrestling, three meals, diplomacy— President Donald Trump spent an enjoyable day in Japan with Prime Minister Sinzo Abe -- a round of golf, a sumo wrestling match, meals of breakfast, ...
- + 8.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Peru— A powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Amazon rainforest in north-central Peru on Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Surv...
- + Damage reported in El Reno after likely tornado— Officials confirmed at least two fatalities after a destructive tornado ripped through El Reno, Oklahoma, late Saturday night. An unknown number of p...
- + On This Day, May 26: Michael Jackson, Lisa Marie Presley marry— On May 26, 1994, Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, were married in the Dominican Republic. They divorced two y...
- + Utah Supreme Court suspends Judge Michael Kwan for anti-Trump jokes— The court ruled that Judge Michael Kwan, who served for 20 years in Taylorsville, violated Utah's judicial code of conduct by mocking President Donal...
- + Oregon man charged with murder of mother, 3-year-old son— An Oregon man is being charged with murder Friday in connection with the abduction of a mother and her 3-year-old son.
- + Fire kills at least 20 students in India— A fire caused by a short-circuited wire in a building killed at least 20 people Friday after ripping through a building in Gujarat, India.
- + District rescinds offer to re-hire N.H. lunch lady— A school district has rescinded an offer to re-hire a New Hampshire lunch lady fired after giving a student free food now that the student's mother d...
- + Aldi recalls flour after e.coli outbreak— Aldi and Archer Daniels Midland on Saturday issued a joint recall for the Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour sold at grocery stores in 11 states after 1...
- + 'Asian Pride' pot bust largest in Colorado history— In all, 42 people will face state and federal charges, after law enforcement officials seized more than 80,000 marijuana and 4,500 pounds of "finishe...
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- + AHS 2019 Graduation—Alamogordo High School 2019 Graduation on May 24 at Tiger Stadium. [Author: Alamogordo Daily News] [L...
- + Summer – A time to enjoy family, friends and practice good risk management—As Airmen approach and plan for summer activities, leadership at all levels should take the time to discuss risk management. &...
- + WSNM generated $37.1 million for local economy—White Sands National Monument had 603,008 park visitors who spent $32.1 million in communities near the monument according to a NPS report. ...
- + The crew in blue/ABU—The 49th Security Forces Squadron hosted Police Week, May 13-17, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. ...
- + 49th Maintenance Group chief shares his experience with PTSD—Corvin said he wrestled with the thought of whether or not to get help, and eventually decided he needed to make a change. ...
- + ALM_NMSBVI 2019 Graduation—The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired 2019 Commencement took place May 24. [Autho...
- + New Mexico land commissioner: Nix gender-specific pronouns in agency rulebooks—New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard says current agency rules use male pronouns throughout to refer to her position. ...
- + New Mexico commits millions to rural roads, vows to work with oil and gas industry on repairs—Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Transportation committed up to $200 million in state funding for road repairs in southeas...
- + Alamogordo Community Calendar—The Alamogordo Daily News publishes events, meetings and government meetings in Community Calendar that’s happening in Alamogordo and Otero Coun...
- + New Mexico's congressional delegation treads lightly on impeachment—Two of the state’s three House representatives indicate they favor tough oversight of the president without endorsing impeachment hearings. ...
- + State land commissioner: Nix gender-specific pronouns in agency rulebooks—Stephanie Garcia Richard says current agency rules use male pronouns throughout to refer to her position. &#...
- + High Rolls/Mountain Park Elementary dedicates mural—A mural has been painted on a retaining wall on the east side of the school. The mural’s theme is “Dreams don’t work unless you do.&...
- + Former Otero County inmate files lawsuit, claims sexual assault during transport—A former inmate in Otero County has filed a lawsuit claiming she was sexually assaulted in 2015 and 2017 by an inmate transport contractor. ...
- + Andrew_Magill_at_Ruidoso_Downs_Police_De-5ce6f411f53a9f00c4ee238b_May_23_2019_19_59_46—Andrew Magill turning himself in to the Ruidoso Downs Police Department in 2017. [Author: Alamogordo ...
- + ALM_High Rolls Mural—The High Rolls/Mountain Park mural was dedicated May 23. [Author: Alamogordo Daily News] [Link to med...
- + 100 Women Who Care Alamogordo donate $12,000 to Boys and Girls Club—100 Women Who Care Alamogordo donate $12,000 to Boys and Girls Club [Author: Alamogordo Daily News] [...
- + APS 2019-2020 school year to include Common Core, new STEM standards—Although PARCC is gone, Common Core standards are still in place. [Author: Alamogordo Daily News] [Li...
- + Commission says Sierra County can't handle migrant influx—The Sierra County Commission's resolution asks President Donald Trump to close the U.S.-Mexico border to immigration. ...
- + Alamogordo Public Schools attempt to find ways to improve student achievement—“The current leadership of APS is extremely dedicated to increasing the school grades for this coming school year,” the letter states. ...
- + Pacheco found guilty of firearm possession by a felon—Javier Pacheco, 38, of Alamogordo was found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm following a one-day jury trial May 16. ...
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- + Eddy County Commissioners approve new SWAT equipment—Eddy County Sheriff Mark Cage said a combined $15,000 donation will help SWAT officers during tense situations. &n...
- + Arizona congressman says Green New Deal fake—Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) spoke during the New Mexico Business Coalition Business and Social Hour May 23. ...
- + Carlsbad Caverns brings millions to gateway communities. How do other parks stack up?—Across the nation, the study reported $20.2 billion in spending by more than 318 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a nation...
- + CrimeStoppers: Police seek possible Motel 6 shooters—Damage was reported to the motel and a yellow Jeep during a May 10 shooting. [Author: Carlsbad Curren...
- + Carlsbad free physicals—On Thursday Carlsbad High offered free physicals to all students for the upcoming school year. [Autho...
- + New Mexico land commissioner: Nix gender-specific pronouns in agency rulebooks—New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard says current agency rules use male pronouns throughout to refer to her position. ...
- + New Mexico commits millions to rural roads, vows to work with oil and gas industry on repairs—Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Transportation committed up to $200 million in state funding for road repairs in southeas...
- + New Mexico's congressional delegation treads lightly on impeachment—Two of the state’s three House representatives indicate they favor tough oversight of the president without endorsing impeachment hearings. ...
- + City of Carlsbad celebrates National Public Works Week—City of Carlsbad Public Works Director Pat Cass said it's a way to honor those who take care of Carlsbad. &nb...
- + Republicans prepare to challenge Xochitl Torres Small for Congress in 2020—Yvette Herrell lost the 2018 election to Torres Small, after it was vacated by Steve Pearce who ran for governor and lost to Michelle Lujan Grisham ...
- + City of Carlsbad celebrates National Public Works Week—City of Carlsbad public works employees were treated to an outdoor lunch served by Ward 1 City Councilor Edward Rodriguez and City Administrator Micha...
- + Eddy County passed $109M interim budget—The interim budget is due in Santa Fe June 1. [Author: Carlsbad Current-Argus] [Link to media]
- + Commission says Sierra County can't handle migrant influx—The Sierra County Commission's resolution asks President Donald Trump to close the U.S.-Mexico border to immigration. ...
- + Fire crews fight high wind, multiple fires in Eddy County—Firefighters from Eddy County Fire Services, multiple volunteer fire departments and the BLM battled a rash of fires, amid a wind gust of 54 mph. ...
- + NMSP: Investigation into shooting death of Carlsbad woman by CPD continues—Lori Markham allegedly pointed a semi-automatic pistol at Carlsbad Police Department officers Sunday. ...
- + CHS commencement: Hold on to your hats Carlsbad grads—Despite the gusting wind, Carlsbad High School administrators and staff were joined by the Carlsbad community to watch more than 250 seniors receive t...
- + Carlsbad High School 2019 graduation—Carlsbad High School 2019 graduation [Author: Carlsbad Current-Argus] [Link to media]
- + Study: Methane emissions flat nationwide, slight increase from oil and gas—The finding was based on methane measurements collected during 10 yeas from 20 long-term sampling sites around the country. &#...
- + Business briefs: CMC welcomes new physician—Business news from Carlsbad and Eddy County. [Author: Carlsbad Current-Argus] [Link to media]
- + Carlsbad woman dies in officer-involved shooting—A Carlsbad woman died Sunday after allegedly pointing a pistol towards Carlsbad police officers. [Aut...
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- + Lawsuit filed in New Mexico bus crash that killed 3 passengers heading to El Paso—A Colorado man's wife was one of three passengers killed when a bus headed to El Paso crashed on I-25 in New Mexico in July 2018. ...
- + Neon Desert Music Festival 2019, Day 2—The Murder Police performs Sunday, May 26, at Neon Desert Music Festival in downtown El Paso. [Author...
- + Dennis Bonnen: 'Texas would be very blessed' if El Paso's Joe Moody were elected speaker—Dennis Bonnen, the Republican who leads the Texas House, says Joe Moody would be a smart replacement if Democrats win the majority in 2020. ...
- + El Paso's Most Wanted fugitives for the week of May 27, 2019—Murder, forgery and assault suspects are among El Paso's most-wanted fugitives for the week of May 27, 2019. ...
- + Photos: El Paso's Most Wanted fugitives for the week of May 27, 2019—Photos of El Paso fugitives wanted by the El Paso Police Department and El Paso County Sheriff's Office for the week of May 27, 2019. ...
- + Bee attack in NM leaves 2 dogs dead after they apparently startled beehive—A Las Cruces, New Mexico, man and his two dogs were attacked by a swarm of bees May 18 behind a mobile home park. The dogs were killed. &#...
- + WWII Navajo Code Talker and longtime NM senator John Pinto dies at 94—New Mexico Sen. John Pinto was a long-serving member of the state Senate and one of only seven surviving Navajo Code Talkers. He died in Gallup, NM ...
- + John Pinto was World War II Navajo Code Talker, longtime NM state senator—John Pinto, who was a World War II Navajo Code Talker and a longtime New Mexico state senator, died at the age of 94. &#...
- + Check out the fans, fashions, performers and more from Day 1 at Neon Desert Music Festival—Music fans saw performances by Steve Aoki, Dashboard Confessional and others during Day 1 of the 2019 Neon Desert Music Festival in Downtown El Paso. ...
- + Irvin High School graduates 273 students at Don Haskins Center—The graduating students Friday celebrated Irvin High School’s 60th graduation and the first Rocket New Tech STEAM Academy commencement. &#...
- + 104 graduate from Transmountain Early College High School in El Paso—The class earned $5.3 million in scholarships and funding for post-secondary education. [Link to medi...
- + Transmountain Early College High School graduates 104 students in El Paso—Transmountain Early College High School celebrated graduation Saturday, May 25, 2019, at the Don Haskins Center. &...
- + Excited for Neon Desert Music Festival 2019? Here's what headliners, fans are saying—As Day 1 of Neon Desert Music Festival begins, Saturday's headliners are sharing their hype on Twitter. ...
- + Neon Desert Music Festival 2019, Day 1—Scenes from the 2019 Neon Desert Music Festival in Downtown El Paso [Author: El Paso Times] [Link to ...
- + Scenes cleared in El Paso bomb threat investigation—Police were called out to a bomb threat Saturday morning to the Dish Network building on Joe Battle Boulevard and later a suspicious device. ...
- + GoFundMe page for injured El Paso Police officer Daniel Rodriguez has raised nearly $10,000—Daniel Rodriguez suffered serious injuries after a vehicle struck his motorcycle as he was escorting a funeral procession Thursday. ...
- + Artist has to cancel Neon Desert 2019 performance because of visa issues—Mexican singer/songwriter Ximena Sariñana was scheduled to perform Saturday on the Paso del Norte stage, but had to cancel because of visa issu...
- + Shampoo hack mom: Here's more tips from frugal Texas mother of 4 whose post went viral—This Texas mom of four went viral for sharing a hack to portion out her kids' shampoo. But that's not where her tips and advice for others s...
- + El Paso Zoo Animal Hall of Fame's Sunny only part of city's sea lion history—Sea lions had some hard times after they were captured and brought to the zoo in El Paso, history shows. ...
- + El Paso Chihuahuas earn home win vs. Reno—The El Paso Chihuahuas picked up their second straight home win vs. Reno on Friday night [Author: El ...
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- + Lawsuit filed in New Mexico bus crash that killed 3 passengers heading to El Paso—A Colorado man's wife was one of three passengers killed when a bus headed to El Paso crashed on I-25 in New Mexico in July 2018. ...
- + Neon Desert Music Festival 2019, Day 2—The Murder Police performs Sunday, May 26, at Neon Desert Music Festival in downtown El Paso. [Author...
- + Dennis Bonnen: 'Texas would be very blessed' if El Paso's Joe Moody were elected speaker—Dennis Bonnen, the Republican who leads the Texas House, says Joe Moody would be a smart replacement if Democrats win the majority in 2020. ...
- + El Paso's Most Wanted fugitives for the week of May 27, 2019—Murder, forgery and assault suspects are among El Paso's most-wanted fugitives for the week of May 27, 2019. ...
- + Photos: El Paso's Most Wanted fugitives for the week of May 27, 2019—Photos of El Paso fugitives wanted by the El Paso Police Department and El Paso County Sheriff's Office for the week of May 27, 2019. ...
- + Bee attack in NM leaves 2 dogs dead after they apparently startled beehive—A Las Cruces, New Mexico, man and his two dogs were attacked by a swarm of bees May 18 behind a mobile home park. The dogs were killed. &#...
- + WWII Navajo Code Talker and longtime NM senator John Pinto dies at 94—New Mexico Sen. John Pinto was a long-serving member of the state Senate and one of only seven surviving Navajo Code Talkers. He died in Gallup, NM ...
- + John Pinto was World War II Navajo Code Talker, longtime NM state senator—John Pinto, who was a World War II Navajo Code Talker and a longtime New Mexico state senator, died at the age of 94. &#...
- + Check out the fans, fashions, performers and more from Day 1 at Neon Desert Music Festival—Music fans saw performances by Steve Aoki, Dashboard Confessional and others during Day 1 of the 2019 Neon Desert Music Festival in Downtown El Paso. ...
- + Irvin High School graduates 273 students at Don Haskins Center—The graduating students Friday celebrated Irvin High School’s 60th graduation and the first Rocket New Tech STEAM Academy commencement. &#...
- + 104 graduate from Transmountain Early College High School in El Paso—The class earned $5.3 million in scholarships and funding for post-secondary education. [Link to medi...
- + Transmountain Early College High School graduates 104 students in El Paso—Transmountain Early College High School celebrated graduation Saturday, May 25, 2019, at the Don Haskins Center. &...
- + Excited for Neon Desert Music Festival 2019? Here's what headliners, fans are saying—As Day 1 of Neon Desert Music Festival begins, Saturday's headliners are sharing their hype on Twitter. ...
- + Scenes cleared in El Paso bomb threat investigation—Police were called out to a bomb threat Saturday morning to the Dish Network building on Joe Battle Boulevard and later a suspicious device. ...
- + GoFundMe page for injured El Paso Police officer Daniel Rodriguez has raised nearly $10,000—Daniel Rodriguez suffered serious injuries after a vehicle struck his motorcycle as he was escorting a funeral procession Thursday. ...
- + Artist has to cancel Neon Desert 2019 performance because of visa issues—Mexican singer/songwriter Ximena Sariñana was scheduled to perform Saturday on the Paso del Norte stage, but had to cancel because of visa issu...
- + Shampoo hack mom: Here's more tips from frugal Texas mother of 4 whose post went viral—This Texas mom of four went viral for sharing a hack to portion out her kids' shampoo. But that's not where her tips and advice for others s...
- + El Paso Zoo Animal Hall of Fame's Sunny only part of city's sea lion history—Sea lions had some hard times after they were captured and brought to the zoo in El Paso, history shows. ...
- + El Paso Chihuahuas earn home win vs. Reno—The El Paso Chihuahuas picked up their second straight home win vs. Reno on Friday night [Author: El ...
- + The Onion mocked Whataburger fans; These are the best social media comebacks—The Onion, a satire site, mocked Whataburger fans for their crazy devotion to the Texas-based burger chain. Fans reacted on social media. ...
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- + Residents honor veterans at St. Joseph's Cemetery—Residents honor veterans during a Memorial Day weekend ceremony at St. Joseph's Cemetery [Author...
- + Doña Ana County residents dispose of 873 pounds of medication on Drug Take Back Day—National Drug Take Back Day is a twice annual opportunity for the anonymous disposal of unwanted, unused or expired medications. ...
- + Las Montañas Charter High School wins redesign grant to 'throw away the box'—The school's schedule will look different next year, as the school implements a federally funded redesign geared to their students and community....
- + NMSU researchers test new water conservation practices—An NMSU scientist has proposed using center pivot irrigation equipment to reduce the wind's drying effect on cropland. &#...
- + Emptying your pool? Call Las Cruces Utilities first—Coordinate with LCU by calling dispatch at 575-526-0500. There is no charge or fee, and dispatch is available 24 hours a day. ...
- + Charges dismissed against Las Vegas man accused of rape—Rape charges against a Las Vegas man who was in town for his daughter's high school graduation, have been dismissed. ...
- + Las Cruces police: Man's earlobe bitten off in fight—The incident happened Friday afternoon on South Espina Street. [Author: Las Cruces Sun-News] [Link to...
- + Report: Bee attack leaves two dogs dead—A Las Cruces man and his two dogs were attacked by a swarm of bees Saturday, May 18, at St. John Mobile Home Park. ...
- + New Mexico GOP blasts $1.7 million in settlements made, sealed under former Gov. Martinez—A reported $1.7 million in secret state government payments settled complaints by Department of Public Safety employees. ...
- + A look at Memorial Day weekend events in Las Cruces—From wreath-layings to a candlelight ceremony, a full lineup of 2019 Memorial Day events is planned in Las Cruces. ...
- + Health officials: First hantavirus case for 2019 reported in New Mexico—A 50-year-old McKinley County woman is New Mexico’s first reported case in 2019 of hantavirus, a severe respiratory illness that can be deadly. ...
- + Fire hazards close Rich Global Hemp days after its opening announcement—On Monday, the company announced its opening. On Wednesday, the county shut it down. [Author: Las Cru...
- + Report: Texas man who crashed on I-10 near Las Cruces high on cocaine—A man who concealed his identity after a crash May 18, was found to be in possession of cocaine, and had an open alcohol container in his vehicle. ...
- + New Mexico land commissioner: Nix gender-specific pronouns in agency rulebooks—New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard says current agency rules use male pronouns throughout to refer to her position. ...
- + New Mexico's congressional delegation treads lightly on impeachment—Two of the state’s three House representatives indicate they favor tough oversight of the president without endorsing impeachment hearings. ...
- + State land commissioner: Nix gender-specific pronouns in agency rulebooks—Stephanie Garcia Richard says current agency rules use male pronouns throughout to refer to her position. &#...
- + Judge to consider Las Cruces school board recall petition—After two days of hearings, a district judge will decide whether community members can gather signatures for a recall election. ...
- + Las Cruces man who ran over and killed girlfriend gets six-year sentence—A Las Cruces man charged in the vehicular death of his girlfriend, Sonia Castillo, in 2017, was sentenced for the crime Thursday. &#...
- + Antoinette Reyes to seek District 4 city council seat in Las Cruces election—Antoinette Reyes, 26, of Las Cruces announced she's running for Las Cruces City Council. [Author...
- + Former rec-league coach sentenced in assault case—A Las Cruces man who was charged in 2017 for attempting to rape two teenage girls in separate incidents was sentenced to three years in...
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- + Potential quorum notice of NMSU regents May 30—Potential quorum notice of NMSU regents May 30 Date: 05/24/2019 Writer: Darrell J. Pehr, 575-646-3223, pehr@nmsu.edu ...
- + NMSU-based NM FAST program to host SBAs SBIR Road Tour —NMSU-based NM FAST program to host SBAs SBIR Road Tour Date: 05/22/2019 Writer: Dana Catron, 505-469-8411, dderego@a...
- + NMSU names Ann Goodman as dean of students—NMSU names Ann Goodman as dean of students Date: 05/22/2019 Writer: Carlos Andres Lopez, 575-646-1955, carlopez@nmsu.e...
- + NMSU nursing professor to study program that promotes parental wellness—NMSU nursing professor to study program that promotes parental wellness Date: 05/20/2019 Writer: Carlos Andres Lopez, ...
- + NMSU anthropology graduates receive research prize named for esteemed professor—NMSU anthropology graduates receive research prize named for esteemed professor Date: 05/17/2019 Writer: Matthew Legar...
- + Local restaurants raise more than $3,500 for NMSUs Aggie Cupboard—Local restaurants raise more than $3,500 for NMSUs Aggie Cupboard Date: 05/15/2019 Writer: Angel Mendez, 575-646-1795...
- + NMSU to host virtual field trip to celebrate 75th anniversary of Smokey Bear —NMSU to host virtual field trip to celebrate 75th anniversary of Smokey Bear Date: 05/15/2019 Writer: Victoria Balder...
- + Registration open for Camp Innoventure entrepreneurship summer camp—Registration open for Camp Innoventure entrepreneurship summer camp Date: 05/14/2019 Writer: Amanda Bradford, 575-646-...
- + NMSU Mathematically Connected Communities to participate in 2019 NSF video showcase—NMSU Mathematically Connected Communities to participate in 2019 NSF video showcase Date: 05/13/2019 Writer: Terri Sai...
- + NMSU engineering research project aims to improve flight time of unmanned aerial systems—NMSU engineering research project aims to improve flight time of unmanned aerial systems Date: 05/13/2019 Writer: Tiff...
- + Larry Allen given honorary degree at NMSUs spring commencement ceremony—Larry Allen given honorary degree at NMSUs spring commencement ceremony Date: 05/13/2019 Writer: Melissa R. Rutter, 5...
- + NMSU to host certification course for food processing professionals—NMSU to host certification course for food processing professionals Date: 05/10/2019 Writer: Adriana M. Chavez, 575-64...
- + Johnston named as NMSUs strategic chief financial officer—Johnston named as NMSUs strategic chief financial officer Date: 05/10/2019 Writer: Justin Bannister, jbannist@nmsu.ed...
- + NMSU graduate, father of two credits family and CAMP program with his success—NMSU graduate, father of two credits family and CAMP program with his success Date: 05/10/2019 Writer: Matthew Legarre...
- + NMSU selects Monica Torres as DACC president—NMSU selects Monica Torres as DACC president Date: 05/10/2019 Writer: Darrell J. Pehr, 575-646-3223, pehr@nmsu.edu ...
- + NMSU ranks in top 25 for enrolling, graduating women in computer science—NMSU ranks in top 25 for enrolling, graduating women in computer science Date: 05/09/2019 Writer: Minerva Baumann, 575...
- + NMSU to launch Bloomberg Terminal curriculum, certification program this fall—NMSU to launch Bloomberg Terminal curriculum, certification program this fall Date: 05/08/2019 Writer: Carlos Andres L...
- + NMSU to award more than 1,900 bachelors, advanced degrees at spring commencement—NMSU to award more than 1,900 bachelors, advanced degrees at spring commencement Date: 05/07/2019 Writer: Melissa R. ...
- + NAPI, Navajo-TEC funding NMSU supported Navajos Cultivating Success gardens project —NAPI, Navajo-TEC funding NMSU supported Navajos Cultivating Success gardens project Date: 05/07/2019 Writer: Jane Moo...
- + NMSU business students compete for scholarships in campus Shark Tank—NMSU business students compete for scholarships in campus Shark Tank Date: 05/07/2019 Writer: Carlos Andres Lopez, 5...
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- + New Mexico land commissioner: Nix gender-specific pronouns in agency rulebooks—New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard says current agency rules use male pronouns throughout to refer to her position. ...
- + New Mexico's congressional delegation treads lightly on impeachment—Two of the state’s three House representatives indicate they favor tough oversight of the president without endorsing impeachment hearings. ...
- + State land commissioner: Nix gender-specific pronouns in agency rulebooks—Stephanie Garcia Richard says current agency rules use male pronouns throughout to refer to her position. &#...
- + Realizing Mom is the answer to all your needs—It took me 16 years to realize that a week with Mom was the remedy to cure all of life’s worries. ...
- + Silver City news and events—The Grant County Art Guild Gallery is happy to introduce one of its newer member artists, Joel Armstrong. &#...
- + Commission says Sierra County can't handle migrant influx—The Sierra County Commission's resolution asks President Donald Trump to close the U.S.-Mexico border to immigration. ...
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- + ISS Slow Scan TV June 5-6—A Russian MAI-SSTV event is planned from the International Space Station for Wednesday, June 5 from 12:00-16:00 GMT and June 6 from 11:30-15:30 GMT. A...
- + AMSAT-UK payload on ESEO has been activated—ESA have just released a new mission update for the ESEO Mission. It can be seen at https://www.esa.int/Education/ESEO/ESEO_mission_updates We are del...
- + FUNcube Patch on ESA PFC 71— Neil Melville-Kenney, PA3N, has been a long time supporter of amateur radio space since the days of the SSETI Express mission. He is presently ...
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- + WX4NHC Annual Hurricane Season Station Test Set for June 1— WX4NHC , the Amateur Radio station at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, will conduct its annual station test on Saturday, June 1, the first day...
- + The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Available—Listen to the new episode of ARRL Audio News on your iOS or Android podcast app, or online at http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ . Audio News is a...
- + The 2019 Atlanta Hamfest has been Cancelled—The Atlanta Hamfest, set for June 1 in Marietta, Georgia, has been cancelled, according to the Hamfest Committee of the Atlanta Radio Club and the Ken...
- + ARRL Headquarters will be Closed on Monday, May 27 —ARRL Headquarters will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. There will be no W1AW bulletin or code practice transmissions on that day. ARRL Head...
- + The K7RA Solar Update—May 18 was the last day we saw sunspot activity, after more than two weeks with daily sunspots visible. Average daily sunspot number declined to 5.3 t...
- + LoTW Now Accepting FT4 Contacts— The latest TQSL update (Config.xml version 11.8), released on May 22, includes FT4 as a submode of MFSK. It also adds AISAT-1 and PO-101 in the satel...
- + The Doctor Will See You Now!
- + KQ6RS Wins the May QST Cover Plaque Award— The winning article for the May 2019 Q ST Cover Plaque award is “Identify and Track Down RFI” by Randy E. Standke, KQ6RS. The QST Cover Plaque Awar...
- + FCC Re-Charters Technological Advisory Council for New Term— The FCC has re-chartered its Technological Advisory Council (TAC) for a 2-year term. Comprised of a diverse group of leading technology experts, the ...
- + Springtime Section Manager Election Results Announced—In the only contested Section Manager election this spring, ARRL members in Utah have re-elected Mel Parkes, NM7P, as Section Manager for a new 2-year...
- + Educator, Author, Contester Fred Cady, KE7X, SK —Fred Cady, KE7X, of Bozeman, Montana, died on May 16. An ARRL Life Member, he turned 77 earlier this month. Cady was a professor emeritus of electrica...
- + ITU Working Party 5A1 Completes Draft New Report on WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.1—Working Group 1 of ITU-R Working Party 5A completed work on the sharing and compatibility studies required for WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.1 during the meet...
- + June Event in Europe to Assess Activity, Ability to Share Spectrum on 6 Meters
- + Yasme Foundation Designates Supporting Grant, Excellence Award Recipients—The Board of Directors of The Yasme Foundation has awarded $5,000 each to the Foundation for Amateur Radio (FAR) and ARRL scholarship programs for 2...
- + AMSAT-NA Issues Call for Board of Directors’ Nominations—AMSAT is soliciting nominations for its Board of Directors election. Four directors' terms expire this year: Jerry Buxton, N0JY; Clayton Coleman, W5PF...
- + CQ Announces 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees—CQ Magazine over the weekend announced the 2019 inductees to its Amateur Radio, DX, and Contest halls of fame.CQ Amateur Radio Hall of FameThe CQ Amat...
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- + Origami-inspired design may soon help cushion rocket landings—Whether applied to auto collisions or rocket landings, absorbing energy from impacts is a valuable trait, and industries have been working on various ...
- + Mars' layered ice caps reveal its climate history—Insulating blankets of sand layered atop ice sheets may have prevented the Red Planet from losing much more of its water into space.
- + The Sky This Week from May 24 to June 2—Jupiter’s largest moon seemingly disappears as it slides into the giant planet’s shadow to start the week, while a waning crescent Moon pa...
- + NASA announces contractor for first stage of Lunar Gateway—Maxar Technologies will build the propulsion system of the planned Moon-orbiting space station, which will be key to NASA's larger plan to return huma...
- + Why scientists are putting a telescope on the bottom of the ocean—An underwater observatory may soon begin tracking some of the universe's most mysterious particles.
- + Rare meteorites found in Costa Rica could shed light on Earth's water—Because it's basically a ball of clay, researchers expect it to provide ample data on the history of water in the solar system.
- + Rare meteorite found in Costa Rica could shed light on Earth's water—Because it's basically a ball of clay, researchers expect it to provide ample data on the history of water in the solar system.
- + Our lopsided Moon was likely hit by a dwarf planet—After the Moon was forged in a cataclysmic collision between Earth and a Mar-sized planet, it apparently took a second blow from a dwarf planet.
- + Scientists gear up to look for fossils on Mars—With NASA’s Mars 2020 mission soon heading for the Red Planet, researchers are figuring out the best ways to hunt for signs of ancient life far ...
- + Thin, insulating layer may prevent Pluto's underground ocean from freezing—New research suggests gases like methane trapped in a thin layer of ice may be key to keeping the chilly world from completely freezing over.
- + The Sky This Week from May 17 to 26—The waning gibbous Moon passes both Jupiter and Saturn this week, while Jupiter’s largest moon seemingly disappears as it slides into the giant ...
- + O’Neill colonies: A decades-long dream for settling space—Amazon's Jeff Bezos, like many before him, is enamored with the idea of spinning space cities that might sustain future humans.
- + New Horizons reveals Ultima Thule's quiet, lonesome past—The latest data from the distant probe reveal a history of gentle collisions and few disturbances.
- + Hubble spies "Two-Face" galaxy that suffered a glancing blow—A cosmic hit-and-run some 30 million light-years away has left one galaxy with an identity crisis. For billions of years, the now-irregular NGC 4485...
- + China's Yutu-2 rover finds ancient rocks in Moon's biggest crater—The persistent rover Yutu-2 has already surpassed its expected lifetime, but it's clearly not done yet.
- + Tonight’s SpaceX Starlink launch could be the start of a new internet—The first batch of 60 Starlink satellites will start SpaceX’s plans for a global satellite internet.
- + Project Artemis: NASA names its 2024 Moon mission —On Monday night, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced the space agency has named its planned mission to put humans back on the lunar surface: ...
- + Apollo-era Moon quakes hint that Moon is still active today—A new analysis of Apollo-era quakes on the Moon reveal that our satellite is probably still tectonically active. Detectors laid down by Apollo astrona...
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- + Barest of bones APRS RF position reporter—Technical Reference/APRSSuper Simple APRS Position Reporter. This project idea has been in response to the more hardware heavy Raspberry Pi projects t...
- + RDF with Raspberry PI and RTL-SDR—Technical Reference/Radio Direction FindingThe RasHAWK team has used a Raspberry Pi as the basis for a networked RF sensor capable of supporting spect...
- + ICOM IC-R20—IC-R20 by Icom. Wideband Receiver Professional radioreceiver, allow double receiver, from HF to Microwave, digital recorde, DTCS, Memories and 11 hour...
- + MJ/OQ7A/P The Minkies Islands DX Pedition—DX Resources/DX Peditions/2019 DXpeditionsEU099 - The Minkies Islands DX Pedition. Les Minquiers Islands (eu099) are a group of islands and rocks, abo...
- + CRkits - manufacturer of ham radio QRP Kits—Manufacturers/QRP KitsSince 2011, crkits offer radio kits that you cannot find on eBay or AliExpress. Includes HT-1A 20/40m Dual Band CW Transceiver K...
- + Coax Cable Attenuation and Power Handling Online Calculator—Technical Reference/Coax Cables and ConnectorsAn on-line coaxial cable attenuation and total power handling calculator, with a lot of cable properties...
- + Yaesu FTDX101D Reviews and Tests— [Author: author@dxzone.com]
- + Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 1917—Fan Dipole Antenna for 40 20 and 6 meters, Antenna Maria Maluca, GridMapper WG7J, MARS Mod for the Yaesu FT-450D, HamThreads, Best Practices for DXped...
- + Coax Loss Calculator Online by K5VR—Technical Reference/Coax Cables and ConnectorsRF Feedline (Coax and Ladder-Line) Loss and ERP Calculators made with Javascript. This complex feddline ...
- + Yaesu FTDX101 - Official Yaesu.com—Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Yaesu FTDX101The Official page of the FTDX101 on the Yaesu.com website, includes full description, PDF brochures, offi...
- + DX HOLIDAY—DX Resources/Shack RentalDX-HOLIDAY is a DX holiday and DXpedition holiday-style dedicated website which provides excellent information on a range of ...
- + Elecraft K4 - New Product—Elecraft introduces the K4 High Performance Direct Sampling SDR Modular hybrid architecture Next-generation features, operating convenience, and style...
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- + Solar Report 0140 27 May 2019—Solar Flux: 68 | Ap: 5 | Kp 3
- + Observed Space Weather 0140 27 May 2019—No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours.
- + Forecast Space Weather 0140 27 May 2019—No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.
- + Flares 0140 27 May 2019—(0000 UTC) 6h hi (none) 24h hi (none)
- + Sunspots 0140 27 May 2019—SSN: 0 (05/25/2019)
- + Solar Wind 0140 27 May 2019—Solar Wind: 367 km/s @ 14.0 protons/cm3 Bz: 2019 Jan 15 0951Z at 1.6 nT
- + Global Conditions 0140 27 May 2019—Global HF Propagation Conditions for 0100Z on 27 May, 2019 High Latitude: Normal Middle Latitude: Normal Low Latitude: Normal
- + Space Weather on Twitter—Follow our Twitter feed for hourly updates of space weather information and more: @hfradiospaceweather - and also, follow @NW7US (Tomas)
- + Solar Report 0105 27 May 2019—Solar Flux: 68 | Ap: 5 | Kp 3
- + Observed Space Weather 0105 27 May 2019—No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours.
- + Forecast Space Weather 0105 27 May 2019—No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.
- + Flares 0105 27 May 2019—(0000 UTC) 6h hi (none) 24h hi (none)
- + Sunspots 0105 27 May 2019—SSN: 0 (05/25/2019)
- + Solar Wind 0105 27 May 2019—Solar Wind: 362 km/s @ 12.0 protons/cm3 Bz: 2019 Jan 15 0951Z at 1.6 nT
- + Global Conditions 0105 27 May 2019—Global HF Propagation Conditions for 0000Z on 27 May, 2019 High Latitude: Normal Middle Latitude: Normal Low Latitude: Normal
- + Solar Report 0020 27 May 2019—Solar Flux: 68 | Ap: 5 | Kp 3 frm 1
- + Observed Space Weather 0020 27 May 2019—No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours.
- + Forecast Space Weather 0020 27 May 2019—No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.
- + Flares 0020 27 May 2019—(0000 UTC) 6h hi (none) 24h hi (none)
- + Sunspots 0020 27 May 2019—SSN: 0 (05/25/2019)
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- + More Dayton 2019 videos from ICQPodcast: MFJ, SDRPlay—Here are a couple more videos produced by the ICQPodcast team from the 2019 Dayton Hamvention. The first video, called the RigPi, is a Raspberry Pi-ba...
- + Does a swing give you a bad fist?—On the CWOps mailing list the other day, one of the guys apologized for his bad “fist.” A CW operator’s fist is his or her method of...
- + Cool stuff in my Twitter feed today— Quartz @qz Learning Morse code is a valuable skill—even in the 21st century ow.ly/4uiS30oOEan hackad...
- + KB6NU flash cards on the way—About a week ago, a friend told me about Anki, a powerful new flash card application. My friend is using Anki to help him learn Morse Code, but after ...
- + ICQPodcast covers the big product announcements at Dayton 2019—The ICQPodcast crew was busy at Dayton this year. As I reported yesterday, there were eight of us there covering the show. Below are three videos on t...
- + ARRL Invites Applications for Volunteer Monitor Positions—From the 5/16/19 ARRL Letter: ARRL is now accepting applications from individuals interested in becoming part of the new Volunteer Monitor program, a...
- + ICQPodcast at Dayton Hamvention—Back row (L to R): Edmund M0MNG, Chris M0TCH, Bill N3JIX, Colin M6BOY. Front row (L to R): Frank K4FMH, Martin M1MRB, Ed DD5LP, Dan KB6NU I’ll ...
- + The Hamvention hasn’t even started yet, and I’m already having a blast—I drove down to Dayton (actually Xenia) this morning and arrived just before 1 pm. I immediately went to get my vendor credential,and while they weren...
- + From my inbox: Kit guide, CW resources, #hamradio in the movies—QRPGuys’ Lidia 40m DC receiver kit Hi, Dan– I have updated my radio kit guide at http://radiokitguide.com. This is a list I maintain of a...
- + From my inbox: Kit guide—QRPGuys’ Lidia 40m DC receiver kit Hi, Dan– I have updated my radio kit guide at http://radiokitguide.com. This is a list I maintain of a...
- + ARRL posts Executive Committee meeting agenda—The ARRL has just posted the agenda for the May 20, 2019 Executive Committee Meeting. There are a few interesting tidbits in it. Comments below. DRAF...
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- + Foundations of Amateur Radio #207—Digital Origami in Software Defined Radio - As a quick recap of what I've discussed before, a Software Defined Radio is a tool that essentially measur...
- + WIA response to ACMA 5 year spectrum outlook—Roger Harrison VK2ZRH from the WIA Spectrum Strategy Committee reports on the ACMA five-year spectrum outlook document and the WIA reponse
- + QSO Today - Mark Ziegler - WA2ILB—Mark Ziegler’s ham radio story began as a youngster, in the 50's, that moved him into a career as an electronics engineer with the famous Bell Laborat...
- + EURAO's General Assembly at HAM RADIO 2019—On Saturday, June 22, at its booth A1-696 in the Friedrichshafen exhibition, the members of EURAO will meet again to discuss about the past, the prese...
- + NASA television to air Russian spacewalk at international space station—Two veteran Russian cosmonauts will venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk Wednesday, May 29, to retrieve science experiments...
- + DXCC Country/Entity Report—According to the Amateur Radio Cluster Network for the week of Friday, 17th May, through Friday, 24th May there were 199 countries active
- + The Space Weather Woman—The latest space weather forecast from Dr Tamitha Skov WX6SWW
- + IOTA news from OPDX—Weekly IOTA News - compiled by Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW, editor of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin
- + Propagation Report from Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP—Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP, reports that the solar activity is expected to remain at low levels
- + ISS Slow Scan TV June 5-6—A Russian MAI-SSTV event is planned from the International Space Station for Wednesday, June 5 from 12:00-16:00 GMT and June 6 from 11:30-15:30 GMT
- + New book on the Icom IC-7300—I am pleased to announce that my new book, 'The Radio Today guide to the IC-7300' is now available from Amazon, Kindle, and the RSGB bookshop. In Amaz...
- + VK6WIA NewsWest—In this Contesting edition of NewsWest, we have information on the Trans-Tasman, the IARU HF, the Winter VHF/UHF field day, the VK Shires, Remembrance...
- + The taurid meteoroid swarm is approaching Earth—Earth is about to have a close encounter with a meteoroid swarm
- + ESEO satellite update—AMSAT-UK reports their amateur radio payload on the ESEO satellite has been activated
- + Springtime Section Manager election results announced—In the only contested Section Manager election this spring, ARRL members in Utah have re-elected Mel Parkes, NM7P, as Section Manager for a new 2-year...
- + Opera Beacon/QSO mode over Es'hail-2 / QO-100 Geostationary Satellite—The first Opera contact, via QO-100, reported by EA5DOM. Probably, the first Opera transmission on this bird, Works like a charm
- + Radio interference from solar panels—VERON reports the Netherland's communications regulator Agentschap Telecom has given tips on preventing interference from solar panels
- + Radio amateurs supported North West 200—The BBC reports that at the North West 200 event there were more than 150 medical and amateur radio personnel on the ground
- + Eric Megaw 6MU / GI6MU and 1920s Amateur Wireless Transmissions—The IET Archives tell the story of Belfast's Eric C.S. Megaw 6MU / GI6MU in the field of amateur radio during the 1920s
- + Radio News magazine—WN.com reports Radio News was an American monthly technology magazine published from 1919 to 1971
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- + Space Photos: The Most Amazing Images This Week!—Here are our picks for the most amazing space photos of the week. [Author: Doris Elin Salazar] [Link to media]
- + How to See SpaceX's Starlink Satellite 'Train' in the Night Sky—SpaceX launched 60 Starlink satellites in a train Thursday (May 24) and you can see them in the night sky now! Here's how to find out where and when t...
- + On This Day in Space! May 26, 1983: Europe Launches EXOSAT X-Ray Telescope—On May 26, 1983, the European Space Agency launched its first X-ray observatory into space. See how it happened in our On This Day in Space videos ser...
- + Day Meets Night in This Amazing Astronaut Photo of Earth from Space—An evocative new photo from the International Space Station shows what it's like to fly along the line between darkness and daylight on planet Earth. ...
- + Hidden Winds on Jupiter May Be Messing with Its Enormous Magnetic Field—Jupiter's magnetic field has changed since the 1970s, and now physicists think they know why it's happening. [Author: Rafi Letzter] [Link to media]
- + Could We Move the Entire Planet Earth to a New Orbit?—The big move could help our rocky planet escape the expanding sun and prevent a collision with Jupiter. [Author: Matteo Ceriotti] [Link to media]
- + Top Space Stories of the Week!—These are the top space stories this week from Space.com. [Author: Doris Elin Salazar] [Link to media]
- + An Asteroid with Its Own Moon Will Zip Past Earth Tonight—A very big asteroid with its own little moon is going to zip past Earth tonight (May 25) — close enough that, with some preparation and a decent teles...
- + On This Day in Space! May 25, 2008: Phoenix Spacecraft Lands on Mars—On May 25, 2008, NASA's Phoenix lander arrived on Mars. See how it happened in our On This Day in Space videos series! [Author: Hanneke Weitering] [Li...
- + Space Travel Causes Joint Problems in Mice. But, What About Humans?—After spending a month in space, a small group of mice returned to Earth with joint problems. Now scientists are wondering what that means for humans ...
- + Find Corvus, the Crafty Crow, In the Spring Southern Sky—Nine out of the 88 officially recognized constellations are birds. For those who care to dabble in celestial ornithology, there are a wide variety of ...
- + Wow! This Is What SpaceX's Starlink Satellites Look Like in the Night Sky—A satellite tracker has spotted SpaceX's Starlink fleet in the sky a day after the 60-satellite launch. The view is amazing! [Author: Tariq Malik] [Li...
- + Elon Musk Says It's 'So Far, So Good' for SpaceX's 1st 60 Starlink Satellites—The first 60 satellites in SpaceX's huge Starlink constellation haven't experienced any hiccups in orbit thus far. [Author: Mike Wall] [Link to media]
- + Boeing Completes Tests of Starliner Thrusters —Boeing has completed ground testing of the thrusters for its CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle, nearly a year after a setback in earlier testi...
- + SpaceX Launches New Legal Battle Against US Air Force—Launch Service Agreement contract winners Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman and United Launch Alliance have filed 'motions to intervene' in the lawsuit fi...
- + Sirangelo Leaves NASA After Exploration Reorganization Scrapped—A former space industry executive who joined NASA to guide its revamped lunar exploration strategy has left the agency after just a month and a half. ...
- + Land Rover Unveils Astronaut Edition Vehicle, for Virgin Galactic Space Tourists Only!—If you're a future space tourist with Virgin Galactic, there's a nice bonus in store for you. [Author: Elizabeth Howell] [Link to media]
- + Amateur Astronomers See 'Blades' on Jupiter's Great Red Spot—What's in a name? Well, for the amateur astronomers and scientists fixated on Jupiter, there's been a recent need to describe its iconic storm as more...
- + Gorgeous Orion Nebula Glows in Stunning Red and Blue Light (Photo)—Captured in the visible light spectrum, this deep-space image paints a sharp and colorful picture of the great Orion Nebula. [Author: Miguel Claro] [L...
- + Pictures from Space! Our Image of the Day—Europe's city lights gleam through clear skies in this post-sunset photo by Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques. [Author: Hanneke Weit...
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- + Iraq Daily Roundup: Farm Arsons Leave Casualties; 21 Killed in Iraq—Casualties are now being reported in a string of fires at farms. The post <I>Iraq Daily Roundup:</I> Farm Arsons Leave Casualties; 21&nbs...
- + The ‘Forever Wars’ Enshrined—Originally posted at TomDispatch. Today, TomDispatch regular Andrew Bacevich, author of America’s War for the Greater Middle East, focuses on th...
- + UN: Afghanistan Air Strikes Kill 14 Civilians—A pair of air strikes in southern Afghanistan killed 14 civilians, including five women and seven children, the United Nations said on Thursday. The U...
- + Hero or Murderer: The Pardoning of Michael Behenna—In "celebration" of Memorial Day, this Nation’s most somber day of remembering and grieving those sacrificed in war, President Trump is consid...
- + Foreign Aid That Costs an Arm and a Leg Literally—My friend Andrew Rubin is an amputee. He’s lost his right hand, lower arm, right foot, and lower leg. He used to be an avid runner and cyclist. He can...
- + NBC Claims Russians Plan To Give African Americans Combat Training—On Monday NBC news reported "Russian documents reveal desire to sow racial discord and violence in the US." The claim is that these documents ...
- + Iraq Daily Roundup: ISIS Attack on Militia; Six Killed in Iraq—ISIS militants attacked a car was where militia members congregate. The post <I>Iraq Daily Roundup:</I> ISIS Attack on Militia; Six ...
- + Now, the Swedish Arrest Warrant for Assange—In Sweden, prosecutors have applied to the Swedish courts to issue a warrant for Julian Assange’s arrest. There is a tremendous back story to that sim...
- + War Crimes Pardons: A Terrible Memorial Day Idea—On May 16, 2008, near the town of Baiji in Iraq, 1st Lieutenant Michael Behenna, US Army, murdered a prisoner. That was the verdict of the jury in his...
- + Security Operations near Syria border; Nine Killed in Iraq—Several militants were killed in strikes near the Syria border. The post Security Operations near Syria border; Nine Killed in Iraq appeared firs...
- + No War With Iran—After 40 years of mutual mistrust and failed efforts to achieve a lasting détente, regime change advocates, AIPAC and neoconservatives may finall...
- + Election-Meddling Follies, 1945-2019—Originally posted at TomDispatch. In this country, reactions to the Mueller report have been all-American beyond belief. Let’s face it, when it ...
- + 13 Killed in Iraq; 37 Found in Mass Grave—A newly discovered mass grave yielded dozens of bodies. The post 13 Killed in Iraq; 37 Found in Mass Grave appeared first on Antiwar.com Origina...
- + The Time Has Come for Patriotic Dissent: Stopping War With Iran Is Essential—What if they called a war and no one came? Well, now’s the time folks. The apparent march to war with Iran represents a pivotal moment in the historic...
- + A US War on Iran Would Be Evil, Stupid, and Self-Damaging—“If Iran wants to fight,” US president Donald Trump tweeted on May 19, “that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the Un...
- + Farmers Blasted in the Field; 11 Killed in Iraq—A bomb left in a field killed and injured several farmers. The post Farmers Blasted in the Field; 11 Killed in Iraq appeared first on Antiwar.com...
- + Bomb Targets Farmers; 11 Killed in Iraq—A bomb left in a field killed and injured several farmers. The post Bomb Targets Farmers; 11 Killed in Iraq appeared first on Antiwar.com Origina...
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- + Trump Bypasses Congress to Sell Arms to Saudis, UAE—The rare decision, a fallout of last year’s Khashoggi killing, comes as tensions rise with Iran. [Category: Politics]
- + NATO Getting More Aggressive on Offensive Cyber—Secretary General Stoltenberg says NATO pushes limits of what the alliance can do in cyberspace. [Category: Technology]
- + US To Send 900 Troops To Middle East To Counter Iran—The Trump administration insists that the deployment is purely defensive. [Category: Politics]
- + Global Business Briefing with SAIC CEO Tony Moraco—On Jan. 23, 2019, Moraco talked about the federal budget, research-and-development spending and the proposed Space Force. [Category: Business]
- + Trump falls for a deep fake; Shanahan and a straw man; Space Force clears Senate committee; WH’s ‘end run’ around Congress to arm the Saudis; And a bit more.— [Category: News]
- + Space Force Clears Senate Committee After House Attempt to Stall—The Senate Armed Services Committee’s legislation “greatly increases the odds that we end up with some sort of a Space Force,” one expert says. [Categ...
- + I Wrote to John Walker Lindh. He Wrote Back.—The American jihadist thanked me for my interest in the Islamic State. [Category: Ideas]
- + Senate Panel Votes to Let Gitmo Prisoners Into US for Medical Treatment—With an aging population, Democrats in the House, and Navy officers asking for guidance, there’s a chance it finally passes. [Category: News]
- + Inside the Government's Quest to Safely Use Open-Source Code —One security company found that about 10 percent of individual software components contain a known vulnerability. [Category: Technology]
- + Revolving-door limits; Not-so-imminent budget deal; Sikorsky interview; and more...— [Category: Business]
- + Pentagon plans a surge (again); GOP backs Trump’s executive power; Helos over Tokyo; Bombing ISIS in Somalia; And a bit more.— [Category: News]
- + 42 Countries Agree to International Principles for AI—The Organisation for Economic Coordination and Development released its global standards, which aim to ensure artificial intelligence is designed to b...
- + US Probes Suspected Chlorine Attack—Military action against Syria over the use of chlorine would represent a de facto shift in policy. [Category: News]
- + 3 Lawmakers Propose $2.2B Over 5 Years to Advance AI—The Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act would devote resources to education and research, and help coordinate AI adoption across government. [Categ...
- + ICE Wants To Track Electronic Devices — Through Time—Immigration and Customs Enforcement is soliciting for a cloud-based system that can geolocate devices using multiple sources, including apps. [Categor...
- + Iran briefings on the Hill; Big DoD tech takes hit; USAF’s next secretary?; Russia’s plans to sow discord; And a bit more.— [Category: News]
- + Former Aerospace CEO Tapped as Next Air Force Secretary—She once landed an F/A-18 Hornet on an aircraft carrier. [Category: Politics]
- + Iran Briefings Leave Congress Divided Over Trump’s Intentions, War Powers—“Everybody is deeply concerned about Congress getting cut out,” said one Democrat after hearing from Pompeo, Dunford, and Shanahan. [Category: News]
- + House Appropriators Take Aim at Some of the Pentagon’s Most Ambitious Tech Ideas—The new Congress is cold on many of the Pentagon’s most elaborate projects and plans. [Category: Technology]
- + Treat Guantanamo Detainees in the United States—There’s no other practical way to fulfill our moral and legal obligations toward our prisoners. [Category: Ideas]
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- + Selected Articles: “How to Destroy Russia”—Our objective at Global Research is to recruit one thousand committed “volunteers” among our more than 50,000 Newsletter subscribers to support the di...
- + Bipartisan Thirst for More War: 75% of US Congress Calls on Trump to Boost Intervention in Syria, to ‘Pressure’ Iran and Russia—While the Donald Trump administration is threatening two new wars on Iran and Venezuela, a substantial majority of the US Congress is clamoring for mo...
- + New Syria Chemical Attack Blamed on Government. Reports Fostered Divisions Among U.S. Allies—On May 19, 2019, several Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (ex. Jabhat al-Nusra) militants reported on the use of the chemical weapons in settlement of Al-Kabina b...
- + Western Media Parrot Flawed Narrative on UAE Fujairah “Sabotage”. Iran Taking the Blame—The May 12 explosions off the coast of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates–one of the oil-shipping hubs across the globe–has become a controver...
- + War On Iran — What Can Be Done—A few days ago I wrote a poem about the Red Army victory over the international forces of fascism in 1945, the poem called simply, The 9th of May, abo...
- + Russian Gas to Germany: Will the U.S. Slap Sanctions on Nord Stream 2?—There is a growing push in the U.S. Congress to slap sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. The pipeline under construction would carry Russian natu...
- + Accusations of Chemical Weapons Use by the Syrian Army Nullified by Fact-Checking—Syrian government forces allegedly committed yet another chemical attack, local opposition affiliated media reported last Sunday. Despite the seriousn...
- + The US Is Aware the Confrontation with Iran Is over a Large Geographical Area—US President Donald Trump no longer has any cards to wave in the face of Iran nor any grounds for negotiation. He can only resort to more economic san...
- + Banking on the People: Democratizing Money in the Digital Age—Ellen Brown has just released a new book that is available for pre-order. Today most of our money is created, not by governments, but by banks when t...
- + America: Land of Exceptional, Indispensable Psychosis—A 38-year old man, a Muslim convert from Alabama, is a threat to America, according to the war party and its nameless “authorities.” . . . This man i...
- + The Government’s Indictment of Julian Assange Poses a Clear and Present Danger to Journalism, the Freedom of the Press, and Freedom of Speech—The century-old tradition that the Espionage Act not be used against journalistic activities has now been broken. Seventeen new charges were filed yes...
- + The Bolivarian Revolution and the Warmongering “Pacifists”—“Oh, I am against military intervention!” goes a “pacifist” narrative heard in the North that serves as pretext for a statement on Venezuela. This pre...
- + Marginalizing Migrants and People of Colour Within the Labour Movement: Dialogues on Race and Class— “ You Can’t Have Capitalism Without Racism.” – Malcolm X (1964) [1] “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than ot...
- + Rand Cor: como destruir a Rússia—Forçar o adversário a desdobrar-se excessivamente, a fim de desequilibrá-lo e derrubá-lo – não é um movimento de judo, mas o plano contra a Rúss...
- + Bolton Threatens to Force Africa to Choose Between the US and China—First published by Black Agenda Report and Global Research on December 28, 2018 The Americans wager that they can exercise veto power over African pol...
- + Another Round of Punishing Economic Austerity in Ontario—The eminent conservative scholar of public budgeting Aaron Wildavsky characterized annual budgets as a record of “victories, defeats, bargains, and co...
- + Laughing Russiagate Out of the Room—Jimmy Dore is a comic who has taken on Russiagate, a deadly serious matter. He is one of those brave souls who count themselves as progressives but d...
- + Lights, Camera… Covert Action: The Deep Politics of Hollywood— Originally published by GR in February 2009, this article focusses on the role of Hollywood as an instrument of propaganda. The Deep Politics of Holl...
- + Trump Regime Heightens Middle East Tensions—Since WW II, the US waged wars of aggression against nations threatening no one, the highest of high crimes gone unpunished. From North Korea in the e...
- + Video: Icebreakers and the Arctic Power Play—The Arctic remains one of the few areas of the globe with relatively little human activity and therefore limited prospects for international conflict....
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- + Autocomplete: US Army pursues the ultimate manned-unmanned teaming—Key Points The US Army is researching technologies to anticipate individuals’ behaviour as part of an effort to boost manned-unmanned teaming ...
- + Syria offensive raises chemical attack fears—The apparent lack of progress that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s forces are making in a new offensive has raised concerns that they will resort t...
- + US Senate defence policy bill bans F-35 transfers to Turkey—Key Points The SASC FY 2020 defence bill bans F-35 transfers to Turkey if the nation moves forward with acquiring the Russian S-400 system This is t...
- + US to send ‘less’ than 1,000 additional troops to USCENTCOM—The Trump administration is moving out with plans to send fewer than 1,000 additional troops, as well as additional military assets, into the US Centr...
- + Video confirms Yemeni attack on Abu Dhabi’s airport in 2018—The Yemeni rebel group Ansar Allah (Houthis) released a video on 23 May that seemingly confirmed that it attacked Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH...
- + SOUTHCOM commander stresses need for more naval, aerial assets—US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) needs additional platforms to properly carry out its multiple missions, according to Admiral Craig Faller, the new SOUT...
- + As PESCO projects grow, the real challenge emerges: co-ordinated defence planning—Key Points MoDs within the EU need to embed cross-border co-ordination within their PESCO projects, an IRIS conference in Brussels has heard Failure...
- + Erdogan announces Turkey will co-produce S-500s with Russia—Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on 18 May at a youth rally in Istanbul the future joint production with Russia of the S-500 Prometey ...
- + French Air Force introduces new UAV pilot training scheme—The French Air Force is ramping up the recruitment and training of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crews to cope with the service’s expanding air vehicl...
- + LNA announces naval blockade of western Libya—The Libyan National Army (LNA) faction has announced it will impose a naval blockade on ports in west Libya to prevent any more shipments of military ...
- + Milestones: India’s Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS)—Latest developments India’s Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) is an automated air-defence command-and-control (C2) centre designed fo...