A Global Witness report reveals at least 146 land and environmental defenders were killed or disappeared globally in 2024, with Latin America accounting for over 80% of the cases. Colombia recorded the highest number of killings (48), followed by Guatemala (20) and Mexico (18). The report highlights the disproportionate...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo mandating that troops needing facial hair exemptions for over a year will be discharged. While commanders can still grant exemptions with a medical treatment plan, those requiring ongoing treatment after a year will face separation. This policy, impacting all services, reverses years...
Wednesday Season 2 has soared to Netflix's top 10 English-language TV shows of all time, achieving 94.5 million views within its first 91 days. While not the top show for the week of September 8-14 (surpassed by a boxing match), its success dethroned Stranger Things Season 3. The...
A 71-year-old man, George Zinn, is facing obstruction of justice charges after falsely claiming responsibility for the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Zinn's actions allegedly allowed the actual suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, to escape. Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder. Zinn is also facing charges...
Following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, several individuals are poised to continue his influence. Experts predict an intensification of his already pointed rhetoric, evidenced by statements from Vice President JD Vance and actions by influencers like Libs of TikTok. Potential successors include Allie Beth Stuckey, Xavier...
Israel launched a ground assault on Gaza City, defying international condemnation. The incursion follows weeks of escalating airstrikes and comes despite warnings of a worsening humanitarian crisis, with parts of Gaza declared under famine. Approximately one million people live in Gaza City, and while Israel attempted evacuations, only...
Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL spacecraft, carrying 11,000 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), experienced a main engine problem. The engine shut down prematurely during orbit-boosting burns, delaying the scheduled Wednesday arrival. NASA is evaluating backup plans, potentially using smaller thrusters for a slower orbital adjustment....
Following Israel's ground offensive in Gaza, former US President Donald Trump warned Hamas that using hostages as human shields would have severe consequences. He issued a stark warning, stating that all bets are off unless hostages are released immediately. Trump's comments come amidst escalating tensions in the region and...
House Republicans propose a $30 million increase in security funding, driven by rising political violence. This follows the recent murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and other attacks on lawmakers. The funding, part of a stopgap government funding bill, would bolster existing member security programs and local law enforcement...
Over 100,000 University of California employees, represented by 21 unions, sued President Trump. The suit alleges Trump is illegally imposing ideological dominance, violating constitutional rights, and endangering jobs by suspending research grants and demanding a $1.2 billion fine from UCLA. The lawsuit claims violations of free speech, due...
