Devastating flash floods across the US this summer highlight the escalating impact of climate change. Scientists attribute the surge in 100-year to 1,000-year deluges to increased atmospheric moisture fueled by warmer temperatures. Record levels of precipitable water, combined with persistent weather patterns, have led to multiple catastrophic events,...
Following a lawsuit alleging violation of Georgia's open records law, the Atlanta Police Foundation (APF) provided nearly 300 pages of documents to plaintiffs Atlanta Community Press Collective (ACPC) and Lucy Parsons Labs. The documents reveal APF's lobbying efforts to prevent a referendum on the controversial "Cop City" police training...
A new CNN poll reveals widespread opposition to President Trump's immigration policies. 55% of Americans believe his deportation efforts have gone too far, a 10-point increase since February. Majority oppose building new detention facilities and increasing ICE's budget. Opposition is particularly strong regarding the detention of immigrants without...
Stock markets have rebounded significantly since April, prompting questions about future gains. Piper Sandler's Michael Kantrowitz believes further growth is possible, though at a slower pace. Analyst Crispin Love highlights two high-yield dividend stocks: AGNC Investment (AGNC), a REIT with a 15.5% yield, and Rithm Capital (RITM), offering...
Astronomer Inc. CEO Andy Byron resigned following a viral video from a Coldplay concert. The video, shown on the stadium's big screen, depicted Byron and the company's chief people officer in a close embrace. After the incident went viral, Astronomer placed Byron on leave and initiated an investigation. The...
Pope Leo XIV condemned the Gaza war's brutality and indiscriminate force, following reports of at least 73 Palestinians killed while queuing for food. The Gaza health ministry blamed Israeli fire for 67 deaths, while Israel's military claimed the number was inflated. New evacuation orders for central Gaza areas,...
Iranian commander Esmail Ghaani warned Iraqi militia leaders of an imminent Israeli attack, urging vigilance against Israeli intelligence. Iran-backed militias in Iraq largely avoided direct conflict during the recent Iran-Israel war, focusing on verbal support for Iran and condemnation of Israel. Despite the ceasefire, unclaimed attacks on...
Researchers have uncovered a network of over 400 AI-powered bot accounts on X, spreading pro-Trump administration messages. These accounts, identified by Alethea and Clemson University, consistently praise figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Karoline Leavitt. However, internal inconsistencies in their messaging regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files have...
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs surveyed the extensive damage caused by the Dragon Bravo wildfire at the Grand Canyon's North Rim. The fire, initially managed using a 'confine and contain' strategy, rapidly escalated due to strong winds and dry conditions. Over 70 structures, including the Grand Canyon Lodge, were destroyed....
House Democrats are planning a counter-offensive to Republican redistricting efforts, aiming to redraw maps in several states to gain seats in the 2024 midterms. This strategy, though legally risky and expensive, is seen as necessary to combat the GOP's attempts to solidify their House majority. While some Democrats...
