Watching an auroral corona develop right overhead is one of the most spectacular things you can see

Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024

Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds

The Pentagon released its UFO videos – so I went to the US to chase aliens. This is what I found What is behind the surge in ufology? The recent spike can be traced to the top of the US government, which inspired me to start investigating ...

The Pentagon released its UFO videos – so I went to the US to chase aliens. This is what I found

China praises nations that denied overflight rights for Taiwan president China ​heaped praise on Wednesday on three African countries that denied overflight permission for the aircraft of Taiwan ‌President Lai Ching-te, forcing him to cancel a trip to Eswatini, while Taipei denounced their "servitude" to Beijing.

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Trump media company replaces CEO, ex-congressman Nunes after stock plunge that wiped out billions

The company, Trump Media & Technology, didn’t give a reason for Nunes leaving.

Teen arrested in killing of Northern California woman found on dirt road The suspect allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend, a relative of the woman, in the hours before the shooting.

The suspect allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend, a relative of the woman, in the hours before the shooting.

Trump Keeps Trying to Pressure Ukraine. Zelensky Doesn’t Care. The American president is trying to use leverage he doesn’t have.

Steve Witkoff has visited Moscow seven times yet never traveled to Kyiv. For some reason, the Trump administration isn't playing its cards against Vladimir Putin.

Trump Says US Caught Chinese ‘Gift’ for Iran, Testing Red Line President Donald Trump made cryptic comments Tuesday about China possibly providing weapons or other potentially lethal war supplies to Iran, a move that would test a US red line on aiding Tehran during the war.

President Donald Trump made cryptic comments on Tuesday about China possibly providing weapons or other potentially lethal war supplies to Iran, a move that would test a US red line on aiding Tehran during the war

If we could get this version of Hakeem Jeffries 50% of the time, we'd be in good shape. He’s a solid caucus manager, but he spends most of his time filibustering subpar zingers, besides his occasional gestures toward legal sedevacantism.

Coin flip ratio would be much better. Sweep the leg, Jeffries

Testing finds toxic metals where Tesla discharges wastewater The drainage district that commissioned the testing has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the company, which says it is in compliance with all requirements for its state wastewater discharge permit.

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"President Donald Trump blinked again by extending the ceasefire with Iran," writes Stephen Collinson | Analysis https://cnn.it/48gW3QF

Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids.

Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids. n.pr/4e2IyaN

Jimmy Kimmel Hits ‘Flailing’ Trump for ‘TACO Tuesday’ Surrender Kimmel also ripped into Karoline Leavitt for claiming Trump “does not bluff.”

Kimmel also ripped into Karoline Leavitt for claiming Trump “does not bluff.”

The US appears to suggest one can have a cease-fire and a militarily enforced blockade at the same time. It is worth reminding everyone of the Definition of Aggression (1974): the blockade of another state's ports is an act of aggression.
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Enforcement or erasure: freedom of speech | International Bar Association A webinar presented by the IBA Rule of Law Forum, supported by the IBA Human Rights Law Committee and the IBA Judges' Forum. Many international lawyers have noted increasing limits on freedom of speec...

I am honored to have former UNSR @davidakaye.bsky.social and the formidable advocate @knundy.bsky.social joining me next Thursday for an IBA Rule of Law Forum discussion about safeguarding the right to freedom of expression - please join us! Registration (free) below👇🏾

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U.S. Sends Plane to Cuba to Get Child in Transgender Custody Case The F.B.I. believed the child was kidnapped by a transgender parent to potentially undergo gender transition surgery, according to court filings.

A Justice Department jet was part of an unusual FBI mission to Cuba on Monday to retrieve a 10-year-old American child. The FBI believed the child had been kidnapped by a transgender parent and her partner to potentially undergo gender transition surgery, according to federal court filings.

Nothing subtle or complicated about what's happening. Did I mention the only refugees we're taking from the entire world are white people from South Africa?

Investigating the Good Guys DOJ claims the Southern Poverty Law Center was "paying off" the Ku Klux Klan. The group's track record and common sense suggest otherwise.

Understanding the federal government’s indictment of a civil rights icon, the Southern Poverty Law Center:
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Incredible shots of the exchange between Rep. AOC and RFK, Jr. at today’s congressional hearing.

(image credit: WSJ reporter @lizessleywhyte.bsky.social)

okay "when they go low, we hit hard" fucking rips

my uber driver is here

Don’t start no shit. Won’t be no shit.

Texas can require Ten Commandments in classrooms, US appeals court rules A ​divided U.S. federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that Texas can require public schools to ‌display the biblical Ten Commandments in every classroom, reversing a lower court judge who had blocked the law and marking a setback for parents who accused the Republican-led state of trampling their rights under the U.S. Constitution.

Texas can require Ten Commandments in classrooms, US appeals court rules reut.rs/3QfOaoq

A Palestinian School Day Ended With Israeli Settlers’ Gunfire. A Boy Was Killed, Just as His Father Was 7 Years Ago Zeteo speaks to witnesses after Israeli settlers kill a 14-year-old Palestinian boy and a 32-year-old man in an attack on a boys school in the occupied West Bank.

"A Palestinian School Day Ended With Israeli Settlers’ Gunfire. A Boy Was Killed, Just as His Father Was 7 Years Ago"

Zeteo speaks to witnesses after Israeli settlers kill a 14-year-old Palestinian boy and a 32-year-old man in an attack on a boys school in the occupied West Bank.

Big change coming to the high seas off the California coast California’s efforts to protect whales will affect ships all along its coastline this year — a larger area than ever before.

California’s efforts to protect whales will affect ships all along its coastline this year — a larger area than ever before.

Riderless scooter in roadway causes multicar collision on 110 Freeway in Los Angeles A scooter somehow ended up on the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles early Tuesday, causing damage to several cars.

Riderless scooter in roadway causes multicar collision on 110 Freeway in Los Angeles