Party leaders haven’t decided whether to rally behind Zohran Mamdani or a centrist backed by the Israel lobby.
The post N.Y. Dems Face Choice Between Voters’ Chosen Candidate and Disgraced Adams, Cuomo appeared first on The Intercept.
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The president and crypto-backed lawmakers are accused of making it easier for terrorist organizations and rogue nations to deal in digital currencies.
The BBC has, in typical fashion, kinda, sorta, nah-not-really apologized for spoiling the ending of Doctor Who in their news headlines.
Francisco Goya’s etching The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters was an artist’s stern warning of the hideous forces unleashed in the mind when reason lowers its guard. Today, stablecoins are the gruesome forces being released into the global economy as President Trump’s crypto dreams, unchecked by reason, morphed into the GENIUS Act. Stablecoins are the […]
The post The stablecoin time bomb hidden in Trump’s GENIUS act: Prepare for the next financial meltdown – UNHERD, 19 JUNE 2025 appeared first on Yanis Varoufakis.
DrupalCon has always been a conference by the community, for the community—and as we look ahead to DrupalCon North America 2026 in Chicago, we’re making thoughtful changes to ensure it continues to reflect those values.
After a successful DrupalCon Atlanta, we’ve taken time to reflect, gather feedback, and make updates that prioritize access, sustainability, and community connection. Each of the changes outlined below is rooted in one or more of these values—whether it's improving affordability, building lasting relationships, or creating a more efficient and inclusive event experience. With guidance from the DrupalCon North America Steering Committee, we’re excited to share a refreshed ticket structure, updated volunteer policies, a reimagined Expo Hall, and a renewed focus on summits, trainings, and collaboration.
New research finds record levels of support for a fairer voting system as trust in Government collapses to new lows
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After fleeing war-torn Liberia, an outsider artist creates haunting portraits while seeking asylum in the Netherlands
- Directed by Tal Amiran
- by Aeon Video
The Trump administration is seeking deals with more and more nations to hold deportees — now with the blessing of the Supreme Court.
The post Trump’s Global Gulag Search Expands to 53 Nations appeared first on The Intercept.
It can be awkward at first, but there are specific methods you can use to spark an enjoyable chat with just about anyone
- by Michael Yeomans
Smoke and dust from fires could block the sun, but that’s not necessarily a good thing
The post The Weird Cooling Effect of Wildfires appeared first on Nautilus.
A simple test can peek into ivory to detect deception
The post An Elephant’s Tusk Never Forgets appeared first on Nautilus.
During my whole career, I have considered myself somewhat of a schizophrenic, which might be a universal characteristic. On the one hand, I was interested in science qua science, and I have tried — successfully I hope — not to let my ideological viewpoints contaminate my scientific work. On the other, I felt deeply concerned […]
EXCLUSIVE: Photos show council chief executive posing with Nigel Farage's 'DOGE' team in image used for Reform party promo
The Kremlin has successfully launched a campaign to export Russia's repressive state machinery into the global sphere, reports Denis Mikhailov
Huge sums of money have yet to be returned by businesses five years after the last Conservative Government's Covid 'bounce back' loan scheme was launched
There will now be a high-stakes battle to define the meaning of the New York mayoral candidate’s historic win.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is publicly exploring a rollback of Labour’s inheritance tax surcharge on non‑doms’ worldwide assets, just two months after its April introduction. The Chancellor is apparently concerned that the rules will lead to an exodus of wealthy individuals from the UK. This U-turn comes as the Prime Minister desperately tries to contain a […]
“Through calculated chaos and spectacle, Trump distracts the media and public from the dangerous consequences of his agenda.” — Andrew Mitrovica, Al Jazeera
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Well, he finally did it. Controversial business magnate Lex Luthor has surrounded Earth with LexCorp satellites, targeting their lethal laser beams at every head of state in the world. Unless Superman reveals his secret identity by midnight, Luthor will assassinate presidents and prime ministers, one by one. The world watches the clock in fear, questioning whether Superman will save us, terrified of who will be first.
In the face of this threat to worldwide order, I am here to tell you this: Do not worry about it.
It is just a distraction. It is fine.
Consider the timing. Isn’t it all a little convenient that he just happened to hatch a dastardly plot one week after a nefarious scheme?
The last federal election’s biggest losers, the Coalition, have chucked a massive tanty after being told by the Prime Minister that them losing seats results in losing staff. ”It’s a bloody outrage and I won’t stand for it,” ranted the... Read More ›