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The OPCW has finally acknowledged concealing the assessment of German military toxicologists who ruled out chlorine gas as the cause of dozens of deaths in the alleged Douma chemical attack of April 2018. For the first time in a prolonged cover-up scandal, the world’s top chemical watchdog has acknowledged censoring a finding that undermined allegations of a toxic gas attack by the former Syrian government. According to previously leaked documents, expert German military toxicologists consulted by the Organization for the Prohibition […]
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May 6th, 2026: I may have spoken too soon re: it feeling like spring, since my weather just told me "cooling over the next few days." Why? WHY – Ryan “More than 1 in 4 [students at University of Maine at Presque Isle’s online MyPace program] finished their entire degree course load in a single eight-week session, half the length of a traditional academic semester.” — The Washington Post - – -Thanks to the hassle of reading, writing, doing equations, performing lab experiments, speaking to professors and peers, comprehending topics, growing as a person, and, in general, learning, going to college is extremely time-consuming. That’s why our university offers an online degree program, during which you will not need to read, write, do equations, perform experiments, speak to anyone, comprehend topics, grow, or learn. You could have completed your first semester instead of reading that paragraph. Watchdog asked to investigate after party's home affairs spokesperson 'guarantees' areas electing Reform MPs will be exempt from 24,000-capacity migrant facilities
The Democratic party is picking early favorites in hotly-contested primary battles across the country.
Tapped to advise Steve Witkoff on Iran, Nick Stewart previously condemned dealing with any of Iran’s elected leaders. His presence consolidates military conflict as the Trump administration’s only option. The latest addition to the Trump administration’s Iran negotiation team, Nick Stewart, has declared his absolute opposition to negotiating with the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to Stewart, “it’s important that we disabuse people of that notion” that anyone among Iran’s current leadership could serve as an “honest broker.” Stewart aruged […] The post Trump’s new Iran negotiator is Israel lobbyist who denounced negotiations with Iran first appeared on The Grayzone. The post Trump’s new Iran negotiator is Israel lobbyist who denounced negotiations with Iran appeared first on The Grayzone. Reform UK repeatedly cold-called journalist Lucy Gape asking if she would stand as a local candidate. When she looked into it, it revealed a world of poor vetting and murky data practices
- - - With warmth, humor, and occasional run-ins with bodily fluids, science journalist (and frequent McSweeney’s contributor) Elizabeth Preston leads a highly accessible tour of cutting-edge research into how and why other animals and humans care for their young. She discovers that we evolved to raise our kids in cooperative groups, and that the tools we’ve inherited for caretaking aren’t only for moms or dads—they’re the basis for our human society. Today, we’re happy to share an excerpt from The Creatures’ Guide to Caring: How Animal Parents Teach Us That Humans Were Born to Care. It is available to purchase at the fine bookseller of your choice. At 9:03 a.m., Ms. Delgado makes the mistake of asking the class what their parents do for work. “Dentist,” says Maya. “Firefighter,” says Liam. “Bus driver,” says Emma. Oliver raises his hand. “My dad mines crypto.” Ms. Delgado nods politely, the way adults do when they encounter a sentence they hope will not require follow-up questions. Unfortunately, Sophie raises her hand. “What’s crypto?” Ms. Delgado considers saying she doesn’t know. Instead, she says, “Imagine everyone has stickers.” The class brightens immediately. Stickers are a language they understand. “Everyone gets ten stickers,” Ms. Delgado says, drawing circles on the whiteboard. “You can trade them with each other.” Oliver nods approvingly. “Yes,” he says. “That’s like crypto.” “Great,” says Ms. Delgado. “So if Liam wants one of Maya’s stickers, he gives her something for it.” Liam raises his hand. “What if Maya says she never gave me the sticker?” Rhun ap Iorwerth claims only Plaid Cymru can stop Reform taking power in the Senedd, as he urges Labour and Green voters to back him in a "straight fight" against Farage's party
From predatory pricing to blocked mergers, the forces that sunk Spirit reveal how concentrated corporate power controls our skies.
At DrupalCon Chicago, the Driesnote included a visualization with “community” as one of the three pillars of Drupal, along with “platform” and “agencies.” That framing felt memorable, and worth exploring further. In an exclusive in-person interview, David Sirota grills Graham Platner on whether to engage the right or draw a hard line.
“We spoke with voters who cast their ballots for Mr. Trump and said they were disappointed with his second term. A few said they even regretted their votes.” - - - MODERATOR: In one or two words, finish this sentence: “I’m feeling ‘blank’ about the Empire these days, now that the galactic superweapon I willingly supported hovers overhead.” The income and wealth inequality that continues to grow in most advanced nations has led to some new terminology being introduced into the lexicon of economic terms, the – K-shaped economy: When growth moves in two different directions. When this pattern of growth is identified you know how far out of kilter the world has…
A new Democratic political machine, the forgotten story behind Trump’s war powers, and more from The Lever this week.
Showrunner Russell T. Davies shared his reaction to seeing this weekend's SNL UK - including that Doctor Who sketch - live in-studio.
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