Month: July 2022
The Supreme Court’s Climate Decision Strikes at the Government’s Ability to Protect Its People
One of the most urgent challenges we face, as a nation, is to confront the mounting costs and existential dangers of climate change. It’s a daunting task the Supreme Court just made harder. In a ruling Thursday, the Court set
Read MoreSpurred by the Supreme Court, a Nation Divides Along a Red-Blue Axis – The New York Times
Spurred by the Supreme Court, a Nation Divides Along a Red-Blue Axis The New York Times ‘Revolutionary’ high court term on abortion, guns and more Yahoo News What is the Supreme Court and why does it have so much power? CNN Explainer: How
Read MoreRussian Strike Kills Four in Eastern Ukrainian City of Slovyansk
Ukrainian officials said the latest deadly attack is part of a new Russian strategy to terrorize Ukraine into submission.
Read MoreClimate change is threatening thousands of years of winemaking in Turkey
Climate change is posing challenges to vintners in Turkey, endangering the future of an ancient industry.
Read MoreTwo Ukrainian fighters describe the current state of the frontlines against Russia
Two Ukrainian fighters — one a volunteer solider, the other, a commander — describe what they’re seeing on the frontlines of the war against Russia.
Read MoreNATO commits to focusing on Russia and China
NATO wrapped up its summit in Madrid with a clear, unified message, but there were unsettling reminders of the brutal road ahead in Ukraine and political turmoil back in the U.S.
Read MoreRemarks by President Biden During a Virtual Meeting with Governors on Reproductive Rights – The White House
Remarks by President Biden During a Virtual Meeting with Governors on Reproductive Rights The White House
Read MoreDozens are feared lost after a ship sinks in the South China Sea
An industrial support ship operating has sunk in a storm with the possible loss of more than two dozen crew members, rescue services in Hong Kong said Saturday. (Image credit: Handout/Hong Kong Government Flying Service via AP)
Read More25 years ago, Britain handed control of Hong Kong back to China
NPR’s Melissa Block speaks with two friends from Hong Kong born 25 years ago, when China resumed control over the city. They’ve faced difficult decisions since, personally and politically.
Read MoreOn the US border, migrants’ desperation outweighs fear
Selvin Allende is worn out. With his one-year-old daughter on his shoulders and his pregnant wife beside him, he crossed the Rio Grande from the Mexican city of Piedras Negras into Eagle Pass, Texas — a dangerous journey that thousands
Read More