New climate models unveiled by French researchers Tuesday showed Earth’s average temperature could rise a “terrifying” 6.5-7.0°C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century if dramatic action is not immediately taken to slash carbon emissions. The findings, presented at a press conference in Paris, suggest the planet may be warming significantly faster than […]
Socialists emerged victorious from Sunday’s elections in Portugal in another sign that right-wing populism in Europe may be losing steam. The Socialist Party, to which Prime Minister António Costa belongs, still fell short of winning an absolute majority. Politico reported: The Iberian nation, noted Deutsche Welle, is “one of the few European countries where right-wing […]
Capping off a week of widely criticized comments from members of the Trump administration about emerging White House plans to use U.S. troops to control oil fields in northeastern Syria, Defense Secretary Mark Esper confirmed Friday that the Pentagon is working to “strengthen” U.S. military presence in the region. “This will only put U.S. troops […]
As protesters filled streets around the world Friday for a youth-led climate strike, more than three dozen people were arrested at the U.S. Capitol for Jane Fonda’s weekly Fire Drill Friday civil disobedience demonstration, which the actress and activist launched last month. Each week, Fonda—along with friends from Hollywood and climate campaigners—holds a Thursday night […]
Sebastian Vettel says he came close to quitting Formula 1 when he was thinking long and hard about his future in the sport. Vettel was informed last May that he was not part of Ferrari’s plans for 2021, the Scuderia opting to pair Charles Leclerc with outgoing McLaren driver Carlos Sainz. The four-time world champion […]
President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s campaign excoriated his former attorney Michael Cohen during Cohen’s congressional testimony Wednesday, saying he is untrustworthy while citing his […]
Rep. Tulsi GabbardTulsi GabbardGabbard drops defamation lawsuit against Clinton It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process 125 lawmakers urge Trump administration to support National Guard troops amid pandemic MORE (D-Hawaii) said Sunday that she believed her past comments on Syrian President Bashar Assad have been misunderstood, declining to call the Syrian […]
Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with […]
Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against […]
After news broke at the end of Tuesday night’s Democratic presidential primary debate that three members of “the Squad” are officially supporting Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Ilhan Omar explained her endorsement in short video released Wednesday. “The senator is someone who understands that our movement isn’t just for few. It’s for everyone… This is not […]