How Facebook Contributes to the Demise of Endangered Species | naked capitalism
Yves here. I must confess to be lacking in imagination. It never occurred to me that social media sites would be major platforms for illegal animal trade, most of all…
US to target Russia with more sanctions | Reuters News Agency
Politics 23 February 2024, 1:14 pm 1 minute By Reuters News Agency Reuters was first to report that the United States would impose sanctions on over 500 targets in action…
Thieves Stole a Formula 1 Driver’s Ferrari. It Turned Up 28 Years Later.
As a driver on the glamorous, jet-setting Formula One circuit, naturally the Austrian Gerhard Berger drove some serious iron, even away from the track: a red Ferrari 512M Testarossa. So…
What is Super Tuesday and why is it important?
The biggest day so far in the 2024 US election calendar will be a key test of the front-runners’ strength.
Super Tuesday: Four things to watch out for as Americans vote
California is holding its non-partisan “jungle” primary, where the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the general election. Voters there are deciding on candidates for the Senate…
Five killed in Nashville small plane crash
The single-engine aircraft crashed near a major motorway in Tennessee, killing all those on board.
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Police to Arrest Migrants
Gov. Katie Hobbs of Arizona vetoed a bill on Monday that would have authorized the state police to arrest undocumented immigrants. It was the first veto of the year from…
An Ocean Moon Thought to Be Habitable May Be Oxygen-Starved
Under its bright, frosty shell, Jupiter’s moon Europa is thought to harbor a salty ocean, making it a world that might be one of the most habitable places in our…
Supreme Court Ruling Settles Ballot Questions, but Hardens Political Divisions
The U.S. Supreme Court brought certainty on Monday to a primary season muddled by confusing and divergent state-level rulings by deciding unanimously that the 14th Amendment did not allow states…
Library Fees? No Problem. Just Show Us Your Cat Photos.
Finally, there is something cats can do for humans. The Worcester Public Library in Worcester, Mass., announced that through the end of March, people who have lost or damaged a…