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Inter Press Service
- Smallholder Farmers Are Not ‘Beneficiaries’, but the ‘Co-Creators of Change’
Eliud Rugut comes from generations of farmers, yet his family expected him to move out of their home and pursue another career. He studied economics and started working in business and marketing, though it would be short-lived as he lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. When he moved back to his parents’ home, he
- Amputated Limbs, Enduring Pain: The Suffering of Syria’s War Wounded
The Syrian war has left countless Syrians with devastating injuries, ranging from limb amputations and burns to the loss of sensory functions. These injuries have profoundly impacted their lives, compounded by the limited attention and support they receive from civil society organizations. Salam al-Hassan, 43, from Saraqib, south of Idlib city, lost both her legs
- The ‘Plastic Man’: Turning Trash into Treasure
In a quiet corner of Medina Gounass, on the outskirts of Dakar, Senegal, one man has taken it upon himself to breathe new life into a place many had abandoned. Where mountains of plastic waste once sprawled, a green oasis has sprung up, thanks to his relentless determination. Modou Fall, popularly known as the “Plastic
The Guardian
- Trump vs universities – podcast
This week, Harvard University, the oldest and wealthiest in the US, defied Donald Trump a list of demands. The Trump administration responded by freezing $2.2bn in federal funding for the Ivy League school.This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Harvard professor Ryan Enos to consider why the university is pushing back, how far this fight may go and why other universities are watching closelyArchive: ABC News, Bloomberg News, CBS News, CNN, National Conservatism, NBC News, Scripp News Continue reading...
- Maryland senator meets Kilmar Ábrego García in El Salvador amid battle over US return
Chris Van Hollen posts photo on X but does not provide update on status of man wrongly deported from USThe Maryland senator Chris Van Hollen met in El Salvador with Kilmar Ábrego García, a man who was sent there by the Trump administration in March despite an immigration court order preventing his deportation.Van Hollen posted a photo of the meeting on X, saying he also called Ábrego García’s wife “to pass along his message of love”. Continue reading...
- Trump news at a glance: president takes aim at Harvard, threatening tax-exempt status
The IRS is reportedly planning to revoke Harvard’s tax exemption, a move that would cost the university millions – key US politics stories from Thursday 17 April at a glanceThe Trump administration has taken aim at Harvard, with President Trump calling for the university’s tax-exempt status to be revoked, despite the likely illegality of that threat.The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly planning to enact the president’s demand, a move that would cost Harvard millions of dollars each year. Continue reading...
- Giorgia Meloni whispers soothing words to Trump on ‘western nationalism’
The president and Italy’s prime minister spoke a common language – but for a discordant moment over UkraineShe had been welcomed to the White House with open arms as few other foreign visitors had been since Donald Trump’s return, and Giorgia Meloni wanted to assure her host that – at least when it came to their political worldview – they spoke a common language.Italy’s prime minister, whose Brothers of Italy party has roots in neo-fascism, was keen to stress that she shared many things with the man who had just hailed her as a “friend” who “everybody loves … and respects”. Continue reading...
- Trump administration moves to narrow protections for endangered species
Environmentalists warn new proposal from US wildlife agencies could lead to habitat destruction and extinctionThe Trump administration is planning to narrow protections for endangered species, in a move that environmentalists say would accelerate extinction by opening up critical habitats for development, logging, mining and other uses.The proposal is the latest deregulatory effort by Donald Trump, who has made it a priority to dismantle endangered species protections as part of a broader quest to boost energy extraction and industrial access, even in the US’s most sensitive and vulnerable natural areas. Continue reading...
Ensia
- Journalists, meet climate change
The headlines scream about war, crime, political strife, economic woes. But underlying it all — and more and more often bubbling to the top — is what future historians will likely look back and call the story of this century: Climate change. Recognizing the importance of this pervasive phenomenon, Covering Climate Now, Columbia Journalism Review, the Solutions Journalism Network, The Guardian […]
The Marshall Project
- All Stick, No Carrot: Ohio’s Reagan Tokes Law Acts as a ‘One-Way Ratchet’ for Prison Time
Intended to curb prison violence with promises of early release, the law is turning out as unbalanced as critics feared, with sentences extended at every turn.
Fair Observer
- Viktor Orbán, the Other Transgressor: Hungary’s Role in the Erosion of International Justice
In November 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) indicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. From April 3 to 6, 2025, he visited Hungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a man whose relationship with the rule of law often draws international criticism. This meeting raised more than just eyebrows — it illuminated a… Continue reading Viktor Orbán, the Other Transgressor: Hungary’s Role in the Erosion of International Justice The post Viktor Orbán, the Other Transgressor: Hungary’s Role in the Erosion of International Justice appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Turkey Must Adopt Free Markets to Revitalize Its Faltering Economy
Turkey’s economy is in crisis. The country is facing one of the worst economic downturns in its modern history. Inflation has skyrocketed, the Turkish lira has lost significant value, and the cost of living is suffocating ordinary citizens. The economic policies of recent years—characterized by state-controlled interest rates, excessive public spending and heavy-handed intervention in… Continue reading Turkey Must Adopt Free Markets to Revitalize Its Faltering Economy The post Turkey Must Adopt Free Markets to Revitalize Its Faltering Economy appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Connection, Not Isolation, Has Carried Humans Through Every Age
The history of human civilization is a story of movement, adaptation and exchange. From our ancestors’ first migrations out of Africa to today’s interconnected global economy, progress has always been driven by diversity, trade and innovation. Recent genetic research underscores a striking reality: Omniconnectivity — the interconnection of humans across multiple domains (biological, cultural and… Continue reading Connection, Not Isolation, Has Carried Humans Through Every Age The post Connection, Not Isolation, Has Carried Humans Through Every Age appeared first on Fair Observer.
Aeon
- Squirrel on my shoulder
Meet Sammy Squitten, the baby squirrel suckled by a cat and raised by a human, in this story narrated by David Attenborough - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
Truthout
- UN Expert: Israel Has “Decimated” Gaza Health System, Leaving “Zero” Options
“The options for health care — especially emergency care — for the people of Gaza are reduced to zero,” the expert said.
- New England Couple Detained “for Several Hours” at Border Despite Being Citizens
Border Patrol agents kept the couple in separate cells, and demanded to go through the husband’s emails.
- Kilmar Abrego García Case Shows Constitutional Crisis Is Here
"Depriving due process is the domino that causes the rest of the legal system to fall,” one constitutional scholar said.
ProPublica
- White Supremacist Terrorgram Network Allegedly Inspired Teen Accused of Killing Parents and Plotting Trump Assassination
by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica and FRONTLINE, and James Bandler, ProPublica ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of […]
- Trump Team Eyes Politically Connected Startup to Overhaul $700 Billion Government Payments Program
by Christopher Bing and Avi Asher-Schapiro ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our […]
- Wisconsin’s Name-Change Law Raises Safety Risks for Transgender People
by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Watch This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Wisconsin Watch. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon […]
Unicorn Riot
- Whistleblower’s Account of Corruption and Administrative Abuse Within Cook County Jail
Chicago, IL — “I didn’t write this to become a hero. I wrote it because I got tired of watching officers break down and disappear.” Those are the words of Jabril Gushiniere, a sworn Cook County Sheriff Deputy working as a correctional officer at Chicago’s… The post Whistleblower’s Account of Corruption and Administrative Abuse Within Cook County Jail appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.
Sludge
- Republicans Are Just Wrong About the SAVE Act and Real ID
Whether they are being purposefully misleading or don’t understand their own bill, Republicans like Byron Donalds, amplified by Elon Musk, are spreading misinformation about the mechanics of their voter registration proposal.
Democracy Now!
- Democracy Now! 2025-04-17 Thursday
Headlines for April 17, 2025; Constitutional Crisis: As Trump Ignores Judges’ Orders, Will the Courts Capitulate?; “Need the World to Pay Attention”: Sudan Faces World’s Worst Displacement Crisis After 2 Years of War; Trump Eyes Congo’s “Incredible Mineral Riches” as Armed Conflict Devastates Region; “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This”: Omar El Akkad on Gaza & Western Complicity
Latino USA
- Culture Is Freedom: Remembering Garifuna Legend Aurelio Martínez
On March 17, 2025, Honduran recording artist Aurelio Martínez died in a tragic plane crash. He was the voice of... The post Culture Is Freedom: Remembering Garifuna Legend Aurelio Martínez appeared first on Latino USA.
- ‘We Need to Reimagine Latinidad’: Being Latino in 2025
What does it mean to be Latino/Latina/Latinx in 2025? Is Latinidad a fiction? Should Latino be considered a race? On... The post ‘We Need to Reimagine Latinidad’: Being Latino in 2025 appeared first on Latino USA.
- Bilingual Is My Superpower
In 2018, Producer Jeanne Montalvo was a new mother looking back at all the decisions her parents made when raising... The post Bilingual Is My Superpower appeared first on Latino USA.
Yale Environment 360
- Planned Indian Mega-Port Could 'Wipe Out' Isolated Tribe
The Shompen, residents of a small island in the Indian Ocean, are among the world's last isolated tribes. But that may soon change as the Indian government moves forward with plans for a massive port that could "wipe out" the tribe, a watchdog group says.Read more on E360 →
The Appeal
- After Self-Immolations at Red Onion Prison, Virginia Prisoners Allege Crackdown
At least six people at Red Onion intentionally lit themselves on fire last year. Now, prisoners say staff are forcing people to comply—or cutting their electricity. The post After Self-Immolations at Red Onion Prison, Virginia Prisoners Allege Crackdown appeared first on The Appeal.
- ICE’s New Deputy Director Helped Oversee Louisiana’s Homeless Sweeps
Madison Sheahan’s Wildlife and Fisheries officers sent unhoused people to a New Orleans warehouse. What does that mean for the future? The post ICE’s New Deputy Director Helped Oversee Louisiana’s Homeless Sweeps appeared first on The Appeal.
WhoWhatWhy
- Trump Administration Escalates Campaign Against ‘Maryland Man’
The Trump administration is trying extremely hard to cast Kilmar Abrego Garcia as a "bad guy." However, his case isn't about whether he is a model citizen or a gang member; it's about the rule of law and whether it still matters. Trump Administration Escalates Campaign Against ‘Maryland Man’ originally appeared on WhoWhatWhy
Inside Climate News
- EV Sales Are Up in the US, But Tariffs Are a Storm Cloud for an Industry That Craves Stability
It’s a rough time to be in the automobile industry. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are punching holes in plans that took years to develop regarding global supply chains and managing the long-term shift to electric vehicles. And then, on April 14, Trump suggested he might pause a 25 percent tariff on imported cars that took
- Sen. Bernie Sanders Brings His Fighting Oligarchy Tour to Conservative Rural California Districts
FOLSOM, Calif.—On a warm, sunny afternoon in a conservative rural California district, thousands of people lined up in the town of Folsom looking for inspiration, leadership and hope from an unconventional politician who has dedicated his career to fighting for working people. Some lived in Folsom, a suburb of Sacramento made famous by Johnny Cash’s
Grist
- The ‘king of poisons’ is building up in rice
Rice feeds more than half of the world’s population. Climate change is loading the beloved grain with arsenic, creating a “scary” health burden.
- In Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley,’ Black communities get all of the pollution, few of the jobs
A new study confirms what many have long suspected.
- Scientists predict a brutal hurricane season while Trump takes aim at NOAA’s budget
Extra-hot oceans could spawn monster storms. Researchers worry that cuts at the agency will interrupt the flow of data for forecasts.
The Conversation
- International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home?
International students are part of communities nationwide. Declines in their enrollment could mean economic trouble for cities and towns across the country.
- Why people with autism struggle to get hired − and how businesses can help by changing how they look at job interviews
People on the autism spectrum are often overlooked in hiring because of how they come across in interviews. But with the right understanding and fixes to the process, employers can make smarter choices.
- Popular AIs head-to-head: OpenAI beats DeepSeek on sentence-level reasoning
Large language model AIs can ingest long documents and answer questions about them, but a key question is how well they ‘understand’ individual sentences in the documents.
- Why deregulating online platforms is actually bad for free speech
At first glance it might seem contradictory that restricting some speech can preserve free speech, but research shows that online content moderation protects the marketplace of ideas.
- Appliance efficiency standards save consumers billions, reduce pollution and fight climate change
About 40% of total US energy consumption is used by household and industrial appliances, such as heating and cooling systems, refrigerators and lighting.
The Trace
- New Research Links Gun Violence Exposure to Higher Rates of Depression and Suicidal Ideation
For decades, politicians and gun lobbying organizations have perpetuated the notion that mental health issues drive mass violence. A new study is challenging that narrative, though, showing that, rather than causing acts of violence, exposure to gun violence increased rates of depression among respondents and led to higher use of mental health services. The study, The post New Research Links Gun Violence Exposure to Higher Rates of Depression and Suicidal Ideation appeared first on The Trace.
- Off the Virtual Battlefield, Gamers Are Teaching Gen Z About the Real-World Risks of Guns
In the current season of Fortnite, players wield an arsenal designed to outgun their competition in a chaotic battle royale. From the Collateral Damage Assault Rifle to the Outlaw Shotgun, the game’s weapons are about one thing: survival of the fittest. For the estimated 110 million active players who log into Fortnite monthly, these weapons The post Off the Virtual Battlefield, Gamers Are Teaching Gen Z About the Real-World Risks of Guns appeared first on The Trace.
- Trump’s War on Law Firms May Imperil Gun Suits
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison has helped engineer ambitious lawsuits against the firearms industry and provided free legal muscle to gun safety groups and the families of mass shooting victims, allowing them to notch wins against Remington and Smith & Wesson. Since President Donald Trump targeted Paul Weiss in March, however, prompting firm chairman The post Trump’s War on Law Firms May Imperil Gun Suits appeared first on The Trace.
Quanta Magazine
- Can Quantum Gravity Be Created in the Lab?
Quantum gravity could help physicists unite the currently incompatible worlds of quantum mechanics and gravity. In this episode, Monika Schleier-Smith discusses her pioneering experimental approach, using laser-cooled atoms to explore whether gravity could emerge from quantum entanglement. The post Can Quantum Gravity Be Created in the Lab? first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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