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Inter Press Service
- ‘Live Facial Recognition Treats Everyone as a Potential Suspect, Undermining Privacy and Eroding Presumed Innocence’
CIVICUS discusses the dangers of live facial recognition technology with Madeleine Stone, Senior Advocacy Officer at Big Brother Watch, a civil society organisation that campaigns against mass surveillance and for digital rights in the UK. The rapid expansion of live facial recognition technology across the UK raises urgent questions about civil liberties and democratic
- Where the Thunder Dragon Breathes: Bhutan’s Bold Bet on Climate, Culture and Contentment
“I can’t get this anywhere else,” says Tshering Lhamo, a 29-year-old shopkeeper in Thimphu, as she gestures toward the clean Himalayan air outside her thangka shop. She once studied in Kuala Lumpur but came back to Bhutan for the peace—and the purity. Her friend, Kezan Jatsho, who has never left the country, adds, “I cherish
- The Global Mental Health Crisis Surges Amid $200 Billion Funding Gap
Although access to mental health and psychosocial support services is considered a fundamental human right by the United Nations (UN), hundreds of millions of people experience limited or inadequate access to mental health and psychosocial support services. On June 6, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) published a joint
The Guardian
- Trump tariffs expected to increase prices over the summer, says Powell – live
Federal Reserve chairman Powell says Trump’s tariffs ‘are likely to push up prices and weigh on economic activity’Federal Reserve holds interest rates, defying Trump’s demandRussian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov warned on Wednesday that direct US military assistance to Israel could radically destabilise the situation in the Middle East, where an air war between Israel and Iran has raged for six days.In separate comments, the head of Russia’s SVR foreign intelligence service, Sergei Naryshkin, was quoted as saying that the situation between Israel and Iran was now critical. Continue reading...
- ‘Abducted by Ice’: the haunting missing-person posters plastered across LA
The handmade posters of immigrants have become a symbol of quiet resistance. Their creators reveal the story behind the project“Missing son.” “Missing father.” “Missing grandmother.”The words are written in bright red letters at the top of posters hanging on lampposts and storefronts around Los Angeles. At first glance, they appear to be from worried relatives seeking help from neighbors. Continue reading...
- Trump’s saber-rattling over Iran threatens to split his Maga base
America-first backers such as Steve Bannon urge restraint, while Republican hawks push for interventionUS politics live – latest updatesThe prospect of the US joining Israel’s strikes against Iran’s nuclear program risks splitting Donald Trump’s support base asunder, amid sharp divisions on military intervention between the president’s most avid America-first acolytes and traditional Republican foreign policy hawks.Some leading figures in Trump’s “make America great again” (Maga) movement have warned that such a move would amount to a betrayal of past promises to avoid US involvement in long-running overseas wars and could even destroy his presidency. Continue reading...
- Tough, whip-smart and selfless: Melissa Hortman, ‘singular force for democracy’, remembered
Colleagues speak of Hortman’s legislative accomplishments, a ‘steely negotiator’ who went into politics ‘to do something, not to be something’A group of white male lawmakers were playing cards in a back room while their female colleagues gave speeches on the Minnesota house floor. They weren’t paying attention, and Melissa Hortman had had enough.“I hate to break up the 100% white male card game in the retiring room,” Hortman said in 2017. “But I think this is an important debate.” Continue reading...
- US Senate Democrats cross the aisle to help Republicans pass crypto bill
Senate passes legislation to regulate stablecoins, first of what industry hopes will be wave of bills to bolster legitimacyUS politics live – latest updatesThe Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that would regulate a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins, the first of what the industry hopes will be a wave of bills to bolster its legitimacy and reassure consumers.The fast-moving legislation, which passed by a 68-30 vote and will be sent to the House for potential revisions, comes on the heels of a 2024 campaign cycle in which the crypto industry ranked among the top political spenders in the country, underscoring its growing influence in Washington and beyond. 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
- A North Carolina County Wanted New Court to Stem Its Opioid Crisis. Then Came Trump’s Cuts.
As the Justice Department slashes funding to programs across the U.S., Wilkes County’s planned recovery court was halted before it started.
Fair Observer
- Global Institutions Fail to Enforce Order in a Divided World
After World War II, many international organizations emerged to prevent future conflicts by encouraging communication among nations. The UN was created to foster relationships among all countries and to stop man-made tragedies. Agencies under the UN aimed not only to prevent wars but also to alleviate poverty and provide aid during natural disasters. The Bretton… Continue reading Global Institutions Fail to Enforce Order in a Divided World The post Global Institutions Fail to Enforce Order in a Divided World appeared first on Fair Observer.
- America Misread China’s History and Helped Build Its Global Power
According to a well-known anecdote, when former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met with Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai in 1971 to prepare for the Richard Nixon–Mao Zedong summit, Kissinger asked Zhou for his opinion on the French Revolution. Zhou responded that the event was too recent to fully grasp its significance. While some argue… Continue reading America Misread China’s History and Helped Build Its Global Power The post America Misread China’s History and Helped Build Its Global Power appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Russian Influence in Central Europe Evolves From Disinformation to Democratic Erosion
The global fight against foreign influence has entered a precarious phase. In April, US President Donald Trump shut down the last State Department office specifically tasked with countering foreign information manipulation, raising concerns about America’s vulnerability to the effects of influence operations by Russia, China and Iran. Critics warn that this “unilateral disarmament” leaves democratic… Continue reading Russian Influence in Central Europe Evolves From Disinformation to Democratic Erosion The post Russian Influence in Central Europe Evolves From Disinformation to Democratic Erosion appeared first on Fair Observer.
Aeon
- Weekend visits
A tender portrait of the bond between a mother and child, captured over the course of a visitation at a rural Virginia prison - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
Truthout
- The Antiwar Trump Was Always a Myth
The bipartisan consensus demanding war with Iran has left Americans opposed to war with little political representation.
- IAEA Head: “We Did Not Have Any Proof” of Iran Building Nuclear Weapon
“We did not have any proof of a systematic effort to move into a nuclear weapon,” IAEA’s Rafael Grossi said.
- Critics Decry SCOTUS Ruling Upholding Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
The ruling will likely have widespread implications, affecting similar bans in over two dozen states nationwide.
ProPublica
- ProPublica Sued the FDA for Withholding Records About the Safety of Generic Drugs
by Katherine Dailey and Jessie Nguyen, Medill Investigative Lab We are still reporting. If you are a current or former FDA employee or someone in the industry with information about the agency, the […]
- Federal Judge Deems Trump Administration’s Termination of NIH Grants Illegal
by Annie Waldman ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as […]
- Threat in Your Medicine Cabinet: The FDA’s Gamble on America’s Drugs
by Debbie Cenziper, Megan Rose, Brandon Roberts and Irena Hwang We are still reporting. If you are a current or former FDA employee or someone in the industry with information about the agency, the […]
Unicorn Riot
- Philadelphia Police Crack Down on Anti-ICE Marches Twice in One Week
Philadelphia, PA — The increasing tempo of pro-immigrant, anti-ICE protests hit Philadelphia last week, and the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) has decided to crack down. On Tuesday, June 10, and Saturday, June 14, autonomous protests were called outside of the Federal Detention Center (FDC), where… The post Philadelphia Police Crack Down on Anti-ICE Marches Twice in One Week appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.
Sludge
- Companies Back GOP Bill Slashing Food Aid While Touting Hunger Relief
The Trump White House is showcasing more than a dozen large companies endorsing the "megabill" that takes away food assistance from millions of low-income families.
Democracy Now!
- Democracy Now! 2025-06-18 Wednesday
Headlines for June 18, 2025; Tehran Professor Reports from Iran State TV Building Bombed by Israel as Trump Threatens Khamenei; “A Moment of Immense Danger”: U.S. Inches Toward Direct Involvement in Israel’s War with Iran; Mosab Abu Toha: As Attention Shifts to Iran, Israel Ramps Up Killings, Starvation & Annexation in Gaza; “What Authoritarians Do”: NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Speaks Out After ICE Arrests Him in Courthouse
Latino USA
- The Network: Breaking Bread
Today, we’re presenting the episode 2 of “The Network,” a new series that Latino USA co-produced with NPR’s Embedded podcast. ... The post The Network: Breaking Bread appeared first on Latino USA.
- The Network: Saint-o-tec
Today we’re presenting the first episode of “The Network,” a new series that Latino USA co-produced with NPR’s Embedded podcast.... The post The Network: Saint-o-tec appeared first on Latino USA.
- ‘It’s Our Right as Americans’: LA Protests Against ICE
On June 6, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents began a series of raids in Los Angeles, and their actions were... The post ‘It’s Our Right as Americans’: LA Protests Against ICE appeared first on Latino USA.
Yale Environment 360
- Discarded U.K. Clothing Dumped in Protected Wetlands in Ghana
Heaps of discarded clothing from the U.K. have been dumped in protected wetlands in Ghana, an investigation found.Read more on E360 →
The Appeal
- A 68-year-old Grandfather Died in ICE’s Custody. His Family Seeks Answers.
Abelardo Avellaneda-Delgado was healthy when he entered Lowndes County Jail. He died while en route to ICE’s Stewart Detention Center less than four weeks later, leaving his family in shock. The post A 68-year-old Grandfather Died in ICE’s Custody. His Family Seeks Answers. appeared first on The Appeal.
- Strip Searches Have a Racist, Dehumanizing Legacy
Strip searches serve as weapons of humiliation rather than security measures. The post Strip Searches Have a Racist, Dehumanizing Legacy appeared first on The Appeal.
WhoWhatWhy
- US Researchers Are Speaking Up for Science in Local Newspapers
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Inside Climate News
- USGS Touts Potential Oil and Gas Resources Beneath Public Lands in Updated Survey
The United States Geological Survey released a report on Wednesday showing vast quantities of undiscovered oil and gas resources beneath public lands. The analysis comes as Republicans in Congress try to sell up to 3.2 million acres for development. According to the agency, there could be 29.4 billion barrels of oil, 391.6 trillion cubic feet
- An Alabama City Recommends Changing Its Laws to Accommodate One of the Country’s Largest Proposed Data Centers
BESSEMER, Ala.—When a representative for a hotly contested development began to speak inside City Hall here Tuesday evening, the lights went out. A packed room of zoning commissioners and upset residents groaned, already on edge from the issue at hand: consideration of a proposal to construct a massive data center in a rural Birmingham suburb.
Grist
- Canada’s wildfire crisis is displacing First Nations at alarming rates
With over 40,000 people evacuated and infrastructure overwhelmed, Indigenous leaders say climate change is hitting their homelands hardest.
- With new Senate legislation, Congress is one step closer to gutting the Inflation Reduction Act
The so-called Big Beautiful Bill targets the tax credits designed to put the U.S. on the path to net-zero carbon emissions.
- How America’s prairie was nearly destroyed — and why it should be restored
A new book traces the environmental collapse of a crucial ecosystem and how its return could fight climate change.
The Conversation
- 50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researchers have retired the man-eater myth and revealed more about sharks’ amazing biology
A shark expert whose own curiosity about these fascinating fish was sparked by the movie explains some of their unique features. Many discoveries came in the decades after ‘Jaws.’
- Grok’s ‘white genocide’ responses show how generative AI can be weaponized
The tools that are meant to help make AI safer could actually make it much more dangerous.
- Expansion of marriage rights to same-sex couples also expanded access to the psychological benefits that come with tying the knot
A happy marriage comes with many benefits for mental and physical health. Theory and recent research suggest same-sex couples have accessed those benefits since the Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision.
- Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions
The legacy of Darnella Frazier recording George Floyd’s murder is visible in today’s Latino communities using smartphones to witness the violence and aggression of ICE raids.
- The commitment trap: How Israel, Iran and the US risk becoming prisoners to policies
All 3 nations have sunk costs and made promises that make it harder to find an off-ramp from conflict.
The Trace
- How The Trace Came To Be and Other Stories From Our Early Days
The Trace launched on June 18, 2015, from a shared workspace in New York City with a small team of journalists. To mark our 10th anniversary, one of the Trace’s founding reporters, Jennifer Mascia, sat down with our most recent hire, editing fellow Tatyana Turner, to talk about the organization’s history. They peeled back the The post How The Trace Came To Be and Other Stories From Our Early Days appeared first on The Trace.
- A Decade of Impact on a Crucial Issue
Wednesday will mark the 10th anniversary of The Trace. We had planned to launch a few days later, but a hate-fueled mass shooting at a historically Black church in Charleston, South Carolina, left nine people dead and roiled the country. At 5:33 a.m. on June 18, 2025, we hit publish on the first of 14 The post A Decade of Impact on a Crucial Issue appeared first on The Trace.
- ‘Fearless’ Minnesota Lawmaker Melissa Hortman, Assassinated by Firearm, Leaves a Legacy of Gun Reform
With the assassination of longtime State Representative and former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, the state lost a staunch gun reform advocate, according to advocates and her colleagues. Hortman served in the state House for 20 years. She ascended to minority leader in 2017 and then speaker two years later. A member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor The post ‘Fearless’ Minnesota Lawmaker Melissa Hortman, Assassinated by Firearm, Leaves a Legacy of Gun Reform appeared first on The Trace.
Quanta Magazine
- How AI Models Are Helping to Understand — and Control — the Brain
Martin Schrimpf is crafting bespoke AI models that can induce control over high-level brain activity. The post How AI Models Are Helping to Understand — and Control — the Brain first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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