Garbage piling up in landfills isn’t just an eyesore, it’s also a climate nightmare, belching out large amounts of planet-warming methane gas. In the United States, the problem could be much worse than previously thought, …
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The UN human rights office described sexual violence in Haiti as “severely underreported and largely unpunished” in a harrowing report released Thursday that documented cases of rape and forced sexual relations with gang members, as …
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Cuba’s repressive Communist dictatorship relies on more than brute force to oppress its people. The Castros and their successors keep Cubans in line by controlling what information they can receive and transmit. That’s why, when …
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Democratic leader has 2 words for Republicans looking to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., shared a brief post on social media Thursday evening, criticizing Republicans who are pushing to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. ‘Extreme MAGA Republicans are demanding a full …
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, in an unprecedented move, invited President Biden to testify as part of the impeachment inquiry against him, stressing that it is ‘in the best interest of the American people’ …
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Biden’s shifting support of Israel in his own words: from ‘unwavering’ to ‘over the top’ criticism
The Biden administration insists its support for Israel has not changed since Oct. 7, but Israeli officials and critics argue the decision to abstain from voting against a U.N. cease-fire resolution marks a clear shift …
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As gray wolves terrorize farms and ranches, GOP lawmakers demand endangered species delisting
A group of 20 House Republicans is urging the Biden administration to roll back protections for the gray wolf, pointing to the species’ growing population size and conflicts with ranchers and farmers. The GOP coalition, …
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House Democrats are pouring money and resources into four congressional seats in a bid to win back the majority as the 2024 election cycle heats up. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), the House Democrats’ …
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A transitional presidential council in Haiti on Wednesday moved one step closer to instating a new prime minister to help stabilize the gang-ridden nation as they wait for Kenyan police forces to arrive. A months-long …
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described herself as a victim of election disinformation during a panel discussion on Thursday, and warned that the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) will make her experience ‘look primitive.’ …