‘A surrender to special interests’: alarm as Utah shields fossil-fuel companies

New legislation comes amid push from big oil, as critics warn polluters’ profits prioritized over Americans’ health Utah has made it nearly impossible for residents to hold fossil fuel companies legally accountable for climate damages in a move one advocacy group described as putting “profits for the biggest polluters over communities”, with other states expected … Read more

Iran and US Receive Proposal for 45-Day Ceasefire: Report

Iran and the United States have reportedly received a proposal calling for a 45-day ceasefire and the reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz. The proposal was sent by mediators from Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey, according to the Associated Press. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump imposed a new Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait … Read more

US lower court judges are challenging Trump’s ‘war on the rule of law’, experts say

Impact of rulings by these judges has been sizable, slowing or halting some of the president’s most extreme policies District court judges nationwide have been increasingly issuing strong rulings challenging the legality of many of Donald Trump’s policies and executive power grabs, blocking key ones at least temporarily, and sparking angry responses from the president, … Read more

Ongoing War in Iran Hikes Cost of Groceries, Airfare, Gas, More

With the ongoing war in Iran, Americans are facing the ripple effects of rising fuel costs, bringing not only the average price of gas to $4.12 a gallon, but airfares are rising and Amazon has added a temporary 3.5% surcharge for third-party sellers. Higher diesel fuel costs are also driving up grocery prices, especially those … Read more

Inside the Military’s Daring Rescue of Downed US Airman in Iran

New details are emerging from the dramatic rescue of two American airmen in a remote corner of Southwest Iran after their F-15 fighter jet was shot down on Friday. The pilot was recovered within hours but according to President Donald Trump, the weapons officer was seriously injured had to hide in a mountain crevice for … Read more

‘The events still haunt’: New York stage production examines aftermath of Finnish school shooting

Kaija Saariaho’s Innocence delves into guilt, grief and anger over a phenomenon largely thought of as distinctly American Gun violence, particularly the high-profile incidents that take place on school campuses, are often seen as a uniquely American phenomenon, one that exemplifies the nation’s deep history and complicated relationship with guns. But an opera set around … Read more

Don’t believe Trump’s claims about making life more affordable | Steven Greenhouse

The president has boasted about cutting prices of drugs, housing, food and gasoline. It’s grossly exaggerated nonsense In recent months, Donald Trump has made some absurd comments about inflation, saying the affordability crisis is “a hoax” and “I won affordability,” a clumsy, questionable claim meaning that he somehow conquered inflation. Trump recognizes that affordability is … Read more