news2shortsRudy Giuliani is set to be back in court Thursday for a trial to determine ownership of some of his most valuable assets: a Florida condo and New York Yankees World Series rings.
His war on the “deep state” ties into a long debate about the power of bureaucrats to thwart the President’s agenda.
It’s easy to moan when the internet goes down or potholes blight our roads. But how about a bit of praise for the people whose job it is to fix stuff instead? There was a group of blokes cleaning the streets with big hoses and whatnot. These streets were in Zagreb, late one evening in … Read more
In the age of social media, every politician who has to stand in front of a camera after a tragedy turns into just another battle site in an endless culture war.
Safety failures scrutinized after Emile Graham was badly injured during attack and witnessed his best friend’s death Loved ones of a man who witnessed his best friend’s murder during the deadly New Year’s morning truck attack in New Orleans – and was badly wounded himself – have been lamenting the city’s failure to better protect … Read more
With few exceptions, the news has shied away from showing how the unfolding climate crisis plays a large role in the disaster Last week, as the Sunset fire was bearing down on her Los Angeles home, Allison Agsten approached a group of television news crews gathering in her neighborhood. Did any of them plan to … Read more
With vaccine sceptic as Trump pick to lead US health policy, parents and advocates anticipate devastating changes A political battle over school-based Covid protocols in early 2021 quickly turned personal for one Colorado family, whose son’s cystic fibrosis – a life-threatening genetic disease affecting the lungs and other vital organs – made him susceptible to … Read more
High amounts of ‘forever chemicals’ that can be absorbed through skin detected in common brands of wrist bands Smartwatch and fitness tracker bands can contain high levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” that are absorbed through the skin, presenting a potentially “major” exposure to the dangerous substance, new US research finds. The University of Notre … Read more
Hamas said it was committed to the terms of the deal announced on Wednesday. Plus, the climate crisis could cause economic growth to fall ‘50% over 20 years’ Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Just hours after the mediating power Qatar confirmed that Hamas and Israel had agreed … Read more
Defense secretary nominee is incompetent and seems to have no redeeming qualities – but his appointment looks assured In some ways, the secretary of Defense nomination of Pete Hegseth was always meant as a domination exercise, a way of making Senate Republicans humiliate themselves for Donald Trump’s approval. Hegseth has white supremacist tattoos and what … Read more
