Canine-Killing Noem Is Out, Boot-Licking Lake Surges Ahead in Veepstakes
Who will become the most inconsequential vice presidential candidate ever?
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Biden v. Trump II — Buckle Up, America; It’s About to Get Dumb(er)
For many years prior to Donald Trump, the political discourse has deteriorated. However, with his petty name-calling and lack of a plan, he has changed how politicians campaign. This year will be the worst.
Anatomy of an Election Meltdown: The Looming Threats to the 2024 Election
A RAND report’s chilling predictions for the 2024 election — infrastructure hacks, AI disinfo, a lack of voting machine security — show the risks are worse than we thought.
Behind the Ice Curtain: Antarctic Treaty Talks Hide Looming Bird Flu Catastrophe
Cash-strapped scientists in Antarctica face ‘unimaginable’ challenges — from sampling a lethal virus on floating ice to fighting a ‘climate’ threat that could kill millions of wildlife, and even humans. Despite calls for global assistance, 29 states meeting in India this month remain entrenched in Cold War-era secrecy.
UAW Wins Last-Minute Deal at Daimler Truck, Averting a Strike
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Where Angels Fear to Commute
The flying car future continues to be conveniently out of reach.
Rewiring Our Brains: The Alarming Neurological Consequences of Climate Change
A neuroscientist exposes the shocking mental health toll of a warming world.
Can a Good War Movie Be Anti-War?
Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ chooses beauty and cool. We have to accept the consequences for democracy.
It’s the 20th Anniversary of the Pentagon’s Cover-Up of How Pat Tillman Died
The attempt to hide how Pat Tillman died began right after he was killed by friendly fire 20 years ago today.
Innovation Interrupted: ‘Technocapitalism’ and the Fight for Tech’s Soul
Tech has been hijacked by a select few, abandoning the common good for “Technocapitalism.”
Astonishing Array of Wildlife Discovered in Cambodia Mangroves: ‘700 Species’
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We Keep Dragging Ourselves Through This Hole in the Sky
The obscure meaning of a total solar eclipse.