How Hong Kong’s political opposition was silenced
Six years ago, the Chinese government imposed its national security law on Hong Kong which, among other things, restricted free…
Platner denies sexual assault allegations, but says he will asses ‘best path forward’
The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported…
Russia’s missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 22
Russia unleashed waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine, killing at least 22 people. The attacks exposed gaps in the…
Huge crowds of mourners join a funeral procession for Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran holds a funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei more than four months after he was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes.
NY man sues DHS after agents tracked him for sending an email to the head of ICE
Federal agents tried to track David Streever to his home and hotel, and left him a warning notice that a…
Despite stiff political headwinds, tribe in Colorado brings utility scale solar project online
President Trump has made substantial efforts to curb renewable energy development. The Ute Mountain Ute tribe in Colorado managed to…
Historic World Cup furor at ‘incomprehensible’ FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play
The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous…
Militant LGBTQ+ rights group ‘the Lavender Panthers’ was founded on this day in 1973
"Reverend Ray" Broshears founded the queer vigilante group the Lavender Panthers in 1973. The group's impact is still felt today.
Why the US is losing the drone war
The US defense industry is struggling to keep up with the revolution in cheap drones vs. expensive reusable military equipment.…
Trump, Mamdani give contrasting July 4th speeches. And, U.S. faces Belgium in World Cup
For the nation's 250th birthday, President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani had opposing visions of America. And, the U.S.…