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Report: US Provided White Phosphorus Shells That Israel Used in Lebanon Attack
At least one shell was from the same batch of white phosphorus used by Israel in its 2009 assault on Gaza.
Republicans Are Defending Trump’s “Dictator” Comments, Calling It Entertainment
Critics warn that Trump's desire to be a dictator, however briefly, reflects an “inherent hostility” toward democracy.
Latest COP28 Climate Adaptation Draft Is Weak, Critics Say as Summit Winds Down
The Global South needs between $215 and $387 billion annually to adapt its infrastructure to the climate crisis.
Does Israel Really “Keep Jews Safe”?
It’s time to reexamine the truism that an ethnonationalist state keeps Jews safe.
General Strike Kicks Off in West Bank Against Israel’s War on Gaza
Jordan, Lebanon, and elsewhere also saw work stoppages to demand an end to the Israeli onslaught.
Some of the Most Important Connections at COP28 Aren’t Between Heads of States
In the ashes of disappointing negotiations rises a global climate movement demanding action and building solidarity.
Survivors of UPenn’s Medical Experiments Demand Reparations
Formerly incarcerated women demand accountability for enduring harm in University of Pennsylvania medical experiments.
Pro-Israel PACs Gear Up for Significant Spending to Oust Progressive Congress Members in 2024
AIPAC wields $50M political clout, rebukes Israel critics, and eyes an anticipated $100M for the 2024 elections.
Elephant Seal Deaths in Antarctica Raise Fears of Avian Flu Threatening Penguin Colonies
The spread of avian flu in Antarctica has already claimed over 500,000 seabirds and 20,000 sea lions in Chile and Peru.
EU’s AI Act Falls Short: No Ban on Live Facial Recognition Raises Concerns
EU's AI Act faces criticism for omitting a ban on live facial recognition, raising concerns of dystopian surveillance.