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Syria Embassy Bombing Shows Israel’s Plan to Draw US Into War With Iran
As the assault on Gaza loses support, Netanyahu seemingly hopes to save himself by provoking retaliation from Iran.
Lax Regulations and Poor Safety Planning Set Stage for Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Decades of regulation failures and port policies prioritizing profits over safety led to the disaster in Baltimore.
World Court Ordered Israel to Allow Aid Into Gaza But Failed to Order Ceasefire
Seven of the 16 judges thought the ICJ should order that Israel immediately suspend its military operations in Gaza.
On 60th Anniversary of US-Backed Coup, Brazilians Ask US to Declassify Records
The US planned for a possible invasion and sent agents to support the coup. Sixty years later, Brazilians need answers.
GOP Is Using Imagery of White Women Victims to Stoke Anti-Immigrant Fear
The death of Laken Riley, who Trump called “an American daughter,” is at the center of right-wing immigration rhetoric.
Port of Baltimore Endangered Black Communities Long Before Key Bridge Collapse
The historic Black neighborhood of Turner Station hopes its voice will finally be heard in the rebuilding process.
Biden Is Quietly Funding Nuclear Weapons Upgrades That Could Imperil the Planet
The continued funding of nuclear weapons development is a pork barrel of herculean proportions.
UK Court Gives Biden Chance to Dodge Assange Appeal by “Assuring” His Rights
The WikiLeaks publisher could be extradited if the US gives “satisfactory assurances” of rights and no death penalty.
Censorship Concerns Remain Despite Revisions to Kids Online Safety Act
Some LGBTQ organizations, especially in states with restrictive laws, say KOSA could still be a threat.
Breakdown of Safety Is Not Unique to Boeing — It’s Endemic to Capitalist Society
Heads are rolling at Boeing, but new leadership doesn’t alter the labor conditions and profit motives that erode safety.