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Rafah Residents Call Latest Israeli Attacks “One of Their Worst Nights Yet”
Airstrikes destroyed a mosque and several houses as aid groups warn of a looming famine.
LA City Crews Toss State-Funded Narcan From Encampments as Overdoses Soar
Unhoused residents and their advocates say that the sweeps kill people, often by destroying property needed to survive.
2023 Had More Major Work Stoppages Than Any Year Since 2000, BLS Finds
Over 450,000 workers were involved in major stoppages in 2023, nearly triple 2022’s cohort of workers who striked.
Republican House Rep. Andrew Ogles on Gaza: “We Should Kill Them All”
Rep. Andy Ogles made the remark in response to an advocate who brought up Israeli forces killing Palestinian children.
Israel Fired on UNRWA Food Convoy in Gaza After Approving Its Aid Route
Attacks on aid convoys and those waiting for aid come as Gaza as a whole faces the threat of famine.
Will SCOTUS Decide in Favor of Polluters Over Public Health in Smog Case?
More than 100 million people in the US live in counties that receive an “F” grade for unacceptable levels of smog.
GOP’s Biden Informant Was Fed Information by Russian Officials, Prosecutors Say
Alexander Smirnov reportedly told officials of “kompromat,” or blackmail material, that Russians had on Hunter Biden.
SCOTUS Denies Republican States’ Motion to Intervene in Abortion Pill Case
“If the Court affirms [the Fifth Circuit Court’s ruling], the upshot will be harm all around,” an amicus brief says.
Chicago Joins Wave of Lawsuits Against Big Oil for Climate Deception
Chicago joins eight states plus the District of Columbia and several municipalities that are suing Big Oil.
Biden to Forgive Another $1.2B in Student Debt for Over 150K Borrowers
Borrowers will start getting emails as early as February 21 informing them that they will receive debt forgiveness.