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COP28 Activists Defy UAE Protest Restrictions to Demand Ceasefire in Gaza
Some held banners with watermelons, a symbol of the Palestinian movement, to circumvent a ban on Palestinian flags.
Medicare Advantage Plans Disadvantage Many Elderly and Disabled People
For-profit Medicare Advantage program restrictions routinely result in delays and the denial of necessary health care.
NYPD Has Used Drones to Monitor Pro-Palestine Protests, Make 239 Arrests
“This is a local police department that increasingly acts like a national intelligence agency,” one expert said.
Dutch Court Hears Case Against Netherlands for Complicity in Israeli War Crimes
Government documents revealed the Netherlands has allowed at least one shipment of reserve military supplies to Israel.
COP28 President Falsely Claims “No Science” Supports Fossil Fuel Phaseout
Ahmed Al Jaber is also CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. His position counters that of the UN secretary general.
Trump Co-Defendant May Be Indicted Again — This Time for Witness Intimidation
Former Kanye West publicist Trevian Kutti appeared to threaten ex-election worker Ruby Freeman in an Instagram video.
Seat Vacated by Santos Moves to “Toss Up” Status
Former Republican congressman George Santos was expelled from Congress on Friday.
FEC Faces Calls to Regulate Deceptive AI in Campaign Ads Amid Growing Concerns
More than 50 lawmakers and 30 organizations urge the FEC to regulate deceptive AI in campaign ads.
Over 700 Lives Lost in 24 Hours Amid Escalating Israeli Bombings
Intensifying Israeli bombings in Gaza spark mass displacement and chaos, as civilians face a dire humanitarian crisis.
Tired of Low Wages and Workplace Violence, Waffle House Workers Are Organizing
“We're sick and tired of making poverty wages, the constant threat of in-store violence, and mandatory meal deductions."