🏆 Eurovision’s Nemo hands back trophy over Israel participation
Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo on December 12 said they were handing back their trophy in the latest protest about Israel’s continued participation in the contest over the war in Gaza. Nemo, the non-binary singer who won in 2024 with “The Code,” a drum-and-bass, opera, rap and rock song, said Israel’sContinue Reading
In photos: Flooding in Western Washington state forces thousands to evacuate
Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week. (Image credit: Megan Farmer)Continue Reading
Fave Five: YA with Queer Filipino MCs
Rest in Peaches by Alex Brown Death in the Cards by Mia P. Manansala My Heart Underwater by Laurel Flores Fantauzzo Lovely Dark and Deep by Elisa A. Bonnin Chasing Pacquiao by Rod Pulido Bonus: These are all Young Adult, but for Middle Grade, check out Lulu Sinagtala and the CIty ofContinue Reading
Waymo trains with Texas school buses after repeated school bus violations
“I am hopeful that it helps them operate their software.,” Austin transportation director said., “I am hopeful that it helps them operate their software.,” Austin transportation director said., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference
BERLIN (AP) — Germany summoned Russia’s ambassador Friday following accusations of sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference, an official said. The German government has also accused Moscow of perpetrating disinformation campaigns. “The goal of these Russian cyber and disinformation attacks is clear: It is to divide society, stir up mistrust, provokeContinue Reading
Kilmar Abrego Garcia relieved to not be arrested after US court hearing
Kilmar Abrego Garcia walked out of a US courthouse without being arrested by immigration authorities., Kilmar Abrego Garcia relieved to not be arrested after US court hearing NewsFeed Kilmar Abrego Garcia walked out of a US courthouse without being arrested by immigration authorities, relieving fears ICE may attempt to takeContinue Reading
How does sectarianism impact daily life in Lebanon?
We look at the sectarianism that persists in Lebanon, undermining the country’s unity., We look at the sectarianism that persists in Lebanon, undermining the country’s unity. Lebanese social media pages were filled recently with heated exchanges and views, with people commenting on developments that reflect the deep sectarianism in theContinue Reading
Bipartisan House Vote Would Repeal The Traitor’s Union-Busting Executive Order
The bill came up thanks to the same sort of “discharge petition” lawmakers used to get at the Epstein files., Read MoreContinue Reading
Indiana Republicans Buck The Traitor, Vote Down His Redistricting Push
After two months of pressure and violent threats, Republican state senators voted against The Traitor’s effort to eliminate two House seats held by Democrats., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Traitor Gold/Platinum Card: Amid Immigrant Crackdown, U.S. Sells Visas for Up to $5 Million
As the The Traitor administration expands its immigration crackdown nationwide, Traitor 47 is simultaneously creating new pathways for wealthy noncitizens to obtain U.S. visas. Earlier this week, The Traitor officially launched a program allowing affluent visitors to fast-track permission to live and work in the United States. For a $1Continue Reading
NASA’s Center for Geospace Storms Releases New Space Weather Model
NASA’s Center for Geospace Storms, or CGS, publicly released the cutting-edge MAGE (Multiscale Atmosphere-Geospace Environment) model, a supercomputing powerhouse that uses NASA mission data to reveal how different parts of geospace react to solar disturbances. The MAGE model will help space weather experts better predict how solar events impact Earth byContinue Reading
NASA’s TRACERS Spacecraft Begin Preliminary Science Data Collection
NASA’s TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) mission has started collecting preliminary science data, including tandem measurements that are key to the mission’s science goals. One of the two satellites, Space Vehicle 2, completed commissioning and is fully operational. The other satellite, Space Vehicle 1, is also operating withContinue Reading
NASA Satellite Images Could Soon Lead to Safer Bridges Worldwide
The New River Gorge bridge near Fayetteville, West Virginia, is the longest single-span steel arch bridge in the United States. Data from satellites like NASA’s NISAR will make it possible to track bridge health remotely to help ensure structural integrity of more than 60% of long span bridges worldwide. GaryContinue Reading