Wednesday, June 10, 2026

An Indian billionaire was targeted by Trump. Then he poured money into a startup...

An obscure Texas firm secretly connected to the president’s son said it received at least $100 million from Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries. At the same time, the Ambani family secured major policy wins from the Trump administration.

Deviant Donald, self-destructive dictator

As explosive prices erase tax relief,/ Must one be rich to afford ground beef?

Children are dying as sanctions tighten and fears of military escalation grow in Cuba

UN human rights chief says U.S. restrictions are driving medicine shortages, food insecurity, and prolonged blackouts while lawmakers warn of a possible new conflict in the Caribbean.

Nuclear powers spend record billions on weapons while hunger and climate needs go unmet

The United States accounted for more than half of global nuclear weapons spending in 2025 as watchdogs warn of a growing arms race, expanding corporate influence, and declining commitment to disarmament.

Once upon a time (and not any time either!)

My strange tale of how the war on terror came home in the age of Donald J. Trump.

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10 reasons to resist AI

To counter Big Tech’s narrative of AI inevitability, movements are beginning to resist on many fronts where this dangerous tech is being deployed.

Grow your own food—and a kinder world: How veganic farming can turn your garden...

More than just growing food without animal products, veganic farming reimagines agriculture as a space where humans, wildlife, and even soil microbes can coexist and flourish together, offering a bold and compassionate alternative to traditional organic methods.

Deviant Donald, self-destructive dictator

As explosive prices erase tax relief,/ Must one be rich to afford ground beef?

Children are dying as sanctions tighten and fears of military escalation grow in Cuba

UN human rights chief says U.S. restrictions are driving medicine shortages, food insecurity, and prolonged blackouts while lawmakers warn of a possible new conflict in the Caribbean.

The dark side of ecotourism: When green travel exploits people and the planet

As luxury eco-retreats and voluntourism surge, experts warn that without systemic reform, the industry may be doing more harm than good.

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Biden's approval plummets as key demographic support wavers: staffers voice concern over Gaza policy.
An obscure Texas firm secretly connected to the president’s son said it received at least $100 million from Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries. At the same time, the Ambani family secured major policy wins from the Trump administration.
The study highlighted that evaluating AI solely by carbon emissions overlooks devastating localized impacts on water and land systems.