Two Colorado wildfires — one of which is the largest in the state’s history — grew by thousands of acres Friday. Image via Denver Fire Department/Twitter Oct. 17 (UPI) — Two Colorado wildfires — one of which is the largest in … Read More
In his great and prophetic novel 1984, George Orwell laid out his vision of what totalitarianism would look like if taken to its logical extreme. The government – in the form of Big Brother – sees all and knows all. … Read More
Concern grows over no-deal. Signatory: SWA chief Karen Betts (pic: Terry Murden) Businesses from across the economy are demanding the Prime Minister shows leadership and secures a Brexit deal. The CBI and 71 trade associations and professional bodies say that … Read More
Pro-Netanyahu protests in Holon, with the sign reading ‘leftists are traitors’, October 17, 2020.Credit: Tomer Appelbaum My conscience has been tormenting me lately for not saying what is weighing on my mind so that afterward, I won’t have to berate … Read More
In Yuma, a plaque with the name of Donald Trump commemorates the 100th mile of the new border wall. Joe Biden has said he will stop construction but has not said he would tear it down. When voters cast their … Read More
SAN CRISTOBAL, Venezuela (Reuters) – Yaidis Colmenares’ tired and gaunt face leaves little need for explanation as to why the desperate Venezuelan mother of three is fleeing her native country for Colombia. The 37-year-old weighs 19 kilos (42 pounds) less … Read More
For 30 years, right-wing parties and nativist leaders have whittled away refugees’ rights. In the wake of a global pandemic, seeking asylum will be nearly impossible unless the international community revises and modernizes its approach to people fleeing war. Rohingya … Read More
The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) moors at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. NAVY / MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS BRIAN G. REYNOLDS A new arms race with Russia will drain funds from the forces that influence and … Read More
