Citing ‘Stunning’ Lies, NY DA Launches Probe of Republican Congressman-Elect Santos
A Long Island prosecutor on Wednesday launched an investigation into George Santos after the Republican…
The history and mystery of Tangram, the children’s puzzle game that harbours a mathematical paradox or two
Have you played the puzzle game Tangram? I remember, as a child, being fascinated by…
Donziger Files Response to ‘DOJ’s Disastrous Decision to Side With Chevron’
The legal team of human rights attorney Steven Donziger is challenging what he describes as…
What risks could pet hamsters and gerbils pose in Australia?
Kids on TV and in movies always seem to be keeping hamsters and gerbils as…
Citing Jan. 6 Panel, US Judge Suggests Trump Urged Supporters to Break Law
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a January 6 defendant’s claim that then-President Donald Trump’s…
India’s ‘untouchable’ women face discrimination even in schemes meant to help them
Seema and her husband did quite well when they first opened a samosa stall in…
South Sudan: UN and partners make plea for urgent intervention to end ‘escalating violence’
UNMISS, the African Union mission, regional bloc IGAD, the so-called Troika (United States, United Kingdom,…
Study Ties Abortion Restrictions to ‘Significant’ Jump in Suicide Rates for Young Women
With abortion currently inaccessible in over a quarter of U.S. states, peer-reviewed research published Wednesday…
All the cinema (and sequels) we have to look forward to in 2023
Ever get the feeling that time is standing still, that your life’s on repeat, that…
‘A Sigh of Relief’ as Hundreds of Rohingya Refugees Rescued After Harrowing Sea Journeys
The rescue of hundreds of Rohingya refugees by fishers and local authorities in Indonesia’s Aceh…