The West finally gets clever about Russia
The European Union and the United States are now targeting maritime protection and indemnity (P&I)…
What Taylor Swift’s ‘Anti-Hero’ controversy can tell us about fatphobia in feminist politics
Taylor Swift recently removed a scene from her music video, Anti-Hero, after several fat positivity…
Somalia: Famine narrowly averted – so far, warn UN humanitarians
In an update on food insecurity in Somalia, the UN Office for the Coordination of…
Federal Reserve is about to hike interest rates once again – so why are mortgage rates coming down?
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by half a percentage point on…
What Happens When Police Respond to Mental Health Calls?
On a warm August evening in 2019, Peggy Herrera called 911 because her 21-year-old son,…
Drawn to bustling markets, shops or malls this holiday season? Good vibes could explain it
The holiday season is here, and some may plan to go shopping along local Main…
Mauna Loa is no longer erupting, Hawai’i
The eruption at Mauna Loa that began on November 28, 2022, ended on December 13.…
Rev. Barber Tells Senate Dems to Bring Voting Rights, Minimum Wage, Abortion Bills to Floor
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II wrote an open letter Sunday imploring Senate Democrats to…
Our third COVID Christmas – here’s how things might play out
The UK is now approaching its third Christmas of the COVID pandemic. And this year…
CFPB Applauded for Proposing ‘Public Rap Sheet’ for Corporate Criminals
Consumer advocates on Tuesday welcomed a new proposal from a key government agency for a…