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Trump rejects idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
President Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran betrayed his refrain of "No new wars" as he campaigned for the White House in 2024.
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Can birds outsing traffic? Some are trying
New research from scientists at the Centre for Ecological Research in Hungary finds that some birds living in cities are changing their songs to compete with traffic and other urban noise.
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Israel hits Beirut's suburbs in retaliatory attack against Hezbollah
The attack comes after Hezbollah struck Israel's military with fighter drones, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.
The Center Square33d
Everyday Economics: A stable labor market is not enough
(The Center Square) – The May jobs report offered a measure of reassurance: the labor market is stable. Employers are still adding jobs, layoffs remain contained, and the economy is not showing the ki
UN News33d
Humanity’s future depends on protecting the rapidly changing ocean
The ocean covers more than 70 per cent of the planet and regulates climate, sustains biodiversity, and supports economies and cultures worldwide. It’s the foundation of life on Earth.
UN News33d
From firefights to football matches: Life on a UN peacekeeping frontline
Night has fallen over the town of Zémio, in the east of the Central African Republic. In a few hours, the December 2025 presidential election is due to take place, but the rebels of the “Azande Ani Kp
Global Voices34d
Climate success stories: A pleasant surprise
Kenya, the Dominican Republic, Nepal, Tuvalu, Yemen, Brazil — people are fighting the good fight all over the world
Reason Magazine33d
Law Students: Interested in Helping With Cite-Checking on the Journal of Free Speech Law?
Our Journal of Free Speech Law is faculty-edited, and we have a part-time professional proofreader and bluebooker. Also, because most of our authors are full-time American law professors, they general
The Marshall Project33d
The San Quentin Prison Album That Should Have Been a Classic
Ike White’s “Changin’ Times” spans soul, rock, pop and jazz. On its 50th anniversary, it’s finally getting its due.
TorrentFreak33d
Top 10 Most Pirated Movies of The Week – 06/08/2026
The data for our weekly download chart is estimated by TorrentFreak, and is for informational and educational reference only.
The Conversation33d
World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for
When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive through multiple airports and will p
Inside Climate News33d
Mass Sloth Deaths in Florida Are a Warning About Wildlife Trade and Pandemic Risk, Scientists Say
When pathologists cut open dead sloths from a planned Florida tourist attraction, they found a plethora of pathogens.
Inside Climate News33d
The Terrible Combined With the Good
The Ratepayer Protection Act, making its way through the North Carolina legislature, conjoins two opposing ideas.
Chalkbeat33d
NYC school budgets won’t face cuts next year (for now) despite falling enrollment
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Reason Magazine33d
The Criminal Charges Against Judge Ryan Nelson: How Should the Judiciary Respond?
I am happy to pass along this post from Professor Arthur Hellman, concerning Judge Ryan Nelson's parking lot altercation, which I wrote about here:
Reason Magazine33d
A Few Preliminary Thoughts About Judge Ryan Nelson's Parking Lot Incident
There are different ways we learn about judges who misbehave. In some cases, we learn about the misconduct after all of the proceeding are complete, and a public reprimand is issued. In other cases, w
Reason Magazine33d
Keep the Blockade of Iran in Place
New Iranian attacks in the Persian Gulf are being easily and successfully countered by U.S. Armed Forces. Those attacks should not obscure the fact that President Trump is pursuing a brilliant foreign
Reason Magazine33d
"Why Can't California Count?"
Eli McKown-Dawson (Silver Bulletin) writes (introduced by Nate Silver):