Fighting Forever War

Democrats have become the party of war. Americans are tired of it

In defending the militarist status quo, Democrats ceded the anti-war lane to Republicans. As they enter the political wilderness, it’s time to reckon with what they got so wrong. The most ...

The Guardian - 12h

The Unwitting Environmentalists in the Fight Against Poachers: Vultures

The birds, outfitted with tracking devices, are helping researchers and park rangers combat poaching in Uganda.

The Wall Street Journal - 12h

The fight for the Arctic

How melting ice and geopolitical rivalries are heating up competition in the Arctic

BBC News - 16h

By the Fourth Date, Certain About Forever

Jasmine Bolton and Junior West, who met on the dating app Hinge, spent their fourth date at a friend’s wedding. The event sparked a desire for their own future nuptials.

The New York Times - 2d

The risk of nuclear war continues to rise

As the world became more dangerous in 2024, the use of its most dangerous weapons has become more likely.

The Hill - 6h

How business is bracing for a US-China trade war

President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that ...

The Hill - 12h

Would Trump really go to war with Europe for Greenland?

Also in this newsletter: French and German business spar over green rules

Financial Times - 17h

Trump has limited powers to fight an economic cold war

The new president is not the man to shore up the US ‘economic security state’

Financial Times - 18h

The fight over robots threatening American jobs

As automation becomes a reality everywhere from retail warehouses to restaurant kitchens, the use of robots is increasingly controversial

Financial Times - 1d

Ukraine isn’t fighting a ‘forever war.’ The US shouldn’t forsake it.

If Trump withholds assistance from Ukraine to force President Volodymyr Zelensky toward a cease-fire dictated by Moscow, the move will prove “anti-war” only in the sense that over time Ukrainian ...

The Hill - 2d

Musk’s war on America’s allies

The question of whether he is speaking for Trump is urgent for Europe

Financial Times - 2d

‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds

Wastewater, even after treatment to make it drinkable, contains high levels of PFAS, according to researchers.

The New York Times - 3d

As many as 23M Americans exposed to toxic 'forever chemicals' via treated wastewater: Study

Nearly 7 percent of Americans may be exposed to hazardous levels of "forever chemicals" through treated municipal wastewater, a new study has found. These approximately 23 million people may be ...

The Hill - 3d

WWE 2K23 Servers Officially Go Down Forever As Of Today

Today is a big day for the WWE, as Raw officially moves to Netflix with tonight's show from Los Angeles. It also marks an end of an era for WWE 2K23 . As of now, 2K Games has taken down the ...

GameSpot - 3d

HTML Is Actually a Programming Language. Fight Me

In fact, HTML is the most significant computing language ever developed. Underestimate it at your peril.

Wired - 3d

It’s Time for Parents to Step Up in the Fight for Clean Air

Fossil fuel pollution is impacting the most vulnerable among us: children. Their future—and health—are at stake.

Wired - 5d

12:30 Report — Johnson fights for Speakership

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s the first Friday of 2025! Happy first day of the 119th Congress to all who celebrate. It sure is off to an eventful start. Here’s what’s happening: Mike Johnson is ...

The Hill - 6d

Are PFAS in everything? What you need to know about ‘forever chemicals’

Reducing exposure to the toxic blend of chemicals in everyday items is difficult – but possible. PFAS, sometimes called “forever chemicals”, are a group of thousands of chemicals that are used for ...

The Guardian - 6d

'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation fight

Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.

BBC News - 6d

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hopes Trump’s ‘unpredictability’ can end war with Russia

Ukrainian leader has sought to build bridges with Trump amid fears the president-elect could slow vital military aid once in office. What we know on day 1,045. See all our Ukraine coverage ...

The Guardian - 6d

Debate Over U.S. Sanctions on Russia For Ukraine War Intensifies

The president-elect has said he will use sanctions sparingly while vowing to end the war in Ukraine, renewing questions over their efficacy.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Ukraine aims to step up exports despite war

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Trans rights to be marquee fight for House Republicans

How the GOP is responding to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender House member, is a preview of what’s to come.

Politico - Jan. 2

Taken to brink, Texas shows 'fight' in CFP thriller

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian praised his team for its resilience after it found a way to beat Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime despite blowing a 16-point fourth-quarter lead.

ESPN - Jan. 2

5 lobbying fights looming in 2025

Lobbyists will have their hands full with several massive legislative battles coming early in a second Trump administration. President-elect Trump is poised to disrupt business as usual in ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Photo shows exhibit in Vietnamese war museum, not prison cell in Syria

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

The endgame in Ukraine: How the war could come to a close in 2025

Ahead of Trump's second term, talk is turning towards how the conflict might finish - and what it would take from each side

BBC News - Jan. 2

How Suicide Drones Changed the Front Lines in Ukraine in the War With Russia

Outnumbered and desperate, the nation began hacking cheap consumer drones with explosives — bringing a brutal new form of violence to 21st-century warfare.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Gaza Residents Endure Harsh Conditions as Israel-Hamas War Continues Into 2025

Several people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hamas.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Tens of thousands of people in Istanbul protest Gaza war

Tens of thousands of people have gathered on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza

ABC News - Jan. 1

‘Just by existing, he’s extended this war’: Timothy Snyder on Trump, Russia and Ukraine

Historian and bestselling author of On Tyranny worries over Trump’s return to power – and the influence of Elon Musk. Timothy Snyder was not surprised to be asked to help rebuild a Ukrainian ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

California's fentanyl fight: Politicians v. grieving parents

This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

The struggle to reunite children with families in war-torn Gaza

An estimated 17,000 children are unaccompanied or separated from family who would ordinarily care for them.

BBC News - Jan. 1

The Heroic Race to Rescue 370 Orphans from a War Zone---Twice

A doctor’s plea for help evacuating Sudan’s al-Mygoma Home for Orphaned Children, caught in the middle of intense fighting, set off an extraordinary mobilization of supporters.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31

The wars of 2024 brought together rivals - but created new enemies

What the conflict in 2024 means for 2025...