American Democracy Is in Peril and Racism Will Be the Sledgehammer That Destroys It Kimberl W Crenshaw
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We ignore Sudan at our peril. This campaign of mass murder and rape will have global consequences | Nesrine Malik
Almost two years into the war, Sudan is facing anarchy, famine, genocide – and ambivalence from the rest of the world. Sudan’s war, which began in April 2023, is closing in on its second year. No ...The Guardian - 1d -
Debunking American exceptionalism
How the US’s colossal economy and stock market conceal its flawsFinancial Times - 2d -
California fires: 16 killed and 10,000 structures destroyed as blazes continue
Strong winds and low humidity continue as five fires rage across Los Angeles area, with death toll expected to rise. Los Angeles fires: the damage in maps, video and images Weather forecasters ...The Guardian - 3d -
The architecturally significant houses destroyed in L.A.'s fires
Historic landmarks by the likes of Myron Hunt and Elmer Grey and a noted Midcentury retreat by architect Ray Kappe have been lost. Here's our residential architecture list, to be updated regularly.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
How Jack Smith destroyed his own case against Trump
Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on the Washington case alleging crimes related to Jan. 6 and the 2020 election is expected to be released soon, but will not include the Florida documents case, ...The Hill - 3d -
Israel says airstrike destroys Hamas post in former Gaza school
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Some L.A. area residents return from evacuations to destroyed homes, looting
The Los Angeles County wildfires have killed at least 10 people and destroyed more than 10,000 structures. Some Altadena residents returned from evacuations to find that their ravaged homes had ...CBS News - 4d -
Wellema Hat Company Destroyed by Los Angeles Wildfires
The Wellema Hat Company was one of many local Los Angeles businesses destroyed by this week’s fires. Now its founders are figuring out how to — or even if they can — start over.The New York Times - 4d -
Several schools destroyed in Los Angeles-area wildfires
The fires burning across Los Angeles County have thrown the school year into turmoil. At least a dozen schools have burned, impacting more than 5,000 students. Lilia Luciano reports.CBS News - 4d -
Ex-McKinsey partner pleads guilty to destroying records on opioids
Martin Elling pleads guilty to destroying records on advice provided to Purdue Pharma on how to ‘turbocharge’ sales. A former partner at McKinsey & Co pleaded guilty on Friday to obstructing ...The Guardian - 4d -
Scenes of devastation from Palisades, Eaton fires; thousands of structures destroyed
Unprecedented wildfires in Los Angeles County in California are decimating thousands of structures and displacing thousands of residents.ABC News - 4d -
Watch: George W. Bush shares viral moment with Barack Obama
As former President George W. Bush headed to his seat former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, he gave fellow former President Barack Obama a “belly tap” in an ultimate dad move that's gone viral.NBC News - 4d -
7 in 10 see serious threat to future of democracy: Survey
More than 7 in 10 Americans believe the future of democracy is under serious threat, including a majority of voters in both parties, according to a survey released by Marist Poll on Thursday. ...The Hill - 4d -
Victims search through the rubble as thousands of homes destroyed in Eaton Fire
Officials say between 4,000 and 5,000 homes have been destroyed in California's Eaton Fire, with the number expected to rise. The fire, which is in and around Pasadena, is still 0% contained.CBS News - 4d -
Paris Hilton shows Malibu home destroyed by wildfires: 'The heartbreak is truly indescribable'
Paris Hilton shared a glimpse at her Malibu home that was destroyed by the wildfires that have spread through California, saying the loss is "devastating beyond words." "I’m standing here in what ...The Hill - 4d -
Biden’s climate narcissism could destroy America’s energy advantage
A majority of the country elected Donald Trump, who campaigned on a promise to “Drill, baby, drill.” Voters should be furious about Biden’s efforts to permanently ban most drilling offshore.The Hill - 4d -
Vela's family safe after home destroyed in LA fires
The wife of former Mexico international Carlos Vela has stated that the player and family are safe after their Malibu home burned down in the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California.ESPN - 4d -
Former Olympian on L.A. fires destroying his ten medals and his home
Former Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the fires that burned his home in the Pacific Palisades and destroyed his personal belongings, including his 10 Olympic medals.CBS News - 5d -
Clear racism at Al Fayed's Harrods, former staff tell BBC
Staff of "certain races" would leave shop floor before he toured the store, BBC told.BBC News - 5d -
Several Local Landmarks Are Destroyed in Southern California Wildfires
A high school used in many films, a synagogue and several well-known restaurants are among the structures that burned, while other local landmarks are endangered.The New York Times - 6d -
The Musk threat to European democracy
Free speech push, now backed by Meta’s Zuckerberg, risks spread of disinformationFinancial Times - 6d -
Pasadena Jewish Temple destroyed by wildfire as evacuations continue around Los Angeles
The wildfires ravaging Southern California have destroyed the historic Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center. CBS News Los Angeles reports.CBS News - 6d -
'It's like a horrific dream': Eaton Fire destroys Pasadena Jewish temple
An eyewitness described seeing the Pasadena Jewish temple and center in Altadena burning in the Eaton Fire as a "bad, bad, horrific dream." KNBC's Tracey Leong reports from Altadena.NBC News - 6d -
Gaza Cola launched by Palestinian activist to rebuild destroyed hospital
Sales of fizzy drink from London hoped to raise money and send a message to big firms ‘investing in armed trade’. Gaza’s healthcare is on the brink of “total collapse” , according to the UN, ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Fast-moving wildfire destroys homes as strong winds hit southern California
Fire quickly consumed hundreds of acres in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent community north of Santa Monica. Follow live: Wildfire billowed by ‘life threatening’ windstorm sweeps southern ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Guinea’s junta faces protests after missing a deadline for a return to democracy
Civil society and opposition groups in Guinea are protesting the ruling junta’s missed deadline to launch a return to democracyABC News - Jan. 7 -
In Seoul, Blinken Affirms Alliance Amid Challenges to Democracies
The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South Korea as it grapples with a political crisis, and as Donald J. Trump returns to power.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Congress certifies Trump’s election win: ‘Today, America’s democracy stood’
Republican confirmed as victor over Kamala Harris, four years to day since mob of Trump followers attacked Capitol. The US Congress certified Donald Trump’s presidential election victory on ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
The Guardian view on Elon Musk’s disinformation: escalating hate and threatening democracy | Editorial
The UK prime minister calls out the reckless amplification of conspiracy theories by the world’s richest man on child sexual abuse. Good. On Monday, Sir Keir Starmer rightly defended robust ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
A rallying call for democracy in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempted martial law declaration sparked a wave of collective resistance from citizens, who used protests, social media, and cultural works to express their ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Biden: Jan. 6 reminds us that democracy 'is never guaranteed'
President Biden said in a Sunday opinion piece for The Washington Post that the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol reminds Americans that democracy “is never guaranteed.” “We should commit to ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
See Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman and More at W Magazine’s Golden Globes Party
Celebrities packed into a suite at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles for the W Magazine party on Saturday night.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
How to watch Brown Bears vs. J&W-Prov. Griffins: TV channel, NCAA Basketball live stream info, start time
How to watch Brown vs. Johnson & Wales basketball gameCBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation
Taiwan's government says China is redoubling efforts to undermine confidence in the self-governing island's democracy with the spread of disinformation, especially onlineABC News - Jan. 3 -
Why Johnson's perilous moment threatens Trump's agenda
Conservatives are already making a bevy of demands, which centrists fear would cause further chaos this year.Politico - Jan. 3 -
In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy
Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Biden touts 235 judicial confirmations as bulwark to protect democracy
President Biden on Thursday took a victory lap for the 235 judicial confirmations accomplished during his administration, arguing the judges he appointed to the federal bench would serve as ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Trump's criminal cases are fading away, but some legal perils still loom in 2025
A look at where the various court cases against President-elect Donald Trump stand, and how they may — or may not — be affected by his taking the oath of office on Jan. 20.NBC News - Jan. 1
