More than 230 groups including Food & Water Watch, Physicians for Social Responsibility, and Greenpeace are demanding a pause on the construction of any new data centers in the US until stronger regulations are in place to prevent soaring electricity rates, water use, and pollution. […]
Year: 2025
Wake Up Dead Man digs deep for a darker, more powerful Knives Out
Over two films, Rian Johnson’s Knives Out series has offered something largely absent from the modern movie landscape: intricate murder mysteries full of humor and gasp-worthy moments. The original Knives Out started things off relatively small with a cozy whodunit, which then became a larger […]
Border Tensions Flare: Thailand and Cambodia Clash, Thousands Displaced – 12/9/2025, 8:28:50 PM
Thailand-Cambodia Border Escalation Fighting has erupted again between Thailand and Cambodia after the Royal Thai Air Force launched airstrikes Monday along their disputed border.[1][3] The renewed violence has killed seven…
The war on disinformation is a losing battle
As he called the House Judiciary Committee into session on a cold and snowy February day in Washington, DC, Chairman Jim Jordan was ready to take a victory lap. American free speech had been critically threatened, and now it was saved – in large part […]
NASA Unveils Advanced Instruments for Artemis IV Moon Mission to Study Dust, Plasma, and Seismic Activity
NASA has selected two cutting‑edge scientific instruments for deployment on the Moon during the Artemis IV mission, targeting the mysterious environment of the lunar south pole and laying vital groundwork…
Supreme Court appears likely to approve Trump’s firing of FTC Democrat
Conservative justices seem ready to back Trump control of independent agencies.
Asked why we need Golden Dome, the man in charge points to a Hollywood film
“If they see how prepared we are, no one starts a nuclear war.”
Nautilus and Leopard Inspire Spirituality of Wildness: Embrace Growth, Presence, and Belonging to Nature
Endless forms of wonder live right beside us, if we are willing to look long enough and listen deeply enough. The curve of a shell, the shimmer of a coat,…
Netflix’s $72 Billion Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Marks Entertainment History – 12/9/2025, 8:29:51 AM
Here is a concise rundown of major world news items as of early 9 December 2025 (UTC), grouped by theme: Conflicts and security Ukraine war / diplomacy: Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Global Fragility & Diplomacy: Earthquake & EU Policy – Dec 9, 2025
Imagine waking up to a world that continuously spins, where sudden turmoil and delicate diplomacy shape the headlines. Today, we embark on a thoughtful journey through stories that remind us of the interconnectedness and fragility of our global community. Our first stop is northern Japan, […]