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How the new generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates

How the new generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates

Progressive candidates continue to rack up wins in primary elections across the United States, propelled by a new left-wing media ecosystem allowing them to build a national profile on their own terms — and sidestep the traditional…

Youngest Black professor at Cambridge resigns as university investigates allegations of plagiarism

Youngest Black professor at Cambridge resigns as university investigates allegations of plagiarism

Questions about his qualifications were raised publicly last month by Nathan Cofnas, a one-time Cambridge philosophy researcher who left the university after his critique of diversity, equity and inclusion programs sparked widespread…

UNDERSTANDING IRAN’S WAR STRATEGY

“And worse I may be yet. The worst is not So long as we can say, ‘This is the worst.’” — William Shakespeare, *King Lear* PROLOGUE The United States’ on-again, off-again war against Iran continues. While we are witnessing another lull at…

Chinese satellite captures video of SpaceX rocket debris crashing into the moon

South China Morning Post

Chinese satellite captures video of SpaceX rocket debris crashing into the moon

In a show of space surveillance strength, a newly launched Chinese satellite tracked a piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashing into the moon and captured footage of its impact. No visible plume can be seen in the images that appear to…

South China Morning Post

Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record

Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record

Scientists and officials warn that such events are becoming more frequent and intense as the climate warms.

Rocket Lab launches Earth-imaging satellite from Mahia

Rocket Lab launches Earth-imaging satellite from Mahia

The Electron rocket lifted off on Thursday night on a mission dubbed The Grain Goddess Provides, carrying the QPS-SAR-13 satellite, nicknamed MIKURA-I, into a planned 575km low Earth orbit.

Chicago tree cover linked to fewer deaths; 14,000 trees cut 105 deaths

Times of India

Chicago tree cover linked to fewer deaths; 14,000 trees cut 105 deaths

A new study by Northwestern University has found that neighbourhoods in Chicago that lost more tree canopy over 11 years also recorded higher mortality rates, particularly in hotter areas. The researchers say protecting mature trees, along…

Times of India

Philippine Daily Inquirer

SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon, scientists confirm

Philippine Daily Inquirer

SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon, scientists confirm

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists report that a stray SpaceX rocket, which spent a year drifting off course after launching two lunar landers, crashed into the moon as anticipated on Wednesday. While no one witnessed the actual…

‘It’s beautiful but fragile’: fears £150m redevelopment of Falmouth Docks threatens habitats and town itself

‘It’s beautiful but fragile’: fears £150m redevelopment of Falmouth Docks threatens habitats and town itself

Plans involve dredging and expanding the docks to allow larger cruise ships to visit with up to 200,000 passengers annually Janavi Kramer had just enjoyed a swim with friends and was sitting on a bench taking in a wonderful Cornish view…

US senators urge crackdown on wildfire betting amid warnings of arson risk

US senators urge crackdown on wildfire betting amid warnings of arson risk

Experts say growing trend on sites such as Polymarket and Kalshi could motivate people to start fires to win money A group of US lawmakers is sounding the alarm over prediction market platforms that allow users to bet on wildfires, as…

Straits Times

How the new generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates

NEW YORK, Aug 6 - Progressive candidates continue to rack up wins in primary elections across the United States, propelled by a new left-wing media ecosystem allowing them to build a national profile on their own terms -- and sidestep the…

Straits Times

All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows

All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows

Environment Agency assessments find just 14.3% of country’s surface waters in good ecological status Every single English water body is polluted with toxic chemicals, new government data shows, while just 14.3% of surface waters achieved…