Elon Grounded: SpaceX Postpones Starship Rocket Launch Due to Pressurization Problem
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has delayed the first orbital launch of its Starship rocket scheduled for today and is planning a new launch on Wednesday.
Francis Angevine
Malaysia Repeals Mandatory Death Penalty
(Bangkok) – Malaysia’s abolition of the mandatory death penalty is an important step toward aligning with international human rights norms and growing global opposition to capital punishment, Human Rights Watch said today.
On April 11, 2023, the Dewan Negara, or upper house of parliament, passed two bills reforming death penalty
Doom’s Monotony
Some days I convince myself that nothing is actually happening and all we have is a whole bunch of people convincing us that things are happening.
New World Order: The International Criminal Court and War on Russia
“It is in the ranks of the Party, and above all the Inner Party, that the true war enthusiasm is found. World-conquest is believed in most firmly by those who know it to be impossible.”
George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four
On 17 March, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant
The Deadliest Chemical in US Agriculture Goes on Trial
As previously reported in "Preharvest Use of Glyphosate Poisons Kids' Food," testing has revealed alarmingly high levels of glyphosate in the vast majority (43 out of 45) breakfast products and snacks made with oats.
Preharvest Use of Glyphosate Poisons Kids' Food
Glyphosate — the active ingredient in the broad-spectrum herbicide RoundUp
Sensational Self-Care: A Guide to Caring for Your Five Senses
Humans exist with an acute understanding of the world around us.We, as creatures of Mother Earth, were blessed with the ability to use our bodies to sense the world around us.
Kosovo: War Crimes Trial to Begin in The Hague
(The Hague, March 31, 2023) – The trial of the former Kosovo leader Hashim Thaçi and three others on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity highlights the ongoing need for justice 24 years after the Kosovo war, Human Rights Watch said today.
The trial, taking place before the
Rep. Ashley Hinson Grills SEC Chair Gary Gensler over Climate Change Disclosure Rule
Rep.Ashley Hinson (R-IA) grilled Securities and Exchange (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler over the agency’s move to enact onerous climate change disclosures for businesses.
Is This One of the Best Nutrients for Your Eyes and Brain?
STORY AT-A-GLANCE While there are about 850 known carotenoids, most are not found in the human body and only lutein, zeaxanthin and astaxanthin cross the blood-retina barrier to form macular pigment. Your retina is an extension of your brain, where lutein also accumulates throughout the human lifespan, hinting at its
India Says Exports Hit Record-High $750 Billion
Indian commerce minister Piyush Goyal told attendees at an industry event on Tuesday that his country had surpassed $740 billion in goods and services exports, a record significantly higher than the $500 billion in exports that India documented between 2020 and 2021. India’s Economic Times noted that India documented
Burkina Faso: TV News Broadcasts Suspended
(Nairobi) – The decision by Burkina Faso's transitional military government to suspend France 24 broadcasts violates the right to a free and independent media, Human Rights Watch said today.
The Cell Phone Is a Pair of Red High Heels
It is comical how easily one can be ignored for pointing out that new technology is dangerous and fetishistic. So-called “smart” cell phones are a prime example. For years I have been pointing out their dangers on many levels. To say most people are devoted to them is an understatement.
Egypt Should Withdraw NGO Registration Deadline
Secretary of State Antony J.Blinken
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Haiti/France: Journalist Sued for Exposing Sex Abuse in Haiti Soccer
(Paris) – A French investigative journalist who exposed sexual abuse accusations against Yves Jean-Bart, the former Haiti football federation president, is facing a defamation lawsuit by Jean-Bart, Human Rights Watch said today.
The journalist, Romain Molina, documented abuses against underage players in the Haiti Football Federation under Jean-Bart’s leadership and
Joe Biden Issues First Veto to Reject Bill Reversing ESG Rule
President Joe Biden issued his first veto on Monday, rejecting a bipartisan bill that would have reversed his Labor Department rule allowing left-wing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies to be considered in retirement investing. “I just vetoed my first bill,” Biden said in a tweet announcing the move. “This