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Judge Grants Injunction on Biden's Oil and Gas Ban on Public Lands

A federal judge on Monday issued a nationwide injunction on President Joe Biden’s executive order to halt oil and gas operations on all federal lands in the name of fighting so-called climate change.

Justin Bieber and Others Should Speak Out at Saudi Arabia’s Grand Prix

In three weeks, Saudi Arabia will host the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah and a slew of global superstars – including Justin Bieber, Jason Derulo, A$AP Rocky, and David Guetta – are scheduled to perform on the weekend after the first checkered flag falls on December 4. On

When You Feel Powerless, Remember These 7 Things

In uncertain times, life can make you feel helpless, powerless, and completely out of control.But even in the turmoil, there are things you must remember.

Bangladesh: Protests Erupt Over Rape Verdict

(New York) – Women’s rights activists are protesting following the acquittal of all five men accused in an alleged gang-rape of two women in Dhaka in 2017, Human Rights Watch said today.

The Icelandverse: Iceland Parodies Facebook's Metaverse in Tourism Ad

The country of Iceland recently parodied Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse announcement in an ad for the country’s tourism services.

How Linoleic Acid Wrecks Your Health

This article was previously published December 27, 2020, and has been updated with new information.

China: Olympics Sponsors in Spotlight as Games Loom

(New York) – The International Olympic Committee’s major corporate sponsors should explain publicly how they are using their leverage to address human rights abuses in China ahead of the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games, Human Rights Watch said today. Sponsors should also press the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to adopt a

Exploring the Effects of Meditation Techniques Used by Mindfulness-Based Programs on the Cognitive, Social-Emotional, and Academic Skills of Children: A Systematic Review

There is evidence for the positive impact of mindfulness in children.However, little is known about the techniques through which mindfulness practice results in differential outcomes.

The Immunity Boosting Power of Turkey Tail

You’ve most likely come across Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) if you’ve taken a walk in the woods recently.

Climate Warriors and Flagships from Hell

There should be encampments and occupations in and near Middlesborough and Hull.

Poll: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Approval Ratings Underwater

Both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are suffering from negative approval ratings, a Redfield & Wilton Strategies survey found.

Spyware Used to Hack Palestinian Rights Defenders

(New York) – The following statement condemning the use of Pegasus spyware against six Palestinian human rights defenders was issued today by seven human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch: We, the undersigned human rights organizations, condemn the hacking of six Palestinian human rights defenders with NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware,

Granholm: When Biden 'Hears Climate Change, He Thinks About Jobs'

On Monday, President Joe Biden’s Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm touted the passage of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package and what it would mean for the environment and the economy.