The White House has sent formal notice to Congress that it is initiating the process to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). All evidence suggests that despite Trump’s claims to the contrary, this puts us on track to yet another corporate trade deal that will protect the profits of multinational corporations at the expense […]
Read MoreGlobal leaders taking part in the Group of Seven (G7) meeting this week are being called upon to brush aside the anti-science recalcitrance of the Trump administration and take the lead in addressing the crisis of climate change. “The G7 states have played a major role in polluting our planet, but they can and must […]
Read MoreThe Great Barrier Reef may be at a “terminal” point after being hit with unprecedented bleaching events in consecutive years, scientists warned Monday. According to new aerial surveys conducted by the Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, two-thirds of the reef have now been affected, up from one-third last year. This […]
Read MoreBritish Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn stood firmly against other European leaders on Tuesday as many appeared ready to follow President Donald Trump into battle, after Trump made overtures regarding a possible attack on Syria. Corbyn condemned the suspected use of a chemical weapon in the town of Douma, which killed at least 42 civilians […]
Read MoreUpdate: On July 14, the winners of Disney’s Frozen fashion competition were announced and three students took home scholarship prizes. The grand winner, Alice Xuan, designed two bohemian Venice beach-inspired looks that are available for purchase, while the second and third place winners, Minji Park and Jinny Song, each have one look available. The winning […]
Read MoreAmid not-so-subtle calls for regime change in Iran, critics on Monday blasted President Donald Trump and his neoconservative allies on the right for misrepresenting and exploiting recent protests in the nation. Trump wrote on Twitter before 5am: “Iran is failing at every level despite the terrible deal made with them by the Obama Administration. The […]
Read MoreIf you haven’t seen the gorgeous pictures from Julianne Hough’s Idaho wedding to Brooks Laich last weekend, then take a few minutes today to indulge in the beauty. As a red carpet style star, Hough did not disappoint when it came to the momentous occasion. Naturally, older brother Derek Hough was in attendance and he […]
Read MoreCritics are denouncing Israel for its decision to name a future train station located near to the holiest site where Jews can pray after U.S. President Donald Trump, following his recent decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocate the American Embassy. Rebecca Vilkomerson, executive director of Jewish Voice for Peace, called […]
Read MoreIt seems Katy Perry is changing her tune when it comes to fellow chart-topper Taylor Swift. Despite years of “Bad Blood” between the mega pop stars, Perry now sounds as though she’s made a 180. During an interview with Australia’s Today show that aired Wednesday, the Witness singer told a reporter, “I love her, I always […]
Read MoreAs Floridians and Georgians in the U.S. wake up as just the latest global victims of the kind of storm that scientists say will become only more frequent and powerful in years ahead as the Earth’s temperature continues to climb, international advocates for aggressive climate action announced plans on Thursday to directly rally political leaders […]
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