She claims that the decision that allowed a Colorado web designer not to be forced to create a site contrary to her beliefs extends to her view that only heterosexual couples should be married.
Donald Trump’s main defense when it comes to his indictment for shocking and dangerous mishandling of highly classified documents so far seems to be that the Presidential Records Act says he did nothing wrong. The only problem is that Trump is claiming that the Act means the opposite of what it says, and after years of...
In its heyday, from about BC 2600 to BC 1900, the Indus Valley Civilization created what may have been the world’s most egalitarian early complex society, defying long-held presumptions about the relationship between urbanization and inequality in the past.
A new study found that a CEO’s political ideology was correlated with the decision of whether to leave or suspend operations in Russia following the 2022 invasion.
His first show brought in over 26 million “video views,” which is a Twitter metric that records a view as anyone who watches a video for more than 2 seconds. While the metric’s reliability has been questioned, it has nevertheless declined significantly since the show’s launch, with Carlson’s most recent show only...
Over the course of the decade-long Huqoq excavation project, the team made a series of discoveries including depictions of Noah’s Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, a Helios-zodiac cycle, and more.
Multiple states across the country are engaged in fights over redistricting -- and the outcomes could help determine whether Democrats or Republicans have control of the House in 2024....
Federal judge rules Oregon’s tough new gun law is constitutional (abcnews.go.com)
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DeSantis Claimed Pandemic Success in Florida as “Excess Deaths” Skyrocketed (truthout.org)
More people died in rural Florida and across the U.S. during the pandemic's first two years than officially reported.
Texas Judge Refuses to Marry Same-Sex Couples, Cites Supreme Court Decision (www.advocate.com)
She claims that the decision that allowed a Colorado web designer not to be forced to create a site contrary to her beliefs extends to her view that only heterosexual couples should be married.
Mississippi AG Wants Info On Out-of-State Abortions, Gender-Affirming Care (www.mississippifreepress.org)
Mississippi authorities need details on residents who get abortions or gender-affirming care in other states, AG Lynn Fitch said.
AAA pulls back from offering insurance in Florida, following Farmers (www.cbsnews.com)
More insurance companies are fleeing the state because of the growing threat from natural disasters.
Archaeologists decipher ancient Kuschana script (www.heritagedaily.com)
Archaeologists from the University of Cologne have deciphered parts of the Kuschana script that has puzzled researchers for over seventy years.
FBI Director Running Out of Adjectives for Nutty GOP Conspiracies (www.thedailybeast.com)
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Donald Trump is lying about the Presidential Records Act (www.citizensforethics.org)
Donald Trump’s main defense when it comes to his indictment for shocking and dangerous mishandling of highly classified documents so far seems to be that the Presidential Records Act says he did nothing wrong. The only problem is that Trump is claiming that the Act means the opposite of what it says, and after years of...
Elon Musk’s new AI company is staffed entirely by men (qz.com)
There's not much information about xAI, but diversity is already an issue
did anyone else from the USA grow up being forced to say the pledge to the flag in school? (kbin.social)
im 20 for reference. ever since i was a kid, up until hs, we were forced every morning to stand, look at the flag and hold our hearts and say:...
The US supreme court has hijacked American democracy (www.theguardian.com)
The court has vastly overextended its own power and flaunted its corruption. It will take a political movement to stop them
Why Are Archaeologists Unable to Find Evidence for a Ruling Class of the Indus Civilization? (www.resilience.org)
In its heyday, from about BC 2600 to BC 1900, the Indus Valley Civilization created what may have been the world’s most egalitarian early complex society, defying long-held presumptions about the relationship between urbanization and inequality in the past.
Liberal CEOs were more likely to exit Russia following its invasion of Ukraine than more conservative corporate leaders (theconversation.com)
A new study found that a CEO’s political ideology was correlated with the decision of whether to leave or suspend operations in Russia following the 2022 invasion.
DOJ Finally Abandons Trump in E. Jean Carroll Rape Defamation Case (www.thedailybeast.com)
The Department of Justice said Tuesday it was abandoning the defense of Trump in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case.
Views for Tucker Carlson’s new Twitter show have dropped 86 percent since its launch (deadstate.org)
His first show brought in over 26 million “video views,” which is a Twitter metric that records a view as anyone who watches a video for more than 2 seconds. While the metric’s reliability has been questioned, it has nevertheless declined significantly since the show’s launch, with Carlson’s most recent show only...
‘Whistleblower’ who accused Bidens of corruption charged with arms trafficking (www.independent.co.uk)
Republicans allege that indicted arms trafficker Gal Luft has evidence of corruption on the part of President Biden
Sweden is joining NATO: what that means for the alliance and the war in Ukraine (theconversation.com)
All Nordic states are now members of the military alliance, bolstering key border regions with Russia.
What is the worst thing you've ever seen? Either online or IRL? (trigger warning) (kbin.social)
(trigger warning: sensitive topics. if you cannot handle it, please do not read)...
Mosaics of biblical Samson uncovered in Galilee archaeological dig (m.jpost.com)
Over the course of the decade-long Huqoq excavation project, the team made a series of discoveries including depictions of Noah’s Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, a Helios-zodiac cycle, and more.
Possible proof of oldest human-occupied site found in Oregon, dating back over 18K years (www.koin.com)
Cooper’s Ferry in Western Idaho was thought to be the oldest-recorded archaeological site in the region, according to the BLM
Archaeologists discover 25 mysterious large pits dotting London countryside (www.independent.co.uk)
Scientists say pits are ‘striking’ because of their number and the wide area they cover
The revolt against reality: Harassment of scientists is escalating (onlysky.media)
From COVID-19 to climate change, scientists are facing a flood of hate mail, threats and harassment from conspiracy theorists.
How redistricting in 6 states could affect who controls Congress (abcnews.go.com)
Multiple states across the country are engaged in fights over redistricting -- and the outcomes could help determine whether Democrats or Republicans have control of the House in 2024....
Teen dies in sawmill accident as US states aim to roll back child labor laws (www.theguardian.com)
Investigation underway after police were called to find unresponsive teenager last week at Florence Hardwoods sawmill
18+ Reddit banned me for 7 days no reason (kbin.social)
im currently migrated here if you wondering why i got banned here is context:...