Thursday, February 8, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


Unlike Trump, No Charges in Biden Classified Documents Case

"If Trump had cooperated with the Department of Justice—instead of lying to investigators, again and again—he might have avoided at least some of the 91 criminal charges currently pending against him," said Rep. Jerry Nadler.

By Jessica Corbett



Citing The Wire's Slim Charles, Hawaii Supreme Court Rebukes SCOTUS on 2nd Amendment

"The thing about the old days, they the old days."

By Julia Conley



Thousands of Liters of Radioactive Wastewater Leak in New Fukushima Mishap

A Chinese official implored Japan to "face up to the concerns of its neighboring countries and the international community."

By Brett Wilkins



Pressed by Sanders, Big Pharma CEOs Refuse to Commit to Lower Drug Prices

"We are aware of the many important, lifesaving drugs that your companies have produced," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "But I think as all of you know, those drugs mean nothing to anybody who cannot afford it."

By Jake Johnson



'I Remember Hitler,' Says 91-Year-Old Republican Behind Trump Eligibility Case

"I remember my cousin was with Eisenhower when they opened up the concentration camps... I mean, I understand protecting democracy."

By Jessica Corbett



Record January Heat Caps 'Disturbing' 12-Month Stretch Above 1.5°C

"Rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are the only way to stop global temperatures increasing," one expert said.

By Olivia Rosane


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Minneapolis City Council Overrides Veto of 'Strongest' US Cease-Fire Resolution


FCC Announces New Rule to Confront Deepfake Robocalls


Under Milei, Far-Right Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Recriminalize Abortion in Argentina


Expanded Rafah Assault Would Be 'Stain on Israel' and Its Backers: Refugee Group


Thomas Refusal to Recuse From Trump Case Called a 'Giant Middle Finger' to Democracy


Pakistan Election-Day Internet Blackout Condemned as 'Reckless Attack on People's Rights'


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■ Opinion


The Biden-Schumer Plan to Kill More Ukrainians

The $61 billion will make no difference on the battlefield except to prolong the war, the tens of thousands of deaths, and the physical destruction of Ukraine.

By Jeffrey D. Sachs


Tucker Carlson May Be the Kremlin's Pawn, But He's No Idiot

The far-right pseudo-journalist knows exactly what he’s doing and dances to the Kremlin’s tune, not because he is a useful idiot, but because he's a useful ally.

By Morten Hammeken


Instead of Diplomacy and Peace, US Chooses to Back Genocide and War

The horror Americans feel at the plight of people in Gaza and the U.S. role in it is a shocking new low in this disconnect between the humanity of ordinary Americans and the insatiable ambitions of their undemocratic leaders.

By Medea Benjamin,Nicolas J.S. Davies


The Republican Party and Their Billionaire Backers’ Plot Against America

The GOP’s bet is that if they can keep things broken and bad enough long enough, then people will demand a dictator “who can get things done.”

By Thom Hartmann


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