Friday, February 16, 2024

■ Today's Top News 

With Rafah Under Siege, ICJ Reiterates Israeli Obligations Under Genocide Convention

A South African leader welcomed the court's affirmation that "the perilous situation demands immediate and effective implementation of the provisional measures" from its earlier ruling.

By Jessica Corbett

Trump Fined $355 Million in New York Civil Fraud Case

A New York judge wrote the ex-president and his organization showed a "complete lack of contrition and remorse," bordering on "pathological."

By Julia Conley

US Court Strikes Down Florida's 'End Run Around the Endangered Species Act'

"Requiring agencies to follow the law is a win for wildlife, protecting habitat and the public alike," said one advocate.

By Julia Conley

Self-Policing by Tech Giants 'Not Enough' to Combat Election Deepfakes, Advocates Warn

"Voluntary promises like the one announced today simply aren't good enough to meet the global challenges facing democracy," said one digital watchdog.

By Jake Johnson

In 'Direct Attack' on Labor Movement, Amazon Backs Claim NLRB Is Unconstitutional

"So now capital, unable to hold back labor any longer, is arguing that the NLRB's very existence is unconstitutional," said one law professor.

By Julia Conley

'Devastating': Wife of Imprisoned Journalist Julian Assange Mourns Death of Alexei Navalny

"Navalny was an opposition figure, but his investigative journalism exposed the corruption of the ruling elites in Russia," said Stella Assange.

By Jake Johnson

■ More News

ICJ Hearings to Examine 57 Years of Israeli Occupation of Palestine

Groups Demand Freedom for Water Defenders in El Salvador

New CFPB Research Spotlights 'Predatory' Credit Card Practices of Big Banks

FTC Proposes Ban on Impersonations of Individuals, Including With AI Deepfakes

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■ Opinion

Why Are Corporate Profits Soaring? Because You're Getting Fleeced

The near-record profits of large corporations are coming, in part, out of the paychecks of average Americans — who are still struggling to get by.

By Robert Reich

Pelosi, Biden, and the Spectacular Solipsism of Our Nation's Political Leaders

A spectacular level of obliviousness pervades the upper echelons of Capital Hill. And the people of the world pay the price.

By Tom Gallagher

'History Is Watching'? You Bet It Is, Mr. President.

10 reasons why House progressives must vote no on this anti-humanitarian bill that will cost countless lives and boundless harm in Gaza and beyond.

By Richard Eskow