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There is a new test in town, and it’s grading recently-released movies on their portrayal of the “climate crisis.” The test, aptly named the “Climate Reality Check,” has been inspired by the widely-known Bechdel Test, which measures the presence of women in movies and other forms of fiction. The Climate Reality Check was developed by …

On Monday, a ship in the Gulf of Aden was set ablaze after being hit by a missile. The incident was claimed by Houthi militants in Yemen, who stated that they were responsible for the attack. The targeted vessel was a Liberia-flagged, Israel-affiliated container ship, according to private security firm Ambrey. The ship sustained damage …

Tragedy struck the town of Augusta, Georgia last month when the lifeless body of Augusta University nursing student, Laken Riley, was found on the University of Georgia campus. The death of the promising young woman has sparked outrage and a call for justice as it was revealed that her alleged killer, Jose Antonio Ibarra, is …

In the world of politics, there is no hiding from scandals. And for Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis, it seems 2024 has not been a good year so far. Once hailed as the “savior of democracy,” Willis’ reputation has taken a sharp nosedive as the year began. The media was full of praise for her …

Former US President Donald Trump has introduced a new nickname for California Governor Gavin Newsom. During a visit to the US-Mexico border, Trump called Newsom “New Scum,” playing on the governor’s last name. The former president was in Eagle Pass, Texas, where he spoke about illegal immigration, a hot-button issue during the 2020 election. Trump …

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley made history on Sunday by winning the first Republican Party presidential primary in the nation’s capital against former President Donald Trump. Haley’s victory in Washington, D.C. marks a significant moment in U.S. politics, as she becomes the first woman to win a Republican primary in U.S. history. With nearly all …

On Thursday, President Biden and former President Trump both made their way to the border region, with Biden visiting Brownsville, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley. The president had planned to meet with Border Patrol, law enforcement, and local leaders to discuss border security operations and urge the passing of a Senate border bill. However, …

In the ever-changing world of cable news, speculation is brewing about potential changes to the large salaries earned by top anchors. Recent reports have suggested that new CNN chief Mark Thompson is looking closely at the sizable contracts held by the network’s most recognizable names. With a background at the frugal BBC and New York …

A recent New Yorker investigation has shed light on the case of Elizabeth Hoover, a professor of ethnic studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Hoover, who had presented herself as having Native American ancestry, made headlines last year when she publicly announced that she was, in fact, white and had no confirmed Native ancestry. …

On Monday night, President Joe Biden made a rare appearance on the late-night talk show “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” This interview comes as a surprise to many, as Biden typically avoids sit-down interviews and solo press conferences. However, it seems that his handlers saw fit to have him appear on the show, where the …