Day: February 19, 2021
Democracy must prevail over autocracy, Biden tells the world – even as he’s accused of autocratic tendencies back home
Fresh from taking office with 3/4 of Republicans believing his election victory was fraudulent, then signing executive orders at a record pace, President Joe Biden…
Empty shelves & long lines outside stores as Texas runs out of food amid deadly cold snap (VIDEO)
Grocery stores in Texas have become a sorry sight with empty shelves and people queuing outside after a freak winter storm caused massive power outages…
Nuclear Deal Talks between US, Iran ‘Possible’: EU
A meeting between the US, Iran and other parties of the nuclear deal is “possible,” an EU official said on Friday. “But there is no…
Pandemic put US back on track to meet Paris climate goals, report finds, but at huge human cost
In what researchers have dubbed a “remarkable” reversal of fortunes, pandemic-induced lockdowns across the US have brought the country back on track to meet targets…
US Officially Rejoins Paris Climate Accord
The United States officially rejoined the landmark international accord to limit global warming known as the Paris Agreement on Friday. Hours after he was sworn-in…
At least Joe Rogan is ‘freezing’: progressive pundit finds UPSIDE in deadly Texas storm
Texans may be suffering without electricity in bitter temperatures, but Young Turks host Cenk Uygur is happy as long as podcaster Joe Rogan and others…
‘Idea of Sacrifice a complete nonstarter in US culture before Covid’: Pandemic spurred major shift in American values, study finds
Researchers from UCLA and Harvard University analyzed internet activity, namely online searches and social media posts, and found a significant return to more traditional, rural…
Kremlin: US’ Abandoning Calls for Iran Sanctions ‘Good’, But Restoring Deal is Important
Russia on Friday welcomed initial steps taken by the United States to abandon sanctions against Iran, but stressed the particular importance of returning to the…
US Defense Secretary Calls Saudi Crown Prince, Reaffirm ‘Strategic Ties’
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, state media said on Friday, days after the White House said it…
Texas apartment block collapses as firefighters can’t retrieve water from frozen hydrants (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Some 130 residents were evacuated from a Texas apartment complex which later collapsed due to a massive blaze. Responding fire crews were met by frozen…