Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024
Electric vehicles had another whirlwind year around the globe, driven by buyers in China, and growth in parts of Europe and the United States, despite headwinds.
Is Israel using starvation as a war tactic in Gaza?
Food supplies are dwindling as Israeli forces continue relentless attacks.
Bangladesh to investigate 2009 paramilitary mutiny massacre
Dhaka says it will probe the botched mutiny, including the role of alleged 'foreign' backers.
Israel kills five Palestinian journalists in attack on media van
The Israeli genocide has killed at least 38 more Palestinians in Gaza in the past 24 hours, including five journalists.
Chicago mayor establishes working group to address epidemic of anti-trans violence
In response to continued attacks on trans women, particularly Black trans women, in the city, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order on Tuesday establishing a Transfemicide Working Group “to develop comprehensive strategies addressing violence against transgender women in
What is Solo Polyamory?
An old Instagram post about solo polyamory has gone viral as of late, often with derision. The post – which depicts a series of infographics explaining the concept – is being mocked by people who don’t view polyamorous people favorably.
Why Newsom’s electric vehicle mandate is in trouble
EV sales have stalled, clouding California's ambitious plans for all new cars sold in California to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035.
California water agency votes to spend $141 million on Delta tunnel project
Gov. Gavin Newsom is promoting a $20-billion plan for a water tunnel. The Metropolitan Water District's board voted to spend $141 million for initial costs.
Authorities probe whether presumptive bird flu case is connected to raw milk
More than a week after Marin County reported a presumptive bird flu case in a child, details are still murky.
As Ukraine marks Christmas, exhausted soldiers wonder if Trump can end the war
Asked for their thoughts about a potential ceasefire in 2025, Ukrainian soldiers said they’d welcome a reprieve but were skeptical one was coming soon
Live Briefing: Israel strikes Yemen airport as WHO chief prepares to board plane
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said a member of the plane’s crew was injured and that he and U.N. colleagues were safe. Israel said it targeted Houthi militant infrastructure.
Manmohan Singh, Indian PM who presided over dynamic change, dies at 92
His financial reforms helped transform India into an emerging power. But his legacy was tainted by allegations of government corruption during his second term.
‘Wicked’ available to buy, rent at home Tuesday
"Wicked," starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, will be available to rent or purchase on Prime Video and other streaming services Dec. 31.
Palestinian TV news channel accuses Israel of killing 5 of its journalists
A Palestinian television channel said an Israeli strike killed five of its journalists in the central Gaza Strip on Thursday, but the Israel Defense Forces said it targeted Islamic Jihad operatives posing as journalists.
