Al Gore reaffirms his belief in climate change as a moral issue on the 20th anniversary of 'An Inconvenient Truth', highlighting the continued relevance of scientific consensus on climate change.
The thread discusses how oil companies are increasing production despite the scientific consensus that burning fossil fuels contributes to the climate crisis. It highlights the conflict between corporate profits and environmental concerns, …
A user reports that the chicken meal served on an Airbus A320 flight had a taste and texture resembling hot plastic, leading them to believe the meal is unfit for human or animal consumption. The post includes flight details and is shared o…
The thread discusses a 57% increase in wildfires across Europe over four years, as highlighted by the World Health Organization, raising concerns about public health and environmental impact.
The FreeBSD project has frozen its ports repository due to the recent commit of a 150MB Linux Copilot binary, leading to cleanup efforts. The freeze is temporary and not related to security concerns.
UK fighter jets intercepted a Russian maritime patrol aircraft that approached a carrier strike group in the Norwegian Sea. The Russian Bear-F aircraft flew at low altitude and dropped sonobuoys, raising concerns about potential military ac…
The thread discusses Israeli forces opening fire on children in a Syrian village, highlighting a potential violation of international humanitarian law and raising concerns about civilian casualties in conflict zones.
The thread discusses a study indicating that a majority of US voters connect extreme weather events to the climate crisis. The posts highlight public perception and link it to political figures like Trump.
The thread discusses the impact of garden design on wildlife conservation, specifically focusing on hedgehogs. It emphasizes the importance of creating wildlife-friendly gardens through specific actions like leaving wild corners, planting n…
The thread discusses the ban on trans women in USA Rugby and the response from the Baltimore Ferals team, highlighting resistance to the policy. It underscores the conflict between institutional policies and community resistance.
The thread discusses Lebanon's accusation that Israel used glyphosate, a chemical herbicide, as a weapon in border villages, citing soil samples showing abnormally high concentrations and referencing the Chemical Weapons Convention. The iss…
A whistleblower alleges that the Trump administration planned to falsely mark 2.7 million living people, including U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, as deceased as part of immigration enforcement efforts. The plan, which was not…
The thread discusses concerns about Andy Burnham's leadership and Labour Party policies, focusing on his advisors and the party's continued control despite changes. It highlights skepticism about Burnham's intentions and the party's alignme…
The thread discusses reports of Israel using white phosphorus near Lebanese cities and towns, raising concerns about the potential impact on civilian populations and the legality of such actions under international law.
The Justice Department is removing historical materials related to the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, prompting Lawfare to restore the deleted content. The posts highlight concerns about censorship and the preservation of historica…
The thread discusses Zohran Mamdani's proposal to seek the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu if he travels to New York for the UN General Assembly. The posts highlight the potential legal and political implications of this proposal…
The thread discusses anti-racism rallies held in Belfast following recent unrest, highlighting public response to racial tensions and community solidarity efforts.
The thread discusses the sale of Scientific American and layoffs, with union members alleging union-busting and political motivations by Springer Nature. The union claims the sale was driven by fear of repercussions from the Trump administr…
Multiple news outlets report that Ukraine has conducted an attack on oil and military facilities near St Petersburg, Russia. The attacks are described as targeting both energy infrastructure and military assets, raising concerns about regio…
The thread discusses the failure of democracies to address wealth inequality, attributing it to the influence of oligarchs who oppose wealth redistribution. It compares historical wealth gaps in Imperial Rome and modern-day societies like t…
The thread reports two consecutive moderate earthquakes near Abepura, Indonesia, on July 24, 2026, with magnitudes 5.3 and 5.1, both at a shallow depth of 10 km. These events are part of ongoing seismic activity in the region, raising conce…
The thread discusses a report by the Gesellschaft für Freiheitsrechte criticizing the AfD's policies for violating democratic principles and human dignity. The posts reference a specific article from taz.de, emphasizing the organization's f…
A Russian strike on a Ukrainian Red Cross warehouse in Kyiv destroyed over 320,000 units of humanitarian aid and equipment valued at over 79 million UAH. The attack has been condemned as a war crime, with multiple international organization…
The thread discusses President Trump's actions targeting forest and wildfire research as the Western U.S. faces an increased risk of wildfires. The posts highlight concerns about the potential negative impact of these actions on wildfire pr…
The thread discusses a petition signed by over 450,000 people calling on the SPD to stop the frontal attack on information freedom. The petition aims to protect the #IFG (Information Freedom Act) and encourages more signatories to join.