June 9, 2025

China, US officials to talk trade in London on Monday

United States and Chinese officials will be in London, England on Monday, June 9, to talk about the trade dispute between the two countries. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social Thursday, June 5, that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer will be there on America’s […]

June 9, 2025

Queer, trans liberation takes center stage from coast to coast

Queer and trans liberation was on full display from coast to coast this week, culminating in Washington, D.C.’s World Pride 2025 celebrations on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, as well as the final AIDS/LifeCycle ride, which concluded Saturday in Los Angeles. For many participants, the events were not only a celebration of their […]

June 9, 2025

Trump travel ban on 12 countries takes effect Monday

A travel ban on 12 countries goes into effect early in the morning on Monday, June 9. The ban is similar to the policy from President Donald Trump’s first term.  It applies to Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Separate restrictions will apply to visitors from […]

June 7, 2025

Jury awards $3M to attorney in retaliation case against Orange County DA

On Thursday, June 5, a jury in Orange County, California, awarded $3 million in damages to a former prosecutor who claimed she was forced out of her position for supporting colleagues who reported sexual harassment. The verdict came at the end of a two-week trial held in San Diego, concluding a lawsuit brought by Tracy […]

June 7, 2025

How removing rhinos’ horns could save the species: Study

There are five species of rhinoceros in the world, and all of them are the target of poachers. One controversial practice to combat poaching — intentionally removing the animals’ horns — has been in place for decades, but for the first time, data is showing it may be working. A new study shows that dehorning […]

June 7, 2025

Trump ally wants president to deport Musk, seize SpaceX and Starlink

Trump ally Steve Bannon lashed out at Elon Musk this week in an interview with Politico Playbook, calling him “some f—ing punk” and suggesting the federal government seize SpaceX assets under the Defense Production Act. His comments came as tensions escalated between Musk and President Donald Trump over funding disputes and regulatory threats tied to […]

June 7, 2025

GHF halts Gaza aid again amid overcrowding, violence and famine warnings

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has again paused its humanitarian aid efforts in the Gaza Strip, citing safety concerns after briefly resuming operations following a one-day suspension prompted by deadly violence near two of its aid centers. The initial pause came after reports of civilian deaths, including Palestinian casualties, though the circumstances remain disputed. GHF […]