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Science and Anti-Science – The Greed and Duplicity of Rupert Murdoch

Astronomy AdLib - March 11, 2014 29

Perhaps the only science Murdoch truly believes in is the calculation of tv ratings and advertising rates.

Republicans Reject Evolution in Favor of Devolution

Astronomy AdLib - December 30, 2013 64

The irony is that such people use the fruits of science daily, such as televisions, cell phones and the internet to wage their war against that evil practice of science.

This Is How It Ends: Black Hole

Astronomy ADONAI - January 15, 2012 12

God not only plays dice, He also sometimes throws the dice where they cannot be seen. ~Stephen Hawking In this particular post we will be discussing...

Michelle Bachmann Meets the “God Helmet”

Astronomy KQµårk 死神 - June 9, 2011 135

Probably my favorite pop science series in the last few years is "Through the Wormhole" narrated by Morgan Freeman which examines the latest scientific theories...

When Aliens Attack

Astronomy ADONAI - May 27, 2011 63

First and foremost, The Quiet Invasion is a first contact story. What would we do if we actually found evidence of alien ...

The View From the Left Hemisphere of the Universe

Astronomy whatsthatsound - April 23, 2011 144

After the Big Bang came the Great Darkness. In indescribable darkness, matter raced away from itself in all directions, pushing space into being as...

Colonizing The Moon

Astronomy ADONAI - February 15, 2011 16

From now on we live in a world where man has walked on the Moon. It's not a miracle; we just decided to go. ~Tom...

Overdue For Extinction

Astronomy ADONAI - February 13, 2011 37

Our next contestant is 99942 Apophis. At half a mile wide, it could definitely do some serious damage no matter where it hit. the date for impact is April 2036

21st Century Real Estate

Astronomy dildenusa - April 18, 2010 25

In July of 1969 I was eighteen years old and a United States Air Force mechanic stationed at Luke Air Force Base outside Phoenix...

Stage 1: Unity ruminations

Astronomy FrankenPC - March 5, 2010 16

I recently saw a vid on why we haven't encountered any signs of intelligent life in the universe. I can't cite any reference on...

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An Iran Deal in Two Weeks? Hard to Achieve, Even if Trump Really Wants One.

Negotiating with Tehran is time-consuming and difficult under the best of circumstances. And it remains unclear whether President Trump’s 14-day clock is more than a way to buy time for military preparations. [...]

Vance Blames L.A. Violence on California Democrats and Disparages Padilla

Vice President JD Vance said during a Los Angeles stop that Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass had encouraged protesters to engage in violence. He also criticized Senator Alex Padilla and called him by the wrong name. [...]

Where Trump and Newsom’s Fight Over the California National Guard Stands

A volley of court rulings has made the legal path unclear in a case challenging President Trump’s use of troops in Los Angeles. For now, the president has retained control of the state militia. [...]

Dodgers Pledge Aid to L.A. Families Affected by Trump Crackdown

Pressed by Angelenos, including a large Latino fan base, the Dodgers promised support but stopped short of denouncing ICE raids that have outraged much of the metropolis. [...]

‘Justice Will Prevail,’ Mahmoud Khalil Says as He Goes Free on Bail

Mr. Khalil, a Columbia graduate, had been held in Louisiana for over three months as the Trump administration sought to deport him. A judge found reason to believe it was retaliation for his pro-Palestinian speech. [...]

How Trump Treats Black History Differently Than Other Parts of America’s Past

Since taking office in January, President Trump has tried to reframe the country’s past involving racism and discrimination by de-emphasizing that history or at times denying that it happened. [...]

Barbra Streisand on the Duets That Define Her: ‘I Like Drama’

With a new album due next week that pairs her with Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Laufey, Sam Smith and more, the singer looks back at her prized collaborations. [...]

UK Heat Wave Leaves Britons Looking for Ways to Stay Cool

As high temperatures have become more common in recent years, some people are adjusting, including by investing in air-conditioners. [...]

U.S. Heat Wave Forecast: When High Temperatures Will Affect You

Many places around the country will experience their first significant heat of the year in the next few days. Here’s why it’s so dangerous. [...]

Anne Burrell Memorial Service Attended by Food Network Stars

The Food Network chef, who died Tuesday at 55, was remembered in a star-studded service that sent her off with a singalong. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Iran rules out new nuclear talks until attacks stop

Israel announces a new wave of attacks against Iranian missile storage and launch infrastructure. [...]

Panama declares emergency over banana region unrest

Constitutional rights are suspended for five days in the Bocas del Toro province after mass looting. [...]

Jihadists on 200 motorbikes storm Niger army base

At least 34 soldiers were killed in the latest attack by Islamist groups, Niger's military leaders say. [...]

US court allows Trump to keep control of National Guard in LA

Trump deployed the troops in response to protests in the city, despite objections from city officials and California's governor. [...]

Israeli military kills 23 Palestinians near aid site in Gaza, witnesses and medics say

The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 400 Palestinians have been killed in this way since late May. [...]

Zambian ex-president to be buried in South Africa after funeral row

Edgar Lungu's family has been engaged in a bitter dispute with the government over his funeral plans. [...]

Tristan Tate faces probe over alleged Romanian election interference

Tate, 36, is the younger brother of controversial influencer Andrew Tate. [...]

'Everyone is scared': Iranians head to Armenia to escape conflict with Israel

Some said they had seen the sites of Israeli bombardment, others said they had heard the sound of explosions. [...]

Two butchers closed after girl dies in French food poisoning outbreak

Eight children have been admitted to hospital as officials investigate the root of the outbreak. [...]

India to decide on overseas analysis of Air India crash flight recorders

Media reports in India have suggested that the flight's recorders will be sent overseas for analysis. [...]

Astronomy

Science and Anti-Science – The Greed and Duplicity of Rupert Murdoch

Republicans Reject Evolution in Favor of Devolution

This Is How It Ends: Black Hole

Michelle Bachmann Meets the “God Helmet”

When Aliens Attack

The View From the Left Hemisphere of the Universe

Colonizing The Moon

Overdue For Extinction

21st Century Real Estate

Stage 1: Unity ruminations

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