Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
- Israel approves a hostage release and four-day cease-fire with Hamas, but both sides vow to continue the war.
- United Nations warns sanitation and health crisis in war torn Gaza strip puts children’s health at risk.
- South Africa president accuses Isreal of genocide, urges cease-fire and UN peace keepers in Gaza.
- White House mulls redesignating Yemen’s Houthi rebels a “terrorist” group after seizure of Israeli affiliated ship.
- Appeals court strikes down core provision in Voting Rights Act.
- On Trans Rememberance Day, reports find 33 transgender people killed in U.S., 321 killed around the globe the past year.
- The U.S. government deals massive blow to Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, with $4 million settlement, and CEO pleading guilty to felony charges.
- Silicon Valley Representative, Democrat Anna Eschoo announces retirement after 3 decades in congress.
- Chinook salmon run in Mokelume River top 20,000 in celebrated population upswing.