Corruption

An investigation reveals how oil giants spent decades buying climate science at elite universities to protect their profits. The same logic of resource capture haunts Venezuela, where vast oil wealth left its people buried under rubble after deadly June earthquakes.

Filthy Rich

An investigation finds Jeffrey Epstein used a sham nonprofit and a Palm Beach office to spend much of his 2008 sentence outside jail and to meet women, raising fresh questions about privilege and oversight.

Resource Wars

A Central Oregon irrigation district diverts most of the Deschutes River into lawns and pastures, consuming only a fraction of the water for crops. Century old water laws protect wealthy landowners while downstream farmers lose fields and livelihoods.

War Zone

In June 2026, President Donald J. Trump’s remarks about Syria’s potential role in combating Hezbollah reveal a stark reality: the U.S. has a history of meddling that leaves nations like Syria struggling to reclaim their sovereignty.

Fool’s Court

President Trump branded progressive politicians "communists" and "animals" at a conservative faith conference, singling out New York democratic socialist victories and policies on housing and gender-affirming care. His remarks drew sharp responses from both allies and critics as legal setbacks and election concerns swirl around the administration.

History's Teeth

In April 1961 a CIA-backed force of about 1,400 Cuban exiles landed at the Bay of Pigs. The invasion failed within days, boosting Fidel Castro and embarrassing the U.S. government.

Nature’s Wrath

Two major quakes struck Venezuela on June 24, killing at least 1,430. Neighbors and civic groups led immediate rescues while official teams and heavy equipment arrived slowly.

Football Gods

Brazil enters the World Cup knockout as five-time champions and heavy favorites. Japan arrives as an adaptable dark horse that beat Brazil last year and could shift the tournament and youth culture with an upset.

Fool’s Court

Iran has moved much of its propaganda to X, using coordinated accounts and English ready posts to embarrass the president and influence U.S. opinion. The tactic masks a leadership vacuum with a slick online media shop.

History's Teeth

Simón Bolívar freed large parts of South America and created Gran Colombia, but his use of concentrated power helped trigger the republics split. His daring Andes crossing, early victories and final resignation frame a complex legacy.

Imperialists

Reports suggest a March pickup explosion north of Mexico City that killed two alleged cartel members may be linked to CIA operations. The claims, amid recent US intelligence deaths and a US terrorist label for cartels, raise fears of illegal covert action and violent blowback.

Nature’s Wrath

Twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and exposing decades of infrastructure decay. The disaster deepens political tensions between the acting government and the U.S., while survivors scramble for aid.