Liberal Reporting for 2026-09-04
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 94 articles from 14 sites. We chose these from 616 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
ProPublica, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, The Intercept, MS NOW, Vox, Mother Jones, Truthout, The Guardian, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, U.S. News, NYT > Top Stories, Democracy Now! Audio, BBC News, The Atlantic.
These Judges Take Months to Decide If Immigrants Have Been Unlawfully Detained
The post These Judges Take Months to Decide If Immigrants Have Been Unlawfully Detained appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Sep 3, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump’s DOJ Blocked Serious ICE Shooting Charge Over Federal Prosecutor’s “Strongest Possible” Objections
The post Trump’s DOJ Blocked Serious ICE Shooting Charge Over Federal Prosecutor’s “Strongest Possible” Objections appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Sep 3, 2026 - propublica.org
Why Trump’s ‘golden shares’ are enticing progressives
Direct government intervention in specific companies may be on the way to becoming a bipartisan feature.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
ICE Gave New Hires Access to Restricted Info on Palantir App Before They Passed Background Checks
Palantir created ELITE, a powerful new app for ICE to target immigrants. The feds never published a legally required privacy assessment for it. The post ICE Gave New Hires Access to Restricted Info on...
The Intercept
Sep 3, 2026 - theintercept.com
DOJ charges ICE officer with allegedly lying about Minneapolis shooting
The officer, Christian Castro, is accused of shooting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during an immigration enforcement operation and then lying to investigators about it. The post DOJ charges ICE officer wit...
MS NOW
Sep 3, 2026 - ms.now
I know Haiti well. The Trump administration placed a horrible burden on Pierre Damas Bel.
The United States warns its citizens against traveling to Haiti. Yet Washington continues to deport Haitians to the island. The post I know Haiti well. The Trump administration placed a horrible burde...
MS NOW
Sep 3, 2026 - ms.now
Kamala Harris wants back in the fight. These Democrats don’t want her help.
The former vice president is one of the Democratic Party’s most prominent figures, but some Democrats think her brand is too toxic to help their campaigns.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
“Board of Peace” Billionaire Backs AIPAC Fund Targeting Pro-Palestine Candidates
Marc Rowan, a Trump appointee overseeing Gaza’s redevelopment, has given $1.5 million to AIPAC’s super PAC this cycle. The post “Board of Peace” Billionaire Backs AIPAC Fund Targeting Pro-Palestine Ca...
The Intercept
Sep 3, 2026 - theintercept.com
What happens when a blue state votes on trans sports?
Members of the Conquer Chargers, the official girls flag football club of the Los Angeles Chargers prior to an NFL preseason game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Chargers on August 27, 2026, at S...
Vox
Sep 3, 2026 - vox.com
Carney brushes off Lutnick’s take on what killed trade talks
President Donald Trump says the trade fight puts Canada’s economy and Carney’s leadership at risk.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
The Jewish Democrats trying to get to “yes” on Abdul El-Sayed
Abdul El-Sayed, US Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, leaves the stage after speaking during the state Democratic Party's nominating convention on August 29, 2026 in Lansing, Michigan. | Sara ...
Vox
Sep 3, 2026 - vox.com
Democrats seize on two GOP midterm vulnerabilities: Data centers and the ‘big beautiful bill’
Democrats are invoking the Opportunity Zone program, which Republicans championed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
Pentagon wants private companies to help it scale up its hacking operations
Drafts of a soon-to-be-released cyber strategy include language signaling that the Pentagon wants the private sector’s help in deterring state-backed hackers.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
The Other 9/11 Memorial
The 9/11 memorial park that John Feal helped build is not far off exit 59 on the Long Island Expressway, about 50 miles northeast of Ground Zero. It abuts a busy intersection in an unremarkable part o...
Mother Jones
Sep 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
Ossoff and other Democrats oppose GOP’s Supreme Court bid for low ad rates
National Republican senatorial and congressional committees want to halt a ruling that is poised to benefit Democrats ahead of the midterms. The post Ossoff and other Democrats oppose GOP’s Supreme Co...
MS NOW
Sep 3, 2026 - ms.now
Ken Paxton went after gambling in Texas — but stays hands off on Kalshi
Paxton didn’t sign on to attempts to regulate Kalshi after the prediction market platform and its CEO donated to him and his PAC.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
How a coming Supreme Court clash over prediction markets could reshape American betting
The case, if taken up, would mark a blockbuster showdown between states and prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket U.S. — and who gets to regulate them.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
Gloria Steinem, trailblazing feminist organizer, dies at 92
For many years she was the face of the women's movement.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
Why Trump’s new choice for Navy secretary shouldn’t expect a smooth confirmation process
If Hung Cao is expecting his Navy secretary nomination to advance effortlessly, he’s likely to be disappointed. The post Why Trump’s new choice for Navy secretary shouldn’t expect a smooth confirmatio...
MS NOW
Sep 3, 2026 - ms.now
House Republicans decide to do even less work ahead of the midterm elections
The GOP-led chamber was supposed to work three more weeks before Election Day. It’s now down to one four-day week. The post House Republicans decide to do even less work ahead of the midterm elections...
MS NOW
Sep 3, 2026 - ms.now
New IRS proposal threatens universities' tax-exempt status over diversity programs
The proposed regulations could affect up to 18,000 high schools, universities and trade schools, the agency said.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
We’ve Identified California’s Top 100 Roundup Users. Some May Surprise You.
Data reporting by Melissa Lewis The Wonderful Company is the top sprayer of the herbicide glyphosate in California, according to records analyzed by Mother Jones as part of its searchable database of ...
Mother Jones
Sep 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
Sen. Jim Justice is exploring another run for governor
The senator is telling people he is considering a primary challenge to West Virginia Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
Global Heating Will Hit at Least 1.8 C, UN Warns, With “No Good Outcomes”
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Global heating will reach at least 1.8 C under even the most optimistic future, we...
Mother Jones
Sep 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
Faith Leaders Speak Out After DHS Sent Undercover Agents to Spy on MN Churches
People should not have to wonder if “standing with their neighbors will put them in a federal file,” one minister said.
Truthout
Sep 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Elon Musk wants to put data centers in space. Should we let him?
Even if this astronomically kooky plan does take off, it may not change much for those of us left on terra firma. | Paige Vickers/Vox; Getty Images During a tense vote on a data center being built i...
Vox
Sep 3, 2026 - vox.com
Mark Zuckerberg said a national AI regulator was a flawed idea in a secret call with President Trump
The Trump administration is now considering both a FINRA-style approach and David Sacks’ industry-led approach as potential paths forward.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
Kamala Harris on red-state Dems keeping her at arm's length: ‘Whatever they need to do to win’
The former vice president and presidential nominee was responding to POLITICO reporting that red-and-purple-state Democrats didn’t want her involved in their races.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
German defense chief to meet with Hegseth after earlier snub
Boris Pistorius will visit the Pentagon chief for a rollout of F-35 warplanes.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
Federal judge considers whether to extend ban on USPS mail ballot changes
Judge says US Postal Service has told her nothing about how it plans to regulate mail ballots for midterm electionsA federal judge in Boston said on Thursday the US Postal Service had told her nothing...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Colorado’s Republican governor nominee linked to controversial anti-sex-trafficking ministry
Marx’s All Things Possible Florida model uses private funds for cop pay and surveillance tools without public oversightThe All Things Possible ministry (ATP) is an unusual, and critics say potentially...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Revealed: attorneys rally to free children held in US immigration custody
Trump administration has indefinitely stranded hundreds of kids and lawyers from over 50 organizations are fighting for their releaseAn army of attorneys is rallying to free hundreds of children from ...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘We continue to suffer’: victims of apartheid-era Sharpeville massacre demand compensation
Claim relating to 1960 attack on hundreds of protesters part of wave of litigation over apartheid crimes in South AfricaThe day dawned brightly on 21 March 1960, as residents of the South African town...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Kamala Harris says she’s OK with some Democrats telling her to stay away in midterms
The former vice president and potential 2028 presidential contender told MS NOW that candidates should do “whatever” it takes to win in November. The post Kamala Harris says she’s OK with some Democra...
MS NOW
Sep 3, 2026 - ms.now
Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris remember Gloria Steinem: ‘Iconic’ is ‘inadequate’
Several high-profile figures honored the trailblazing activist’s legacy after her death at 92. The post Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris remember Gloria Steinem: ‘Iconic’ is ‘inadequate’ appeared first...
MS NOW
Sep 3, 2026 - ms.now
Hillary Clinton: Gloria Steinem was brilliant, beautiful, funny, so connected to the world — and she did it all with such grace
In today’s edition of The Tea: Mika Brzezinski and Hillary Clinton reflect on American feminist Gloria Steinem’s legacy. The post Hillary Clinton: Gloria Steinem was brilliant, beautiful, funny, so co...
MS NOW
Sep 3, 2026 - ms.now
The wars in Ukraine and Iran are becoming dangerously enmeshed | Christopher S Chivvis
As the Trump administration refuses to end its war in Iran, it is steering into the storm, not out of itRussia hasn’t yet killed large numbers of Europeans outside Ukraine, but it’s getting closer. Th...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Working-class ER nurse seeks to flip battleground Wisconsin House seat
Mitchell Berman is among Democrats the party hopes can flip a Republican-leaning district in November’s midtermsDemocrats are targeting vulnerable seats this midterm election with working-class candid...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
ICE officer faces federal charges for lying over shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
The charges represent a rare moment of the Justice Department seeking to hold immigration officers accountable.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - npr.org
Hegseth Extends Deployment of 50,000 Troops in the Middle East Through 2027
Trump appears to be leaning toward “maintaining a low-level conflict until the midterms," said analyst Trita Parsi.
Truthout
Sep 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Maria Bartiromo out at Fox News Media after 12 years
The company did not say why it parted ways with the longtime Fox Business anchor, who is close with President Donald Trump. The post Maria Bartiromo out at Fox News Media after 12 years appeared first...
MS NOW
Sep 3, 2026 - ms.now
Judge blocks Trump’s latest attempt to limit birthright citizenship
The judge said the issue raised in Trump’s August executive order was settled by the Supreme Court, and “no Presidential Executive Order can undo what the Supreme Court has done.”
U.S. News
Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Stephen A. Smith has some words for Democrats as he makes his 2028 plans clear
“The minute I announce that I’m running, I would be taken off the air,” Smith said in an interview with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
After Trump Rift, Musk Begins Spending to Boost Republicans
Mr. Musk plans to spend at least $100 million in more than a dozen competitive House and Senate races. The tech billionaire helped Donald Trump to victory in 2024.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’
Air bases used by US in UAE and Kuwait hit as Israeli defence chief says Iran’s regime fears collapse due to economic pressuresIran has continued to demonstrate an ability to target bases in the Gulf ...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Far-right Israeli minister outlines plan for removal of all Palestinians from Gaza
Itamar Ben-Gvir claims proposal for illegal forced displacement of 2 million people is ‘realistic’ and ‘concrete’Israel’s far-right national security minister has set out a plan for the illegal forced...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Apocalypse prep or pure pragmatism: what is behind Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina?
Relocation coincides with proposed laws that opponents say would entrench power of US tech billionaires in countryDozens of protesters converged on Peter Thiel’s mansion in Buenos Aires this week afte...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
By Any Means review – Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II drama provokes with horror of 1960s racism
Elegance Bratton’s civil rights drama in the Jim Crow south confronts you with almost unbearable brutalityBlack people officially won the unrestricted right to vote in the US in 1965 but many still en...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Ben-Gvir posts Palestinians on conveyor belts to detention camps. The world is silent | Arwa Mahdawi
Ben-Gvir did not come into power in a vacuum: he was helped into his position by an international community that has afforded Israel complete impunityLet me introduce you to Itamar Ben-Gvir, the leade...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
In 2016, Trump pledged to erase the federal debt. It just hit $40tn | Steven Greenhouse
The trillions in tax cuts going to the rich and corporations could have instead been used to address the affordability crisisDear reader, I recognize that your eyes might glaze over at any mention of ...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Serbians targeted with spyware in country’s ‘largest documented wave of surveillance’
Student protesters among those hacked, says digital rights group, though Aleksandar Vučić’s government denies spyingAt least 14 people from across Serbian civil society were targeted with advanced spy...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Supersizing before our eyes’: UN warns of record El Niño approaching
Event is likely to be largest in at least 1,000 years and will pile extra heat into a world already in a climate crisisThe El Niño climate phenomenon is “supersizing before our eyes”, the UN has said....
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Invasive tropical mosquito found breeding in east London
Climate crisis could increase incursions of Aedes aegypti, which can transmit Zika virus and dengue, experts sayAn mosquito capable of transmitting tropical diseases has been found breeding in homes i...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democracy Now! 2026-09-03 Thursday
Headlines for September 03, 2026; Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon & Ms. Magazine Co-Founder, Dies at 92; “Catastrophic Failure”: Postal Service Whistleblower Warns Mail-In Voting Rules Could Derail Elec...
Democracy Now! Audio
Sep 3, 2026 - democracynow.org
Strait of Hormuz The Latest Thing Trump May Try to Name After Himself
The president claims that the strait is “under USA control,” but that assertion is widely disputed.
Truthout
Sep 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Texas GOP Officials Vote to Close 92 Polling Sites in Third Most-Populous County
Roderick Miles Jr., a Democratic Tarrant County commissioner, called the closures a “modern-day poll tax.”
Truthout
Sep 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Israel’s Gaza “Solution” Is to Empty It of Palestinians, Defense Minister Says
“There is no real solution for Gaza in the end without this migration,” said Israel Katz.
Truthout
Sep 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump administration aims to strip schools’ tax exemption if they consider race
The Treasury Department and IRS proposal would apply to private schools and colleges.
U.S. News
Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Rate Rise in Play as Fed Officials Await Inflation Data
Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, sounded optimistic about inflation’s trajectory but indicated he would support higher rates if progress does not continue.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Federal Prosecutors Charge ICE Agent With Lying About Minnesota Shooting
The charges are a rare instance of President Trump’s Justice Department accusing a federal agent of breaking the law while on the job.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Clancy’s Lawyer, Kevin Reddington, Became a Hero to Her Supporters
The themes present in Lindsay Clancy’s trial are not unfamiliar to Mr. Reddington, a veteran defense lawyer.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
MAGA Is Feeding a Separatist Surge in Canada
Drawing inspiration from MAGA, separatists in Alberta are pushing for a break away from Canada.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Nobel laureate Machado: ‘Illegitimate’ Venezuela regime has no right to strike US oil deal
Opposition leader says interim government lacking democratic mandate to negotiate on natural resourcesThe Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has questioned Donald Trump’s oil deal with ...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump ranks himself the greatest US president ever. Historians beg to differ
Donald Trump posted his own presidential rankings to Truth Social last week, separating past US presidents into six categories from ‘greatest’ to ‘failures’Donald Trump has declared himself to be the ...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on press freedom: to defend democracy, stand up for journalists | Editorial
The lack of justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta casts a shadow on reporters everywhereThe acquittal of Yorgen Fenech, who was on trial in Malta for involvement in the murder of the journalist ...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Athletic investigation finds Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel ties violated standards
NFL reporter resigned after fallout from photo scandalPatriots coach, Russini were pictured at Arizona resortInvestigation unable to find ‘exact nature’ of relationshipThe Athletic’s internal investig...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Alarm as US domestic violence killings remain high despite drop in homicides
Non-profits say requests for legal help and housing on rise amid Trump funding cuts for prevention and responseAs cities and states across the US report historic drops in homicides, domestic violence ...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘We need a touch of humanity’: Swedish opposition pledges to help Britons facing deportation
Exclusive: Centre party says it will change law to end plight of those hit by post-Brexit policy if it gains power in upcoming electionEurope live – latest updatesA leading Swedish opposition party ha...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Rise of far-right leader Roberto Vannacci challenges Meloni as she celebrates Italian milestone
Futuro Nazionale party’s speedy poll rise poses questions whether PM will return to her roots before electionEurope live – latest updatesGiorgia Meloni’s government has become the longest-running in I...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Falling House review – fierce tale of an Iranian prison guard holding his family hostage
Venice film festival: Mohsen Gharaei’s powerfully acted domestic drama watches as the failing patriarch attempts to contain family rebellionIran is a prison and everybody is inside: cons and non-cons;...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrats demand Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of midterms
The lawmakers wrote that they share "grave concern that time is running out … to assist state and local election officials in protecting our elections from cyber and mis-and disinformation threats."
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - npr.org
Reform UK promises £80bn cuts to public spending
Speaking at the party's conference, economy spokesman Robert Jenrick says Reform will be the "party of fiscal responsibility".
BBC News
Sep 3, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support
The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.
BBC News
Sep 3, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
The Schism Within the Trump Administration on Mexico
Officials are veering between praise for cooperation and threats to attack.
The Atlantic
Sep 3, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Should We Be Afraid of Our Food?
America's food-safety system is being methodically dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Atlantic
Sep 3, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Inside a Conservative Operation to Hijack Your Social-Media Feed
A service run from Latvia offers payment for short, social-media-friendly clips designed to look like grassroots GOP support.
The Atlantic
Sep 3, 2026 - theatlantic.com
We Got Max Miller’s Old High School Yearbook
For the past few months, Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) has been embroiled in a growing list of scandals and allegations of harm. Miller’s ex-wife, the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), has accused t...
Mother Jones
Sep 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
Air Force Is Reviewing Case of Iran War Gold Star Widow Being Denied Benefits
Military officials only launched an inquiry into the situation after a social media post by the widow went viral.
Truthout
Sep 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Pete Hegseth’s Year of Blowing Up Boats
On September 2, 2025—a year ago today—the Trump administration first drone-bombed a small boat in the Caribbean Sea. That strike killed 11 people. Then, according to members of Congress who saw classi...
Mother Jones
Sep 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
We Toured Trump’s DC Vanity Projects. It’s a Mess.
Donald Trump’s beloved White House ballroom is moving ahead—at a reported cost of $900 million and counting—thanks to a 5-4 ruling Monday from the Supreme Court. The ballroom is just one of a slew of ...
Mother Jones
Sep 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
Seth Moulton Sold Out Trans Kids — and Lost His Senate Race
Running as a progressive, Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey forced his centrist challenger to apologize for his anti-trans remarks. The post Seth Moulton Sold Out Trans Kids — and Lost His Senate Race appe...
The Intercept
Sep 2, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump Admin Tells Court: Let OpenAI Rip Off The Intercept’s Articles
Trump’s Justice Department filed a brief on behalf of OpenAI in a landmark copyright lawsuit by The Intercept and other media companies. The post Trump Admin Tells Court: Let OpenAI Rip Off The Interc...
The Intercept
Sep 2, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump Touts Supposedly “Cheaper” Drugs, Beef and Gas Prices in Truth Social Post
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans believe the Trump economy is going to get worse, new polling shows.
Truthout
Sep 2, 2026 - truthout.org
DSA Candidate Criticizes 8 Dems Who Voted for “Anti-Socialism” House Measure
Socialist ideas have led to “policies like Medicare and Social Security,” DSA candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier said.
Truthout
Sep 2, 2026 - truthout.org
Mamdani Issues AI Moratorium In NYC Schools
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a one-year moratorium on AI use for elementary and middle school students on Wednesday. The decision, which comes a week before New York City public schoo...
Mother Jones
Sep 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
Mamdani Unveils AI Moratorium for Schools Through 8th Grade, Screen Time Limits
Officials say the moratorium is the most sweeping of its kind.
Truthout
Sep 2, 2026 - truthout.org
Mike Johnson Supports Max Miller, Calls Him “Great Member of Congress”
Johnson minimized the allegations against Miller, saying he is facing “some issues in his personal life.”
Truthout
Sep 2, 2026 - truthout.org
Sen. Ed Markey Prevails Against Primary Challenger Seth Moulton
The successful incumbent, who turned 80 during the campaign, co-authored the Green New Deal and backs Medicare for All.
Truthout
Sep 2, 2026 - truthout.org
The world is whiffing on its biggest climate goal
Even as we strive to limit climate change, we need to brace for the warming we can no longer prevent. | Neil Milton/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, ...
Vox
Sep 2, 2026 - vox.com
Meta suddenly cares about kids
For years, parents across the country have been calling on Congress to do something about social media’s harmful effects on children. And typically, when something does happen, it follows a familiar p...
Vox
Sep 2, 2026 - vox.com
Patagonia sues Trump over slashing of protected areas in Utah
President’s order strips nearly 3m acres of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, sacred tribal sites, of safeguardsPatagonia, the outdoor clothing and gear company, has joined a lawsuit challengi...
The Guardian
Sep 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
How Trump Lost Asia
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on how Donald Trump is abandoning America’s historic allies and abandoning the Pacific to China.
The Atlantic
Sep 2, 2026 - theatlantic.com
People in Southern Iran Struggle to Repair After US Attacks on Infrastructure
Southern Iran is facing a naval blockade, water stress, electricity blackouts, and disrupted livelihoods.
Truthout
Sep 2, 2026 - truthout.org
US Fatally Bombs Wedding in Iran, Killing 4, Including Children
Bomb remnants suggest the strike was carried out with a weapon once advertised as the Navy’s “most accurate” missile.