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Self-Engineered Decay: Why Israel’s Political Collapse Cannot Be Separated from Its War Crimes
29 May 2026 @ 12:00 am
For those unfamiliar with the intricate machinery of Israeli politics, the unanimous 110-0 vote to dissolve the Knesset on May 20 appears to be an earth-shattering event. On the surface, it looks as if the days of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition of far-right extremists are numbered. The reality, however, is far more […]
Celebrate Our Namesake’s Birthday: The Brilliance of Randolph Bourne
29 May 2026 @ 12:00 am
Saturday is the 140th anniversary of Randolph Bourne’s birthday. Antiwar.com named its parent institute for this early 20th century antiwar activist. Read Jeff Riggenbach’s biography of Bourne. [Transcribed from the Libertarian Tradition podcast episode “Randolph Bourne (1886–1918)”] Randolph Bourne was an American intellectual journalist who flourished for a few years in the second decade of […]
A Nation of Suspects
29 May 2026 @ 12:00 am
Some of the recent legal challenges to the use of surveillance by the Department of Homeland Security upon Americans have resulted in the revelation of truly terrifying behavior by the government, in direct defiance of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. We now know that the federal government spies on innocent Americans without suspicion and […]
The Intractable Search for Peace in Gaza
28 May 2026 @ 12:00 am
Reprinted from Andy Worthington’s website. 962 days since Israel’s genocide in Gaza began, and 227 days since a ceasefire took effect through the implementation of the first phase of Donald Trump’s “Peace Plan”, Nickolay Mladenov, the Bulgarian former UN official who is now the “High Representative of Gaza” in Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, has […]
Trump’s Pottery Barn War
27 May 2026 @ 12:00 am
When Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that any agreement with Iran must be “great and meaningful,” or there would be no agreement at all, he appeared to be drawing a wall between himself and Barack Obama’s nuclear deal. He wanted to make clear that even if negotiations were underway, they would be Trumpian negotiations: […]
When Our Word Is No Longer Good
26 May 2026 @ 12:00 am
The pattern of media reports – based on White House leaks – that an agreement with Iran is almost completed has become predictable. Where once the markets fluctuated wildly (and some insiders made huge profits with the information), each time we hear that the deal is almost complete only to see it fall through, the […]
The Rise of China and the Imminent US Exit: What Must the Arabs Do?
26 May 2026 @ 12:00 am
US President Donald Trum’’s state visit to China will go down in history as the day the United States finally acknowledged Beijing’s ascendancy as a global superpower. That acknowledgment does not need to be articulated in a formal statement; it can be clearly read in the subtext of diplomatic behavior, global perception, and shifting media […]
A Global War on Children
25 May 2026 @ 12:00 am
Originally published on TomDispatch. Sometimes, Donald Trump just doesn’t get the credit he deserves. In so many ways, he is indeed a record-setting president. Here’s just one example, as reported by Dave DeCamp of Antiwar.com. In early May, the U.S. military bombed Somalia for the 63rd time this year, putting it on course to break […]
Support Our Troops: What It Really Means
25 May 2026 @ 12:00 am
The other day, I was reading an old Atlantic Monthly and came across the following cartoon: That is one powerful image. I like the tiny heads on the pallbearers. They make me think of the posturing politicians who tell us to “support our troops” while sending them to die in illegal, immoral, and unconstitutional wars. […]
The Strait of Hormuz: A Constant in Iranian History
22 May 2026 @ 12:00 am
The strategic and spiritual resonance of the Strait of Hormuz is deeply woven into Iran’s identity. It represents a profound geographic constant in Iranian history. This narrow waterway has served as a central artery for Persian political and economic power, historical consciousness and culture across millennia. Whether safeguarding Zoroastrian trade routes under the Sassanids, expelling […]
Conservative Dispatch writer Kevin D. Williamson says he speaks with experience when he calls the sordid antics of President Donald Trump the trashy things that they are — because Williamson knows white trash when he sees it.Williamson lived the dream, and he’s happy to share example after example.“I am not sure exactly how the fire on the sofa got started, other than that the proximate cause was, of course, a lit cigarette,” Williamson says, describing one incident from his childhood. “Ours was a very smoky house, to such an extent that after we moved out the film of tar 
NBC News reports the rookie federal prosecutor who led the case accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening President Donald Trump’s life has abandoned the case, and social media is rolling.“Matthew Petracca, who had been recent
Judges often must step in to correct attorneys on issues of court procedure and protocol. It’s likely more frequent when the attorney is young and inexperienced. But President Donald Trump’s federal attorneys — or at least what’s left of them — are a cut above.Politico reporter Josh Gerstein made note of U.S. District Court Judge Laura Provinzino’s Friday schooling of U.S. Dept. of Agriculture attorneys’ surprising snafu.Last December, the state of Minnesota sued the Trump administration 
Puck Chief Political Columnist John Heilemann says the jabs poking President Donald Trump are not just coming from late-night comedians anymore. Much of America appears to be jumping in on the comedy, thanks to Trump’s wash of bad policies and his cratering polls.Heilemann, reacting to Trump’s latest gaffe of celebrating the pardon of 250 convicted criminals on the nation’
President Donald Trump concluded his executive time Friday morning with a statement announcing he would end the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and laid out his requirements for a deal with Iran, before declaring, “I will be meeting now, in the Situation Room, to make a final determination.”After a two-hour meeting with his advisors, Trump left without making a decision.“It was not clear why Mr. Trump did not reach a decision,” 
After President Donald Trump helped nominate controversial Texas AG Ken Paxton as the Republican to run against Democrat James Talarico for Texas’ pivotal Senate seat, critics say the Lone Star state may now be in serious play. But it appears an unexpected new issue has reared its head to further complicate an easy Republican senatorial win in this red state — and nobody saw it coming.“My entire community is going to break rank. Everybody, all of us. We've had enough,” Texas Republican voter Cheryl Shadden told MS NOW reporter Josh Einiger. “…
It’s been three days since President Donald Trump visited Walter Reed Medical Center for his latest physical examination, and the White House has yet to release the results. As CNN reports, this break from the administration’s own previous practices will likely “fuel further questions about his health and fitness.”While Trump took to social media to declare his “perfect” health following the hourslong visit, and despite assurances that a report on the checkup would be made available in “the next day or so,” there is no evidence that the White House or the president
Austin, Texas, single mom August Tapia says she’s had it with President Donald Trump’s economy.“It's a little daunting. I'm not gonna lie,” Tapia told MS NOW reporters. “Even though I have the support of family … the prices are just through the roof. I'm on a very fixed income. I'm only bringing in $400 a month.”Tapia said she worries about not being able to afford groceries, and not being able to give her daughter “three meals a day.”And she said the impact of Trump’s policies on gas prices are swooping in to take what little she has to give every time she fills her tanks.“I went from fill
US District Court Judge Christopher R. Cooper shot down President Donald Trump's effort to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after himself, citing the congressional laws that established the institution, making the name of it "abundantly clear." "Congress likewise took pains to ensure that no other memorial-like dedication would grace the Center’s public spaces. As a result, the Kennedy Center Board’s decision to rename the Center, along with its decision to affix President Trump’s name to the building’s façade, violate Congress’s unequivocal mandate. As stated at the outset, Congress gave the Kennedy
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports the Trumpified mpified Georgia Election Board has quietly hired an election denier to be the board’s official state investigator, even as Trump’s grip on the state becomes less guaranteed.Jason Frazier is a MAGA activist who has challenged the registrations of thousands of Fulton County voters and who cheered as Trump’s politicized FBI raided a county ballot warehouse in January, 
Getting a call that your child was arrested is a terrible low point as a parent. And while your mind is probably racing in a million different directions – ping ponging between emotions – you need to make some smart choices r
Applying for a home loan means potentially shouldering a large economic commitment, and it’ll undoubtedly have an impact on your financial future for many years to come.
Many people ponder whether the rate on the mortgage loan or the monthly
When you've been injured at work and file a workers' compensation claim, you assume everyone has your best interests in mind. You’ve been told that the system will provide what you need. But is that true?
Trade jobs have been the pillar of the country's economy since the dawn of time. While white-collar jobs often get much of the attention, blue-collar trades like mechanics, plumbers, welders, and electricians are arguably the real 
Construction sites are inherently complex environments. Multiple contractors, subcontractors, equipment operators, and safety protocols intersect in a fast-moving setting. When an accident occurs, determini
Hospitals are places where patients are supposed to get the best care and treatment from qualified medical professionals.
The doctors, nurses, and other medical staff should work diligently to ensure they provide a high level of care to those who rely 
When many people think about corrosion, they think in terms of industrial problems requiring industrial solutions, such as 
Retirement changes the way risk feels. When you’re younger and still earning a paycheck, market swings are uncomfortable but manageable. You have time to recover and keep contributing. But once you’re near retirement – or already livi
Most problems don't start because tenants are trying to be defiant. Tenant issues are usually caused by unclear or misunderstood expectations. Boundaries that aren't written, clearly communicated, or consistently enforced are unlikely t
Check out the pull request for all the details on which icons were added and which were updated.
Earlier this year, a rumor revealed that Oppo and Huawei may offer a square selfie sensor on their upcoming flagships. Meanwhile, another recent leak claimed that Oppo will use a 100MP sensor. Now, fresh leaks suggest that the Honor Magic9 could also get a square selfie camera.
According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the upcoming Oppo Find X10 series will feature a Samsung-developed 100MP selfie camera sensor with a 1:1 square format. The sensor is said to measure 1/2.5 inches in size.
Oppo Find X9 Pro's selfie camera
In a separate Weibo post, the tipster also claimed that Honor...
OnePlus US has $100 discounts on its two 15-series models and will even throw in some free items – TWS buds for the flagship or buds + case for the 15R.
The OnePlus 15 offer is specifically for the 12/256GB variant – you get $100 off with the code EXTRA100. For your free item, you can pick between the OnePlus Buds 4, OnePlus Buds Pro 3 and OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro, which range in cost from $180 to $80 (we have reviews for all three to help you pick).
OnePlus 15
$100 off with code EXTRA100choice of free TWS...
It’s safe to say that the Cosmic Orange colorway of the iPhone 17 Pro series is a major hit, so much so that most Android makers have repeatedly launched similar-looking hues on their own devices. But as popular as it is, it seems that the bright orange color will not be making its way to the iPhone 18 Pro series.
We’ve seen leaks of the upcoming Pro iPhones' updated color palette, and we now have our best look yet, thanks to Sonny Dickson, who shared images of the iPhone 18 Pro dummy units.
And just as previously speculated, the new hero color for the iPhone 18 Pro series is a...
Last July, we heard that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 would come with a crease-free folding display before Apple's folding iPhone. And earlier this year, a report claimed that Samsung would use a new display technology in the Galaxy Z Fold8, decreasing the crease visibility by around 20%. Recently, tipster Ice Universe said the "crease doesn't improve much" on the Fold8 series, but now they say it will be as good as that of the Oppo Find N6.
Regarding their previous post about the display crease not improving much on the Fold8 series, Ice Universe clarified that they were referring to the...
Vertu is on a foldable phone kick – following the Quantum Flip, the luxury brand has now launched the AlphaFold globally, its first book-style foldable. And while it has the requisite premium materials, this phone’s sole focus is on boosting your productivity with AI.
Well, not your productivity – not unless you happen to have $6,880 lying around. And that’s the cheap version, the Alligator Skin Gold & Diamond costs a whopping $34,200. But we’ll get to the leather and the gold and the diamonds. What’s with all this AI?
First, the phone has a 6.53” cover display and an 8.05” inner...
The vivo S60 series is now official in China with two members – the vivo S60 and S60 Vitality Edition. They share similar specs, but the S60 packs a more capable chipset and a 3x telephoto camera.
vivo S60 (left) and S60 Vitality Edition (right)
Both phones are built around 6.59-inch AMOLED displays with 2,750×1,260px resolution (1.5K) and a 120Hz refresh rate. According to vivo, you can expect up to 5,000 nits peak local brightness in HDR scenarios. You also get a 50MP front camera and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner on both.
The S60 features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen...
After announcing the Honor X80i in China last month, the company is gearing up to launch another X series phone, according to a new leak. The upcoming phone is expected to be the Honor X80.
Tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that Honor is preparing to launch a new X series smartphone in China this June. While the tipster did not explicitly name the device, the leaked details suggest that it is likely the successor to the Honor X70.
Honor X70
The Honor X80 is tipped to sport a flat 6.8-inch LTPS display with a 1.5K resolution. Under the hood, the phone is said to be powered...
This February, Samsung started shipping HBM4 memory to its customers with a promise to send them samples of the improved HBM4E later this year – well, “later this year” is now. As the title says, the new variant has more capacity with the same 12-layer design, it offers higher bandwidth and runs cooler.
Samsung HBM4E design currently has a 12-layer configuration, which works out to 48GB capacity. This is up from 36GB with HBM4. Samsung is also developing 32GB (8-layer) and 64GB (16-layer) variants to give its customers more options when building their designs.
In addition to the 33%...
The Samsung Galaxy A57 quickly became one of the popular mid-range go-to options. However, if you aren't relying on a strict budget and you are looking for a better Samsung experience, the Galaxy S25 FE from last year is somewhat close budget-wise, and it's worth considering.
While the Galaxy A57 sits comfortably in the mid-range bracket, the Galaxy S25 FE crosses the border toward the upper mid-range segment with some flagship-level features.
In some markets, the price difference is smaller than you might expect, making the S25 FE a great deal in comparison, but others will...
Not much has changed in this year's Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro, compared to its predecessor (review here).
The new wearable still has a 1.74-inch display, but it's brighter at up to 2,000 nits. It also still comes with the same two-pin magnetic charger in the box.
The Smart Band 10 Pro is also a bit thinner and lighter than the previous model, unless you go for the Ceramic Edition, which we've got here.
It's a very sleek and stylish device. It swaps the aluminum case for a, as the name suggests, ceramic one. There's a smooth, color-matching rubber strap too. It snaps onto the Smart...