For years, the test has included pull-ups, crunches and a three-mile run. But female Marines were allowed to do a much easier exercise on a pull-up bar known as the flexed-arm hang. … Continue reading Why the Marines decided to allow heavier women (and men in some cases) to serve – The Washington Post

Ramadan is traditionally the holiest month in the Islamic calendar – so why does IS launch major attacks during this period, asks Shiraz Maher. Source: Why so-called Islamic State chooses to bomb … Continue reading Why so-called Islamic State chooses to bomb during Ramadan – BBC News

The former London mayor seeks some payback with endorsement in the three-way contest. Source: Race for British prime minister intensifies as one-time Brexit allies turn rivals – The Washington Post Not only … Continue reading Race for British prime minister intensifies as one-time Brexit allies turn rivals – The Washington Post

Many of the architects and proponents of the leave campaign are among Britain’s elite. Source: What the media gets wrong about Brexit – The Washington Post This article elucidates the divisions that … Continue reading What the media gets wrong about Brexit – The Washington Post

[Warren] extended her critique to the entire economy, noting that, as a result of three decades of weakened federal antitrust regulation, virtually every industrial sector today—from airlines to telecom to agriculture to … Continue reading Elizabeth Warren’s Consolidation Speech Could Change the Election

In a dangerously flawed decision unsealed today, a federal district court in Virginia ruled that a criminal defendant has no “reasonable expectation of privacy” in his personal computer, located inside his home. … Continue reading Federal Court: The Fourth Amendment Does Not Protect Your Home Computer

Neither country respected their self-imposed budget obligations in 2015, the German commissioner said. He wants to fine Portugal and Spain .2% of their GDP for not keeping their deficit low? This shows … Continue reading Günther Oettinger urges action against Spain and Portugal over deficits

Ms. Karrow said the growth of New Jersey’s program was simply a result of both the increasing number of students and the rising cost of tuition. But in fact, college enrollment and … Continue reading In New Jersey Student Loan Program, Even Death May Not Bring a Reprieve – The New York Times

Great rant by Jonathan Pie about Brexit.. he makes a few good points! It is a be NSFW.. so watch out! Source: “What’s that coming over the hill? The Tories” – Jonathan … Continue reading “What’s that coming over the hill? The Tories” – Jonathan Pie – YouTube

Par Niels Kadritzke (Le Monde diplomatique – English edition, July 2016) // Greece’s public assets, including ports and airports, went at discount prices to predatory buyers who will deprive the state of … Continue reading Greece is sold off and sold out, by Niels Kadritzke (Le Monde diplomatique)

There has been no indication that sensitive information was compromised by Mrs. Clinton’s use of a private server. But it has fed a perception that she was trying to hide information, chipping … Continue reading F.B.I. Interviews Hillary Clinton Over Private Email Server

It’s been roughly a month since the final verdict for Brock Turner was issued, sentencing him to 6 months in the Santa Clara county jail with a three year probation. One might … Continue reading Rape and Sexual Abuse Laws are Tricky (And That Needs to Change)