Time for EU reform or divorce? Unless Brussels makes seven changes, its members will inevitably conclude they are trapped in an untenable marriage. This system cannot and will not work in the … Continue reading Seven changes needed to save the euro and the EU

An early morning quake centralized in the northern part of Oklahoma shook residents from Texas to Missouri on Saturday morning. An increase in magnitude 3.0 or greater earthquakes in Oklahoma has been … Continue reading Strongest earthquake to hit Oklahoma caused by fracking

Brock Turner, a former Stanford University swimmer, has been released from jail after serving three months of a six-month sentence for sexual assault. The testimonies, facts, and outcome have been reported multiples … Continue reading Brock Turner released from jail after 3 months – CNN.com

The fiery tone of Mr. Trump’s speech on immigration tore a painful new wound in his relationship with the Republican National Committee. Probably the most alarming part of Trump’s campaign is that … Continue reading Tensions Deepen Between Donald Trump and R.N.C.

Trench poetry, a movement founded by the soldiers who survived the Great War, revolutionized the post war period of 1915-1918. The former soldiers-turned-writers took inspiration from their experiences in the lonely, terrifying … Continue reading PTSD: A Product of War

It really makes nonsense why the Mexican president did this press conference and didn’t stand up for what the Mexican people believe. Source: How Trump made a fool out of Mexico. Continue reading How Trump made a fool out of Mexico

As an early YouTuber myself, yes, this really is a form of censorship. Source: YouTubers call out ad guidelines as a form of censorship Continue reading YouTubers call out ad guidelines as a form of censorship

A survivor of the Aurora movie theater massacre said he believes “everything was for naught” after a failed lawsuit against theater owner Cinemark left four survivors on the hook for more than … Continue reading Aurora shooting plaintiffs believe their case was ‘for naught’ – Business Insider

Russia said one of its airstrikes in Syria killed ISIS spokesman Mohammad al-Adnani — a claim that a US official called preposterous. The result of the bombing in Al-Bab was horrific, but … Continue reading ISIS leader killed: US doubts Russia’s claim in Mohammad al-Adnani death – CNN.com

The State Court of Appeals ruled that a nonadoptive, nonbiological caretaker of a child could be allowed to ask for custody and visitation rights. The fact that New York, a state that accepted gay marriage before the Supreme Court ruling, had not extended the definition of parenthood earlier is in truth odd … Continue reading New York’s Highest Court Expands Definition of Parenthood – The New York Times

The Senate minority leader, going beyond public comments by the Obama administration, says that the evidence suggests an intent to “falsify official election results.” Russia has some incentive to have Trump become … Continue reading Harry Reid Cites Evidence of Russian Tampering in U.S. Vote, and Seeks F.B.I. Inquiry

Department of Justice Announces Decision to Phase Out the Use of Private Prisons Deputy U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates announced on August 18th the Justice Department will phase out the use of … Continue reading Department of Justice Announces Decision to Phase Out the Use of Private Prisons