Archives for April 2023

Kentucky Republicans running for governor have deflected questions about gun legislation since this week's mass shooting at a Louisville bank, turning instead to prayer and a focus on mental health. … [Read more...] about GOP candidates tread cautiously on gun issues in Kentucky

The Justice Department has charged over two dozen members of the Mexico-based Sinaloa cartel, including top leaders, for their alleged roles in the illicit fentanyl supply chain after a lengthy and sprawling investigation into a problem that is killing tens of thousands of Americans and remains a thorn in the White House's side. … [Read more...] about Justice announces major fentanyl charges against Mexican cartel leaders

Twitter Files journalist Matt Taibbi announced he will post his dispatches on competing platforms, including Truth Social, as his public spat with Elon Musk deepens. … [Read more...] about Matt Taibbi plans to post Twitter Files on Truth Social, exits Musk’s platform over Substack feud

A European spacecraft rocketed away Friday on a decadelong quest to explore Jupiter and three of its icy moons that could hold buried oceans. … [Read more...] about European spacecraft on way to Jupiter and its icy moons

New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection has charged itself with damaging habitat for threatened and endangered birds that it was supposed to protect. … [Read more...] about New Jersey charges itself with damaging land it was bound to protect