Centuries-Long History of Russophobia Opens the Doors to Cold War 2.0
Yves here. Americans, who typically have the memories and historical knowledge of goldfish, likely attribute the ease of whipping up Russophobia with the red scares
Mono Lake Could Be Losing Its California Gulls
The report attributed the low survival rate to the scarcity of the brine shrimp essential to the breeding gulls’ diet. That scarcity, in turn, is
Kennedy Family Reunites for Fourth of July
The son known familiarly to the whole country as Bobby Kennedy married Ethel Skakel on June 17, 1950. They went on to have 11 children:
The UK Aims to Entrench Its Influence in Estonia in Order to Lead the Arctic-Baltic Front
Yves here. A few months back, John Mearsheimer pointed out (IIRC on Judge Napolitano), that even when Russia won the war in Ukraine, the war
‘Just a Few of the Many’: East Bay Prison Abuse Victims Speak Out After More Charges
She said women who have made similar allegations face similar retaliation, as do those who were part of a class-action lawsuit that led to a
Pregnant Olivia Culpo, Khloe Kardashian & More Celebrate the 4th of July
For Meghan’s part, she shared how to put together the perfect Fourth of July spread with the help of her As Ever jam. The Duchess
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Waymo driverless taxis roam Los Angeles
Would you hop into a car that pulled in at the curb to pick you up – with no driver in the driver seat? In
Heading to the Yuba or American River for the Fourth? The Safety Advice to Know
That’s because drinking can impair judgement and turn an already dangerous situation into a deadly one, Spencer said — plus a day out on the
Joey Chestnut Wins 17th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey Chestnut is top dog once more. The competitive eater emerged victorious in the 2025 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest in