Influential economist Larry Summers to depart Harvard over Epstein ties
Influential economist Larry Summers to depart Harvard over Epstein ties Release of documents show close relationship between high-profile economist and disgraced sex offender. Former Harvard University President Larry Summers takes…
Massive sinkhole swallows two cars in Nebraska
A sinkhole suddenly opened at an intersection in Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing two cars stopped at a red light.
Cuban border agents fire upon Florida-tagged speedboat, killing four
BREAKINGBREAKING, Cuban border agents fire upon Florida-tagged speedboat, killing four The Cuban Interior Ministry has said in a statement that it reserves the right to ‘protect its territorial waters’. Strong…
Why do we miss 2016?
On this episode of The Stream, we look at the 2016 social media trend and ask: “Why do we miss 2016?” The past decade has seen a surge of new…
Russia considers fuel support for Cuba as Canada pledges food aid
News Russia considers fuel support for Cuba as Canada pledges food aid A US-imposed fuel embargo has threatened to spark a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, whose energy grid relies on…
What El Mencho’s death means for Mexico’s cartels
Mexico says it killed El Mencho, leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Within hours, highways burned and violence spread across multiple states. His death is being called a…
Cuba: Technological Disobedience
Al Jazeera World Cuba: Technological Disobedience In US-blockaded Cuba, ingenious mechanics and inventors revive old machines in order to survive during a time of scarcity. When the Soviet Union collapsed…
‘I’m proud of my heritage’ – meet Britain’s youngest ever F1 driver
We’re talking at the plush hotel Racing Bulls have picked as their base for the two pre-season tests in Bahrain, which followed a ‘shakedown’ in Spain. It’s not long past…
New Zealand fight back to eliminate cohosts Sri Lanka from T20 World Cup
New Zealand fight back to eliminate cohosts Sri Lanka from T20 World Cup New Zealand win by 61 runs, ejecting Sri Lanka at the Super Eights stage. Kamindu Mendis of…
BBC orders quick investigation into BAFTA broadcast slur
BBC orders quick investigation into BAFTA broadcast slur British broadcaster has apologised for failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome. Broadcaster’s content chief…