Utility Company Set to Leave 1.5 Million Without Power in California Amid Wildfires

Some 1.5 million people in California are set to lose power due to a massive offshore wind event, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) said in a notice. Since Monday, wildfires fanned by strong winds have been raging through two parts of California. … Read More >Utility Company Set to Leave 1.5 Million Without Power in California Amid Wildfires

‘Hanging does not cause these broken bones’: Epstein’s injuries more consistent with homicide, noted pathologist says

Jeffrey Epstein’s injuries suggest his death was more likely to have been a homicide than suicide, according to New York City’s former chief medical examiner, hired by Epstein’s brother to observe the sex offender’s autopsy. … Read More >‘Hanging does not cause these broken bones’: Epstein’s injuries more consistent with homicide, noted pathologist says

Bayer faces huge upsurge in cancer-linked lawsuits, as number of claims double over Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup

German pharmaceutical giant Bayer reported on Wednesday that the number of US plaintiffs suing over weed killer Roundup has more than doubled over the past three months, reaching 42,700. … Read More >Bayer faces huge upsurge in cancer-linked lawsuits, as number of claims double over Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup

Ken Loach & Paul Laverty: the idea that capitalism can be regulated is RIDICULOUS!

On this episode of Going Underground, ahead of the UK General Election in December, we speak to BAFTA-award winning director Ken Loach and BAFTA-award winning writer Paul Laverty on their new film ‘Sorry We Missed You’, highlighting how family living is facing an uphill struggle since the 2008 financial crash in the neoliberal gig economy. … Read More >Ken Loach & Paul Laverty: the idea that capitalism can be regulated is RIDICULOUS!

Global uprising

All across the Middle East and beyond, there are large-scale protests and growing political instability. In many countries, the old ways of doing business have only enriched privileged elites, while the prospects for the many are few and far between. Do the elites have answers for today’s growing problems? … Read More >Global uprising