As public trust in democratic institutions declines, conspiracy theories are filling the void.
Deb Hardy
Staff Writer
Musk effort to kill deal leaves Twitter with only bad options
Staff were already on edge due to recent executive departures and restructuring of product leadership.
Production resumes at troubled Abbott baby formula factory
The Michigan plant whose February shutdown over contamination contributed to a national shortage shut down again in mid-June.
U.S. tribal elders recall painful boarding school memories
Native American elders in Oklahoma delivered powerful testimony to federal officials about their experiences in government-backed Indian boarding schools.
Ukrainian governor: Russia raising ‘true hell’ in the east
Residents of Russian-held territories in the south are urged to evacuate quickly so the occupying forces could not use them as human shields in a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Why do criminals covet French bulldogs? Breed offers quick cash, but big problems
Swindlers are looking to “dog flip” – steal, take in and adopt dogs to breed, and resell them for a quick profit.
French women push to cement abortion rights after U.S. court ruling
The right to abortion in France has been inscribed in law for 47 years and enjoys broad support across the political spectrum.
Sri Lanka president, prime minister to resign after tumultuous protests
Protesters had stormed both officials’ homes in a rage over the nation’s severe economic crisis.
For EU, Johnson exit won’t change much; damage already done
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement Thursday that he’s stepping down was met with resignation that few changes will occur.
Carlos Santana postpones some concerts after health scare
He postponed his next six shows after collapsing on stage during a concert on Tuesday.