Samir Ferdowsi
Angry Mob Lynched a Man Accused of Starting a Wildfire in Algeria
Dozens of people were caught on video pulling the man out of a police vehicle and beating him. They later set him on fire.
How These Young Activists Are Uniting Middle Easterners
Middle East Matters, run by an all-women team, is breaking taboos about everything in the region from reproductive health to ethnic collaboration.
The COVID Cruise Ship Saga Is Really Not Going Well for Ron DeSantis
A federal judge has ruled that Norwegian Cruise Lines, which ports in Miami, could require passengers to provide proof of vaccination.
What We Know—and Don’t—About the CDC’s New COVID Delta Variant Data
Yes, vaccinated people were infected with COVID, but that doesn’t mean vaccines don’t work.
Hundreds of Sharks Are Swarming People’s Backyards Because of a Toxic ‘Red Tide’
A toxic algae bloom called “red tide” decimates coastal Florida yearly, killing all types of fish and forcing sharks out of their natural habitat.
If You Get the COVID Vaccine, You Can Skip Community Service, Judge Says
19th Judicial District Court Judge Fred Crifasi in East Baton Rouge is offering offenders a choice during the swift uptick in COVID cases.
A Cop Was Caught on Instagram Video Kicking a Handcuffed Woman in the Face
The Atlanta sergeant kicked her with enough force that he stumbled backward, while another cop on the scene stood by and watched.
A Dust Storm Caused One of the Deadliest Car Crashes in Utah Ever
Twenty-two vehicles crashed Sunday, leaving eight travelers dead, including several children. And climate change is to blame.
5 Things You Love That Will Be Screwed Over by Extreme Wildfires
Wildfire is coming for wine, weed, and Christmas, even if you live far away from the smoke and flames.
A Couple’s Gender Reveal Started a Deadly Wildfire. Now They’re in Trouble.
In 2020, they set off a smoke bomb during the party that sparked the El Dorado Fire.
Democrats Now Want to Tax Billionaires in Space Since They Haven’t on Earth
After Jeff Bezos launched into space today, at least one politician wants to see accountability from Amazon’s billionaire founder.
Climate Change Is Coming for Christmas Trees Now
Triple-digit temperatures are scorching Christmas trees, and seedlings can't get enough water because of the drought.