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Secret Signal chats reveal how anti-ICE agitators coordinated Newark riots

At 11:30 a.m. on June 3, an activation signal went out on social media calling protesters and agitators to swarm Delaney Hall, the Newark, N.J. ICE detention facility that has become one of the nation's most contentious immigration battlegrounds. BACK TO DELANEY," read an Instagram post, promoted by a fiery collection of anti-Israel, Marxist and Democratic organizations — from "Palestine Solidarity Working Group" and Al-Awda to Indivisible and 50501 — that have joined tumultuous against the...

Secret Signal chats reveal how anti-ICE agitators coordinated Newark riots

At 11:30 a.m. on June 3, an activation signal went out on social media calling protesters and agitators to swarm Delaney Hall, the Newark, N.J. ICE detention facility that has become one of the nation's most contentious immigration battlegrounds. BACK TO DELANEY," read an Instagram post, promoted by a fiery collection of anti-Israel, Marxist and Democratic organizations — from "Palestine Solidarity Working Group" and Al-Awda to Indivisible and 50501 — that have joined tumultuous against the...

Thirty years at El Mirón cave uncover 40,000 years of Iberian prehistory

Thirty years at El Mirón cave uncover 40,000 years of Iberian prehistory Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor For the past three decades, a team of archaeologists have been uncovering some of the field's most recent monumental discoveries, relying on gut instinct, persistent hard work, and cutting-edge methods and technologies. The El Mirón Cave excavation project has been a long-term commitment for the lead researchers, fueled by each new discovery and a continued...

Scientists reveal Ötzi the Iceman's dynamic microbial world

Scientists reveal Ötzi the Iceman's dynamic microbial world June 3 : Ötzi the Iceman died violently roughly 5,300 years ago in the Alpine region of the modern border between Italy and Austria. An arrowhead was found lodged in his left shoulder, having caused fatal bleeding when he was attacked in mountainous terrain. But, in some sense, Ötzi still lives, as new research shows.

Trump makes late-night endorsements in six states ahead of Tuesday primaries, including California

President Trump has issued a series of endorsements ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota, including in gubernatorial, congressional and Senate races. Among the candidates Trump has thrown his support behind is U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, who is seeking to become his state's next governor. "As your next Governor, Randy will fight tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A.,...

Greene King giving away free pints this World Cup - how to claim yours

Greene King giving away free pints this World Cup - how to claim yours The free drinks will be available at select Greene King, Flaming Grill, Hungry Horse and Belhaven pubs on June 11 when Mexico takes on South Africa A major UK pub chain is giving away free pints to celebrate the start of the World Cup. The free drinks will be available at select Greene King, Flaming Grill, Hungry Horse and Belhaven pubs on June 11, when Mexico takes on South Africa in the tournament’s opening match.

The Spin | I became a detective in women’s cricket and found treasure in an old Lancashire cowshed

Democratic battles and incumbents on defense: What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

The fight to shape the future of the Democratic Party is playing out in a slew of key primaries across six states Tuesday, as races across six states set the matchups in crucial November battlegrounds and settle personal and ideological battles across the country. Voters will head to the polls in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota, with the biggest contest of the night being California’s race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom. California has a slew of important...

Director of 'cash giveaway' program tailored to new mothers grilled on how taxpayer funding is used in debate

Michigan House Republicans are demanding a rigorous inspection of a taxpayer-funded cash assistance program for new mothers, aggressively questioning its benefits and sounding the alarm over how millions of dollars are being spent. The scrutiny boiled over during a June 2 House Oversight Committee hearing, where GOP lawmakers targeted "Rx Kids"— an initiative billed as the nation's largest citywide cash aid program for prenatal and infant care. "I think there was a belief that there was this...

The Spin | I became a detective in women’s cricket and found treasure in an old Lancashire cowshed

The MCC Library has gone from three books to a proper archive with scrapbooks, letters, diaries and newspaper cuttingsIn the spring of 2011, I went to the MCC library at Lord’s – the world’s largest collection of printed material on cricket. I was near the start of a PhD on the history of women’s cricket and I wanted source material: this, surely, would be where I would find it?Nope. When the MCC’s Neil Robinson took me to the section of the shelves on women’s cricket, I found that it...