The Supreme Court effectively blocked the judiciary’s ability to stop Trump from implementing a huge range of policies. Truthout is a vital news source and a living history of political struggle. If you think our work is valuable, support us with a donation of any size. President Donald Trump has said that he is “promptly”...
The Grammy Award-winning composer of the Mission: Impossible theme, Lalo Schifrin, has died aged 93, his family announced. The Argentine musician’s son, Ryan Schifrin, confirmed his father died of complications from pneumonia on Thursday, in a statement shared with the BBC’s US partner CBS. Schifrin was known for his unique percussive and jazzy style during...
A sewer robot that monitors pipework and raises blockage alerts before flooding occurs is set for its first mission. Pipebot Patrol is a £1.8m project led by Northumbrian Water and funded by the Ofwat Water Breakthrough Challenge. The robot can inspect miles of pipes over a 30-day period and automatically report back issues from underground....
The Wagner Group has announced it is withdrawing from Mali following what it called “the completion of its main mission” in the West African country. The Russian mercenary group has been operating there since 2021, working with the military to challenge Islamist militants. In a message on its Telegram channel, Wagner said it had “fought...
This morning’s Gospel reading is Mark 16:15–20: Jesus said to his disciples: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they...
Watch: Moment SpaceX Starship spins out of control in test flight Shortly before dusk on Tuesday, the world’s most powerful rocket blasted off on a test flight from its launch site in Texas. Hopes were high for a successful SpaceX Starship mission after two explosive failed launches in January and March. Starship comprises two parts:...
In a significant blow to the government’s clean energy ambitions the Danish energy company Orsted has cancelled plans for a huge windfarm off the coast of East Yorkshire. The Hornsea 4 project would have become one of the biggest offshore wind farms in the world with a potential capacity of 2.4GW – enough to power...
Debbie Hollinson Debbie Hollinson will walk in memory of her daughter Darcy Hollinson A mum whose 17-year-old daughter took her own life is planning to walk across Devon to raise money in her memory. Darcy, who died in 2021, would have been 22 this year. In honour of this, her mum Debbie Hollinson plans to...
EPA Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is heading to the US to meet Donald Trump – a visit that will see her walk a tightrope between representing the interests of the EU and remaining in the US president’s good books. As the first European leader to travel to Washington since Trump introduced – then paused...
Film and TV producers are being urged to think of Devon as the perfect backdrop for their productions. North Devon Council, Torridge District Council (TDC) and consultants Screen Devon are hosting an event for members of the film industry and location owners in Bideford on 31 March. The event will feature discussion about the benefits...