* Billions of dollars ostensibly committed to addressing the impacts of the climate crisis in poorer countries are not being delivered.*

Mahsa Amini's memorial service after 40 days reinvigorated protests across Iran.

Italian fascists celebrated Mussolini's takeover of the Italian government, 100 years ago. Will the right-wing government, which certainly sympathizes with fascism, seriously oppose the fascists? If not, they will provide the fascists with cover for expanding their power.

*World close to "irreversible" climate breakdown,* according to UN environmental agency.

*Donald Trump Isn't the Biggest Grifter in This Country. The Republican Party Is.*

It is customary to call Republicans "conservative". It was partly true, decades ago, but nowadays it is simply false, as they are busy tearing up Americans' way of life in order to build an army of fanatics.