Hedges Report: Construction of the Surveillance State

Whitney Webb on how mass surveillance and the military industrial complex are beginning to coalesce in unprecedented ways under the Trump Administration. By Chris Hedges The Chris Hedges Report The descent into a new, mutated and...

US inflation at 3% in September: Gas prices rise, rent growth eases; Trump's tariffs raise consumer goods costs

US inflation hits 3% (AP) US inflation remained elevated in September, fueled by a surge in gas prices, even as rent growth slowed, reflecting a mixed picture for consumers in an economy with steady growth but sluggish hiring.According to the...

Liberals send $3 million to Nicaragua for 'climate smart agriculture practices that fit women's preferences'

U.S. Considers Up to 100% Tariffs on Nicaraguan Imports; Public Comment Sought

The United States is considering tariffs of up to 100% on imports from Nicaragua, a move that could choke the flow of Nicaraguan green coffee to U.S. traders and roasters. On Monday, Oct. 20, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)...

Responding to rising heat in workplaces and homes of low income workers

Robert D Meade, research fellow1 2, Felipe González-Casabianca, research associate3 2, Rajan Rawal, professor4, Vidhya Venugopal, professor5, Tanya Isaac, research fellow5, Ahmed Shaikh, professor6, Tess Wiskel, professor7 2, Sneha Asrani,...

USTR proposes 100% tariffs on Nicaragua under Section 301 of Trade Act

The US Trade Representative (USTR) recently concluded under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that Nicaragua’s acts, policies and practices related to abuses of labour rights, human rights and fundamental freedoms and dismantling of the rule of...

Community Educator Heads Tsongas Industrial History Center

As a college student, Massachusetts native Paul Kuttner studied social sciences, with a focus on economic development in Latin America. For fun, he got involved in theater as an actor and director. His studies in Chile and Nicaragua, his...

Nicaragua-China:  Mining Concessions are to Chinese “Intermediaries”

Image of machinery working in an open-pit mine in Nicaragua. Photo: Taken from IP Amaru Ruiz: “These are not mining companies listed on the Chinese stock exchange; they are private capital, similar to the scheme of the failed Interoceanic Canal.”...

US weighs 100% tariffs on Nicaragua under Section 301

The U.S. is proposing 100% tariffs among other trade actions on imports from Nicaragua based on a Section 301 investigation that began last December, according to a Federal Register filing. The probe, conducted by the Office of the United States...

25 Hidden Hotels In Mexico The Design World Loves (And Keeps Secret)

There’s a type of traveler that trades hotel recommendations like secrets—I’m not one of them. Over the last five years in Mexico, I’ve made a habit of chasing them down, often by accident. A conversation in a gallery leads to a name forever kept...

Museum of Whimsy set to reopen during a month of stellar local exhibitions

Southwest Florida’s museums regularly curate traveling art exhibitions as well as artworks from their permanent collections. During the month of November, four exhibitions open, two close and 23 others continue their runs. These are the...

US Targets Nicaragua With Tariffs Over Rights Abuses

By Dylan Moroses ( October 21, 2025, 2:18 PM EDT) -- The U.S. Trade Representative's Office recommended additional tariffs of up to 100% on Nicaraguan goods after concluding an investigation that human and labor rights abuses in the country...

Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition Statement on US Aggression against Venezuela

by Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition / October 14th, 2025 The Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition demands an end to US aggression against Venezuela, which is on the brink of outright war. Any escalation in the violence against Venezuela will cause more...

Bean Bar offers brunch and delicious food options that stand out

Bean Bar offers some delicious surprises to satisfy every taste preference. The new, updated menu available at the chain’s two flagship stores on Makariou Avenue in Nicosia and Kolonakiou Avenue in Limassol stands out for its unique flavours and...

Building Clean Water Futures: Cornell AguaClara's Mission to Engineer Global Change

On a hillside in Honduras, water flows through a network of concrete channels, mixing and settling until it emerges clear and drinkable. This simple yet innovative process — powered entirely by gravity — is the heart of AguaClara, a Cornell-born...

USTR proposes 100% tariffs on Nicaraguan goods after finding labor abuses

The Trump administration may impose tariffs of up to 100% on Nicaraguan goods after finding that Nicaragua's labor and human rights policies are unreasonable and impeding U.S. commerce, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Monday....

College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology announces 2025 Hall of Fame inductees and Lohmann Medal recipient

Monday, October 20, 2025 Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University has announced the...

Central American Games: Belize Men’s Volleyball Team battle Nicaragua in semifinal Monday night

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Monday, October 20, 2025. 6:16 pm CST. Central American Games: Belize Men’s Volleyball Team battle Nicaragua in semifinal Monday night Kaelen Ingram scored 22 points against El Salvador leading Belize to a 3-1 victory and...

Deforestation and disease spread as Nicaragua ignores illegal cattle ranching

Illegal cattle ranching has torn through Nicaragua’s rainforests in recent years, supplying a growing international market for meat despite calls for better oversight of the industry. The practice has led to a spike in cases of New World screwworm...

Dominican Republic postpones Summit of the Americas

Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The government of the Dominican Republic announced postponement of the 10th Summit of the Americas, originally scheduled for Dec. 1 to 5 in Punta Cana. Officials said the continent is facing a "complex" political climate and "deep...