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Democracy dies in darkness. One of the European Union’s most fragile democracies, Poland, now faces the spectre of the night that falls when public service media have been turned into propaganda organs for a ruling party while private, independent media are suffocated. In the end, light is cast no more on the failings and abuses of those in power, because there are no more torches to shine that light. Hungary – which is no longer a democracy – has almost reached that twilight moment, wi...

WARSAW — The Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism office is calling on barn quilt square artists, crafters, and enthusiasts to share their favorite barn quilt squares for an upcoming public art display this summer. The Wyoming County Barn Quilt art installation plans to showcase the unique artistry, heritage, and history of barn quilt squares and their prominence throughout the county. “Wyoming County’s Barn Quilt Trail has become a popular attraction and a great way to s...

Reaction from around the world on the death of Prince Philip at age 99: UNITED NATIONS -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres paid tribute to Prince Philip “for his active work for the betterment of humankind,” his spokesman said. The U.N. chief cited his support for the work of his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, for over 60 years “and his dedication to charitable causes as a patron of some 800 organizations, in particular those focused on the environment, industry, sport and educ...

 Glovo has announced that it has raised €450 million ($530 million) in its Series F funding round led by New York-based investment managers Lugard Road Capital and the Luxor Capital Group.  The round also saw participation from returning investors including Delivery Hero, Drake Enterprises and GP Bullhound, and reflects both the significant growth potential in the online delivery sector and the strong demand from existing shareholders to invest in the company. Following this latest funding ...

The Latest: Australia mourns Prince Philip By The Associated Press April 10, 2021 GMT Reaction from around the world on the death of Prince Philip at age 99: SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison offered his country’s “deepest sympathies and condolences” to Queen Elizabeth II on the passing of Prince Philip. “While your strength and stay, your Majesty, may now have passed, Jenny and I pray that you will find great comfort in your faith, in your family, at this time,” he ...

Alarmed by a rise in online anti-Semitism during the pandemic, coupled with studies indicating younger generations lack even basic knowledge of the Nazi genocide, Holocaust survivors are taking to social media to share their experience of how hate speech paved the way for mass murder. With short video messages recounting their stories, participants in the #ItStartedWithWords campaign hope to educate people about how the Nazis embarked on an insidious campaign to dehumanize and marginalize Jews ...

The total number of positive cases of the COVID-19 virus grew by 41 across the four-county GLOW region on Wednesday, surpassing 250. Health departments serving Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties reported an additional 25 recoveries on Wednesday, but the current total of active cases continued to increase. There were 252 total active cases of the virus on Wednesday, with only Livingston County seeing a decrease in active cases. The number represents the most active cases in a sing...

Share this article Share this article #ItStartedWithWords. Before local anti-Jewish laws were enacted, before neighborhood shops and synagogues were destroyed, and before Jews were forced into ghettos, cattle cars, and camps, words were used to stoke the fires of hate. #ItStartedWithWords is a digital, Holocaust education campaign posting weekly videos of survivors from around the world reflecting on those moments that led up to the Holocaust – a period of time when they could not have pred...

4 shares FILE - In this June 19, 1938 file picture, the word Jude (jew) is smeared to the windows of a shop in Berlin run by Jews. (AP Photo, file) BERLIN (AP) — Alarmed by a rise in online anti-Semitism during the pandemic, coupled with studies indicating younger generations lack even basic knowledge of the Nazi genocide, Holocaust survivors are taking to social media to share their experience of how hate speech paved the way for mass murder. With short video messages recounting thei...

DeSmog Sep 20, 2019 @ 05:51 This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story.   Millions of children and adults are expected to strike across the globe today, inspired by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg’s call for climate action.  The strikes are happening ahead of the UN Climate Summit, which is taking place in New York on 23 September.  Climate strikers are calling for a “rapid revolution�...