US sanctions Mexican banks, alleging connections to cartel money laundering
Mexican Finance Ministry says it has not received evidence to support claims against CIBanco, Intercam and Vector banks., Mexican Finance Ministry says it has not received evidence to support claims against CIBanco, Intercam and Vector banks. The United States has imposed sanctions on three Mexican banks, alleging they had beenContinue Reading
Louisiana’s New Bill Would Codify Gas as ‘Green Energy’
This article by ExxonKnews is published here as part of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now. In a move that complicates Louisiana’s transition toward renewable energy, a bill passed by the Louisiana Legislature last week redefines natural gas, a fossil fuel, as “green energy” and instructs state utilities to useContinue Reading
New viruses discovered in bats in China could be the next pandemic threat
Two newly discovered viruses lurking in bats are dangerously similar to Nipah and Hendra, both of which have caused deadly outbreaks in humans. Found in fruit bats near villages, these viruses may spread through urine-contaminated fruit, raising serious concerns. And that’s just the start—scientists found 20 other unknown viruses hidingContinue Reading
Spirit Airlines Goes All In On First Class & Premium Economy With Fare Bundle Rebrand
On Tuesday, it was reported by One Mile At A Time that Spirit Airlines has announced plans to streamline its booking experience by re-branding its travel options. Fare bundles have been reorganized into Spirit First, Premium Economy, and Value options, replacing previous bundle options and eliminating the previously available GoContinue Reading
Qatar Airways CEO Issues Statement Following Doha Disruptions
Amid rising tension in the Middle East, Monday’s shutdown of Qatari airspace led to significant disruptions for both Qatar Airways and Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH). Departures from Doha were suspended, and inbound flights were rerouted to several nearby airports, with Istanbul and Jeddah receiving the most diversions.Continue Reading
Streams Were Dying in West Virginia. Here’s How They’re Coming Back.
Abandoned coal mines had left waterways acidic and rusty orange. Local residents are cleaning them up, and recovering rare earths in the process.Continue Reading
Four Palestinians killed in occupied West Bank by settlers, Israeli troops
The dead include teenage boy who succumbed to wounds after being shot in the neck, according to Health Ministry., The dead include teenage boy who succumbed to wounds after Israeli forces shot him in the neck, according to Health Ministry. At least four Palestinians, including a teenager, have been killedContinue Reading
Gunmen kill 11 at religious festival in Mexico’s Guanajuato state
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum decries shooting at Irapuato festival as ‘deplorable’ and promises investigation., Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum decries shooting at Irapuato festival as ‘deplorable’ and promises investigation. A gun attack during a religious celebration in central Mexico has left 11 people dead and at least 20 others injured in violence-plagued GuanajuatoContinue Reading
“One Mass Casualty After Another”: U.S. Doctor in Gaza on Ongoing Israeli Massacres at Aid Sites
In Gaza, at least 41 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since midnight, including more Palestinians targeted by Israeli forces while seeking food and humanitarian aid. This comes as UNICEF is warning Gaza is facing what amounts to a “man-made drought” with children at risk of dying from thirstContinue Reading
FDA requires updated warning about rare heart risk with COVID shots
U.S. health officials have expanded warnings about a rare heart side effect associated with the two leading COVID-19 vaccines, Read MoreContinue Reading
A West Virginia parent sues seeking a religious exemption from required school vaccinations
A West Virginia woman has filed a lawsuit seeking a religious exemption from required school vaccinations for her young child, Read MoreContinue Reading
Scientists discover ‘hidden treasure’ that is spewing out the inside of Earth
Arctic explorers have uncovered a jaw-dropping blast from the past which they’ve described as a “hidden treasure”. The discovery was made in the Barents Sea, about 70 miles (113km) south of Norway’s remote Bear Island. Researchers were exploring the seabed when they spotted a gigantic crater that likely formed atContinue Reading
There’s a sinister reason why you never see narwhals in aquariums
Narwhals are among the most elusive creatures in the ocean, with their long, spiralling tusks giving them an almost mythological quality. And whilst many people would pay good money to see these unicorns of the sea in the flesh, they are notably absent from the world’s aquariums. The reason forContinue Reading