Northern hemisphere heatwave underscores value of early-warning alerts
The blistering early-summer heatwave that’s brought life-threatening temperatures across much of the northern hemisphere is a worrying sign of things to come, UN weather experts said on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Gaza aid killings | Start Here
Why are people being killed while seeking aid in Gaza?, Hundreds of people in Gaza have been shot dead while going to collect desperately needed food from Israeli- and US-backed aid hubs, according to officials in the Strip. Start Here with Sandra Gathmann explains what’s been happening. This episode features:Continue Reading
Why is the US dollar falling by record levels in 2025?
Sell off linked to unpredictable and unfunded economic policies which threaten the safe-haven role of the US dollar., The United States dollar has had its worst first six months of the year since 1973, as President Traitor 47’s economic policies have prompted global investors to sell their greenback holdings, threateningContinue Reading
Alec Baldwin and other ‘Rust’ producers settle crew members’ lawsuit
The negligence lawsuit, filed in 2023, alleged producers ‘cut corners,’ contributing to the deadly shooting on the movie set., Read MoreContinue Reading
Journalists Break Down Reconciliation Bill, Vaccine Panel Meeting, and ‘Dobbs’ Anniversary
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances…Read MoreContinue Reading
What Earth’s undefeatable organisms reveal about survival
This interview is an episode from @The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Kaçar’s next interview ► What NASA is really looking for in space https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5HYyeFr1QQ What’s the best way to understand ancient lifeContinue Reading
Texas Supreme Court Rules on Produced Water Ownership
The justices ruled Friday that the company holding the oil and gas lease also lays claim to the produced water. The ruling comes as more companies are seeking to turn a profit on what has long been considered a vexing waste stream. By Martha Pskowski Texas is awash in billionsContinue Reading
Extreme heat and floods sweep across Italy, leaving two dead
A deadly mix of soaring temperatures and sudden flooding left two people dead in Italy on Monday, as an African anticyclone drives extreme weather across Europe., Read MoreContinue Reading
Demand Progress Thanks Senators Who Voted to Reject State AI Regulation Ban
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate voted to strip out a 10-year AI moratorium from the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Demand Progress led a coalition of more than 140 groups asking senators to oppose the AI regulation moratorium, which would have blocked states from enforcing AI laws for a decade.Continue Reading
Fighting fire with fire: How prescribed burns reduce wildfire damage and pollution
Wildfires are becoming more intense and dangerous, but a new Stanford-led study offers hope: prescribed burns—intentionally set, controlled fires—can significantly lessen their impact. By analyzing satellite data and smoke emissions, researchers found that areas treated with prescribed burns saw wildfire severity drop by 16% and smoke pollution fall by 14%.Continue Reading
Iowa’s civil rights protections no longer include gender identity as new law takes effect
Iowa became the first state to remove gender identity from its civil rights code under a law that took effect Tuesday, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Democracy Is Not A Spectator Sport
The Last Class, a new documentary about the fight for public education and the future of democracy is now premiering across the country. Watch a clip from the film and find a screening near you: https://www.thelastclassfilm.com/where-to-watchContinue Reading
‘We might have to put DOGE on Elon’ – The Traitor
Traitor 47 said billionaire Elon Musk is upset because he lost the mandate for electric vehicles in the recent tax and spending bill, and warned that the Tesla CEO “could lose a lot more than that.” Earlier in the day, The Traitor suggested the government efficiency department should review theContinue Reading