Major incident declared in Wales after Storm Claudia flooding
Footage from Monmouth and Abergavenny shows severe flooding after heavy rainfall on Friday. South Wales fire and rescue service declared a major incident in Monmouth in the early hours of Saturday after ‘severe and widespread’ flooding across the town and surrounding communities Storm Claudia: major incident declared after severe floodingContinue Reading
Dotting the I defines Ohio State and its band
At 89 years old, Script Ohio not only remains one of the greatest traditions in college football, but also serves as a signature for Ohio State University and the entire state. #ohiostate #ohiostateuniversity #scriptohioContinue Reading
Families demand justice in North Macedonia nightclub fire trial | REUTERS
Families walked through Skopje in North Macedonia, carrying photos of loved ones and calling for justice after a nightclub fire in March left dozens dead and hundreds injured. The trial for suspects is set to begin next week. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #northmacedonia #club #fire #tragedy Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3LFH4qUContinue Reading
Skeptoid Podcast: Rethinking Science Education
I had the honor of guest hosting Skeptoid Podcast, and couldn’t resist talking about my favorite thing: science and critical thinking education. Skeptoid Podcast #990: Rethinking Science Education The post Skeptoid Podcast: Rethinking Science Education appeared first on Thinking Is Power.Continue Reading
In Mendocino, river restoration pays off for salmon
Coho love the newly ‘messy’ streams. The post In Mendocino, river restoration pays off for salmon appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Protesters in Pikachu costumes demand Japan end fossil fuel financing at U.N. climate conference
Protesters in Pokemon costumes stomped around the United Nations climate conference Friday to send Japan a message: End financing of coal and natural gas projects across Southeast Asia and elsewhereContinue Reading
Protest in Mexico inspired by Gen Z movement draws older gov’t critics
Earlier in the week, some Gen Z social media influencers said they no longer backed the protests., Earlier in the week, some Gen Z social media influencers said they no longer backed the protests, while mainstream figures like former President Vicente Fox published messages of support. Thousands of people inContinue Reading
Former UN special rapporteur Richard Falk interrogated for hours in Canada
Falk, who has investigated Israeli abuses, says questioning reflects push to silence truth of Israel’s war on Gaza., Montreal, Canada – A former United Nations special rapporteur who investigated Israeli abuses against Palestinians says he was interrogated by Canadian authorities on “national security” grounds as he travelled to Canada this weekContinue Reading
How I used guilt as a motivator for good
Recently, I was asked by a friend and colleague if I were interested in speaking together at a conference. I was pleasantly surprised because I hadn’t contributed much to the project they were presenting, but I expressed interest. We met to discuss the presentation, and that’s when I learned theContinue Reading
3 key open source challenges in developing countries
When I go back home and talk to people in the tech industry, or any other industry for that matter, about what I do and the topics I’m involved in daily, I’m usually met with bemusement at the idea of an Open Source Programs Office (OSPO). The concept of aContinue Reading
Pope Leo XIV set to dine with trans activists during Sunday’s Jubilee for the Poor
Pope Leo XIV will meet and dine with Alessia Nobile and other trans Catholic activists this Sunday, during a special Vatican lunch marking the Church’s Jubilee of the Poor, Catholic journalist Christopher Hale reports. The annual event coincides with the World Day of the Poor and includes Mass in StContinue Reading
Florida Lawmakers Revive Pride Flag Ban for 2026 Session
Florida lawmakers have introduced the Pride Flag Ban, the first anti-LGBTQ proposal of the state’s 2026 legislative session. Filed by State Representative David Borrero (HB 347) and Senator Clay Yarborough (SB 426), the bill seeks to bar any state or local government building from displaying flags representing “race, gender, orContinue Reading