UN launching satellite-based system to detect methane
Alexandros Maragos/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — World leaders are finding new ways to implement science to shape policy and industry changes that will lead to increased mitigation of greenhouse gases.
The United Nations is now implementing the Methane Al…
WHO reports 90% drop in global COVID-19 deaths since February
Massimiliano Finzi/Getty Images(LONDON) — The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that there has been a 90% drop in global COVID-19 deaths since February, which he called a “cause for optimism” but still urged “caution” amid the ongoi…
Kansas elementary school temporarily closes due to rise in respiratory illnesses
Stella/Getty Images(KANSAS CITY) — An elementary school in Kansas City, Kansas, has become one of the latest to temporarily close due to a surge in respiratory illnesses among students and staff.
Christ the King Catholic School closed for three days …
Exclusive audio: Elon Musk tells Twitter employees return to office or ‘resignation accepted’
CARINA JOHANSEN/NTB/AFP via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Elon Musk told Twitter staff during an all-hands meeting Thursday that they need to return to the office full-time, or “resignation accepted,” he can be heard saying in audio obtained exclusively by…
Dramatic new details released of Bush, Cheney dealing with 9/11 attacks
Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — More than 21 years after the Sept. 11 attacks, new details of how President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney reacted that day in the lead-up and aftermath are now public.
They come i…
Tips for Thanksgiving 2022 amid inflation, rising food costs and ways to save
GMVozd/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Financial challenges could cast a shadow on the first holiday feast of the season, but there are some solutions for Americans looking to enjoy Thanksgiving on a budget.
Inflation is currently at 7.7% and prices on good…
Texas court blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness policy
Creativeye99/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge in Texas on Thursday blocked the Biden administration’s student debt forgiveness policy, ruling that it goes beyond the authority of the Education Department and the power of the executive branch…
Trump takes aim at Ron DeSantis, suggesting he’s a 2024 rival
Phelan M. Ebenhack for The Washington Post via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Donald Trump on Thursday escalated his criticism of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, suggesting he views DeSantis as a potential challenger in the 2024 Republican presidential primary…
Is eco-vandalism an effective way to raise awareness about climate change? Experts weigh in.
Kristian Buus/In Pictures via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Climate activists have been targeting priceless works of art all over the world to spread the urgent message of the global climate emergency — a move experts say is borne from desperation of what…
Here’s how ranked choice voting will decide Alaska’s Senate race
Manuel Augusto Moreno/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Two days after the midterms, the Senate races in Alaska, Arizona, Georgia and Nevada remain undecided. With Georgia headed toward a runoff in December and Arizona and Nevada still counting votes, Alaska…