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Inter Press Service
- Climate Groups Report 2025 Is Unlikely To Be Hotter Than 2024
On March 19, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) issued a report on the State of Global Climate in 2024, detailing the numerous heightened natural disasters that were a consequence of human-induced climate change. With the past three years having been recorded as the three hottest years in human
- Chel Snakehead: A Fish That Time Forgot, Rediscovered
The Chel Snakehead fish, thought to be extinct, has made a dramatic comeback to the eastern Himalayan ecosystem after more than 85 years of absence near its source river in India. Scientifically known as Channa amphibeus, its reemergence has delighted scientists and conservationists. The fish was found near its source river in Gorubathan, a tiny
- US Considering Nuclear Power for Saudi Arabia in Grand Bargain
The Trump administration is reportedly pursuing a deal with Saudi Arabia that would be a pathway to developing a commercial nuclear power industry in the desert kingdom and maybe even lead to the enrichment of uranium on Saudi soil. U.S. pursuit of this deal should be scrapped because the United States would bear all the
The Guardian
- Trans musician Bells Larsen was forced to cancel his US tour: ‘My livelihood has been robbed’
The Canadian singer-songwriter is releasing an album about his transition. Trump’s ‘dehumanizing’ new passport rules mean he won’t perform it for US fansBells Larsen knew that releasing a low-fi, folksy album about his transition as the Trump administration relentlessly attacked LGBTQ+ people would give it an inherently political edge. But the Canadian singer-songwriter did not expect to be caught in a bureaucratic nightmare while attempting to tour the US – and ultimately have to cancel that tour due to the gender marker in his passport.On 12 April, Larsen announced on Instagram that he was pulling out of concerts to promote the album in eight cities this spring: “To put it super plainly, because I’m trans (and have an M on […]
- A surprising number of Americans want climate action. But why aren’t there more?
Support for climate action is growing in the US, but partisan divides and fossil fuel interests hold swayOver the last 12 months, the United States has endured a rash of disasters worsened by the climate crisis: devastating wildfires in southern California, a catastrophic hurricane in western North Carolina, and deadly heatwaves across the country.Americans increasingly believe global heating is a serious threat that will affect them personally – and 74% want to see more climate action. Yet while that sounds high, it is still lower than most other countries around the world. What explains this disparity? Continue reading...
- Richard Branson accuses Trump of ‘doing so much damage’ to the world
Virgin Atlantic founder says ‘erratic’ decisions from US president have been ‘awful for everyone’Sir Richard Branson has attacked Donald Trump’s policies as “doing so much damage” to the world, adding that he did not believe the US president’s actions were backed by most Americans.The Virgin Atlantic founder warned that the “erratic and unpredictable” actions of the White House were undermining business, although he singled out Trump’s policy on Ukraine as the one that “should worry the world the most”. Continue reading...
- Fears grow that Signal leaks make Pete Hegseth top espionage target
Experts say Pentagon chief has endangered secrets of US defense department and given assistance to foreign spiesAs more develops about the US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, and his repeated disclosures of sensitive military intelligence in unsecured Signal group chats, there are growing concerns his behavior has weakened the Pentagon in the eyes of its foreign adversaries and made him and his entourage a top espionage target.Allies, already concerned by Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs, have also begun to see the US as an intelligence-sharing liability. There are fears that the mounting firings and leak inquiries in Hegseth’s orbit, along with his inability to manage these internal crises, exposes the entire global US war footing […]
- A battle looms over rule of law as some courts start to flex their muscles against Trump
Whether federal courts can force Trump to comply with their orders is an essential question for US democracyThe US supreme court and other federal courts have begun flexing their muscles to push back on Donald Trump’s efforts to defy judicial orders, escalating a hugely consequential battle over the rule of law.The supreme court issued a significant order early Saturday morning blocking the federal government from removing people from the United States who had been detained in northern Texas. Separately, US district Judge James Boasberg has found probable cause to hold the government in contempt for defying his orders to halt deportations. Continue reading...
Ensia
- Journalists, meet climate change
The headlines scream about war, crime, political strife, economic woes. But underlying it all — and more and more often bubbling to the top — is what future historians will likely look back and call the story of this century: Climate change. Recognizing the importance of this pervasive phenomenon, Covering Climate Now, Columbia Journalism Review, the Solutions Journalism Network, The Guardian […]
The Marshall Project
- Ohio Is Lifting Old Driver’s License Suspensions for Unpaid Fines. Here’s What to Know.
The state will automatically cancel certain suspensions. Letters will be mailed to eligible drivers, sharing steps for getting licenses back.
Fair Observer
- The Balance of Sudan’s Civil War Shifts
Sudan has been locked in a civil war since April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict recently shifted when the RSF captured Khartoum on March 26. This marked a significant change in control. After the capture, Chairman of the Sovereign Council and Lieutenant General Abdel… Continue reading The Balance of Sudan’s Civil War Shifts The post The Balance of Sudan’s Civil War Shifts appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Will AGI Draft a Declaration of Artificial Independence?
Eric Schmidt is hardly a newcomer to Fair Observer Devil’s Dictionary. Following the former CEO of Google’s graphically revealing remarks last year about the predatory business mentality that defines the Silicon Valley mind, we dedicated four columns of our feature, “Outside the Box,” to Schmidt. The first bore the title, “Do You Think AI’s Full… Continue reading Will AGI Draft a Declaration of Artificial Independence? The post Will AGI Draft a Declaration of Artificial Independence? appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Pope Francis Was a Misunderstood Visionary
Jorge Mario Bergoglio — Pope Francis — went home to face his Lord on the morning of Easter Monday, after 12 years on St. Peter’s throne, at the age of 88. From the start of his pontificate, Francis changed the tone of the papacy. He chose the name Francis — the first new papal name… Continue reading Pope Francis Was a Misunderstood Visionary The post Pope Francis Was a Misunderstood Visionary appeared first on Fair Observer.
Aeon
- Some thoughts on the common toad
‘Is it wicked to take a pleasure in spring?’ George Orwell’s postwar ode to the toad offers a message ripe for our times - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
Truthout
- Over 200 Higher Education Institutions Pledge to Resist Trump Attacks
The academic leaders vowed to resist Trump’s efforts for “retribution, censorship, or deportation.”
- Conservative Justices May Upend School District’s LGBTQ-Inclusive Lessons
The upcoming ruling could create precedent allowing for opt-out standards to be implemented in a wide range of studies.
- Earth Day Sees Mobilized Resistance to Trump’s Planet-Destroying Policies
“We will not cooperate with the destruction of our world,” said the executive director of the Sunrise Movement.
ProPublica
- Fentanyl Pipeline: How a Chinese Prison Helped Fuel a Deadly Drug Crisis in the United States
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- The Trump Administration’s War on Children
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- Earthjustice President Describes a “Fundamentally Different” Era of Hostility Toward Environmentalists
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Unicorn Riot
- Palestinian Christians in Gaza City Gather for Prayers Amid Israeli Bombardment
Gaza City, Palestine — Palestinian Christians gathered inside Saint Porphyrius Church in Gaza’s Old City on April 13, 2025 to pray during Palm Sunday as Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza extends beyond 18 months. Gaza’s Christian community has come under threat as a low estimate… The post Palestinian Christians in Gaza City Gather for Prayers Amid Israeli Bombardment appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.
Sludge
- PhRMA Spends Record Lobbying Sum to Keep Drug Prices High
The lobbying splurge coincides with Trump killing or weakening policies intended to lower drug prices that could impact company profits.
Democracy Now!
- Democracy Now! 2025-04-23 Wednesday
Headlines for April 23, 2025; “America, América”: Greg Grandin on Latin American History, from Colonization to CECOT to Pope Francis
Latino USA
- ‘Loca’: Migration and Queerness in Alejandro Heredia’s Literary Debut
Alejandro Heredia’s debut novel “Loca” has been praised as “quintessential American.” It takes place in both the Dominican Republic and... The post ‘Loca’: Migration and Queerness in Alejandro Heredia’s Literary Debut appeared first on Latino USA.
- Culture Is Freedom: Remembering Garifuna Legend Aurelio Martínez
On March 17, 2025, Honduran recording artist Aurelio Martínez died in a tragic plane crash. He was the voice of... The post Culture Is Freedom: Remembering Garifuna Legend Aurelio Martínez appeared first on Latino USA.
- ‘We Need to Reimagine Latinidad’: Being Latino in 2025
What does it mean to be Latino/Latina/Latinx in 2025? Is Latinidad a fiction? Should Latino be considered a race? On... The post ‘We Need to Reimagine Latinidad’: Being Latino in 2025 appeared first on Latino USA.
Yale Environment 360
- Heat and Fire Making Pollution Worse Across Much of the U.S.
By several measures, air pollution is getting worse in the U.S., a trend due in large part to more severe heat and wildfires, according to a new report.Read more on E360 →
The Appeal
- Trump DOJ Defunds National Prison Rape Resource Center
A letter obtained exclusively by The Appeal says Trump’s Department of Justice has cut all funding to the Prison Rape Elimination Act Resource Center. The post Trump DOJ Defunds National Prison Rape Resource Center appeared first on The Appeal.
- They Served Their Time. But They May Still Die in State Custody.
In half the country, sex offense civil commitment incarcerates people after they complete their prison sentences. The post They Served Their Time. But They May Still Die in State Custody. appeared first on The Appeal.
WhoWhatWhy
- Trump to Ukraine: Get Over Wanting Your Country Back
Donald Trump keeps insisting that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the reason why the war in his country continues to wage, and not his pal Vladimir Putin, who could end the conflict any time he wants. Trump to Ukraine: Get Over Wanting Your Country Back originally appeared on WhoWhatWhy
Inside Climate News
- Judge Asks Trump Administration for More Evidence That Funding Freeze Is Constitutional
The Trump administration will have another opportunity to argue in court that it has the constitutional authority to freeze hundreds of millions of dollars in funding granted by Congress, in a case brought by nonprofit groups and municipalities that were to be beneficiaries of the money. Judge Richard Gergel, a U.S. District Court judge for
- New Jersey Cut Back on Prescribed Burns in the Pine Barrens—and Faces a Wildfire That Charred Thousands of Acres
New Jersey has a million acres filled with towering pitch pines. It’s springtime and the trees stand straight, bare and bonelike, above a carpet of winter needles that worry state fire service professionals. This week, a swath of the Pine Barrens went up in flames, a stark warning of what might be a treacherous fire
Grist
- Oak Flat is sacred to Western Apache. The Trump administration intends to approve a plan to destroy it.
The fate of Arizona’s proposed Resolution Copper mine rested with the federal courts, but the administration announced last week it would move to approve the project before their rulings.
- How Italy got its citizens — and me — to adopt a rigorous recycling scheme
Italy has become a global leader in recycling, in part by relying on households to do a lot of the work.
- How your showerhead and fridge got roped into the culture wars
Efficient appliances used to have bipartisan support. What happened?
The Conversation
- Is China the new cool? How Beijing is using pop culture to win the soft power war
Is China winning over Western youth through its cinema, video games and TikTok.
- From Doing Business to B-READY: World Bank’s new rankings represent a rebrand, not a revamp
The World Bank has long sought to replace it’s annual index that fell to scandal in 2021. But a new replacement repeats some of the flaws.
- Justice Department lawyers work for justice and the Constitution – not the White House
Some Department of Justice attorneys have recently been fired or have resigned, refusing to follow directives from the Trump administration that they felt violated the law, legal ethics or both.
- From help to harm: How the government is quietly repurposing everyone’s data for surveillance
Under the guise of efficiency and fraud prevention, the federal government is breaking down data silos to collect and aggregate information on virtually everyone in the US.
- US universities lose millions of dollars chasing patents, research shows
The problem is that costs – especially the costs to faculty – often go ignored.
The Trace
- The Trace Earns Peabody Nod for Podcast ‘In Guns We Trust’
“Long Shadow: In Guns We Trust” has been nominated for a Peabody Award in the category of public service. The limited podcast series hosted by Pulitzer-finalist Garrett Graff was produced by Long Lead and Campside Media, and reported in collaboration with The Trace. The series, which launched last year at the same time as the The post The Trace Earns Peabody Nod for Podcast ‘In Guns We Trust’ appeared first on The Trace.
- Another ATF Leadership Shakeup, an Employee Exodus, and Low Morale
This month’s news that Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll had taken over as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was the latest in a string of unexpected developments at the agency. The turmoil has caused an exodus of senior-level employees and left remaining staff feeling discouraged and destabilized, current and former The post Another ATF Leadership Shakeup, an Employee Exodus, and Low Morale appeared first on The Trace.
- In Cleveland, Shootings Drop But Kids Are at Higher Risk
High school students were reading, studying, and hanging out on a Tuesday afternoon at the Shaker Heights Public Library, just seven miles east of downtown Cleveland, when a confrontation broke out between two teenagers. It started with pushes and shoves, but then one of them pulled out a gun and started shooting. In the end, The post In Cleveland, Shootings Drop But Kids Are at Higher Risk appeared first on The Trace.
Quanta Magazine
- Improving Deep Learning With a Little Help From Physics
Rose Yu has a plan for how to make AI better, faster and smarter — and it’s already yielding results. The post Improving Deep Learning With a Little Help From Physics first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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