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Climate Finance Needs a Prevention-First Makeover

July 3, 2026

Most discussions about climate risk focus on cleanup after disasters strike. But a different angle matters just as much: the money saved when disasters never happen in the first place. Today’s insurance system is built to handle losses after they occur, not to reward actions that stop them before th

environment

Trade talks between US and Mexico: Time to clean up the Tijuana River mess

July 3, 2026

For years, the Tijuana River has carried raw sewage and industrial waste straight into US waters, turning beaches from Imperial Beach to Coronado into no-go zones. Meanwhile, trade between the US and Mexico has boomed under deals like NAFTA and USMCA. But here’s the problem: the same trade that fill

environment

Tracking Chernobyl's fading footprint in Turkish forests

July 3, 2026

Three decades after the Chernobyl disaster, researchers took another look at how radioactive cesium lingers in mosses and lichens across Ordu province in Türkiye. They revisited 50 spots that scientists first checked in 1997 and again in 2007. This time, in 2025, they found measurable cesium-137 in

environment

Tracing the silent journey of plutonium in the Pacific

July 3, 2026

Plutonium might sound like a word from a sci-fi movie, but it’s actually a useful tool for scientists studying ocean currents. In the western North Pacific, two main sources of plutonium exist: old nuclear tests scattered plutonium across the globe, while nearby US tests left a different kind of mar

business

Local voices cheer for new energy project in Cameron Parish

July 3, 2026

In Cameron Parish, a group of 100 residents, landowners and business owners recently sent a strong message to regulators: they fully back Venture Global’s latest project at the Calcasieu Pass. The letter they sent praised the company for its long history of cooperation and financial support in the a

sports

Spain shows glimpses of its old magic in World Cup win

July 3, 2026

Spain finally broke their knockout curse at the World Cup after years of disappointment. The team struggled in their first three matches, looking sharp at times but never fully clicking. A 3-0 win over Austria changed that, proving they can still deliver when it matters most. Young star Lamine Yama

business

Luxury brands now sell experiences, not just products

July 3, 2026

For a long time, luxury meant owning expensive things. Now, it’s shifting toward selling how things make you feel. This idea drives Alo Yoga’s push into the French Riviera. The brand, known for yoga clothes, is expanding beyond apparel with new stores in Cannes and Saint-Tropez, a beach takeover at

science

How tiny tweaks in proteins shape bacteria's slimy habits

July 3, 2026

Bacteria like Pseudomonas fluorescens PF08 have a split personality. Out in the open, they zip around using tail-like flagella. But when they find a cozy spot on food or plants, they switch to a sticky, slimy lifestyle called a biofilm. This shift is usually controlled by a protein called CsrA, whic

entertainment

Two Paws and a Passion: How Rescue Dogs Are Becoming Comic-Con Stars

July 3, 2026

Paisley and Scarlett, two shih tzus with health challenges, have found their calling—not just as rescue dogs, but as cosplay superstars. Their owner, Michelle Smith, noticed early on that their playful energy could do more than brighten her home; it could inspire others. By dressing them in costumes

science

Finding hidden treasures in lotus peels

July 3, 2026

Every year, food factories throw away tons of lotus seed peels. These peels actually contain powerful natural compounds that could be useful. Scientists have now found a smarter way to pull out these hidden gems. Instead of using old-school methods that take too long and waste energy, researchers t