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Fiscal Face-Off: Weaver Takes on Richland One over Contentious Early Learning Center

August 27, 2024

In a sternly-worded letter, South Carolina State Superintendent Ellen Weaver has called upon Richland County School District One to halt construction on its controversial Vince Ford Early Learning Center. This demand follows an investigation that placed the district under heightened fiscal scrutiny,

environment

Prepare for the New Normal: Extreme Weather Events on the Rise due to Climate Change

August 27, 2024

Get ready for a new era of extreme weather events, as human-induced climate change significantly increases the likelihood of heatwaves, wildfires, and hurricanes. Environment and Climate Change Canada's rapid extreme weather event attribution system reveals that climate change is the driving force

politics

Toyota's Hybrid Crusade: A Double-Edged Environmental Sword?

August 27, 2024

Toyota's dedication to hybrid vehicles has long been hailed as an eco-friendly triumph, but a recent International Council of Clean Transportation (ICCT) study might make you think twice about patting the Japanese automaker on the back. The ICCT report uncovers some unsettling facts about hybrids'

environment

Buzzing Towards Sustainability: Hamburg Airport's Bee-autiful Emission Monitoring

August 27, 2024

In a world where air travel often gets a bad rap for its environmental impact, Germany's Hamburg Airport is bucking the trend by enlisting some unlikely allies: bees! For 25 years, these buzzing eco-warriors have been helping the airport monitor emissions, with honey revealing that pollution levels

science

Stuck in Space: The Epic Tale of Two Astronauts Aboard the ISS

August 27, 2024

Two brave astronauts, Barry 'Butch' Wilmore and Sunita 'Suni' Williams, find themselves in a real-life sci-fi thriller as they are stranded in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Originally scheduled for a week-long mission as part of Boeing Starliner's debut crew flight test, the s

health

Woman's Hospital Unveils Revolutionary Perinatal Mental Health Unit: A Lifeline for Struggling Mothers

August 27, 2024

In a groundbreaking move, Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge is set to open the first inpatient perinatal mental health unit in Louisiana. This pioneering initiative aims to provide much-needed support for women grappling with mental health issues during and after pregnancy. The Centers for Disease C

health

Neglect and Global Incompetence Fuel Africa's Mpox Outbreaks: Experts

August 27, 2024

In a recent virtual news conference, African scientists shed light on the escalating mpox outbreaks across Africa, attributing them to decades of neglect and the world's inability to contain sporadic epidemics in resource-limited regions. Dr. Dimie Ogoina, chair of WHO's mpox emergency committee, po

politics

The Waning Influence of Identity Politics: A Harsh Reality for Kamala Harris's 2024 Campaign

August 27, 2024

In the post-pandemic world, the allure of blind emotion has waned, and so has the potency of identity politics. Seeded by the far left to win the 2020 election, identity politics was tailored to address the fears of the socially unrestful. However, with victory came contempt for at least half the el

politics

Political Discussions at Work: A Double-Edged Sword

August 27, 2024

As the presidential race and key ballot issues heat up this fall, political conversations are becoming increasingly difficult to avoid. A recent Gallup survey reveals that nearly half of US workers have discussed political issues with a coworker in the past month, and 38% have overheard such conve