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King Charles: We Can't Change the Past, But We Can Learn From It

October 25, 2024

At a recent Commonwealth summit in Samoa, King Charles III addressed leaders about the painful past of slavery. He acknowledged that the past can't be altered but emphasized the importance of learning from history to address current inequalities. Charles encouraged leaders to use the right language

weather

Texas Warming Up Before Halloween Rain

October 25, 2024

Texans in North Texas are in for a treat this weekend: unusually warm weather. However, don't get too comfortable, as cooler temperatures and possible rain are on the horizon next week. Tons of sunshine and high temperatures in the upper 80s are expected through Saturday, but a slight cooldown comes

environment

Amazon Indigenous Communities Face Water Crisis

October 25, 2024

In Colombia, the Amazon River has hit record lows, seriously affecting local Indigenous communities. Marciano Flores, a 69-year-old fisherman from the Cocama community, has never seen the river this low in his lifetime. The severe drought has made it harder for him and other fishermen to catch fish,

environment

Why We Need to Slash Emissions Now: UN's Urgent Call

October 25, 2024

Imagine our world getting warmer by at least 2. 6 degrees Celsius this century. That’s what could happen if countries don’t step up their game on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This grim outlook comes from a recent report by the United Nations Environment Program. The report paints a picture whe

business

Islands Turn Their Web Domains into Gold Mines

October 24, 2024

Imagine a tiny nation in the Pacific Ocean, known as Tuvalu, facing climate change threats. It has a secret weapon: the . tv web domain. Thanks to Twitch's twitch. tv, royalties for . tv are soaring. Meanwhile, another island, Anguilla, is also making a splash. It boasts the . ai domain, which is in

environment

New Material Sucks Up CO2 From Air Like a Pro

October 23, 2024

Imagine a powder that can clean the air of carbon dioxide (CO2) just by sitting there. Sounds like magic, right? Well, scientists at UC Berkeley have made it happen! They've created a special powder called COF-999 that can soak up CO2 from the air around us. It's like a tiny, invisible sponge workin

environment

The Yellow Powder: A Game Changer Against CO2

October 23, 2024

Imagine if a tiny amount of powder could do the job of a large tree in capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air. Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have created just that—a fluffy yellow powder named COF-999. This powder, designed with microscopic pores, can trap CO2 and releas

politics

What to Watch in Texas as Elections Kick Off

October 21, 2024

Texas voters are getting ready to cast their ballots in crucial elections that could shape the state's political landscape. The biggest race is for the U. S. Senate, where Ted Cruz, the Republican incumbent, is facing a tight battle against Democrat Colin Allred. Cruz, known for his tough elections,

politics

Kamala Harris's Changing Stance on Immigration: What's Driving This Shift?

October 18, 2024

As the potential Democratic candidate for the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris has adjusted her stance on immigration. Known for her past support of immigrant rights, her recent approach has been more cautious, focusing on border security to align with the current concerns of

environment

How We Can Keep the Power On During Wild Weather

October 18, 2024

Did you know that millions of people lose power every year due to extreme weather events? This was the reality for Cary Kottler, a clean energy executive, when a historic cold snap hit Texas in 2021. The temperature in his house was barely above freezing, and sadly, his family’s goldfish didn’t surv