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Pope Visits Canary Islands to Meet Migrants and Call for Humanitarian Action

June 11, 2026

On Thursday, the Pope flew from Barcelona to the Canary Islands, where he plans to speak with about a thousand people who have crossed dangerous Atlantic waters in search of safety. He will land on Gran Canaria around 10:50 a. m. (0950 GMT) and then visit groups that support newly arrived migrants,

science

Copper Mix Boosts CO2 to Methane in Electrolyzers

June 11, 2026

The goal of turning carbon dioxide into useful fuels is to make energy more sustainable. One popular route uses electricity to reduce CO2 into methane while keeping the solution neutral. But making this process efficient at high power is tough because the usual steps need many proton‑electron moves,

politics

States Challenge Trump Order on Federal Contracts

June 11, 2026

In Baltimore, attorneys general from 19 states and Washington, D. C. , filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They say federal agencies are adding new clauses to contracts that forbid “racially discriminatory DEI activities. ” The changes were made after a March executive order from Presi

science

Five U. S. Scientists Share a Million‑Dollar Prize in Science

June 11, 2026

The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has chosen ten researchers for the 2026 Kavli Prizes, which honor work in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. Five of the winners are Americans, a notable share that highlights the country’s influence in cutting‑edge research. Each group will rece

education

Reading Rules Move From Debate to Bill

June 11, 2026

A group of six senators from both parties has drafted a new law that would make proven reading techniques part of federal policy. The proposal, called the READ Act, says teachers should focus on clear skills like sounding out words, building vocabulary and practicing comprehension. It also bars the

politics

New York’s Riverfront Rebuild: A Questionable Plan for a City in the Flood

June 11, 2026

The city’s latest waterfront projects claim to protect Lower Manhattan from future floods, but many question whether the science truly supports such drastic changes. Experts now say that earlier predictions of dramatic sea‑level rises were exaggerated, and recent studies show no clear acceleratio

health

World Cup Health Watch: New Ways to Spot Germs

June 11, 2026

Health workers are gearing up for the World Cup, ready to catch any disease outbreaks early. They will monitor everything from hospital visits to what people say on social media. A big heat wave could hurt fans, but crowds also create perfect spots for viruses to spread. Measles is a top wo

sports

New Voices for the Nuggets: A Change in Broadcast Team

June 11, 2026

Altitude Sports announced that it will not renew the contracts of two long‑time broadcasters, Scott Hastings and Chris Marlowe, as part of a new direction for the station. Marlowe, who has been the regional TV play‑by‑play voice for the Nuggets for 22 years, posted a brief note on social media sayi

entertainment

New Animated Show Lets Sushi Chef Fight Food Wars

June 11, 2026

A fresh cartoon series is coming to Adult Swim, turning a popular DC graphic novel into animation. The story follows Jiro, a lone sushi chef who must navigate a future Los Angeles ruled by culinary tyrants. Two rival groups clash over food: the Internationalists mix global flavors into daring dishes

politics

When “Woke” Becomes a Political Weapon

June 11, 2026

The word “woke” is often tossed around by people who want to criticize others. A recent election saw a candidate try to label his opponent with that term, hoping voters would reject him. The move backfired and showed how fragile political slogans can be. The candidate in question, Thomas Massie, us