Here’s a confession that may alarm faithful readers of this newsletter: I am an environment reporter who does not love nature. Before I get cancelled, yes, I do care about the fate of the natural world – scientists are clear that wrecking it hurts us – but the weird wonders of wildlife have always occupied…
The Artemis II crew, following their return to Earth after a historic 10-day lunar flyby, spoke with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, describing the mission as a “glorious” experience. The crew — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen — returned to Earth on April 10, splashing down off the…
The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)—particularly in “hidden” everyday applications—is creating a new and distinct form of digital inequality. This is the warning of communication researcher Professor Sai Wang and her colleagues at the Hong Kong Baptist University, who analyzed data on more than 10,000 Americans’ engagement with AI in a paper published in…
It’s been nothing but lies, hyperbole, and histrionics from Democrats since Wednesday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling against race-based congressional district gerrymandering. Who knew equality would upset so many Democrats? The harpies of ABC’s The View lost their minds over the 6-3 decision. Sunny Hostin was arguably the worst. It…
Since much of Papua New Guinea lies close to the equator where the Coriolis effect is weak, the risk of tropical cyclones striking the island nation is relatively low, especially in its northern areas. Nevertheless, unusually warm sea surface temperatures and atmospheric conditions favorable to storm formation brought powerful Tropical Cyclone Maila dangerously close to…
Public health officials say cross contamination in a restaurant was responsible for a Salmonella outbreak that sickened a possible 86 people. The Piper Arms restaurant in Stone Creek, Ontario, Canada, has finally reopened after being closed since April 13. There are 29 confirmed patients, 57 patients who are awaiting conformation, and nine patients who have…
The Iran war could have “dramatic consequences”, causing food shortages and price rises in some of Africa’s poorest and most vulnerable communities, the head of the world’s largest fertiliser company has said. Svein Tore Holsether, the chief executive of Yara International, said world leaders needed to guard against soaring prices and shortages of fertiliser causing…
Nazi-tattoo enthusiast Graham Platner got some good news on Thursday. His Democrat primary opponent, Janet Mills, dropped out of the race. That means the newly-crowned Democrat Party U.S. Senate candidate now faces Republican incumbent Senator Susan Collins this November. The news of Mills dropping out had many Democrats, including Independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders,…
Dear Miss Manners: I am a person of a certain age. I enjoy the company of other people, but I move quite slowly. I gladly receive guests for afternoon tea, as my housekeeper is amenable to serving. Occasionally I wish to entertain a small group at a fine restaurant for the evening. Since I am…
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The kiwi, New Zealand’s sacred national bird, vanished from the hills around Wellington more than a century ago. Now the capital’s residents are waging an improbable citizen campaign to return the endangered flightless birds to the city. “They are a part of who we are and our sense of belonging…
