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2 Weeks of Iran War Released More Carbon Emissions Than 84 Countries Do Yearly
Destroyed buildings were the top contributor, new research finds, with at least 20,000 units in Iran hit in the war.
States Sue to Block EPA From Slashing Rule That Allows Greenhouse Gas Regulation
The rule, established in 2009, provides the legal justification needed to enforce the EPA's greenhouse gas regulations.
Trump Threatens to Strike Iran Energy Sites Unless Strait of Hormuz Reopens
“Starting with the biggest one first,” Trump said of potential strikes on Iranian power plants.
Senate GOP Blocks TSA Pay as Trump Threatens to Send ICE to Airports
Thousands of workers miss pay as shutdown continues, and Trump proposes sending ICE to US airports.
Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online
Viral synthetic videos of the war on Iran highlight urgent need for AI literacy.
From Iran to Cuba, Trump’s Sanctions Have Hurt People More Than Governments
The US says “sanctions” are about regime change, but in practice they are economic warfare against entire populations.
With Gaza’s Libraries in Ruins, Palestinians Fight to Preserve Historical Memory
More than 87 public libraries and archives in Gaza have been partially or completely destroyed by Israel’s genocide.
Mamdani Unveils LGBTQ Office as $65 Million Pledge Remains Uncertain
Trans advocates raise concerns as funding for gender-affirming care remains unclear in mayor’s plan.
Sanders Joins Minnesota Rally as “No Kings” Protests Grow Nationwide
More than 3,000 events planned as organizers challenge Trump, inequality, and ICE actions.
Weed Killer May Be Causing Cancer “Hot Spots” Across the Midwest
A new analysis linked the weed killer glyphosate to high rates of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.