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Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico
The Supreme Court has restarted plans to temporarily store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico, even as the ...
Russian athletes excluded from luge at 2026 Winter Olympics by the sport's governing body
Russian luge athletes have been excluded from competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics even as individuals with neutral status.
Amazon CEO Jassy says AI will reduce its corporate workforce in the next few years
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy anticipates generative artificial intelligence will reduce its corporate workforce in the next few ...
In rural Alaska, a village turns to solar and biomass energies to cut diesel and save money
On a former military base in Galena, Alaska, a school that houses about 200 high school students teaches sustainability among ...
Astrónomos crean mapa de galaxia cercana en miles de colores
CABO CAÑAVERAL, Florida, EE.UU. (AP) — Astrónomos han revelado una galaxia espiral cercana en todo su esplendor brillante, resplandeciendo en miles de colores.
Expansion of marriage rights to same-sex couples also expanded access to the psychological benefits that come with tying the knot
(THE CONVERSATION) Marriage and the ability to start a family are human rights. Ten years ago, on June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Obergefell v. Hodges case extended the right ...
Gay Men’s Health Crisis showed how everyday people stepped up when institutions failed during the height of the AIDS epidemic – providing a model for today
Some had lost friends or lovers. Some felt a moral calling. Some were just trying to balance their sexual karma. Many were angry. Most had no medical background or professional credentials – just a ...
Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions
The impact of smartphone witnessing has been immediate and unmistakable – visceral at street level, seismic in statehouses. On the ground, the videos helped inspire a “ No Kings” movement, which ...
The commitment trap: How Israel, Iran and the US risk becoming prisoners to policies
Israel has committed itself to the proposition that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. Having built its regional security doctrine around preemptive action, nuclear monopoly and deterrence ...
Cheerleaders can now go pro: Varsity Spirit's new league offers pay
Varsity Spirit is starting a professional cheerleading league promising to pay athletes. The Pro Cheer League joins a crowded niche sports market that already includes softball, volleyball, ...
Grok’s ‘white genocide’ responses show how generative AI can be weaponized
(THE CONVERSATION) The AI chatbot Grok spent one day in May 2025 spreading debunked conspiracy theories about “white genocide” in South Africa, echoing views publicly voiced by Elon Musk, the founder ...
‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever
Two simple notes – E and F – have become synonymous with tension, fear and sharks, representing the primal dread of being stalked by a predator. And they largely have “ Jaws ” to thank.