Freshwater is a limited resource, and how we use it matters. Agriculture, especially meat and dairy production, accounts for most of the world’s water consumption, with a significant portion going toward growing feed crops. In places like California and Utah, shifting weather[...]
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Manitoba unites against U.S. Tariffs defending sovereignty and economic security
With a unanimous vote, Manitoba’s legislature has drawn a firm line against U.S. tariffs, calling them a threat to Canada’s sovereignty and economic security. The province, rich in hydroelectric power and critical resources, is standing together to protect jobs and industries from[...]
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US resumes sending aid, intel to Ukraine; seeks ‘yes’ from Russia on ceasefire
Washington and Kyiv are offering Russia a 30-day ceasefire, a move backed by renewed U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing. But the deal comes with strings attached—Ukraine is expected to make strategic concessions, including territorial losses and a mineral agreement with the[...]
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Please Come to Bucha, JD Vance
A war isn’t just lines on a map—it’s the people who live and die within them. As U.S. leaders debate the extent of support for Ukraine, voices from the ground urge a closer look at the human cost of occupation. A recent[...]
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As U.S. Allies Question Commitments, a New Nuclear Arms Race Looms
Longstanding efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation may be unraveling. With President Trump signaling a shift away from traditional alliances, U.S. partners like South Korea, Japan, and even Poland are considering nuclear programs of their own. France has floated the idea of extending[...]
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Scientists Reveal Battery That Can Be Powered by Nuclear Waste
Nuclear energy may be clean, but its radioactive waste remains a challenge. Now, researchers have found a way to repurpose that waste—by using it to power tiny batteries. A new study shows how gamma radiation from nuclear byproducts can generate electricity for[...]
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Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 20 as U.S. cuts intelligence sharing with Kyiv
Ukraine continues to take missiles and drone strikes. Overnight Friday, Russian strikes killed at least 22 people, targeting towns near the front lines and critical infrastructure. The assault comes just days after the U.S. halted intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, a move that weakens[...]
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Watch: An Ocean in Motion: NASA’s Mesmerizing View of Earth’s Underwater Highways
This data visualization showing ocean currents around the world uses data from NASA’s ECCO model, or Estimating the Circulation and Climate of the Ocean. The model pulls data from spacecraft, buoys, and other measurements. It’s both beautiful and informative. Enjoy. [...]Read More...[...]
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Norway to increase aid for Ukraine to $7.8 billion in 2025
Norway is doubling down on its support for Ukraine, committing an additional $4.6 billion in aid for 2025, bringing the total to nearly $8 billion. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre framed the decision as a necessary step in Ukraine’s fight for defense[...]
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Mexico and Canada are frustrated by Trump’s tariff whiplash
Mexico and Canada are struggling to negotiate with a moving target. As President Trump shifts justifications for his tariffs—from fentanyl to migration to trade deficits—officials from both countries say they can’t pin down exactly what the U.S. wants. While Mexico treads carefully,[...]
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New avian flu plan hatched by USDA, Experts Weigh In
The U.S. is shifting its approach to avian flu, but experts aren’t convinced it will work. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced a $1 billion plan to strengthen farm biosecurity and invest in a poultry vaccine—moving away from the long-standing practice of[...]
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Trade Wars Erupt
Trade tensions are escalating fast. President Trump’s new tariffs—25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%—are already triggering retaliation. Canada and Mexico are preparing their own tariffs, and China is hitting back with[...]
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Trump administration weighs sanctions relief for Russia
The Trump administration is exploring ways to ease sanctions on Russia, a move that could reshape U.S. foreign policy and its role in the Ukraine war. The White House has asked officials to draft a list of potential sanctions relief, signaling a[...]
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President Trump Meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Devolves Into Ugly Display of Diplomacy
Diplomacy is often a careful dance, but President Trump’s tense exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made it clear—this was a confrontation, not a negotiation. In a globally broadcast Oval Office meeting, Trump and Vice President JD Vance pressed Zelenskyy on gratitude[...]
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Boston Dynamics Led a Robot Revolution. Now Its Machines Are Teaching Themselves New Tricks
Robots that sprint, dance, and leap have already dazzled us, but Marc Raibert, the visionary behind Boston Dynamics, has his sights set on something bigger: true intelligence. His latest work focuses on teaching machines to move and adapt without human micromanagement, using[...]
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The ‘doomsday’ seed vault in Svalbard just added thousands of climate-hardy crops
Tucked deep in the Arctic permafrost, a vault unlike any other holds the world’s most precious insurance policy: seeds. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, opened just three times a year, is humanity’s safeguard against a changing climate and uncertain future. This week,[...]