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Strange, catastrophic landslides are kicking off across the far north
Scientists have identified a new type of massive landslide in Canada’s Northwest Territories triggered by permafrost thaw after wildfires, raising concerns about climate feedback loops and greenhouse gas release.
Japan’s MMX mission set to grab a piece of Mars’s moon Phobos
Japan’s spacecraft has launched toward Mars’s moon Phobos to collect samples, scheduled to arrive in August 2027 and return 10 grams of material to Earth in 2031.
For Black voters, climate action means little without relief from rising costs
A new poll shows Black voters prioritize cost of living over climate change, yet still want elected officials to address environmental issues. The gap reflects concerns about whether climate policies will actually improve their immediate quality of life.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
Scientists have identified the first dinosaur bone ever found in Antarctica—a tail vertebra from a Titanosaur discovered in 1985 but forgotten in a drawer for 40 years.
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Pine-cone grenades and planet-baking carbon: the French fires 170 years in the making – a visual guide
France experienced unprecedented summer wildfires that burned more land than ever recorded and displaced more people since World War II, with conditions rooted in forestry decisions from 170 years ago.
Buc-ee’s chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart’s beaver logo
Buc-ee’s convenience store chain sued Beaver’s Mini Mart in Ohio over trademark infringement, sparking public backlash, boycotts, and support from comedian John Oliver and state officials.
Wicker Man director’s sons complete their late father’s film trilogy
Director Robin Hardy’s sons have completed their late father’s envisioned trilogy with a third film, Wrath of the Gods, premiering at FrightFest after discovery of original scripts in a family archive.
Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand
More than 50 coordinated arson attacks struck southern Thailand’s border provinces, injuring at least two people and targeting government buildings, stores, and infrastructure amid an ongoing regional insurgency.
Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says holding elections during wartime would risk splitting the country as Russia accumulates ballistic missiles and considers mobilizing additional forces.
Stephen Pedley obituary
Stephen Pedley, who served as bishop of Lancaster from 1998 to 2005, has died at age 85. Known for his infectious laughter and pastoral gifts, he was regarded as a devoted Church of England clergyman throughout his ecclesiastical career.
Wildfire started by humans approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations
A rapidly spreading wildfire in northwest Reno, Nevada, destroyed homes and forced approximately 90,000 people to evacuate Sunday. Authorities determined the human-caused Hawk Fire was uncontained and growing unpredictably due to shifting winds.
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
Xavier Becerra, California’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, campaigns on healthcare achievements while facing an anticipated near-doubling of uninsured Californians by 2030 due to Medicaid and ACA marketplace cuts.
Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin raises pressure over Ukraine support
Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK as tensions escalate over British military support for Ukraine, with the Kremlin warning of unspecified consequences.
Trump waves green flag kicking off high-speed IndyCar race through Washington
President Trump attended the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through Washington DC on Sunday, with drivers reaching speeds up to 190mph past national landmarks during the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.
‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war
Trade negotiations between the US and Canada collapsed on Friday, triggering a trade war with the US imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods and Canada pledging matching retaliatory measures.
France confines more than 1,700 on British cruise ship in Bordeaux after gastroenteritis outbreak
French authorities confined over 1,700 people aboard a British cruise ship in Bordeaux following a gastroenteritis outbreak, with authorities ruling out any connection to a separate hantavirus case.