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Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
Great Britain’s electricity system operator can now implement rotating blackouts with just eight hours’ notice under new rules designed to prevent widespread power system collapse during supply shortages.
Red Tide Near Fort George Inlet Is Another Warning Sign: Jacksonville Needs to Move Beyond Coal
A red tide bloom has appeared near Fort George Inlet in Jacksonville, prompting health warnings and renewed calls for the city to transition away from coal-powered energy generation.
Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Climate skeptics shared misleading wildfire charts on social media, but data shows the European Union’s burned area in 2026 is second only to 2022, with France setting a modern record.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
Research shows people underestimate public support for climate action while overestimating others’ climate-friendly behaviors. Simply correcting these perception gaps may not substantially increase actual climate action.
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MLB approves sale of San Diego Padres to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones
Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to private equity billionaire José E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones at a record $3.9 billion valuation.
Some Pa. schools are cutting off charter students’ access to yellow buses after court ruling
Pennsylvania school districts are shifting charter school students to public transit passes instead of yellow buses following a state Supreme Court ruling, citing rising costs and driver shortages.
Bids start for long-term flood fix feds say will be fast and cheap — but they don’t know what it is
The Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting bids for a long-term glacial flooding solution in Alaska, though officials have not yet determined what the project will be, only that it will be faster and cheaper than previous proposals.
Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
The House Ethics Committee announced it is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., including inappropriate contact with a House staffer.
Netanyahu party campaign billboard likens Mamdani to leaders of Iran and Hezbollah
Netanyahu’s party has featured New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on a campaign billboard alongside leaders of Iran and Hezbollah, escalating their political dispute over Gaza.
At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession
An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, killing at least nine monks during a pilgrimage in the northeast town of Mukdahan.
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
The Church of England rejected a proposal to restore 30% of its land for nature by 2030, instead passing an alternative motion without specific rewilding targets.
After centuries in India, the last Cochin Jews try to keep their history alive
Kochi’s once-thriving Jewish community has dwindled to just a handful of members, with the last local congregants working to preserve centuries of history and religious tradition in historic synagogues now visited mainly by tourists.
Suspended priest in Grenada turns to calypso to preach about sexual abuse and Gaza
A suspended Catholic priest in Grenada is using calypso music to discuss topics including Gaza and sexual abuse within the church after being barred from officiating religious services.
The leader of Armenia’s Apostolic Church faces trial amid a feud with the government
The head of Armenia’s Apostolic Church appeared in court on charges of defying an order to reinstate a defrocked bishop, part of escalating tensions with the government over territorial concessions and normalization with Azerbaijan.
As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts
Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim nominated by Michigan Democrats for U.S. Senate, but his historic candidacy has coincided with increased anti-Muslim rhetoric in politics and communities nationwide.
A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead
Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo honors 2.4 million war dead, including 14 Class-A war criminals, making it both a sacred memorial and a source of international controversy regarding Japan’s wartime past.