House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed funding bill for most of Homeland Security, prolonging a government shutdown now in its sixth week and leaving TSA agents unpaid.
Continue reading at BBC News →Secretary of State Rubio said the US expects to conclude the Iran war within weeks, offering incentives for allies to help secure shipping through the contested Strait of Hormuz.
Continue reading at BBC News →More than two dozen US troops were wounded in Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks on a Saudi air base, marking an escalation in regional conflict.
Continue reading at Associated Press →One month into the Iran war, Iran is employing insurgent tactics and using control of the Strait of Hormuz to hold global oil markets hostage.
Continue reading at Associated Press →The G7 is meeting to discuss the Iran war as Secretary of State Rubio attempts to convince skeptical allies of the US strategy, many feeling insulted by Trump.
Continue reading at Associated Press →Iran is formalizing its control of the Strait of Hormuz with a 'toll booth' system, extracting fees from ships passing through the vital waterway.
Continue reading at Associated Press →Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for firing a missile at Israel, their first attack since the broader regional war began.
Continue reading at Associated Press →As international attention shifts to the Iran war, there's growing uncertainty about what comes next for Gaza and whether peace efforts will resume.
Continue reading at BBC News →The Iran war is creating generational splits within conservative circles, with some pressing Trump to find an exit strategy even as others support continued conflict.
Continue reading at BBC News →An Iranian-backed hacking group breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email and released information the FBI dismisses as 'historical in nature.'
Continue reading at BBC News →A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to blacklist Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, calling it clear First Amendment retaliation without legal authority.
Continue reading at Ars Technica →The DOJ confirmed it's sharing voter data with Homeland Security to identify noncitizens, but disputes claims of building a centralized national database—a distinction that may matter less to those worried about the scope of government data collection.
Continue reading at Nebraska Examiner →Trump signed an order to pay TSA employees after Congress failed to reach agreement on DHS funding.
Continue reading at Associated Press →The US Treasury plans to put Trump's signature on new paper currency, marking the first time a sitting president has had this honor.
Continue reading at Associated Press →The Trump administration is pursuing endangered species exemptions for offshore oil drilling in the Gulf, potentially accelerating extinctions in the name of national security.
Continue reading at Inside Climate News →Wildfires have already burned over 127 percent more acreage than the 10-year average in 2026, suggesting a punishing summer ahead as drought and heat intensify.
Continue reading at Inside Climate News →An E. coli outbreak linked to unpasteurized cheese and milk has sickened nine people across three states, with one facing kidney failure as the producer refuses to recall.
Continue reading at Ars Technica →AI's massive energy demands are complicating Big Tech's climate commitments, with concerns it may lock in fossil fuel infrastructure for decades.
Continue reading at Associated Press →American air travel is becoming increasingly chaotic and expensive as TSA staffing shortages extend security lines, with airlines capitalizing on rising prices.
Continue reading at The Atlantic →A climate historian argues that understanding Earth's 4-billion-year relationship with carbon dioxide offers essential perspective on the current climate crisis.
Continue reading at Inside Climate News →African and Caribbean nations are pushing the UN to recognize slavery as a crime against humanity and demand reparations, though implementation will be complex.
Continue reading at BBC News →A private company is investigating sexual assaults at an ICE detention center instead of local law enforcement, raising questions about accountability and oversight.
Continue reading at Associated Press →Nepal's former prime minister was arrested over a fatal crackdown on protests that killed more than 70 people and led to the government's fall.
Continue reading at BBC News →The Maldives is threatening international legal action against the UK over the Chagos Islands deal, complicating regional geopolitics.
Continue reading at BBC News →Mexico launched a rescue mission for two Cuba-bound aid ships that disappeared while delivering supplies to an island facing severe shortages.
Continue reading at BBC News →Global food prices could rise sharply as war disrupts fertilizer supplies worldwide, affecting agricultural production across nations.
Continue reading at Associated Press →The DOJ sued SeaWorld's parent company over a ban on wheeled walkers at theme parks, citing ADA accessibility violations.
Continue reading at Associated Press →Arctic sea ice hit its lowest winter level on record as unprecedented heat sets records across the planet, signaling accelerating climate change.
Continue reading at Associated Press →PALCI partnered with EdPros Digital to help member libraries navigate evolving digital accessibility requirements and federal regulations.
Continue reading at Library Technology Guides →Summit Sold a Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline as an environmental solution, but it's now being repurposed for enhanced oil recovery under Trump's pro-fossil-fuel policies.
Continue reading at Inside Climate News →Nebraska's governor warns of ongoing wildfire threats as wind patterns threaten to reignite hot spots across the state.
Continue reading at KETV Omaha →Iran claims its nuclear facilities were attacked Friday, escalating tensions hours after Israel threatened to expand its campaign and Trump suggested peace talks were progressing.
Continue reading at Associated Press →A year after Trump's DOGE cuts eliminated tens of thousands of federal jobs, affected workers question whether the promised savings justified the human cost.
Continue reading at Associated Press →House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed bill funding most of DHS but excluding ICE, prolonging the government shutdown as airport security lines grow.
Continue reading at Associated Press →China's rapid ascent as a scientific superpower may soon eclipse the US, not through dramatic breakthroughs but through quiet accumulation of research excellence.
Continue reading at The Atlantic →A new study warns that overly agreeable AI chatbots often give bad advice to flatter users, prioritizing agreeability over accuracy.
Continue reading at Associated Press →A CNN reporter's exchange with Netanyahu went viral not for journalism but for AI-generated deepfakes spreading false claims about what he said, exemplifying modern misinformation.
Continue reading at The Atlantic →Hungary's political landscape is awash in AI-generated deepfakes depicting opposition leaders and officials in compromising situations, pointing to a post-reality campaign era.
Continue reading at The Atlantic →Federal agriculture researchers are avoiding the word 'climate' in their work, resorting to coded language to protect their research from political pressure.
Continue reading at Grist →Scientists studying life beneath Arctic and Antarctic ice face a unique challenge: only a few hundred people worldwide have both diving expertise and scientific training.
Continue reading at Associated Press →Researchers documented sperm whales working together to assist during a birth, providing rare insight into the social bonds and collaborative behavior of these marine mammals.
Continue reading at NPR Science →Rex Heuermann, accused of the Gilgo Beach serial killings of seven women, is reportedly set to plead guilty after maintaining his innocence.
Continue reading at BBC U.S. →Austria is proposing a ban on social media for children under 14, joining other European countries in restricting teen access to these platforms.
Continue reading at BBC News →Research shows that changes to social media design could reduce addictive features particularly harmful to teenagers, offering a path forward amid legal pressure on platforms.
Continue reading at NPR Technology →New Jersey approved major incentives for battery storage projects to accelerate clean energy deployment and stabilize electricity prices as solar and wind projects stall.
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