As warmer temperatures continue to plague Florida, the state has become more Republican — and less willing to take steps to curb the carbon dioxide emissions that accelerate climate change. Read More
After decades of no-fault divorce law, some conservatives want to make it harder to end marriages on the basis of irreconcilable differences. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with Joanna Grossman of Southern Methodist University about the push-back. Read More
France votes in the second and final round of parliamentary elections on Sunday and pollsters predict the far right will fall short of an absolute majority. Read More
DACA recipients are legally allowed to live and work in the U.S. However, the possibility of a second Trump presidency brings a lot of uncertainty for the over half a million DACA permit holders. Read More
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Caroline de Gruyter contributing writer at Foreign policy, about the incoming NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte. Read More
An activist is installing “period pantries” around Tampa so people in need can get free pads or tampons. This comes as Gov. DeSantis vetoed a budget item making menstrual products free in schools. Read More
Frustration has been building for years among some Oakland residents over high crime rates, a persistent budget deficit, and police chief turnover. A recent FBI raid of the mayor’s home has intensified their arguments for her ouster. Read More
A Nepal government-funded team of soldiers and Sherpas removed 11 tons of garbage, four dead bodies and a skeleton during this year’s climbing season. It’s estimated that 40 to 50 tons remain. (Image credit: Peak Promotion) Read More
Sophisticated overseas criminals are stealing tens of billions of dollars from Americans every year, a crime wave projected to get worse as the U.S. population ages and technology makes it easier to successfully perpetrate fraudRead More
Landau’s partnership with James Cameron led to a best picture win for 1997’s “Titanic.” Together they account for some of the biggest blockbusters in movie history, including “Avatar” and its sequel. (Image credit: Chris Pizzello/Invision) Read More