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December 5, 2023

US awards $110 million to reduce wildlife car collisions

The U.S. Transportation Department will award $110 million to fund 19 projects to help reduce car collisions with wildlife and improve safety for animals crossing highways.

December 4, 2023

In rare rebuke, Philippines VP opposes president's decision to restart peace talks with communist rebels

Philippine Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte publicly critiqued a decision by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to restart peace talks with communist rebels.

December 4, 2023

Asset managers guilty of 'greenwashing,' or exaggerating sustainability credentials, watchdog group claims

A new reports has found that asset managers are exaggerating the sustainability credentials of investment funds, a form of malpractice known as "greenwashing."

December 4, 2023

As Taiwan prepares for 2024 election, fear of Chinese interference increases

Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary election is Jan. 13, 2024, and President Tsai Ing-wen are warning that China might try to interfere.

December 1, 2023

'Too massive for its star': Scientists discover enormous planet that changes what we know about red dwarfs

Scienstists have discovered a planet circling a a red dwarf. The enormous mass of the planet compared to its host star is forcing scientists to reconsider current theories.

November 29, 2023

'Like winning the lottery': Paul McCartney performs last-minute concert for 300 fans in Brazil

Paul McCartney performed a 22-song concert for a 300-person audience on Nov. 28 in Brasilia, Brazil. McCartney is currently on his "Got Back" tour.

November 28, 2023

US cybersecurity official urges safeguards against artificial intelligence threats: 'Moving too fast'

Concerns are being raised by the director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency regarding the potential threats posed by the rapid development of AI.

November 28, 2023

Texas abortion ban challenged as oral arguments begin

A group of patients and doctors in Texas is challenging the state's near-total abortion ban, arguing that it endangers women's lives, particularly those with medical conditions.

November 28, 2023

Texas oyster harvests plunge again as climate change and overharvesting threaten industry, officials say

Texas has closed the majority of its public oyster reefs for the second consecutive year due to declining populations caused by climate change and overharvesting.

November 16, 2023

Russian artist sentenced to jail for seven years for anti-war protest

Russian artist Alexandra Skochilenko, who spread messages calling for an end to the war in Ukraine, was jailed for seven years on Thursday.