Phoenix Zoo’s decision is part of a growing trend among zoos across North America with about 40 zoos closing their elephant exhibits and many more pledging to close their exhibits.

The GOP, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, has framed the Laken Riley Act as a public safety measure aimed at addressing crime committed by undocumented immigrants. However, civil rights advocates ...

The GNAD case study describes how Egyptians grew their democracy movement despite repression, and finally won in 2011. However, gaining a measure of freedom doesn’t guarantee keeping it. As Egypt has ...

Insurance companies pull out of fire-prone areas, leaving homeowners scrambling for coverage amid record-breaking climate disasters. • Wildfires in Los Angeles County have destroyed over 1,000 homes ...

Unicef warns of a catastrophic situation as at least 74 children killed in first week of 2025, with more dying from cold and starvation. • At least 74 children were killed in Gaza during the first ...

National parks, monuments, or conservation areas often encompass sacred lands. Contact the park office or read the signage to learn about their cultural significance. If applicable, contact local ...

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• Eight tech billionaires, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, added more than $600 billion to their collective net worth, representing 43% of the $1.5 trillion increase among the ...

The renewable energy powering Chicago’s municipal operations is primarily sourced from the Double Black Diamond solar farm, the largest solar installation east of the Mississippi River. The move is ...

In the early hours of January 1, 2025, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen and Army veteran, drove his vehicle into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing 14 people and injuring over 30 ...

• A pickup truck driven by Shamsud Din Jabbar plowed into New Orleans’ Bourbon Street crowd, killing 15 and injuring dozens early on New Year’s Day. • After exiting the vehicle, Jabbar opened fire on ...

In their preliminary findings released this week, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation concluded that the herbicide paraquat caused harm to wildlife and human health, including thyroid ...