EU climate chief is concerned over the expansion of the coal industry in China
The European Union's climate chief has expressed concern over the expansion of China's coal industry, with the building of new coal-fired plants
2023-07-04 09:22
UK Insurance Group Pushes Members to Act on Biodiversity Loss
A British insurance group is pushing its members, which include Allianz SE, Aviva Plc and Chubb Ltd., to
2023-07-04 08:51
Lawsuit alleges Harvard gives preferential treatment to legacy admissions, who are 'overwhelmingly' White
Three minority advocacy groups are suing Harvard University's governing body, accusing the school of discrimination by giving preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors and alumni, and are citing the recent US Supreme Court ruling that gutted affirmative action to bolster their lawsuit.
2023-07-04 08:18
Chicago flooding is stark reminder of vulnerability of major cities during extreme weather
Heavy rains flooding Chicago neighborhoods and cancelling NASCAR street races serve as stark reminders of the vulnerability of urban centers during extreme weather events
2023-07-04 07:50
US maternal deaths doubled in last 20 years, study finds
American Indian and Alaska Native women see the greatest increase, new research finds.
2023-07-04 06:16
Los Angeles officials urge beachgoers to stay away from poisoned sea lions amid Fourth of July celebrations
Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, public health officials in Los Angeles are advising beachgoers to avoid sea lions that have been sickened by toxins from large algae blooms coating California beaches.
2023-07-04 04:18
The Highest-Rated Book in Each Country, Mapped
If you read to explore different worlds, this map of Goodreads' top book by a local author in each country is for you.
2023-07-04 03:25
How to Track Down Ice Cream Trucks Near You
These online tools can help you locate the nearest ice cream truck in your neighborhood.
2023-07-04 01:17
Harvard 'legacy' policy challenged on heels of affirmative action ruling
By Daniel Wiessner Harvard College was hit with a complaint on Monday claiming its policy of giving preferences
2023-07-04 00:54
7 Facts About Willi Ninja, the Grandfather of Vogue
Famed choreographer Willi Ninja's pioneering dance moves and gender-fluid style had a lasting influence on music and fashion, which still persists to this day.
2023-07-04 00:30
U.S. maternal mortality more than doubled since 1999, most deaths among Black women - study
By Nancy Lapid The number of U.S. women who died within a year after pregnancy more than doubled
2023-07-04 00:17
US maternal deaths more than doubled over two decades in unequal proportions for race and geography
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows maternal deaths across the U.S. more than doubled in two decades in unequal proportions
2023-07-03 23:29