The high-profile FireAid benefit concert raised $100 million to support communities impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The six-hour event featured a star-studded lineup including Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart and Stevie Wonder. But questions are now surfacing over where the money actually went — and whether it fulfilled its intended purpose. […]
The Trump administration is drafting a measure that would revoke the federal government’s power to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions and combat climate change. The plan was first reported Tuesday, July 22, by The New York Times, citing two people familiar with the proposal. The plan would create an Environmental Protection Agency rule that repeals a 2009 […]
Texas Department of Agriculture officials are set to deploy bait that is meant to duplicate the smell of open wounds as part of an effort to fight the spread of the flesh-eating screwworm fly. The fly is not only a pest, but a major threat to the beef industry, wildlife and even pets. Texas Agriculture […]
In a move aimed at boosting safety and comfort, Uber is giving some riders more choice over who’s behind the wheel. The company announced a pilot program on Wednesday, July 23, that lets women riders to request women drivers through the app. “At Uber, we believe that when we make our platform better for women, […]
The U.S. passport now ranks as the 10th most powerful passport in the world according to the Henley Passport Index. That continues a decade-long drop from the number one position the U.S. held in 2014. Passport power The Henley Passport Index is updated monthly and includes 199 different passports and 227 different travel destinations. The […]
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, urged Big Tech to run data centers on 100% renewable energy by 2030. While the cost of renewables continues to decline, significant advancements are needed in grid management and the development of clean, base-load power for data centers to operate without relying on coal or gas-fired power plants. “AI […]
A self-described Catholic fascist said he is out of a job after his employer saw his controversial comments on an episode of “Surrounded” by Jubilee. The man named Connor sympathized with the Nazis and said he prefers autocracy to democracy. Connor has since started a fundraiser that he says will be an emergency fund while […]
The International Court of Justice ruled that countries could be in violation of international law if they do not do a better job of protecting the planet from climate change. The advisory opinion also said nations harmed the most by climate change could be entitled to reparations from wealthier countries. ICJ ruling “Failure of a […]
Skydance Media is promising to overhaul the culture of CBS News and its parent company ahead of its planned $8 billion merger with Paramount Global, pledging to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and appoint an ombudsperson to monitor complaints of bias. The commitments were detailed in new filings submitted this week to the Federal […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection wants the ability to see through walls. The agency is seeking sophisticated new surveillance technology after President Donald Trump signed into law a budget bill that earmarks more than $165 billion for immigration enforcement. A presentation obtained by The Intercept shows a wish list from the agency for “advanced AI” […]
