Month: March 2022
Record-breaking heat wave in 2021 is an example of climate change’s impact in North America
A deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest last summer offers a glimpse of the types of extreme weather that a United Nations report says will become more common in North America with worsening climate change.
Read MoreBook bans have reached levels not seen in decades — but nationwide activism to oppose them is growing, too
The wave of book bannings around the country has reached a level not seen for decades. So has the level of the response.
Read MoreHow Ukraine Can Avoid Losing Its Electricity
Ukraine has been invaded because it tried to break from Russia’s orbit and lean westward. Its effort to join the western world was most visibly on display during the 2014 Revolution of Dignity, also known as Maidan after Kyiv’s Independence
Read MoreAustralian prime minister diagnosed with COVID-19
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a statement that he is “experiencing flu-like symptoms and will be recovering over the next week” but will continue his official duties while isolating.
Read MoreRussia’s war on Ukraine: Day six situation on the ground
On the sixth day of fighting in Ukraine Tuesday, Russia is striking cities and building up its forces near the capital Kyiv, vowing not to stop until “set goals are achieved”. Here is a summary of the situation on the
Read MoreThousands evacuate from worst Australian floods in a decade
Tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes and hundreds of thousands more have been told to prepare to flee as parts of Australia’s southeast coast are inundated by the worst flooding in more than a
Read MoreOil prices surge above $100 a barrel as war on Ukraine rages
The price of oil surged back above $100 a barrel after Russia, a major energy producer, faced further isolation and economic damage because of its invasion of Ukraine.
Read More2022 Texas Primary Election Results
Texas voters are picking their nominees for governor, attorney general, congressional seats and more. Find results here.
Read MoreSacramento church shooting: Father fatally shoots 4 people, including his 3 children, police say – CBS News
Sacramento church shooting: Father fatally shoots 4 people, including his 3 children, police say CBS News Father Kills Three Children, One Adult In Shooting At California Church NBC News California church shooting: Dad kills 3 kids, turns gun on himself, police say Fox
Read MoreRemarks by President Biden at a Celebration to Mark Black History Month – The White House
Remarks by President Biden at a Celebration to Mark Black History Month The White House
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