Tales of the Yucca Man (2018)
(longreads.com)
The desert has its own version of Sasquatch, and it’s just as smelly and hairy.
The desert has its own version of Sasquatch, and it’s just as smelly and hairy.
Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans
(npr.org)
Air in the U.S. has gotten cleaner for decades, adding years to people's lives and preventing millions of asthma attacks, but nearly half of Americans still live with unhealthy air pollution, a new report finds.
Air in the U.S. has gotten cleaner for decades, adding years to people's lives and preventing millions of asthma attacks, but nearly half of Americans still live with unhealthy air pollution, a new report finds.
The World Seems to Be Surrendering to Climate Change
(nytimes.com)
The scope of President Trump’s assault on the country’s climate ambitions, over just three months, is not just enraging but also perversely awe inspiring.
The scope of President Trump’s assault on the country’s climate ambitions, over just three months, is not just enraging but also perversely awe inspiring.
Privacy concerns mount as Dutch intelligence continues to share data with U.S.
(nltimes.nl)
Despite growing concerns about privacy and data protection, Dutch intelligence services AIVD and MIVD reportedly continue to share sensitive datasets with their U.S. counterparts, including data on Dutch citizens.
Despite growing concerns about privacy and data protection, Dutch intelligence services AIVD and MIVD reportedly continue to share sensitive datasets with their U.S. counterparts, including data on Dutch citizens.
Almost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Report Finds
(nytimes.com)
At least 156 million Americans, about 46 percent of the population, live with unsafe levels of ozone, particulate pollution or both, according to the American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air report.
At least 156 million Americans, about 46 percent of the population, live with unsafe levels of ozone, particulate pollution or both, according to the American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air report.
The United States operates the largest nuclear power plant fleet
(eia.gov)
In 2024, U.S. utilities operated 94 nuclear reactors with a total net generating capacity of nearly 97 gigawatts (GW), the largest commercial nuclear power generation fleet in the world.
In 2024, U.S. utilities operated 94 nuclear reactors with a total net generating capacity of nearly 97 gigawatts (GW), the largest commercial nuclear power generation fleet in the world.
White House Proposal Could Gut Climate Modeling the World Depends On
(propublica.org)
Proposed cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the agency whose weather and climate research touches almost every facet of American life, are targeting a 57-year-old partnership between Princeton University and the U.S. government that produces what many consider the world’s most advanced climate modeling and forecasting systems.
Proposed cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the agency whose weather and climate research touches almost every facet of American life, are targeting a 57-year-old partnership between Princeton University and the U.S. government that produces what many consider the world’s most advanced climate modeling and forecasting systems.
Americans Believe Russian Disinformation 'To Alarming Degree'
(forbes.com)
A third of Americans have fallen for Russian disinformation — and for other false online claims.
A third of Americans have fallen for Russian disinformation — and for other false online claims.
Metrication in the United States
(wikipedia.org)
Metrication is the process of introducing the International System of Units, also known as SI units or the metric system, to replace a jurisdiction's traditional measuring units.
Metrication is the process of introducing the International System of Units, also known as SI units or the metric system, to replace a jurisdiction's traditional measuring units.
The dollar's sell-off raises concerns that investors are losing trust in U.S.
(cbsnews.com)
The dollar's sell-off raises concerns that investors are losing trust in the U.S.
The dollar's sell-off raises concerns that investors are losing trust in the U.S.
The Army of God Comes Out of the Shadows
(theatlantic.com)
Tens of millions of American Christians are embracing a charismatic movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, which seeks to destroy the secular state.
Tens of millions of American Christians are embracing a charismatic movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, which seeks to destroy the secular state.
Norway launches scheme to lure top researchers away from US universities
(theguardian.com)
Norway has launched a new scheme to lure top international researchers amid growing pressure on academic freedom in the US under the Trump administration.
Norway has launched a new scheme to lure top international researchers amid growing pressure on academic freedom in the US under the Trump administration.
China invites European countries to form united front against Trump tariffs
(scmp.com)
In separate calls with the British and Austrian foreign ministers, China’s top diplomat has accused Washington of weaponising tariffs, and urged Europe to join hands with Beijing to defend the multilateral trading system.
In separate calls with the British and Austrian foreign ministers, China’s top diplomat has accused Washington of weaponising tariffs, and urged Europe to join hands with Beijing to defend the multilateral trading system.
America's cyber defenses are being dismantled from the inside
(theregister.com)
America's cyber defenses are being dismantled from the inside
America's cyber defenses are being dismantled from the inside
Ask HN: Are you finding it harder to enter the US in the last couple of months?
(ycombinator.com)
I have a decent job offer in the USA which I am quite hesitant to take. I am a Canadian citizen but was born in Iran and seems like it's not going to go well at the border.
I have a decent job offer in the USA which I am quite hesitant to take. I am a Canadian citizen but was born in Iran and seems like it's not going to go well at the border.
A way forward
(geohot.github.io)
To date, the Trump administration has been an absolute tragedy. It has been the acting out of emotions. There are no adults in the room. I’m not saying there would have been adults in the room with the Kamala regime either, but I had some hopes for positive change with the Trump tech-bro alliance and now they are gone.
To date, the Trump administration has been an absolute tragedy. It has been the acting out of emotions. There are no adults in the room. I’m not saying there would have been adults in the room with the Kamala regime either, but I had some hopes for positive change with the Trump tech-bro alliance and now they are gone.
A Ticking Clock on American Freedom
(theatlantic.com)
It’s later than you think, but it’s not too late.
It’s later than you think, but it’s not too late.
The US ruled against Google's monopoly – Europe should do the same
(ft.com)
The US ruled against Google’s monopoly — Europe should do the same
The US ruled against Google’s monopoly — Europe should do the same
Japan keeps asking the US what it wants in trade talks and can't get an answer
(forexlive.com)
Japanese negotiators are complaining that the problem with the trade negotiations with the White House, what's delaying concrete progress and a real deal, is that US keeps changing its ask in terms of exactly what it wants, said one financial CEO who speaks regularly to country officials.
Japanese negotiators are complaining that the problem with the trade negotiations with the White House, what's delaying concrete progress and a real deal, is that US keeps changing its ask in terms of exactly what it wants, said one financial CEO who speaks regularly to country officials.
Fossil fuels fall below 50% of US electricity for the first month on record
(ember-energy.org)
Washington DC, April 4th – The US hit a new record low for fossil fuels in the electricity mix last month as solar and wind reached a record high, according to new data from global energy think tank Ember.
Washington DC, April 4th – The US hit a new record low for fossil fuels in the electricity mix last month as solar and wind reached a record high, according to new data from global energy think tank Ember.
Risk of Financial Panic Tempers Trump on Firing Powell
(nytimes.com)
President Trump this week revived a longstanding threat against Jerome H. Powell when he accused the Federal Reserve chair of “playing politics” and moving too slowly to lower interest rates.
President Trump this week revived a longstanding threat against Jerome H. Powell when he accused the Federal Reserve chair of “playing politics” and moving too slowly to lower interest rates.
Trump's American History Revolution
(nytimes.com)
As the 250th anniversary of America’s independence approaches, the president is moving to put his stamp on how the nation’s story is told, in Washington and beyond.
As the 250th anniversary of America’s independence approaches, the president is moving to put his stamp on how the nation’s story is told, in Washington and beyond.
Harvard showdown is the latest front in a long conservative war against academia
(theguardian.com)
The showdown between Donald Trump and Harvard University may have exploded into life this week, but the battle represents just the latest step in what has been a decades-long war waged by the right wing on American academia.
The showdown between Donald Trump and Harvard University may have exploded into life this week, but the battle represents just the latest step in what has been a decades-long war waged by the right wing on American academia.
In 1859, a South African declared himself emperor of the United States
(aljazeera.com)
On the morning of September 17, 1859, a “well-dressed and serious-looking man” walked into the offices of The San Francisco Evening Bulletin and – without explanation – handed over a document that he wished to see published.
On the morning of September 17, 1859, a “well-dressed and serious-looking man” walked into the offices of The San Francisco Evening Bulletin and – without explanation – handed over a document that he wished to see published.
Boeing begins flying back planes refused by Chinese airlines
(bangkokpost.com)
The US plane manufacturer Boeing has begun flying 737 Max jets that were refused by Chinese airline customers back to the United States, as the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies escalates.
The US plane manufacturer Boeing has begun flying 737 Max jets that were refused by Chinese airline customers back to the United States, as the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies escalates.
U.S. Gas Exports to China Stopped After Beijing Imposed Tariffs
(nytimes.com)
China has stopped buying liquefied natural gas from the United States after imposing a 15 percent tariff on these shipments on Feb. 10, ship tracking data shows, in the latest sign that Beijing continues to decouple from the U.S. economy.
China has stopped buying liquefied natural gas from the United States after imposing a 15 percent tariff on these shipments on Feb. 10, ship tracking data shows, in the latest sign that Beijing continues to decouple from the U.S. economy.
China Can Have It All – China is currently winner of America's self-sabotage
(minnalander.substack.com)
Both good news and bad news is relative, and since Trump took office the line has become increasingly blurred. Today’s silver lining is that if the US indeed gives up its peace plan for Ukraine, of all the possible bad outcomes that may be the least bad one.
Both good news and bad news is relative, and since Trump took office the line has become increasingly blurred. Today’s silver lining is that if the US indeed gives up its peace plan for Ukraine, of all the possible bad outcomes that may be the least bad one.