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You've heard of climate change. What is the climate debt doom loop?
Municipal bonds are a time-honored way to fund roads, schools, bridges and other public projects while paying investors interest, usually at tax-free rates.
Flood literacy gaps persist as nature-based solutions prove effective against increasing water events
For decades, flooding has remained one of the most destructive and deadly natural disasters in the United States, causing an average of $8 billion in damages and nearly 90 deaths each year.
Direct flights drive multinational firm growth in globally connected cities
Waiting in an airport for a connecting flight is often tedious. A new study by MIT researchers shows it's bad for business, too.
Trump says he will control money from sale of Venezuelan oil
US President Donald Trump claimed late Tuesday that Venezuela’s interim leadership will turn over to the United States as many as 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to be sold at market price, part of a broader administration effort to seize the South American nation’s
How political influence shapes agricultural expansion in the Amazon
In communities around the Amazon Rainforest, there's a pervasive belief that large landowners use their money to influence local politics to benefit their operations.
Pokémon’s Promo Card For Its Natural History Museum Collab Could Scare Off Scalpers
It will also be sold outside of the museum at select retailers The post Pokémon’s Promo Card For Its Natural History Museum Collab Could Scare Off Scalpers appeared first on Kotaku .
Smartphone use cuts into school hours, with social media leading the way
University of California, San Francisco investigators measured smartphone app activity during school hours among US adolescents and reported an average of 1.16 hours of use, with social media apps taking up the most time.
Ushikuvirus: Newly discovered giant virus may offer clues to the origin of life
The origin of life on Earth becomes even more fascinating and complex as we peer into the mysterious world of viruses. Said to have existed since living cells first appeared, these microscopic entities differ greatly from other forms of life. Composed of only genetic material,
Tony Dokoupil Cries Over Love for Miami as New ‘CBS Evening News’ Host Visits Florida and Salutes Marco Rubio: ‘You’re the Ultimate Florida Man’
Tony Dokoupil’s first week as “CBS Evening News” anchor under Bari Weiss continued to raise eyebrows during the new host’s Tuesday half-hour, which broadcast from Miami, Fla. as part of Dokoupil’s “Live From America Tour” to celebrate his first week on the job. Dokoupil, who
How is drought in New England affecting water levels and the environment?
Recent reports of wells drying up in New Hampshire reflect a pattern we're increasingly seeing across New England: extended dry periods and below-normal precipitation are stressing shallow groundwater systems that many homeowners depend on.
Leader of Yemen's southern separatist group never gave up hopes for independence
By Federico Maccioni DUBAI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi,who took up arms early in life and never shied away from joining conflicts,shows no signs of abandoning his dream of creating an independent state in the south. Zubaidi, the leader of
Factbox-Who makes up Iran's fragmented opposition?
Jan 7 (Reuters) - Iran's clerical establishment is under mounting pressure from a new bout of unrest over economic privations caused by inflation that has rocketed since a war last June when Israeli and U.S. forces launched airstrikes, mainly targeting its nuclear sites.
What time does Black Ops 7 Season 1 Reloaded release in your time zone?
The Black Ops 7 Season 1 release time and date revealed, plus details about what to expect with the update.
ASUS ZenScreen 15.6″ Portable Monitor Quietly Drops to a Record Low With a 3-Year Warranty Included
You can never have enough screen real estate, after all. The post ASUS ZenScreen 15.6″ Portable Monitor Quietly Drops to a Record Low With a 3-Year Warranty Included appeared first on Kotaku .
Nature-inspired computers are shockingly good at math
Neuromorphic computers, inspired by the architecture of the human brain, are proving surprisingly adept at solving complex mathematical problems that underpin scientific and engineering challenges.
NVIDIA and Universal Music Group join forces to develop 'responsible AI' for music
Described as an "antidote to AI slop," the strategic partnership will expand NVIDIA's AI music models and develop new AI-powered music creation tools with direct input from artists.
A full transition to democracy in Venezuela should be a fully bipartisan priority
The removal of Nicolas Maduro from power is not enough to restore democracy in Venezuela, and a full transition to democracy must be pursued in order to restore rights and confidence to the Venezuelan people.
Africa: Afcon 2025 - Who Have an Edge in the Quarterfinals?
[New Times] After a thrilling Round of 16, filled with intensity, drama, and high-quality football, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is getting more interesting in Morocco.
Human-made materials could make up as much as half of some Scottish beaches
The natural sands of beaches along the Firth of Forth are being mixed with significant amounts of human-made materials like bricks, concrete, glass and industrial waste, new research has revealed.
Key House panel advances minibus funding package
The House Rules Committee advanced a bipartisan, bicameral minibus appropriations package on Wednesday, clearing a key procedural hurdle and sending the measure to the floor for consideration. The package would fund the Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, key science
Inflatable fabric robotic arm picks apples
A low-cost, simple robotic apple picker arm developed by Washington State University researchers may someday help with fruit picking and other farm chores.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's lead says they messed up a little by putting a ton of great endgame content next to a final boss you can easily outlevel: 'We weren't sure if our game was going to be that good'
Renoir or not, here I come.
Oil residues can travel over 5,000 miles on ocean debris, study finds
When oily plastic and glass, as well as rubber, washed onto Florida beaches in 2020, a community group shared the mystery online, attracting scientists' attention. Working together, they linked the black residue-coated debris to a 2019 oil slick along Brazil's coastline. Using
Shape of Dreams has topped 1 million sales
The indie roguelite reached the milestone in around four months.
Gabbard weighs in on Venezuela operation: 'Kudos'
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday congratulated the Trump administration for capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife. “Kudos to our servicemen and women and intelligence operators for their flawless execution of President Trump’s order
Joe Pernice Announces New Album Sunny, I Was Wrong Feat. Aimee Mann, Norman Blake, Rodney Crowell, & Jimmy Webb
The veteran singer-songwriter Joe Pernice used to lead Scud Mountain Boys, and he’s fronted the Pernice Brothers for a very long time. Their most recent LP Who Will You Believe came out in 2024. Pernice occasionally makes solo music, too. Pernice released his solo debut Big
How a parasite 'gave up sex' to find more hosts—and why its victory won't last
Australian researchers have uncovered how a particular strain of a diarrhea-causing parasite managed to infect more animal species, offering new insights into how parasitic infections emerge and spread to people.
JPMorgan's asset management will no longer use controversial proxy advisors for shareholder votes
JPMorgan said it is instead using artificial intelligence to aggregate and analyze proxy data.
January Kicks Off 2026 With Some Big Free Games
Total War: Three Kingdoms and more will fill up your backlog this month The post January Kicks Off 2026 With Some Big Free Games appeared first on Kotaku .
Halligan ordered to explain continued use of US attorney title
A federal judge on Tuesday directed the loyalist prosecutor hand-picked by President Trump in the Eastern District of Virginia to provide a written explanation as to why she continues to assert she is the U.S. attorney, despite a different judge finding she was unlawfully
Big Thief’s Buck Meek Announces New Album The Mirror: Hear “Gasoline”
Here’s something weird: Big Thief’s album Double Infinity came out about four months ago. Maybe it’s just me, but that album already feels like it’s 52 years old. In any case, Big Thief guitarist Buck Meek just announced his new solo LP The Mirror, and if you’re not into that,
Watch live: House convenes hearing on Minnesota fraud case
The House Oversight Committee will hear testimony Wednesday morning from Minnesota state lawmakers centered on fraud concerns within the state's social services programs. Witnesses in the first hearing include GOP state Reps. Kristin Robbins, Walter Hudson and Marion Rarick.
New ‘CBS Evening News’ anchor ends broadcast with ‘salute’ to Rubio
CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil ended the network's evening newscast Tuesday with a "salute" to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The segment heaped praise on Rubio, the former Florida GOP senator, for taking on a growing number of titles and responsibilities in President Trump's
US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The U.S. has seized another oil tanker linked to Venezuela. The U.S. European Command said Wednesday on the social platform X that the Defense Department, in conjunction with the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security, seized the M/V Bella 1 ship in the North
These $200 audiophile earbuds mix planar and dynamic drivers and they look like they might actually be decent for gaming
Low-latency mode and some planar drivers in there, too.
Ryan Cohen could be in for a big payday, but he has to grow meme darling GameStop to $100 billion
The board of GameStop granted Cohen performance-based stock options tied to a $100 billion market-capitalization target.
Iron & Wine Announces New Album Hen’s Teeth: Hear “In Your Ocean”
Last year, Iron & Wine teamed up with I’m With Her for the single “Robin’s Egg” and with Band Of Horses’ Ben Bridwell for the covers EP Making Good Time. Now, Sam Beam is announcing a new record called Hen’s Teeth, the follow-up to 2024’s Grammy-nominated Light Verse. It
