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Why some plants are taking over the world

Plants are spreading across the globe faster than ever, largely due to human activity, and new research shows that the very same traits that make plants thrive in their native lands also drive their success abroad. A study of nearly 4,000 European species reveals that tall,

Snuggle – “Car Sick”

Snuggle release their debut full-length Goodbyehouse this Friday. The Copenhagen-based duo has shared a plethora of singles so far — “ Marigold ,” “ Dust ,” “ Woman Lake ,” “ Sun Tan ,” and “ Playthings ” — and they all suggest a lush, captivating dream pop record. This is also

Meta back in the hot seat

Presented by International Justice Mission {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION The Big Story Meta in hot seat again over whistleblower safety claims Meta is facing Congress’s ire once again over its approach to online safety, after several

Kidnapped academic Elizabeth Tsurkov released in Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the release of Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov who was kidnapped in Baghdad in March 2023. While Iraq said a "group of outlaws" kidnapped Tsurkov, Trump announced she was

Meta in hot seat again over whistleblower safety allegations

Meta is facing Congress’s ire once again over its approach to online safety, after several current and former employees came forward with allegations that the tech giant attempted to "bury" findings about safety concerns across its platforms — particularly newer virtual and

Supreme Court takes up Trump tariffs case

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Supreme Court to speedily review Trump’s tariffs The court announced Tuesday it will take up whether President Trump can use emergency powers to justify sweeping

Minnesota man charged with threatening to kill federal judge

A Minnesota man was charged with threatening to assault and kill a federal judge, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday. Robert Phillip Ivers, 72, was first arrested on Sept. 3 after police received reports that Ivers allegedly was printing copies of a 236-page

MAHA report calls existing pesticide reviews 'robust'

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story MAHA report sidesteps chemical, pesticide regs The Trump administration released a new strategy report for how it plans to implement its efforts to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA), seeking to make changes to

Drunk Jeff Goldblum

One of my favorite “memes” of all time is Drunk Jeff Goldblum. The first video, a slowed-down ad for Apple from 1999, is still the best. “In ter net?! I’d say In ter net.” But this new one about PayPal is pretty great too. “Buying a chair… while sitting in a chair…” (via