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$50 million prize funded by Musk foundation goes to carbon-removal company that helps Indian farmers
A company that spreads crushed rock on farmers’ fields to draw climate-warming carbon dioxide won a $50 million grand prize.
Book publishers see surging interest in the US Constitution and print new editions
NEW YORK (AP) — When Random House Publisher Andrew Ward met recently with staff editors to discuss potential book projects, ...
Steve McMichael, the colorful Hall of Famer and a leader on the 1985 Chicago Bears, dies at 67
Steve McMichael, the Hall of Fame defensive tackle who was one of the most colorful characters of the 1985 Chicago Bears, ...
Nico and Madden Iamaleava transfers raise the issue of whether NIL collectives will recoup payments
The surprise transfers of brothers Nico and Madden Iamaleava have prompted fresh questions about contracts and NIL buyouts in ...
Pastor calls for ‘full Target boycott’ over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusion
ATLANTA (AP) — The pastor of a Georgia megachurch who led a nationwide 40-day “fast” boycott of Target stores over the retail chain’s commitment to diversity initiatives is now calling for that effort ...
Black churches back embattled Smithsonian African American history museum after Trump’s order
Turner said he got the idea from the Rev. Otis Moss III of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, whose church also ...
EVs, tariffs in the spotlight as Chinese automakers take leading role at Shanghai auto show
Overhanging the upbeat talk in Shanghai by both Chinese and foreign automakers of manufacturing in China for the world are ...
New York City targets alleged Tren de Aragua gang members in federal crackdown
Mayor Eric Adams announced federal charges against 27 individuals accused of being members of the Tren de Aragua gang during ...
84% of the world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Warming oceans cause corals to expel the colorful algae living inside of them, putting the coral at risk of death.
Los Angeles police arrest a suspect in the chainsaw massacre of city trees
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police say they’ve arrested a man who used a chainsaw to cut down large trees in at least ...
LA Mayor Bass suggests laying off more than 1,600 workers in budget proposal
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says “my proposed budget, unfortunately, includes layoffs, which is a decision of absolute last ...
‘Active investigation,’ police presence prompt school lockouts Wednesday in Arbutus
Several public schools in Southwest Baltimore County were placed on lockout status midday Wednesday as a large police ...