The Hill
NAACP sues to keep armed federal agents away from polling places, while the DOJ insists it never said it would send them - and everyone agrees that's definitely reassuring.
The Atlantic
The third-largest Ebola outbreak ever shows we've learned some things, but the U.S. seems determined to unlearn the importance of actually maintaining the systems that stop pandemics.
The Guardian
The Trump administration proposes to slash public comment periods for oil and gas drilling on federal lands, lower cleanup bonds from $500,000 to $25,000, and allow more methane emissions - because democracy and clean air are so last century.
The Hill
Interior Department proposes loosening Biden-era rules on methane and well cleanup, aiming for 'energy dominance' and less red tape for oil drillers.
TechCrunch
Anthropic beats OpenAI in business spending, raises $65B, files for IPO, then gets banned by Trump admin - and somehow that might be good for sales.
Ars Technica
ADA apologizes after ejecting scientists for distributing an editorial critical of Trump, sparking resignations and over 6,500 signatures on a 'Shame on You' letter.
Inside Climate News
Trump administration emergency order keeps Florida coal plant running past retirement, because data centers and cold snaps apparently trump net zero goals.
Grist
UN votes overwhelmingly to back ICJ ruling that climate inaction is a 'wrongful act' - U.S., Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Russia say 'nah, we're good'.
Inside Climate News
The EPA says Americans don't want EVs, ignoring that it killed the tax credits and blocked state rules that made them viable.
NYT Economy
The U.S. bombed Iran, used up half its stealth missiles, and now needs China's rare-earth minerals to restock - a plan that's going great.
The Atlantic
FBI Director Kash Patel distributes personalized Ka$h-branded Woodford Reserve bourbon to staff and civilians, uses DOJ planes for transport, and once lost his mind over a missing bottle - because nothing says law-enforcement integrity like a…
The Hill
Malaria is evolving, mosquitoes are laughing at our insecticides, and the U.S. might need to get serious about finishing the job before the disease brings uninvited guests to our shores.
Inside Climate News
The U.S. Forest Service's plan to close all regional offices may result in losing over a century of historical documents, including irreplaceable climate data and physical samples, as conservationists warn of a potential archival apocalypse.
Ars Technica
Gamers sue Nintendo, alleging the company plans to double-dip by keeping government tariff refunds after already charging customers higher prices.
TechCrunch
While the Pentagon sues Anthropic for being a 'risk,' the rest of the Trump administration is apparently eager to use its AI, proving government unity is as elusive as safe autonomous weapons.
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