Latest in Arctic Tundra Has Long Helped Cool Earth. Now, It’s Fueling Warming.
Sort by
812 items
-
Southern California forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze
Cooler temperatures, calmer winds and a chance of rainfall in Southern California this week are forecast to help firefighters as they battle a wind-driven wildfireABC News - 9m -
Albertsons is now suing Kroger for billions. That won’t help it find another buyer, analysts say.
Grocery-store giant Albertsons Cos. said Wednesday that it is walking away from its merger with rival Kroger Co., a day after two judges blocked it.MarketWatch - 6h -
Arctic Tundra Has Long Helped Cool Earth. Now, It’s Fueling Warming.
Wildfires and thawing permafrost are causing the region to release more carbon dioxide than its plants remove, probably for the first time in thousands of years.The New York Times - 1d -
Husband, dad of 3 who faked death on lake has returned to US willingly
Ryan Borgwardt, the husband and father who authorities said faked his own death at a Wisconsin lake and fled the country, is back in Wisconsin and in custody.ABC News - 14h -
The NFL has long eschewed private equity investment. 2 teams just changed that
Private equity investors gained limited control of the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins after a Wednesday morning vote of approval among team ownership groups.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
The Long Wave: The Lamar v Drake beef has gone legal – what does it say about today’s hip-hop industry?
In this week’s newsletter: Lawyers are now involved in the most explosive rap feud of the century. A look at the potential cultural and commercial impact, and how hip-hop became big business. Hello ...The Guardian - 19h -
This woman has trained thousands of people to help others have a ‘good death’
It may be time to change the way we view — and plan for — deathMarketWatch - 21h -
Arctic tundra becoming a source of carbon dioxide emissions, NOAA warns
The Arctic tundra has historically helped reduce global emissions. But rising temperatures and wildfires in the region are changing that, scientists say.CBS News - 1d -
Hield believes he has found NBA home with Warriors after long journey
The Bahamas always will be home for Buddy Hield. But after four NBA stops, the sharpshooter has found joy and freedom playing for the Warriors.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Arctic tundra is now emitting more carbon than it absorbs, US agency says
Drastic shift driven by frequent wildfires, pushing surface air temperatures to second-warmest on record since 1900. The Arctic tundra is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by frequent ...The Guardian - 1d -
Arctic tundra transformed from a carbon sink into a source of emissions, NOAA report finds
The Arctic experienced its second-hottest year on record, according to a NOAA report. The Arctic tundra has become a source of emissions, rather than a carbon sink.NBC News - 1d -
In maps: Who might control Syria now Assad has gone?
A visual guide to the latest developments after Syrian rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad 13 years after the start of the country's civil war.BBC News - 1d -
'I started doing nails at 14... now my art has hit the green carpet'
Shea Osei says she made more than 35 sets of press on nails for the Wicked movie.BBC News - 2d -
How a SpaceX Veteran Wants to Help U.S. End Shortages of Special Uranium Fuel
Scott Nolan, whose startup General Matter was incorporated this years, wants to scale up nuclear fuel production and shatter Russia’s monopoly.Inc. - 2d -
Ranking 134 College Football Teams Now That the Dust Has Settled
There’s a new No. 2 team in the country at the end of the regular season.The New York Times - 2d -
High Pacific surface temperatures fuel record warm year
Unusually hot seas lead to more rain, causing flooding in many parts of the worldFinancial Times - 2d -
Drylands now make up 40% of land on Earth, excluding Antarctica, study says
An area nearly a third larger than India turned permanently arid in past three decades, research shows. An area of land nearly a third larger than India has turned from humid conditions to dryland ...The Guardian - 2d -
Barkley's brilliance helps Eagles beat Panthers 22-16 but pass game has Philly frustrated
Saquon Barkley rushed for 124 yards to break the Eagles season record, Jalen Hurts threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, and Philadelphia won its ninth straight game, 22-16 over the ...ABC News - 3d -
76ers beat Bulls in first complete game out of Big Three, but Philadelphia still has a long way to go
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George actually finished a game together on SundayCBS Sports - 3d -
The Georgia Protests Are Fueled by Fury
Georgia is lurching toward authoritarianism. This may be our last chance to pull it back.The New York Times - 3d -
-
Insurance CEO shooter's meticulous planning has helped him evade police so far, experts say
The gunman being sought in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has not made it easy for the New York Police Department to find him, but he did leave behind some confounding clues ...NBC News - 5d -
Billy Long Promised Huge Tax Refunds. Now Trump Wants Him to Lead the I.R.S.
Since leaving Congress in 2023, Billy Long has peddled a pandemic-era tax credit that the I.R.S. has warned is a magnet for fraud.The New York Times - 5d -
Canada boosting Arctic presence in face of Russian threats
New plans include more aircraft and drones to grow foothold as other powerful countries seek base in far north. Canada will boost its military and diplomatic presence in the Arctic to counter ...The Guardian - 5d -
A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating
The World Health Organization said Friday it deployed experts to investigate a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people in southwest CongoABC News - 5d -
A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating
The World Health Organization said Friday it deployed experts to investigate a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people in southwest CongoABC News - 5d -
Evening Report — Some Dems warm to DOGE
Presented by Southern Company — Plus: A manhunt underway in NYC. {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash Musk, Ramaswamy take DOGE to Capitol Hill TWO DISRUPTERS tapped by President-elect Trump to ...The Hill - 6d -
Many people can't afford long-term care insurance. One proposal calls for creating a federal program to help
For many Americans, finding affordable long-term care is a challenge. One congressman wants to create a federal program to help.CNBC - 6d -
She Escaped an Abusive Marriage—Now She Helps Women Battle Cyber Harassment
Inspired by her own experience of abuse, Nighat Dad fights for women’s social and digital rights in Pakistan and beyond.Wired - 6d -
I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo - now I help others like me
Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Small asteroid explodes in Earth's atmosphere
A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Why a long-term CD is better than these 3 alternatives now
A long-term CD could be more beneficial than some popular alternatives in today's unique rate climate. Here's why.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Why has this happened now?
Yoon Suk Yeol's move was spurred not by external threats but by his own desperate political troubles.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Bluesky Now Has 24 Million Users. Jay Graber Is Still Vowing to Keep It From Enshittification
At WIRED's The Big Interview event, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber discussed the booming user numbers for the Twitter rival and why giving social media users more control is a recipe for success.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Are flu and COVID high now? Here's how the season has started
Levels of both the flu and COVID viruses are still low across much of the country, the CDC says.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Now that 'Real Housewives' star Heather Gay has left the Mormon church, she has a lot to say
'Real Housewives' star Heather Gay talks about her second book in two years, leaving the Mormon faith, body positivity and her perspective on marriageLos Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
An Arctic Hamlet Is Sinking Into the Thawing Permafrost
Canada is losing its permafrost to climate change. The Indigenous residents of Tuktoyaktuk know they’ll have to move but don’t agree on when.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
He Got Banned From X. Now He Wants to Help You Escape, Too
When programmer Micah Lee was kicked off X for a post that offended Elon Musk, he didn't look back. His new tool for saving and deleting your X posts can give you that same sweet release.Wired - Dec. 3
