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Stephen King leaving X over 'toxic' environment

Author Stephen King announced Thursday that he is leaving the social media platform X because of its "toxic" environment. "I'm leaving Twitter. Tried to stay, but the atmosphere has just become ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X

It has accused X of promoting "disturbing content", and says Mr Musk is using it to "shape political discourse."

The Guardian to stop posting on X, calling it "a toxic media platform"

The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."

Energy & Environment — A lithium trove in Arkansas?

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Arkansas could be key lithium source, study finds Arkansas's Smackover Formation could have up to 19 million tons of lithium, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

FAA rule creates 'operating environment' for 'air taxis'

The Federal Aviation Administration issued the final rule for air taxis and other electric-powered aircraft on Tuesday, calling the regulations the "final piece in the puzzle" to introducing these ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Energy & Environment — Harris, Trump draw contrast on climate

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What would Trump and Harris do on energy, climate change? Vice President Harris and former President Trump are offering a stark ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Why are disposable vapes so bad for the environment?

Single-use disposable vapes will be banned to protect children's health and reduce environmental damage.

What does Trump's win mean for the environment?

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What does Trump's win mean for the environment? President-elect Trump’s electoral victory will ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Who will lead energy, environment agencies under Trump?

Energy and environment agencies may be helmed during the second Trump administration by officials who have served under the president-elect before. Several ex-Trump officials are among the leading ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

The ‘X Factor’ in Trump’s victory was X and Musk

In some very real ways, the relationship between Musk and Trump became symbiotic.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Bumblebee Queens Prefer to Live in a Toxic Home

In an elaborate experiment, scientists discovered that the insects chose to hibernate in soil full of pesticides and other poisons.

Science - The New York Times - October 16

Duloxetine antidepressant recalled over presence of toxic chemical

Some bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine, sold under the brand name Cymbalta, were recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.

Worry over toxic Delhi air as pollution worsens

Pollution levels in the Indian capital have reached 20-25 times more than the WHO's recommended safe limit.

Ship with suspected toxic waste returns to Albania

World - Yahoo News - October 28

WATCH: Toxic foam covers India's Yamuna River

Aerial footage shows India's Yamuna River, a sacred waterway for Hindus, plagued by toxic foam floating on its surface.

Kerevi defends Jones after Care 'toxic' comments

Australia centre Samu Kerevi says controversy over ex-England coach Eddie Jones' man-management methods may be down to cultural differences.

'Crisis for referees and fuel for toxic fan conspiracies'

David Coote's alleged video on Liverpool and former manager Jurgen Klopp fuels conspiracy theorists who question referees' integrity, says Phil McNulty.

‘Toxic cocktail’ led to Amsterdam violence, mayor says

Antisemitism, hooliganism and anger over Gaza war all factors in trouble that broke out last week, report says. The violence that erupted in Amsterdam last week was sparked by “a toxic cocktail” of ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels

Princeton University, the only other North American school to do so, rolled back its commitment recently. The University of Toronto ’s environment school has announced it will financially ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Volvo Cars slashes outlook citing ‘increasingly volatile environment’

Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan said the company is facing slower demand in Europe, the U.S. and China.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

What would Trump and Harris do on energy, environment and climate change?

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are offering a stark contrast for voters when it comes to policies on fighting climate change, developing energy and protecting the environment. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Tractor Supply Co. ekes out sales gain in ‘tepid’ demand environment

Tractor Supply Co.’s third-quarter sales fell slightly short of estimates on Thursday in a lackluster environment, but the rural lifestyle retailer raised the lower end of guidance ranges.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study

The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire-prone areas, a new study has found. Wildland firefighters often ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Prince William meets young environmentalists and plays rugby on first day of South Africa visit

Britain’s Prince William offered words of encouragement to a group of young environmentalists and later joined a rugby practice at a local school as he opened his visit to South Africa

World - ABC News - November 4

Prince William attends his Earthshot environment awards in South Africa

Prince William wore white biodegradable sneakers as he walked the “green carpet” at his Earthshot Prize environmental awards ceremony in South Africa

World - ABC News - November 6

Martin Rowson on what Trump’s victory will mean for the environment – cartoon

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Lee Zeldin Knows How to Defend Trump. Will He Defend the Environment?

The choice of Mr. Zeldin, a former Republican congressman of New York, to be the next E.P.A. administrator caught even some of his closest allies by surprise.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Federal Court takes aim at White House’s environment authority

A federal court in D.C. has issued a ruling that curtails the White House’s ability to set government-wide rules pertaining to how environmental reviews can be conducted. On Tuesday, judges with ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Schools, colleges brace for 'a much more threatening political environment'

Educators and university leaders are on the edge of their seats as President-elect Trump makes his return to office with an aggressive posture toward K-12 and higher education. Trump has threatened ...

Politics - The Hill - 22 hours ago

Pope Francis Wants to Save the Environment. He Can Start With a Tree.

Environmentalists have called on the pope to halt the chopping down of a tree destined for St. Peter’s Square this Christmas, but the town providing the tree says it was doomed anyway.

World - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

Want to easily render 3D environments? Cybever and Cloud Zeta have a way

The companies also envision a future where 3D tools are more accessible to smaller businesses and non-professional creators.

Tech - VentureBeat - 15 hours ago

Sonic X Shadow Generations Video Review

Sonic X Shadows Generations is a celebration of a specific era of Sonic games, for better and worse.

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

On X, the Definition of ‘Blocking’ Is About to Change

A change in how the site works will allow people to see posts by users who have them blocked. The company claims it is for “transparency,” but some people are worried about abuse.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21

Lawsuits aim to prevent ‘illegal’ hiding of toxic chemicals by US regulators

Companies often claim ‘confidential business information’ to not disclose key information about dangerous chemicals. Two lawsuits aim to stop US federal regulators and industry from “illegally” ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Toxic slime and other dangerous toys sold online in Europe

Toy Industries of Europe finds that many products on marketplaces in the ‘kids’ category are unsafe

World - Financial Times - October 17

'It got a little bit toxic': Liam Payne's hidden battles with fame

Liam Payne, who died on Wednesday aged 31, was thrust into global stardom as a 16-year-old.

Bruce Ames, 95, Dies; Biochemist Discovered Test for Toxic Chemicals

The Ames Test offered a fast and inexpensive way to identify carcinogens, leading to the banning of chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

Toxic Waste That Set Off Global Outcry Seized by Albania’s Prosecutors

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Toxic contamination of Southern California’s coast lives on decades later: Study

Toxic pesticides dumped off Southern California's coast decades ago are staying put — deep in adjacent ocean sediments and in the fish that reside in these habitats, a new study has found. Current ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

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