Ecuador’s Constitution Was the First to Protect the Rights of Nature. Now That’s at Risk
Nearly two decades ago Ecuador became the first country to legally enshrine the rights of nature in its constitution. This...
Are Flights Still Being Disrupted Now That the Shutdown Is Over? What Travelers Should Know
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end on Wednesday night, but flight disruptions are expected to...
Breaking Down the Chilling Ending of Netflix’s Cat-and-Mouse Thriller The Beast in Me
Warning: This post contains spoilers for The Beast in Me. Five years after the finale of Homeland, Claire Danes has...
Now That the Government Has Reopened, When Can SNAP Recipients Expect to Get Paid?
Funding for federal food assistance programs has been restored with the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history,...
Photos Show the Northern Lights Illuminating the Sky in Vivid Color Across the U.S. Here’s Where You Could See Them Tonight
The Northern Lights have been illuminating skies in glowing green and pink hues across the U.S. this week, and will...
When the Rule of Law Defends the Environment
“Environmental protection and the rule of law must walk hand in hand.” This is the spirit, as I described, captured...
What to Know About the New ‘Subclade K’ Flu Variant
Flu season has come early in the U.K. Cases began to tick up in October, more than a month ahead...
5 Things to Know Before Using an AI Browser
“It’d be really nice to have a service that was sort of just observing your life and proactively helping you...
The 6 House Democrats Who Voted With the Republicans to End the Government Shutdown
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end Wednesday night after 43 days of a bitter stalemate...
Here’s Why Fewer People Are Vaccinating Their Pets
When Sylvalyn Hammond started practicing veterinary medicine in 2018, she rarely encountered pet owners who wanted to skip their dogs’...
Is Taking a Cold Shower Good for You?
Cold-water exposure is hot right now. From influencers touting the mental-health benefits of cold showers to professional athletes swearing by...
Why Cities Are the Future of Climate Action
In 2015, the world made history with the Paris Agreement: For the first time, nearly every country in the world...
Who Else Was Mentioned in the Latest Epstein Emails
Email exchanges between the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and some former government officials, celebrities, and other public figures...
Kids Still Need to Learn to Code in the AI Era
The public narrative about the value of a computer science degree has long centered around the promise of six-figure salaries...
Jane Goodall’s Memory Lives On
On Nov. 12, 2025, at the Washington National Cathedral, people from across the country gathered to celebrate the life of...
