Systemiq and research partners report the Hindu Kush-Himalaya system approaches peak water and critical climate tipping points by mid-century, driven by accelerated glacial melt. Late-August glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border triggered flash floods and landslides, leaving at least 1,300 dead and 5,300 missing. Ground monitoring covers only 21 of...
Costco raised prices on private-label Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil and imposed weekly purchase limits amid rising global petroleum costs. A 5-quart two-pack of Kirkland full-synthetic motor oil now costs approximately $58, up from about $30 last year, with purchases capped at two boxes per week per member. Additionally, Costco...
The Boston Celtics have agreed to a contract with former lottery pick guard Devin Carter ahead of the upcoming training camp. Carter, 24, was originally selected 13th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2024 National Basketball Association Draft. His early professional career was impacted by injuries and a crowded...
Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker earned Associated Press national player of the week honors after leading the Cowboys to a stunning 39-31 victory over No. 6 Oregon. Entering the matchup as 24.5-point underdogs, Oklahoma State snapped a 21-game losing streak against Football Bowl Subdivision opponents. Mestemaker set the tone on...
Minnesota defeated Green Bay 39-22 on Sunday in Minneapolis after stopping Packers quarterback Jordan Love on fourth-and-1 with a virtual measurement system review. Trailing 22-17 following rookie kicker Trey Smack's fourth field goal, Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur declined a short kick after an offside penalty. Love was stuffed at...
Conserve Big Bend and regional landowners sued the federal government in Marfa, Texas, seeking to halt Trump administration border wall construction through fragile desert terrain. Plaintiffs challenge executive waivers bypassing environmental, archaeological, and wildlife statutes for infrastructure along the Rio Grande. Homeland Security cites high illegal entry rates requiring rapid...
Rapper Macklemore has been removed from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's mathematical tour following venue backlash over pro-Palestine remarks made during an August concert in New Jersey. According to reports from Rolling Stone and industry sources, multiple stadium venues raised objections to his continued participation, resulting in his exclusion...
Florida State University dismissed athletic director Michael Alford, school president Richard McCullough confirmed in a sudden announcement during the opening weeks of the college football season. Alford had served in the position since January 2022, overseeing major facility transformations, shifts in revenue distribution strategies, and high-stakes negotiations regarding the university's...
The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced a dedicated $11.75 million grant funding allocation aimed at bolstering midsize and large drinking water systems across the United States. The financial assistance program is designed specifically to upgrade cybersecurity defenses against digital intrusions and improve physical resiliency against intensifying extreme weather events...
A federal court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the administration's efforts to dismantle state-level clean vehicle standards, halting regulatory moves intended to bypass standard procedures. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington granted the injunction in a lawsuit led by environmental defense coalitions and state attorneys general challenging the Environmental...
