A significant number of companies, nearly 900, have decided to step back from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). This move is seen as a step towards making decisions based on economic sense rather than strict climate rules. The SBTi had been pushing companies to set climate goals that alig
In California, a big vote is happening. It's called Proposition 50. Some people are for it, some are against it. It's all about drawing lines for who represents us in Congress. Sounds boring, right? But it's important. People have different opinions. Some think it's a good way to balance things out
Oklahoma's football team showed how to turn mistakes into wins. They beat Tennessee 33-27. John Mateer was key. He threw for 159 yards and ran for 80. With less than two minutes left, he scored the final touchdown. This sealed the deal. Tennessee had three turnovers. Oklahoma scored 13 points from
Celtic Football Club is set to face Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup Semi Final. The team is led by Martin O'Neill, who is currently the interim manager. He took over after Brendan Rodgers left the club suddenly. O'Neill's first game in charge was a win against Falkirk. Now, he wants to lead Celti
Kevin Willard is stepping into a big job at Villanova. The university has high hopes for him, but the task isn't easy. The basketball team has missed the NCAA tournament three times in a row. That's a big deal for a school known for its basketball success. Willard has experience. He's been around t
Obesity and kidney problems are a big deal. They are linked in ways that are not fully understood. In 2024, a group called KDIGO had a meeting to talk about this. They wanted to figure out how obesity affects kidneys and what can be done about it. Being overweight for a long time can harm your kidn
In a heated debate, a prominent conservative figure criticized Democrats for prioritizing political battles over the well-being of Americans during the government shutdown. This criticism focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which were at risk of being delayed.
The United States is looking to boost its military relationship with Vietnam. This was stated by the U. S. Defense Secretary during a recent trip to Hanoi. The visit included talks with Vietnam's top defense officials. So far, the U. S. has given Vietnam several ships and training aircraft. These a
In Tanzania, the recent elections have sparked outrage and unrest. The main opposition party, CHADEMA, refuses to accept the results. They claim the elections were rigged and not fair. Their leader, Tundu Lissu, is in jail. He was arrested months ago for treason. CHADEMA says the elections were fak
Harrison Ford, the famous actor known for his roles in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, recently shared his thoughts on climate change and politics. He received an award for his work in conservation and used the opportunity to express his fears about the current U. S. administration's environmental poli
