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Jun 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

California’s New Pesticide Rule Backfires: More 1, 3-D Used Even After Safety Limits

California officials claimed a January 2024 rule would lower cancer risk from the chemical 1, 3‑dichloropropane (1, 3‑D) by cutting the amount that reaches the air. Instead, data show growers applied a million more pounds last year than before the rule or in 2024. Kern and San Joaquin counties saw t

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Jun 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Space junk: How many satellites are too many?

Experts are warning that the sky might be getting too crowded. Every year, more satellites zoom into space. When old ones fall back to Earth, they burn up in the atmosphere. But burning satellites don’t disappear quietly. They leave behind tiny particles that float in the air for a long time. In Vi

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Jun 03 2026SPORTS

Yankees' Aaron Judge Injury: What Fans Should Know About His Recovery

Aaron Judge's shoulder trouble might keep him off the field longer than expected. The star player had dealt with right shoulder pain for about two weeks before it flared up during a recent road trip. Doctors now say a bone bruise in his upper rib could sideline him for multiple weeks, if not longer.

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Jun 02 2026WEATHER

Storm Warning Hits Southeast Oklahoma Early Morning

The National Weather Service has issued a strong thunderstorm warning for several counties in southeastern Oklahoma. The storms are moving quickly toward the southeast at about 35 miles per hour and will linger until early Tuesday morning. The areas under alert include Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Sand S

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

Spaces and floors: how a baby's play area affects movement skills

The first year after birth is packed with motor milestones, especially for babies born a few weeks early. One skill that develops later is segmental trunk control—the ability to keep the torso steady while standing or moving. Researchers tracked 76 preterm infants from 8 to 13 months, asking parents

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Jun 02 2026OPINION

When the state gets execution wrong

Tony Carruthers spent nearly three decades on death row after being found guilty of a crime he almost certainly didn’t commit. The evidence against him was thin from the start—no fingerprints, no DNA, just a jailhouse informant whose story later fell apart. Yet Tennessee still set a date to kill him

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Jun 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Motorola Sees $1. 5B Investment in Drone‑Defence Tech

Motorola Solutions has agreed to purchase the Israeli company D‑Fend for $1. 5 billion, adding a new layer of protection against unmanned aircraft that pose risks to critical sites. The deal follows a surge in incidents where drones have targeted data centres, airports and other vital infrastructure

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Power Dreams on Native Lands: A Call for Real Consent

All of New York’s nuclear plants sit on Haudenosaunee land, and future projects keep targeting these same territories. Developers often ignore the voices of Indigenous councils, local governments, and community groups, assuming the land is empty. This pattern has repeated over decades: factories wer

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Jun 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

How city living shapes kids' gut health: A closer look at pollution and playgrounds

Growing up in a big city means dealing with noise, crowds, and—less obviously—tiny bits of metals like lead and cadmium that sneak into the air and food. These substances aren’t always obvious, but they might be quietly changing the trillions of bacteria living in children’s guts. A recent study fol

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May 31 2026POLITICS

How to Make Your Voice Count Beyond Voting

Democracy isn’t just about casting a ballot once a year. It’s about showing up, staying informed, and making sure leaders know what matters to regular people. Many citizens don’t realize they can do more than vote—they can meet local officials in person, ask questions, and push for policies that pro

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