State bans on commercial food waste have been largely ineffective, study finds
Much of the food supply in the U.S. goes uneaten, which contributes to climate change. Some states have tried to cut food waste in landfills, but their efforts have fallen short, researchers found.
Four astronauts on Polaris Dawn flight return to Earth after 1st commercial spacewalk
The five-day trip, funded by internet entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, broke several records including the first-ever commercial spacewalk using SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule on Polaris Dawn mission.
In Portland, thousands gather to marvel at migrating birds’ nighttime routine
As Vaux’s Swifts migrate south, they roost together in a chimney, drawing crowds
George Washington established the presidency. How much of it would he recognize now?
The presidential office was first envisioned to be more like a clerk’s job, and in its earliest incarnation, it was almost unseemly to be perceived as campaigning for the office, historians tell NPR.
Firefighters gain ground on 3 huge Southern California blazes
The three wildfires that have ravaged the mountains east of L.A., destroying dozens of homes, injuring a dozen people and burning more than 155 square miles, still pose threats to some communities.
Report: ‘No evidence’ Hawaii officials prepared for deadly wildfire, despite warnings
Despite days of warnings that critical fire weather was coming, the report found “no evidence” of Hawaii officials making preparations for the August 2023 wildfire that killed 102 people.
In Arizona, California and Nevada, Trump focuses on his favorite foil: immigrants
In a press conference Friday, former President Donald Trump repeated false conspiracy theories about immigrants eating pets in Ohio, which has been debunked several times.
Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving, gets $500 fine and will make PSA
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to impaired driving, resolving the criminal case stemming from his arrest in the Hamptons. “I did not live up to the standards that I try to hold for myself,” he said.
Arkansas’ gov says Medicaid extension for new moms isn’t needed. Advisers disagree
Arkansas is the only holdout state that has not pursued the Biden administration’s offer to extend Medicaid coverage to new moms for a year after they give birth.
Gas stoves may soon come with a tobacco-style health warning label in California
In California, gas stoves may come with a health warning label.
A man who loves music remembers how drumming changed his life
In Philadelphia, drumlines can be found at cookouts and block parties. Tony Royster has led his own for over a decade, and shares his love of playing drums on the city’s streets.
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