To Conserve Vast Areas Of Land, Biden Needs Help From Private Landowners
To slow the collapse of nature, the Biden administration is promising to protect nearly a third of the country’s land and water by 2030. The plan is expected to rely heavily on private landowners.
Doctor Who Defied State’s Abortion Law Is Sued, Launching A Legality Test Of The Ban
A doctor in San Antonio who said he performed an abortion in defiance of a new Texas law has been sued by two people — seeking to test the legality of the state’s near-total ban on the procedure.
The Pandemic Puts Criminal Courts Behind Schedule As Violent Crime Spikes
New York’s mayor accuses courts of being slow to get back up to speed, saying they’re needed to combat violent crime. Have slower courts and fewer pretrial detentions added to the spike in violence?
A Doctor Who Defied Texas’ Abortion Law Is Sued, Launching A Legality Test Of The Ban
The law, which restricts abortions to about six weeks of gestation, can only be enforced through lawsuits by private citizens, who are entitled to claim at least $10,000 in damages if successful.
A Hotter Climate Means Falling Trees — And More Power Outages
Power outages are a growing problem in a hotter climate, and it’s not just from bigger storms. Rising temperatures are also damaging trees, making them more likely to fall on power lines.
Trump Organization Back In Court For The First Time Since July
The Trump Organization and its longtime chief financial officer were back in court Monday, for the first time since their July indictment in New York on state charges of conspiracy to avoid taxes.
Officers Search The Florida Home Of Gabby Petito’s Boyfriend
Law enforcement officers on Monday swarmed the Florida home of Petito’s boyfriend Brian Laundrie. Petito’s body was apparently discovered over the weekend. Laundrie has not been seen in about a week.
The U.N. General Assembly Meets As The U.S. Is At The Center Of Many Disputes
Dozens of world leaders are expected to take part in this year’s U.N. General assembly starting Monday in New York. The pandemic is casting a long shadow over the annual gathering.
COVID Vaccine For Kids Ages 5 To 11 Is Safe And Effective, Pfizer Says
Pfizer and BioNTech say that early trial results show their vaccine established a strong antibody response against the coronavirus. FDA review is still needed.
9-Year-Old Boy Designs His Own Treehouse And Rents It Out On Airbnb
Eli Sylvester saved up for years and with his parents’ help, brought his treehouse design to life. Eli’s loft includes all the creature comforts — plus a zipline and trampoline.
Tailgater Trash At Michigan State University Is Treasure For Can Collectors
Game-day fans can generate a lot of trash so with the return of tailgating comes the return of a lucrative side gig: collecting the empty bottles and cans left behind to return to stores for money.
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