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RENO, Nev. (AP) — In a rare emergency move, the U.S government temporarily declared a northern Nevada toad endangered Monday, saying a geothermal power plant in the works could result in its extinction. The Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is formally proposing a rule to list the Dixie Valley toad as an endangered species subject to 60 days of public comment under the Endangered Species Act’s normal rulemaking process. But it said the emergency listing goes into effect immediately and will continue for eight months while more permanent protections are considered for the toad at the only place it...

It’s not the end of the world. It only seems that way. Climate change is going to get worse, but as gloomy as the latest scientific reports are, including today’s from the United Nations, scientist after scientist stresses that curbing global warming is not hopeless. The science says it is not game over for planet Earth or humanity. Action can prevent some of the worst if done soon, they say. After decades of trying to get the public’s attention, spur action by governments and fight against organized movements denying the science, climate researchers say they have a new fight on...

President Joe Biden has consistently struggled with anger outbursts when peppered with unwanted questions — especially questions about the Biden family corruption. All throughout the presidential campaign and into his presidency, Biden has consistently used anger in an attempt to dispel questions he does not want to answer. According the Republican National Committee’s research team on Monday, Biden has leveraged his defensive anger at least five times when questioned about his family’s business dealings.

Individuals along with economy-wide efficiencies can make a major difference in the drive to avert the worst of global warming, UN climate experts say, estimating that sharp cuts to demand for energy-guzzling services could slash emissions up to 70 percent by 2050. You can change an internal combustion engine car to an electric one ("improve"), or even "shift" your daily commute to cycling or walking. The biggest potential for avoidance is reducing long-haul flights. If people took fewer long distance flights and took the train where possible, overall aviation emissions could be reduced by 10 to 40 percent by 2040....

Humanity has less than three years to halt the rise of planet-warming carbon pollution, UN climate experts warned Monday, with any delay to peak greenhouse gas emissions likely to result in smashing through warming targets. The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said emissions have to peak before 2025 and drop sharply to keep even the more conservative Paris treaty warming goal of two degrees Celsius in play. "We are at a crossroads," said IPCC chief Hoesung Lee. "The decisions we make now can secure a liveable future. We have the tools and know-how required to limit warming." Reports from...

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal mass shooting early Sunday morning in Sacramento, California. The shooting, which is the deadliest in the city's history, killed six people and left at least twelve others wounded. The Sacramento Police Department said it arrested 26-year-old Dandre Martin and charged him with assault and illegal firearm possession following an overnight investigation. Police described him as a "related suspect," but did not offer any additional detail about his alleged involvement. Police previously said at least two people opened fire in the downtown district as people streamed out of closing bars. Video...

Research into the way humans came to enjoy alcohol in the manner that we do is an interesting area of evolutionary science, with some suggesting its roots can be traced back millions of years. One school of thought is that apes and monkeys were lured toward fermenting fruit due to its high nutritional value, and new analysis of urine samples of these so-called "drunken monkeys" offers first-of-a-kind evidence that they actually metabolize the ethanol within it. The discovery stems from the long-running work of biologist Robert Dudley, who has been pondering the relationship between humans and alcohol for more than...

“I guarantee you, we are going to end fossil fuel,” said then-candidate Joe Biden, declaring war on domestic energy producers. Now, 14 months into his presidency, the budgets of Americans and small businesses are being squeezed by record-high gas prices and historic levels of inflation. Before Biden's crusade against domestic energy, businesses enjoyed low gas prices thanks to Republican policies that prioritized energy independence. In fact, during the Trump administration, the U.S. became the world’s number one producer of oil and strengthened our lead as one of the top natural gas producers. Our energy exports reached an all-time high, marking...

Appearing Sunday on NBC News’ Meet the Press, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged the West to “double down” on its pressure against Russia as its military invasion of Ukraine drags on.

The House on Wednesday passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement, or MORE Act, which removes cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act and requires courts to expunge convictions of nonviolent marijuana offenders. It passed by a vote of 220-204. Its chances of success are far slimmer in the Senate, where it would need the support of all 50 Democrats and at least 10 Republicans to pass. Democrats in the Senate are actually working on their own similar bill, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, which is expected to be introduced near the end of April. Three-quarters of US states have...

On Thursday, March 24, the Russian government held a press conference in which it presented evidence that Hunter Biden, the disgraced son of American president Joe Biden, helped to finance bioweapons research in Ukraine. Hunter’s untoward activity took place in 2014. The proof comes from emails and other forms of communication found on Hunter Biden’s laptop, which he recklessly abandoned in a computer repair shop in Delaware in 2019. When Hunter was facilitating bioweapons research in Ukraine, his father, Joe Biden, served as vice president of the United States. Because of his background in foreign affairs, Joe Biden was tasked...

Mark this date on your calendar: April 14. Circle it and highlight it, not just this year, but every year. I’ll explain why in a moment, but let me say this first: Together, we can make history. Together, we can send a message. Together, we can help turn the tide. Together, we can overcome cancel culture and push back against the silencing of the lambs. Together, we can – and will – be heard. But what’s so special about April 14? Right now, there’s nothing of particular significance about that day in America, other than the fact that it’s one...

Following the enactment of Florida's anti-grooming law, Apple is reportedly sending its lobbyists into states passing similar pro-parental rights legislations in an attempt to stop the bills or overturn them. According to recent reporting by Politico, one of the world's most valuable companies is working with policymakers and advocacy groups across the country to strategize and file court briefs against laws they say infringe LGBTQ rights. An email recovered by Politico reveals how senior leadership within Apple's corporate structure has pushed to use the company's resources to advocate against these types of laws. Following the passage of a transgender investigation...

A transgender female cyclist was blocked from participating in the women’s British National Omnium Championship over the weekend, as Emily Bridges is still registered as a male cyclist, the Guardian reported. In addition, a number of the race's participants were said to be ready to boycott the race if Bridges was in it, the outlet added. Bridges, 21, set a national junior men’s record over 25 miles in 2018, the Guardian said, adding that the cyclist began hormone therapy last year to reduce testosterone levels. However, a number of biological female cyclists discussed boycotting Saturday's event because they believed Bridges...

Two key executives with Donald Trump’s “Truth Social,” have quit, Reuters is reporting. Josh Adams and Billy Boozer – the company’s chiefs of technology and product development – joined the former president’s venture last year. Their departure comes after the troubled launch of Truth Social’s iPhone app on Feb. 20 with many users still remaining on a waiting list and unable to access the platform. Truth Social advertises itself as catering to conservative markets while championing free speech. Adams, an Alabama native, co-founded Daring Bit Assembly, a product and software development company. Reuters reported Adams filed a lawsuit in May...

Sacramento police have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with Sunday’s deadly mass shooting, the city's police chief confirmed.

WARSAW — An incoming shipment of U.S.-made "Switchblade" drones will not include the most effective version of that weapon, despite Ukrainian hopes to acquire the ones that can destroy armored Russian military targets, as President Joe Biden's team balances Ukrainian requests for aid against logistical challenges and the threat of additional Russian aggression. The impending delivery of 100 so-called kamikaze drones will be drawn from U.S. government stocks of Switchblade 300s, a lightweight “loitering missile system” with a range of about 6 miles over 15 minutes of flight. The transfer will not include any of the heavier Switchblade 600s, which...

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You can't make this stuff up. NIAID Director Anthony Fauci says if you got flu, there is no need for a flu vaccine. Facebook and their independent fact-checker have labelled this false information. In other words, Facebook is telling everyone that Fauci spreads misinformation. Note: the fact check can't be referring to the post because the post just asks the question, "How has no one in the media found this Anthony Fauci clip sooner?"

Where in the world is Will Smith? Sources say that days after the Oscar slap flap, Will was flown by his BFF, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aka “Fazza,” to the middle Eastern kingdom so he could cool out while his bad press burns like a California wildfire. The 39 year old Fazza, as he is known, is a good looking 39 year old entrepreneur, sports man, and businessman. He was married off to a cousin in 2019 and now has a set of twins. When the babies were born, Smith sent...