Breakfasts at No 10: buttering up Labour MPs to avoid a budget backlash Downing Street has been preparing MPs for going back on its manifesto pledge and raising income tax The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025
17yo Michigan boy’s intelligence led the FBI to his backyard and turned his life into a disaster David Hahn wanted to be an innovator, but ended up with the FBI and EPA on his lawn. We Got This Covered · Nov 6, 2025
Ford Expedition vs GMC Yukon, an Edmunds big SUV comparison Full-size three-row SUVs can fulfill many needs, with room for more than five passengers, a large cargo area, and the ability to pull a heavy trailer The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
2026 Nissan Leaf: America's Cheapest EV Just Crushed Its EPA-Estimated Range The 2026 Nissan Leaf isn't just a bargain. America's cheapest electric car is shaping up to be a range monster. InsideEVs · Nov 3, 2025
How to Cut $1,000 From Your Monthly Budget Without Giving Up Everything Here are some creative ways to save up to $1,000 a month, even if you feel like you've already made all of the obvious cuts. Kiplinger · Nov 3, 2025
UK politics: MPs spar over response to Cambridgeshire train attack – as it happened Lib Dem spokesperson says Reform ‘trying to exploit incident for political gain’ and shadow home secretary’s remarks are ‘beneath contempt’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025
Invasive water hyacinths choke wildlife and livelihoods in southern Ghana An aggressive proliferation of water hyacinth in southern Ghana's Volta Lake is crippling fishing activities, depleting fish stocks and destroying local livelihoods. Radio France Internationale · Nov 2, 2025
Ex-EPA head urges US to resist Trump attacks on climate action: ‘We won’t become numb’ Expanded climate action from cities and states could slash planet-heating pollution despite Trump working against it The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2025
Labor’s environmental law overhaul: a little progress and a lot of compromise The 25-year-old Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act has been repeatedly criticised for failing to stem Australia’s biodiversity decline. These national laws are meant to protect threatened species and scrutinise some developments over the damage done to ecosystems. The Conversation · Oct 30, 2025
Edmunds compares the new BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Compact luxury crossovers have become the chariot of choice for those seeking an effective blend of utility and style in an efficient package that won’t break the bank The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
All operational US liquefied natural gas terminals have violated pollution limits, says report Analysis of public records comes as Trump administration aims to fast-track approval of new LNG export terminals The Guardian - US · Oct 29, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Moscow under drone siege for third night running EU edges towards using ‘reparations loan’ using Russian frozen assets; Kremlin pressing ahead with year-round conscription. What we know on day 1,344 The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2025
Nusantara, Indonesia’s planned new political capital – explained in 30 seconds The new city remains under construction, one year on from its scheduled 2024 inauguration, and has been downgraded from its planned status as a replacement for Jakarta The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2025
Is Costco Gas Quality the Same as Exxon, Shell and Chevron? As you may know Costco members pay less for gasoline. But is their gas better or worse than the competition? In this article, we’ll... Saving Advice · Oct 27, 2025
Roll Call · Oct 27, 2025 Fuel economy standards rewrite poised to deal a blow to EVs - Roll Call Coming rewrite of Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards is the latest blow to federal support for the EV market.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025 Over 1,200 health leaders call for swift passage of UK tobacco and vapes bill Experts publish letter as peers prepare to scrutinise draft legislation six months after its second Commons reading
AAP · Oct 26, 2025 Battle ahead for Labor as details on nature bill emerge Labor insists its long-awaited environmental reforms will be passed through the Senate despite objections from both the opposition and Greens.
InsideEVs · Oct 25, 2025 Lucid Air Sapphire 70-MPH Range Test: Here's The Downside To All That Power The Lucid Air is plenty quick. But those grippy tires come with a serious range penalty. At 70 mph, it averaged just 3.0 miles per kilowatt hour.
The Guardian - US · Oct 25, 2025 Federal workers squeezed as shutdown drags on: ‘I can’t believe we’re not going to get paid’ Anxiety and economic stress among federal employees as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked on bill
The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2025 As the Coalition shows its colours on nature, Labor faces a question: will it really protect Australia’s wildlife? There are some decent elements in what Labor is proposing, but the overhaul could end up as tinkering rather than transformation
The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2025 Secret report shows likely source of ‘poo balls’ that closed Sydney’s beaches last summer Exclusive: Fat, oil and grease built up in sewerage pipes before being dislodged by heavy rain and ejected from Malabar outfall
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered 'hub homes' Doris Brown’s home in Northeast Houston becomes a refuge for neighbors during power outages thanks to her solar panel and battery system
Motor1 · Oct 23, 2025 The 10 Cheapest Hybrids You Can Buy in 2025 We did it, folks. The average transaction price of a new car has finally crested $50,000. High fives all around to every dealership sales manager and subprime loan shark involved.
The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025 Coal plants emitted more pollution during the last government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed When the U.S. government shut down in late 2018, it furloughed nearly 600 Environmental Protection Agency pollution inspectors for more than a month. Those workers had to stop their work of monitoring and inspecting industrial sites for pollution, and stopped enforcing environmental-protection laws, including the Clean Air Act.
Reason · Oct 22, 2025 The Clean Air Act Is Making Our Air Dirtier Wildfire smoke is bad for your health. Environmental regulations make it worse.