Coast redwoods are amazing trees that scientists have studied for generations. We know they are the tallest living trees and have survived for millennia, resisting fire and pests. Because redwoods are long-lived, large and decay-resistant, the forests... Read more »
Illinois officials are not discussing the possible return of a statewide indoor mask mandate, for now. City health officials in Philadelphia have announced a new mask mandate, including in schools, that takes... Read more »
Facing a hearing this week that could determine the fate of Adams 14 schools, district leaders plan to ask the state to trust local leaders to oversee their own plan to improve... Read more »
Nebraska lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation that authorizes the construction of a canal to divert water from neighboring Colorado. Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, a Republican, is expected to sign the bill despite sharp criticism... Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pledging a historic $7 billion in child care funding for New York families as part of this year’s state budget deal announced Thursday. Lawmakers must still vote to... Read more »
President Joe Biden announced a new nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Monday while emphasizing his crack down on “ghost guns” and “rogue gun dealers.” Biden... Read more »
The latest reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change show that to avoid massive losses and damage from global warming, nations must act quickly to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The good news... Read more »
The tradition of baby ducklings for sale during early spring and the Easter season are exempt from Missouri’s suspension of all auctions of domestic waterfowl and waterfowl eggs, shows and swap meets... Read more »
A study from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that, while air pollution has been decreasing nationally, Native American communities are less likely to see those reductions. The study... Read more »
A Colorado House committee advanced a bill late Monday that would largely ban flavored tobacco and nicotine products. The House Finance Committee heard over seven hours of testimony from dozens of opponents... Read more »