Other Cool Stuff From Around the World, Mostly By Gina
Thursday, May 1, 2025
CBS San Diego: California leads nation in pet marijuana toxicity cases, new report shows
CBS San Diego: Mexican sewage plant fixed, but South Bay pollution continues
BBC: How your 'second brain' changes the way you think
AP News: Video: Massachusetts residents take woodpecker invasion in stride
Politico: The Supreme Court Could Unleash Chaos on the Economy
BBC: RFK Jr plans placebo-trial testing for 'all new vaccines'
BBC: Apple says most US-bound iPhones no longer made in China
Politico: DOGE hits Trump country; Americorps cuts hurt
Politico: Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act for swift deportations is illegal, Trump-appointed judge rules
Washington Post: Stocks and the economy down? Watch the Trump bait-and-switch.
NY Times : Orders to Investigate Columbia Protesters Raised Alarms in Justice Dept.
AP News: Army plans for a potential parade on Trump’s birthday call for 6,600 soldiers, AP learns
USA Today: Men led online exploitation group, groomed girls suffering from mental illness: prosecutors
USA Today: Cat survives apparent fall at Bryce Canyon National Park after 2 found dead
KTLA: Port of Los Angeles director expects ‘precipitous’ drop in business after Chinese tariffs
KTLA: Thousands take part in May Day rallies, marches across Los Angeles
The Oregonian: Plywood mill will close near Hood River, lay off 81
The Oregonian: Cowlitz tribal police chief, found dead after home invasion, suspected of sexually abusing minor
CBS Bay Area: Environment Oakland shop teams up with Warriors on making sneakers more sustainable
The Guardian: Dozens of homeless people living in national forest evicted by US Forest Service in Oregon
The Oregonian: Forest Service closes gate, blocks Deschutes National Forest to homeless campers
KRCR: An underwater volcano in the PNW is getting ready to blow
KRCR: Baby missing after car plunges into Trinity River in late-night crash
Marin Independent Journal: Changes to Marin-Sonoma carpool lane hours finalized
Marin Independent Journal: Caltrain employee guilty of using public funds to build secret apartment in train station
East Bay Times: Salary to afford a typical Bay Area home has increased 54% since 2019
KRON: Contra Costa School of Performing Arts employee arrested for having sex with underaged student
KRON: Police: Bodies found inside Suisun City home
CBS Bay Area: Trump says trade policies may mean children have fewer toys that cost more
The Hill: Duffy unveils air traffic controller recruitment, retention program
CBS Bay Area: California's population grows for second year in a row, report finds
AP News: Trump’s health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care
AP News: Justice Department sues Hawaii, Michigan, Vermont and New York over state climate actions
The Hill: Rapid snowmelt threatens US West water supply outlook
AP News: Cha-ching! Millions of dimes spill onto Texas highway after truck rolls
The Guardian: RFK Jr and health agency falsely claim MMR vaccine includes ‘aborted fetus debris’
The Guardian: Collapsing bird numbers in North America prompt fears of ecological crisis – research
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
CNN: Common household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds
NY Times : A New Study Raises Alarms About Plastics and Heart Disease. Here’s What to Know.
NPR: The only female unit to serve overseas in WWII gets a congressional medal 80 years on
US News: Opinion: History Will Record Who Stood Up – And Who Rolled Over and Played Dead
US News: New Smart Insoles May Help Spot Early Signs of Dementia and More
NPR: Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes and 'revenge porn,' passes. What is it?
AP News: House GOP wants to pump billions into Trump’s deportations and detentions as part of tax bill
BBC: The satellite that will 'weigh' world's 1.5 trillion trees
KTVB: Idaho researchers develop rainbow trout thriving on plant diets
CBS News : Altadena neighbors hire private security after burglaries jump 450%
Fresno Bee: Central Valley families demand Rep. David Valadao oppose $880B Medicaid cuts
Fresno Bee: Border Patrol can’t arrest people without a warrant in Central Valley, judge says
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