Thanks to the human-made global climate crisis, Greenland’s mile-thick ice sheet is melting at the fastest rate recorded for centuries, according to new research published in Nature on Wednesday—and the implications for sea-level rise have scientists more than concerned. “Climate change is not a thing of the future. It’s here now. It’s clear.”—Dr. Luke Trusel, […]
Read MoreWhen it came to the controversy surrounding the casting of Johnny Depp in the second installment of the Fantastic Beasts films, J.K. Rowling largely remained silent. Depp is set to star in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald in the titular role of Gellert Grindelwald—a decision some Harry Potter fans criticized in light of domestic violence […]
Read More“It’s really fun,” Bullock told EW previously. “Imagine all eight of us crammed into a makeup trailer in the morning. You think that it would be disastrous, but it was heaven, all of us just sharing information, all of us doing three jobs with families, our other jobs, the juggling. And then we get to […]
Read MoreAn oil spill in the Pacific Ocean’s Solomon Islands after a mining company’s cargo ship ran aground is threatening an endangered environmental gem. “The impact of this oil spill will have a devastating effect on the surrounding environment, including potentially on a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the livelihood of the people […]
Read MoreThe shortlist of candidates for TIME’s 2017 Person of the Year was unveiled Monday morning on NBC’s Today. Since 1927, TIME has identified the Person of the Year, recognizing the person or group of people who most influenced the news during the past year, for better or for worse. In recent years, the shortlist for […]
Read MoreIt wasn’t long before they were taking jabs at each other again, this time with faux Prince William mocking Meghan Markle. “We love American telly. My brother’s fiancée, Miss Meghan Markle, is on the American program Suits,” he explained. “The only difference between that show and this is people watch this one.” William dealt another […]
Read MoreClick:star tracker company President Donald Trump announced during a speech to the National Rifle Association Friday that he is withdrawing the U.S. from a global arms treaty that aims to restrict the flow of weapons to human rights abusers. “As the biggest arms exporter, the U.S. signature to the ATT was an important step towards […]
Read More“Anytime she asks for some pickles on top of that ice cream you know what that means,” Chip said in a video that hinted at the pregnancy. “That hasn’t been in five or six years Chip,” Joanna responded before he added: “I feel eerily due one.” RELATED: Shop Chip and Joanne Gaines’ New Target Brand, Hearth & […]
Read MoreAfter centuries of colonial domination and a twentieth century riddled with dictatorships, indigenous peoples in Bolivia embarked upon a social and political struggle that would change the country forever. As part of that project activists took control of their own history, starting in the 1960s, by reaching back to oral traditions and then forward to […]
Read MoreAreas of the Canadian Arctic permafrost are thawing rapidly, 70 years ahead of when scientists previously believed, as the climate crisis continues to push the planet towards dangerous tipping points. Reuters reported on the change Tuesday citing the June 10 research of University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists like geophysics professor Vladimir E. Romanovsky. In an interview, […]
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