Johnson’s Stance on Climate Change Misaligned

TL/DR - House Speaker Mike Johnson's stance on climate change contrasts with most of his Louisiana constituents and many fellow Republicans. Despite Louisiana experiencing real-time climate change impacts, and 81 of Johnson's Republican colleagues forming the Conservative Climate Caucus, Johnson voted against pro-environment legislation in 2022…

Meet Phoenix Zoo’s Newest Baby Giraffe Addition!

TL/DR - The Phoenix Zoo has a new baby giraffe named Aurora. She is often found close to her mother, Sunshine, in the African Savanna exhibit. Guests at the zoo have been photographing and observing the baby giraffe since her introduction on December 5, 2023. Aurora, Phoenix Zoo's New Baby Giraffe, Dazzles Visitors Visitors to the Phoenix Zoo…

Misuse of March-In Rights Could Harm Patients

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Commerce (DOC) are reviewing the march-in rights under the Bayh-Dole Act, which allow the government to take over the development of pharmaceuticals that received federal funding. This review is seen as an attempt to increase government control over the…

Atmospheric River Hits Northwest with 8+ Inches Rain, Rivers Rising

TL/DR - Over 10 million people across the Pacific Northwest are under flood alerts due to a strong atmospheric river causing heavy rainfall in areas already soaking from previous weather events. More than 8 inches of rain has fallen in the region in the last 24 hours, leading rivers to reach flood stage, with some forecasted to reach major flood…