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Bananal Island, the world’s biggest river island, is caught in a tug‑of‑war between cattle ranching and protecting Indigenous land. The federal government said the island belongs to Indigenous peoples and must stay natural, so it forced ranchers out last year. To move more than 100, 000 cows,

environment

Drivers face tough challenges in Dallas flooding

Friday’s downpour turned Dallas roads into risky rivers, catching both human and self-driving cars off guard. In East Dallas, Tiffanie Delgado McMahon and her young daughter got stuck when water rose around their SUV. The eight-year-old panicked, while McMahon struggled to keep calm until a police o

environment

What Panama’s Mine Closure Really Means for the Environment

When Panama shut down the Cobre Panama copper mine in 2023 after years of protests, officials weren’t just acting on public anger—they were responding to real concerns about how mining affects land and water. An audit covering the mine’s last five years uncovered problems in how environmental risks

health

Smartphone habits: Why some young adults get stuck in endless scrolling

Research shows about a third of young adults now spend over five hours a day on their phones, mostly watching videos and checking news—not talking to friends. Behind this habit is something called FOMO, or the fear of missing out, which makes people feel anxious if they step away from their screens.

environment

Pesticides in water: How they harm fish and what can be done about it

June 19, 2026

Every year, tons of pesticides wash into rivers and lakes from farms and city streets. These chemicals, designed to kill weeds, mold, and bugs, don’t just vanish. They linger in the water, build up in fish bodies, and mess with how fish live and grow. Some pesticides break down quickly, but others s

Strong Winds and Flood Watch Hit Northern Illinois

A wind alert is in place for several northern Illinois counties as a storm moves through the area. The warning covers Boone, DeKalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago and parts of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties. It started at 10:46 a. m. and will end by 1 p. m. The National Weather Service said wi

technology

Massachusetts Boosts Road Safety with New Wrong‑Way Detection Tech

The state has rolled out a new system to spot drivers heading the wrong way, aiming to cut down on fatal crashes that have recently plagued its highways. The plan follows the tragic death of Trooper Kevin Trainor, who was killed while stopping a wrong‑way driver on Route 1. A second incident involvi

First named storm of 2026 takes aim at Louisiana and Texas coasts

The season's first tropical disturbance isn't messing around. Tropical Storm Arthur, just upgraded from Potential Tropical Cyclone 1, is making a beeline for the Gulf Coast with southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas in its sights. Weather watchers in Lake Charles made the call Wednesday morning, s

How Weather Experts Measure Storm Water to Predict Floods

When summer storms roll into Missouri, forecasters don’t just check the temperature or wind speed to know if flooding is coming. They look at something called precipitable water, or PWAT, which tells them how much moisture is packed into the air from the ground all the way up to the sky. Think of it

Stay Safe: Storm Alert for Arizona Counties