Reading archive 2024-05-14

Should our future food be genetically engineered?: Genetically modified crops can help cut carbon emissions, research shows — but they still face major hurdles.

Orcas again sink yacht near Strait of Gibraltar as high-risk season looms: Two people were rescued after orcas hit the roughly 50-foot Alboran Cognac 14 miles off the coast of Morocco, the 26th orca encounter in the region this year.

Why you should embrace using cold water, almost all the time: Heating water gobbles energy, leading to higher utility bills and more planet-warming emissions.

Hammerhead Sharks Are Back in the Caribbean: “I Could Not Believe It”

Biden once nearly died of an aneurysm. Risky surgery changed his life.: Decades ago, Biden’s condition was misdiagnosed as a pinched nerve. His survival helps explain the 81-year-old’s motivations today.

‘Spacey Unmasked’ surfaces new allegations: Kevin Spacey has battled a number of accusations, but a two-part docuseries on Max features more accounts of alleged assault.

The wacky, grueling bike race that captivates a Midwest college town: The Little 500 has been a mainstay at Indiana University for decades, inspiring a movie and the entire campus. Here’s how this year’s dramatic race unfolded.

Opinion  What cellphone data tells us is really happening in cities: People aren’t eager to return to offices, but they’re venturing downtown after hours and on weekends.

The next global crisis could come from the sun. We should prepare now.

U.S. threats led to rupture of vital military ties, Nigerien leader says: In an exclusive interview, Prime Minister Zeine blamed the U.S. for the breakdown in bilateral relations, culminating with the planned ouster of American troops.

Why Clouds Are the Key to New Troubling Projections on Warming

Second Russian invasion is worse than the first, Kharkiv region evacuees say: Thousands of Ukrainians have fled border towns and villages in the northeast Kharkiv region as Russian troops advance in a new attack.

Why you should become a volunteer urban biodiversity scientist: Next time you pick up your phone to snap a seflie, try grabbing a photo of the life around you.

Senator will block RFK site bill unless team honors family of logo creator: Steve Daines (R-Mont.) is calling for Commanders officials “to properly honor the history of the logo and heritage of our tribal nations.”

Gallery Place Chinatown Presentation