An earthquake shakes Indonesia's main island of Java, killing at least 46 people. / BBC News A 22-year-old gunman opens fire inside a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five people before he's subdued by patrons. / NPR Helen Branswell: How infectious disease experts are responding
A group of conspiracy theorists have convinced Arizona officials to delay certifying last week's election results, claiming voting machines weren't certified. / Associated Press As the threat of the Supreme Court overturning Obergefell looms, here's what in Congress's new bill to protect same-
Fiji's "unprecedented" progress in relocating people threatened by climate change previews challenges to come. / The Guardian While the climate crisis reduces avian populations, an Indigenous-led effort is underway to ensure tribes don't lose access to feathers they need for ceremonies. / Atmos Four dams
An interactive explanation of how Ukraine blew up the Kerch Strait Bridge connecting Russia to Crimea. / The New York Times "Everybody's a Joe Manchin." By only the slimmest of margins, Republicans have won the House of Representatives. Expect turmoil. / Politico After two decades of leading House
Poland says the missile strike on its land appears to be an accident by Ukraine. / NPR On the day FTX declared insolvency, El Salvador, suffering the Bitcoin crash, announced a free trade agreement with China. / The Guardian A South Korean regional leader's dislike of a new Legoland park
Republicans are one seat away from taking back the House of Representatives. / Politico Former President Trump is expected to announce a third run for presidency tonight. Meanwhile, former Vice President Pence is denouncing him on book tour. / CNN, Reliable Sources Michele Obama says Trump's victory in 2016 still
The planet's population is expected to reach eight billion tomorrow. "Whether this constitutes a threat to civilization is not so clear." / The Economist Demand for lithium may grow more than 40 times its current levels if the world wants to meet its Paris goals. / BBC Future
Why the FBI is so far behind on cybercrime—the bureau's culture prizes agents who can do "any job, anywhere," which pushes out specialists. / The New York Times "The emergency gyno shook her head... 'Whoever did this to you ought to be shot in
Ukraine's armed forces reach the center of Kherson, a key port city, as Russian forces retreat. / The Guardian Imagining peace in Ukraine: How a stable and successful country could emerge from the trauma of Russia's invasion. / The Economist Winnipeg's police chief explains why his
New York passes a $4 billion environmental bond act with a plan to disburse benefits to communities most impacted by the climate crisis. / The Guardian France plans to require all large parking lots to be covered by solar panels. Japan seeks to turn down private air conditioners remotely. / Electrek, Japan
