EU reaches deal banning ‘climate-neutral’ product claims - edie

In the wake of longstanding complaints of greenwashing by consumer advocates, the EU institutions have finalised a new law enacting a sweeping ban on erroneous and hard-to-understand sustainability claims on products.

Spyware can infect your phone or computer via the ads you see online – report

You probably won’t be targeted by spyware, but if you are, odds are you won’t know about it. The latest spyware slips in unseen through online ads as you go about your digital life.

National Cathedral windows shift from themes of Confederacy to racial justice

WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'There is a lot of work yet to be done to confront systemic racism,' said cathedral Dean Randy Hollerith.

Tyson and Perdue Are Facing Child Labor Investigations - The New York Times

The Labor Department has opened inquiries into whether migrant children were working inside slaughterhouses owned by the poultry-processing giants.

Racism adds to demands on Black mothers - Futurity

"All mothers experience stress; but Black mothers in the US experience additional stresses specifically related to parenting and racism."

Wildlife advocacy group urging B.C. to stop beaver trapping related to wildfire mitigation | Globalnews.ca

According to the Fur-Bearers, the B.C. government received a $0.46 royalty for each beaver killed, amounting to $774.64 in beaver royalties last year.

Donald Trump committed fraud for years by inflating his worth to banks and insurers, a New York judge finds

By clicking "Sign Up", you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time. In a stunning, pre-trial win in New York attorney general's all-out war on the Trump Organiz...

‘The state says our kids don’t exist’ - how LGBT life is changing in Italy - BBC News

Italy is removing children from registers and stopping surrogacy abroad in new rules affecting same-sex couples.

Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states | AP News

The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects improving railway safety and boosting rail capacity.

How to Vaccinate Raccoons for Rabies? From the Sky.

In the U.S., raccoons are a main carrier of rabies, but a vaccine program is delivering millions of tasty doses a year.

A new Pa. program is backing Black- and Indigenous-led groups to find solutions to the opioid crisis | WITF

Exclusive: Pentagon to review cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" - CBS News

The Pentagon plans to make it easier for LGBTQ+ veterans to retroactively obtain honorable discharges they may have been denied because of their sexuality.

Pennsylvania adopts ‘automatic voter registration’ · Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania will automatically lead residents through the process of registering to vote when they interact with the Department of Transportation.

Ortega Hands Out Mines to China in Nicaragua’s Indigenous Territory - Diálogo Américas

The Daniel Ortega-Rosario Murillo regime handed out Chinese company Zhong Fu Development two mining concessions to exploit some 15,400 hectares in Nicaragua’s northern Caribbean coast, negatively impacting the environment and indigenous communities, the alliance of Indigenous and Afro-descendant Peo..

A Taylor Swift Instagram post helped drive a surge in voter registration : NPR

More than 35,000 new voters registered at Vote.org after the singer posted a link on her Instagram Stories. "I've heard you raise your voices, and I know how powerful they are," Swift wrote.

How Illinois is Leading the Way on Criminal Justice Reform | Time

'Every day, in courthouses across the United States, the type of justice you get depends on how much money you have,' writes David Gasper.

Former govs. want to open PA primaries · Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania’s five most recent governors have issued a letter supporting a longstanding effort to let independent voters participate in primaries

Kamala Harris makes political, personal connection with students during college tour - The Washington Post

Gun violence was a major issue for students at a community college in Reading, Pa., that Harris visited this week as part of a month-long tour of colleges across the country.

Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission Votes to Ban Wildlife Killing Contests | Animal Welfare Institute

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously Friday to adopt a rule prohibiting wildlife killing contests for coyotes and other species classified as unprotected mammals in the state.

Scientists discover a new kind of brain cell

A newly discovered brain cell that appears to be a hybrid of the two other primary types could shake up the world of neuroscience.

NYC considering removing statues of slave owners in slew of 'anti-racism' proposals | WBMA

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