Around the world, governments are investing in infrastructure that’s extending habitat range and enabling freer movement for animals. These innovations benefit human safety, too, and affirm the intrinsic value of wildlife.
The park service says Trump's arch would obstruct historic sites. Could it be moved?
The park service says Trump's arch would obstruct historic sites. Could it be moved?
NPR
World News
2026-08-05 22:19:47
President Trump's proposed arch in Memorial Circle would intrude on dozens of nearby sites, says the National Park Service. But there's been minimal discussion of alternate locations.
The park service says Trump's arch would obstruct historic sites. Could it be moved?
The park service says Trump's arch would obstruct historic sites. Could it be moved?
NPR
NPR National
2026-08-05 22:19:47
President Trump's proposed arch in Memorial Circle would intrude on dozens of nearby sites, says the National Park Service. But there's been minimal discussion of alternate locations.
NASA’s SkyFall Helicopters at Work (Artist’s Concept)
NASA’s SkyFall Helicopters at Work (Artist’s Concept)
NASA
Breaking News
2026-08-05 22:06:07
Description This artist’s concept depicts NASA’s three SkyFall Mars helicopters collecting data while flying over the surface of the Red Planet. The green frequency waves emanating from the helicopters’ large antennas depict collection of subsurface radar data. The red beams depict
Live updates: Trump dismisses low munitions reports, says US ‘has massive amounts’ - CNN
Live updates: Trump dismisses low munitions reports, says US ‘has massive amounts’ - CNN
Google
Top Stories
2026-08-05 22:05:00
Live updates: Trump dismisses low munitions reports, says US ‘has massive amounts’ CNNTrump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns The Washington PostMunitions Shortage Has Trump Up in Arms Against Hegseth and ‘Leakers’ New York MagazineHow the U.S. Squandered
AI creates first synthetic viruses - Financial Times
AI creates first synthetic viruses - Financial Times
Google
Top Stories
2026-08-05 22:00:09
AI creates first synthetic viruses Financial TimesThis A.I. Just Created Viruses Not Found in Nature The New York TimesSafety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI The GuardianArtificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses BBCAI designs a novel E. coli killer
Description SkyFall ground-penetrating radar engineer Maya Román connects a coaxial cable to a test antenna in the Environmental Test Lab’s electromagnetic interference testing chamber at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. The antenna was pointed up during test
Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure
Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure
BBC
Top Stories
2026-08-05 21:52:56
Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.
South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash - BBC
South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash - BBC
Google
Top Stories
2026-08-05 21:38:51
South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash BBCScientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted apnews.comNASA Will Attempt to Observe Rocket Part’s Lunar Impact NASA (.gov)SpaceX rocket thought to have crashed into
As NASA sets its sights on long-term exploration of the Moon and Mars, the agency is increasing the cadence of its Artemis missions. Helping bring these plans to fruition is Tom Percy, manager of systems engineering and integration for NASA’s Human Landing System Program. Percy serves
Project 2025: As midterms near, Trump’s window for action might be closing
Project 2025: As midterms near, Trump’s window for action might be closing
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-08-05 20:18:50
The Trump administration has enacted many of Project 2025’s goals, but many await action ahead of midterms that could alter the balance of power in Washington.
Project 2025: As midterms near, Trump’s window for action might be closing
Project 2025: As midterms near, Trump’s window for action might be closing
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-05 20:18:00
The Trump administration has enacted many of Project 2025’s goals, but many await action ahead of midterms that could alter the balance of power in Washington.
Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
NPR
NPR National
2026-08-05 17:30:00
It would slim regulation of the 60-year-old anti-poverty program and aim to save money. Advocates worry the changes could undermine the early education program's mission.
El-Sayed wins Michigan's primary. And, Fauci faces contempt of Congress vote
El-Sayed wins Michigan's primary. And, Fauci faces contempt of Congress vote
NPR
Politics
2026-08-05 15:30:59
Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the midterms. And, today, Dr. Anthony Fauci faces a contempt of Congress vote.
Political consultant talks about the Democratic Party's road to the midterms
Political consultant talks about the Democratic Party's road to the midterms
NPR
Politics
2026-08-05 14:46:09
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with political consultant David Axelrod about Democrats' road to November and what's ahead for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Michigan's U.S. Senate seat race is set. Here are the challenges the candidates face
Michigan's U.S. Senate seat race is set. Here are the challenges the candidates face
NPR
Politics
2026-08-05 14:46:00
After winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, Abdul El-Sayed will face former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in November.
Fighting the world's most deadly animal… in an unexpected way
Fighting the world's most deadly animal… in an unexpected way
BBC
Health
2026-08-05 14:16:28
Mosquitoes aren't just annoying - they kill around 700,000 people a year via the diseases they spread. But scientists are developing new, counterintuitive ways to tackle them.
Hospital staff said he was faking it and released him. He died from an overdose soon after
Hospital staff said he was faking it and released him. He died from an overdose soon after
NPR
NPR National
2026-08-05 13:52:45
Addiction treatments are safe, effective — and rarely offered to patients. That's because many doctors and nurses still view people with alcohol or drug addiction with suspicion and hostility.
Why Lindsey Graham’s sister isn’t a lock to hold on to his Senate seat
Why Lindsey Graham’s sister isn’t a lock to hold on to his Senate seat
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-08-05 13:00:09
President Donald Trump has endorsed South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham in next Tuesday’s special primary for the late senator’s seat. But she’s up against a crowded field that features more experienced candidates.
Moment first rare tiger in 70 years released in Kazakhstan
Moment first rare tiger in 70 years released in Kazakhstan
BBC
Asia
2026-08-05 08:59:30
Umit, a female Amur tiger, has been released as part of a programme to restore the animal's population, which was wiped out in central Asia a century ago.
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-30 13:00:10
Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg, out with an album called “The New World,” is also a naturalist and explorer whose next book is about the beauty and wonder of Antarctica.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-07 13:00:09
A new “Little House on the Prairie” series launches on Netflix this week with a broader diversity of characters. The revamp of the enduring story illustrates the complexity of updating a classic story for modern viewers.
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
If today’s question caught your eye, I am sure you would be able to say: “I sure have.” It is a truthful saying that we have all been deceived in life. Probably in more ways than you might realize. The Bible says: 9And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, […]
This week the US Congress held discussions of consideration on US Voter ID – Voter Identification – in the United States for Federal Elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act proposes requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. This proposed legislation has become the fuel on the fire of […]
At a particular point in my career, I was advised by those around me that certain descriptive words were taboo and should never be used. Among the set of banned words were Idiot, Moron, and Stupid. Fortunately, the word fool was not included in the list, or I might have lost all sense of reality. […]
I imagine if you’ve made it past today’s title you are probably here because my question has evoked some type of emotional response or curiosity. Your first thought may have been “Hey! I’m not a creep! Why are you asking that?” Or you may have thought “Well my girlfriend called me a creep last night, […]
Do you fear for the future survival of America as a country? I sure do. I fear for the survival of America because we are losing our way (some might say we’ve already lost our way, and they might be correct) and we are no longer protecting our freedoms and liberties. Instead, we are becoming […]
