Category: NEWS

Memphis Community Pushes Back Against Toxic Musk

Elon Musk promised a predominantly Black community in Memphis that he would build the planet’s most powerful supercomputer in their neighborhood that would create hundreds of jobs and millions in tax revenues.  However, in doing so he bypassed environmental review processes and now is pumping tons of toxic nitrogen oxides into a region that is already choking on industrial pollution.  The neighborhood is fighting back. A Historic Black Community Takes On the World’s Richest Man Over Environmental Racism https://capitalbnews.org/musk-xai-memphis-black-neighborhood-pollution…

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ENVIRONMENT

NATIONAL SURVEY: Faith in Capitalism Faltering

Americans view capitalism more favorably than they do socialism, but the gap is narrowing.  Capitalism’s popularity is shrinking rapidly while socialism’s is holding steady. Image of Capitalism Slips to 54% in U.S. https://news.gallup.com/poll/694835/image-capitalism-slips.aspx Related Reading

NEWS

Cities Need to Step Up in Support of Local News

Local news outlets are facing a severe crisis, with declining resources and journalist layoffs impacting communities nationwide. The loss of local news coverage leaves residents without essential information about local government, schools, and neighborhoods. Federal cuts to public media exacerbate the problem. Cities are uniquely positioned to address this issue by actively supporting local journalism….

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CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

Global Treaty Protects the High Seas

Sixty countries, including Morocco, have ratified the UN High Seas Treaty, marking a historic milestone in global ocean protection. Sweden has demonstrated leadership by establishing the Baltic Sea’s first marine reserve and advocating for the treaty. This treaty provides a legal framework to safeguard marine biodiversity in international waters, turning scientific warnings into enforceable law….

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ENVIRONMENT

We need our public libraries more than ever

Public libraries offer a crucial resource for accessing high-quality, paywalled journalism, combating the spread of disinformation and extremist ideologies. Our libraries provide free access to news databases and publications through apps and online portals, empowering citizens to be informed and combat the influence of malicious actors. Your Library Card Can Break Paywalls — Here’s How…

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BOOKS

Three Brothers, One Boat, One Mission

Three Scottish brothers are on a wild 9,000-mile ocean adventure, rowing unsupported across the Pacific to set a world record and raise £1 million for clean water projects in Madagascar. Three brothers, one boat, a potential world record and a 9,000-mile mission for clean water https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/three-brothers-one-boat-potential-090816177.html Related Reading

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

Labor Unions Win Big in Vegas!

All major casinos on the Las Vegas Strip are now unionized, marking a huge win for workers and a historic milestone. This success is especially impressive given the nationwide decline in union membership, which is now around 10%. Despite facing some resistance and legal challenges, union members benefit from improved wages, health insurance, and job…

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NEWS

INNOVATION: Fighting the Flu… with Gum!

Several years ago, scientists developed a chewing gum that effectively traps SARS-CoV-2 — the cause of Covid-19 — in people’s saliva.  Now they’ve developed one that combats herpes and the flu. Scientists Made Chewing Gum That Combats Herpes and the Flu https://gizmodo.com/scientists-made-chewing-gum-that-combats-herpes-and-the-flu-2000592876 Related Reading

GLOBAL

Homeless Vets Getting Tiny Home Help from California Teens

Students in three San Diego County high school construction classes are building four tiny houses for homeless veterans, but the hope is that the students will build entire villages of them. Local High School Students Build Tiny Houses for Homeless Veterans https://sandiegomagazine.com/everything-sd/warrior-village-project-high-school-home-building/ Related Reading

EDUCATION