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How gene editing can help today’s endangered species

A legal scholar with a Ph.D. in wildlife genetics explains the promise biotechnology techniques hold for some animals that are currently endangered.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Russian strikes kill at least 4 people in Kharkiv, Ukraine officials say

According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russia struck with 215 missiles and drones overnight, and Ukrainian air defenses shot down and neutralized 87 drones and seven missiles.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Russian drone and missile strikes kill at least 4 in Ukraine in latest attack

Ukrainian officials said a massive Russian drone and missile attack in the eastern city of Kharkiv on Saturday has killed at least four people and wounded over two dozen others, the latest in nearly daily attacks in recent weeks. Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces carried out the strikes, but gave no comment on the casualty reports.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Antarctic treaty under stress as member countries gather in Italy

A first-ever all-Canadian expedition to Antarctica explores the climate changes and political challenges facing the remote continent.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

He can't quit him β€” easily. Why SpaceX could complicate the Trump-Musk split

Billions of dollars lost in government contracts. A slew of regulatory headaches. These are just some of the ramifications Elon Musk could face over his fallout with U.S. President Donald Trump. While the two men may have personally split, severingtheir business relationship may prove challenging.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

CO2 levels just broke another record. Here's what that means

For 67 years, the observatory on Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano has been taking these measurements daily β€” tracking the invisible gas that is building up in our atmosphere and changing life on Earth.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Trump shrugs off Musk feud: β€˜Not even thinking about Elon’

U.S. President Donald Trump seemed to brush off his public feud with former close ally Elon Musk on Friday, saying he’s not even thinking about him. Trump is even said to be considering selling, or giving away, the red Tesla he recently purchased from Musk.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Trump, Musk feud painful to watch: CPAC chairman

Elon Musk has been critical of the Trump-backed "big, beautiful bill," calling it a "disgusting abomination."

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin knocks Trump administration on economy

Citadel founder Ken Griffin knocked the Trump administration for a series of moves he said would undoubtedly cause stagflation. Griffin, who’s notably criticized the president’s trade policies, slammed the White House for promoting tax reductions amidst a fiscal deficit. β€œIt would be a textbook stagflation scenario. The question is, is it for several quarters, or...

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Democrats unveil air safety bill after deadly crash

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security The Big Story After deadly Army helo, jetcrash, sweeping air safety legislation unveiled Seven Democratic lawmakers unveiled legislation Thursday outlining updated air safety regulations after a deadly passenger plane collided with an Army helicopter in January. Photo...

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump signals he’s done with Musk

President Trump signaled Friday that he’s done with his relationship-turned-feud with tech billionaire Elon Musk, telling reporters he’s not interested in making up with his former top adviser. β€œThere are efforts,” Trump said about work to reconcile the duo. β€œBut I’m not really interested in that. I’m really interested in the country solving problems, including...

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

The potential fallout for the country as Trump and Musk escalate public feud

The public feud between President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk continued Friday. Trump reportedly said he thought Musk had β€œlost his mind” and Musk sparred publicly throughout the day with former Trump advisor Steve Bannon. That came after Bannon suggested Trump should seize control of SpaceX and investigate Musk’s citizenship. Geoff Bennett discussed the fallout with Tyler Pager.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. to face charges from Tennessee traffic stop

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the United States. He was wrongly deported to a prison in El Salvador in March when the president invoked the wartime Alien Enemies Act. A grand jury in Tennessee indicted him on charges related to a traffic stop in 2022. The indictment alleges Garcia committed conspiracy to transport aliens and unlawfully transported undocumented aliens. Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez reports.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump undercuts Biden fuel economy rules

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump goes after Biden car efficiency rules The Trump administration on Friday took a step to undermine a Biden-era rules tightening car fuel efficiency requirements. Getty Images The Transportation Department published an interpretive rule that says the Biden administration improperly considered electric vehicles as a way to make...

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

News Wrap: Supreme Court allows DOGE to access Social Security systems

In our news wrap Friday, the Supreme Court allowed members of the Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems that contain personal information on millions of Americans, the Trump administration is asking the court to allow its plans to dismantle the Department of Education to proceed and the U.S. economy added fewer jobs in May but the pace of hiring remained steady.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Measles cases see biggest rise in over a month

Presented by Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Measles cases see biggest rise in over a month The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 80 new measles cases this week, the biggest jump since April. AP A total of 1,168 confirmed measles cases were reported in...

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Supreme Court turns away RNC challenge to Pennsylvania ballot ruling

The Supreme Court on Friday turned away the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) bid to block Pennsylvania voters’ in-person, do-over option when they return a defective mail ballot. The announcement was intended for Monday morning, but the court mistakenly released it early due to what a court spokesperson called an β€œapparent software malfunction.” The order leaves in...

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

‘We have earned our spots’: Facing Trump ban, trans troops reflect on military service

Friday marks the deadline for the estimated 4,200 active-duty transgender military members to accept what the Defense Department calls "voluntary separation." Those who volunteer to leave may be eligible for separation pay while transgender troops who don’t leave voluntarily will be kicked out. Nick Schifrin spoke to two transgender service members about the choice they face.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Brooks and Capehart on the Democrats’ big problem

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the clash between President Trump and Elon Musk, Trump's latest comments about Putin's war in Ukraine and the Democrats' big problem and how to fix it.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Jacinda Ardern on keeping empathy in politics and new memoir, ‘A Different Kind of Power’

At 37 years old, Jacinda Ardern was the world’s youngest female head of government when she became prime minister of New Zealand. She was also just the second to give birth while in office and led her nation through crises, including a devastating mass shooting and the pandemic. Ardern joined Amna Nawaz to discuss her memoir, β€œA Different Kind of Power," and the documentary, β€œPrime Minister.”

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Some Republicans hope Trump, Musk mend fences after blistering breakup

Some Republicans are holding out hope that President Trump and Elon Musk will mend fences after Thursday’s blistering breakup of the bromance, which captivated Washington and left the party’s β€œbig, beautiful bill” hanging in the balance. The longing for harmony comes amid a Republican sprint on Capitol Hill to finalize the Trump megabill β€” which...

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump bill faces Senate backlash

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Problems multiply for Trump bill in Senate Senate GOP leadership is being pulled in different directions over President Trump’s β€œbig beautiful bill” amid concerns over spending cuts for Medicaid and food stamps, as some budget hawks...

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Escaped inmate known as 'Devil in the Ozarks' found a 'short distance' from prison: sheriff

Escaped Arkansas inmate Grant Hardin, known as "Devil in the Ozarks," has been taking into custody, according to the Izard County Sheriff's Office.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Ex-girlfriend of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sobs in court, saying he ignored pleas to end sex marathons

The woman is using the pseudonym β€œJane” at Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York as she testifies for a second day Friday.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Appeals court lets Trump block AP from some White House spaces for now

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that the Trump administration may ban The Associated Press from the Oval Office and other limited spaces for now, pausing a judge's order to return the wire service's access. In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia temporarily blocked U.S. District Judge Trevor...

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Detained Columbia graduate describes β€˜visceral’ harm of missing son’s birth

Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over his campus activism, said he has suffered β€œvisceral” harm after missing the birth of his son while in federal custody. β€œThe most immediate and visceral harms I have experienced directly relate to the birth of my son, Deen. Instead of holding...

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

New Trump orders on drones aim to counter threats while encouraging flying cars and supersonic flights

The three executive orders will encourage the Federal Aviation Administration to expedite rules to allow companies to use drones beyond their operators' line of sight, while also imposing restrictions meant to help protect against terrorism, espionage and public safety threats.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Arizona Democrats fear infighting will hurt them in midterms

Democratic frustrations are growing in Arizona amid a feud within the state party, triggering concerns about the ramifications for 2026 and beyond. Only months into his tenure as Arizona Democratic Party chair, members of the party have voiced exasperation with Robert E. Branscomb II for various actions, including airing grievances with Democratic elected officials publicly,...

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Dozens possibly detained by federal officials amid immigration raids in Los Angeles

The FBI confirmed it's participating in the HSI raids, not just in Los Angeles but nationwide, "as directed by the Attorney General."

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Musk empire faces risks with Trump feud

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Why Musk’s feud with Trump could risk his business empire Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, may have made himself an enemy of the world’s most powerful leader. Evan Vucci, Associated Press The public blowout between Musk and President Trump is threatening the tech billionaire’s businesses, some...

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games

There is significant uncertainty regarding visa policies for foreign visitors planning trips to the U.S. for the two biggest events in sports.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Kilmar Abrego Garcia being returned to U.S. to face charges of transporting illegal immigrants

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, is being returned to the United States, where he has been charged in the U.S. with transporting immigrants into the country illegally.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to U.S. to face charges of transporting illegal immigrants

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, has been returned to the United States, where he has been charged in the U.S. with transporting immigrants into the country illegally.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems

The Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for the Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

WATCH: DOJ brings Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to U.S. to face charges of transporting undocumented immigrants

Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation to El Salvador became a political flashpoint in the Trump administration's stepped-up immigration enforcement, was being returned to the United States to face criminal charges related to what the Trump administration said was a massive human smuggling operation that brought immigrants into the country illegally.

Published on: June 06, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour