‘Green’ home features can earn developers 18% more, then save homeowners money in the long term: new study

Builders and homeowners are both paying a price for this myth about sustainability features such as solar panels, insulation and batteries.

This tiny Australian spider uses a high-powered web catapult to trap and eat aggressive ants

The ballista spider only feeds on extremely fierce green tree ants – so it has evolved sophisticated tools to safely catch its prey.

12 billion years old, this interstellar comet is older than our Solar System

A process called ‘hot bottom burning’ helped scientists determine the age of 3I/ATLAS.

Israel is targeting Palestinian education, even in its prisons

The Palestinian National Prisoner Movement has had a long and proud history. Decades of struggle inside the walls of Israel’s jails and detention centres have…

More NSW students are going to private schools – where are they coming from?

The largest proportion of students attending private schools in New South Wales is still in major cities. But inner regional areas are catching up.

‘Top Chef’ alum closes LoDo restaurant after two years

Church & Union was only open for two years. The post ‘Top Chef’ alum closes LoDo restaurant after two years appeared first on Denver Westword.

Documenters report: Minneapolis City Council to vote Thursday on bathhouse ban, ShotSpotter contract

The Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee approved multiple actions Wednesday affirming and codifying the city as a welcoming place for all genders and sexualities.…

Austin-area hospitals denied miscarriage care despite clarification to Texas’ abortion ban, federal complaint alleges

Lynn Callaway says she was sent home from two hospitals, despite an infection, due to healthcare providers’ fear of the state’s abortion ban.

R.I.P. Alan Greenspan: You were charming, thoughtful, powerful, and wrong

His insistence on financial deregulation brought the economy to its knees

The 3 Questions Every Cybersecurity Interview Will Ask (And How to Answer Them)

Activists Press For Permanent Gun Violence Reduction Department After Mass Shooting Wounds 14

Backers argue a standalone Department of Gun Violence Reduction would more effectively coordinate resources and initiatives to combat shootings across the city.

Trump ‘trampled’ voter privacy by feeding info into Homeland Security system, judge says

The Trump administration illegally overhauled a U.S. Department of Homeland Security computer program in its hunt for noncitizen voters, a judge ruled Monday in a…

NYC subway carried more late-night riders after Knicks title than on New Year’s Eve

Knicks fans flooded the subways during the all-night party that followed this month's NBA Finals win. NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow said the "legendary" night…

Greens Manchester mayor campaign in full flow, other parties nowhere in sight

It’s just over five weeks until the people of Greater Manchester elect Andy Burnham’s replacement as mayor of the combined authority (GMCA) area. The Green…

China sanctions US defense, rare earth firms in retaliation

China hit back at Washington on Monday with a sweeping two-pronged retaliation, barring government departments from buying products from 46 US defense contractors and blacklisting…

Harvey Milk Club joins 48 Hills for FREE Pride kick-off party this Wednesday!

Join us at Lookout Bar in The Castro 6pm-10pm for dancing, drag, special guests—and a sweet pulled pork + veggie menu. The post Harvey Milk…

Curtain raised on Anzac Hall but large shadow looms

The Australian War Memorial is officially opening its latest spaces but the presence of alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith will draw attention.

Laverne Cox

For more than a decade, actor Laverne Cox has been one of the most visible trans women in America. But the ‘Orange Is the New…

Allegation: Civil Rights Office Director, Staff Went to Strip Club During City-Sponsored Civil Rights Trip

By Erica C. Barnett A recently concluded investigation into Seattle Office for Civil Rights director that Derrick Wheeler-Smith details allegations… The post Allegation: Civil Rights…

No. 10 cat is the UK’s most stable, sensible figure — charlatans come and go

In 16 years of sick political farce, Number 10 has seen a string of toxic clowns and charlatans arrive, then leave in disgrace and dishonour.…