Population growth over last decade was driven by minorities and citiesDecennial count determines each number of state’s House seatsRepublicans control majority of statehouses that redraw linesTexas senate passes voting restrictions bill after filibuste…
Woolly mammoth walked far enough to circle Earth twice, study finds
Research into life of Kik adds weight to theory that climate change could have contributed to species’ demise He was huge, hairy and boasted two enormous tusks: researchers say they have discovered a woolly mammoth called Kik who traipsed almost far en…
Americans deeply divided over US progress on racial inequality, report finds
Opinions differ widely, by race and party, about the extent of racial progress, need for more action, and whether white privilege actually existsAs racial reckoning and critical race theory continue to dominate headlines across the US, a new report by …
Parents of 337 children separated at border under Trump still not found
Activists and Biden officials have helped reunite 861 children with their parents but 337 remain in limboUS officials still cannot find the parents of 337 children separated at the Mexico-border by the Trump administration.According to a new court fili…
Dixie fire continues its rampage across California, just 30% contained
And in Montana, Richard Spring fire leaps highway barrier and forces evacuationsThe Dixie fire raging through northern California has destroyed another 550 homes, becoming one of the most destructive in state history.The fire, which is the largest wild…
Census Bureau data out today will shape the redistricting fight of this decade
Of concern is a 2019 decision that gives lawmakers clearance to manipulate districts for political purposesHappy Thursday, Continue reading…
Prince Andrew allegations: Met chief says ‘no one is above the law’
Cressida Dick says force will be watching developments in US civil case brought by Virginia GiuffreBritain’s most senior police officer has said “no one is above the law” when questioned about allegations of sexual assault against Prince Andrew.Dame Cr…
By pushing for more oil production, the US is killing its climate pledges | Adam Tooze
If Joe Biden is serious about tackling the climate crisis he must use his country’s leverage to curb fossil fuels, not boost themThe UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report has driven home just how dangerous the climate crisis is. …
Kathy Hochul vows to change ‘toxic’ environment as New York’s next governor – live
Lieutenant governor promises ‘there will be turnover’ after CuomoSenate approves budget in early morning vote along party linesSchumer acknowledges hurdles ahead for spending billBiden: White House keeping ‘a careful eye on inflation’ and gas pricesAss…
US Senate passes $1tn bipartisan infrastructure bill – live
Bill passes in 69-30 vote, with 19 Republicans supporting planInfrastructure bill lauded as a victory for bipartisanship – but is it?Cuomo resigns in wake of damning report on sexual harassmentNew York governor’s resignation will take effect in 14 days…