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The United States has revoked federal limits on climate pollution from power plants, removing restrictions on carbon emissions from a major source of greenhouse gases. The rollback is drawing criticism from climate and environmental groups, who warn it will increase emissions, while it is being welcomed by industry figures who argue the previous rules were overly burdensome.
- 2Giants Face Rams in Week 2 NFL HighlightsβNew York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams Game Highlights | 2026 NFL Season Week 2
The Los Angeles Rams hosted the New York Giants in a Week 2 matchup of the 2026 NFL season, with the league's official highlights drawing massive attention. Fans are watching and sharing the game's key plays, making it one of the most engaged-with football stories of the week as the young season takes shape.
- 3TV meteorologists push climate talk as audiences resistβSome TV meteorologists want to talk about climate change. Not everyone wants to hear it
Some television meteorologists are working to connect weather forecasts to climate change, a practice known as climate reporting on-air. Many viewers, and some broadcasters, remain resistant to hearing climate context during routine forecasts. The debate reflects broader tension between scientists' urgency and audience pushback, as local weather presenters become a frontline channel for climate communication.
- 4Zelenskyy: Russia seeks to cut Ukrainians' internet, Kyiv counteringβZelenskyy: Russia wants to leave Ukrainians without internet or communications, we are countering it
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is trying to leave Ukrainians without internet and mobile communications, adding that Kyiv is taking measures to counter these efforts. The statement comes as Ukraine continues to face attacks on its communications infrastructure, with officials stressing that keeping Ukrainians connected remains a priority during the war.
- 5146 elephants died in Bangladesh over nine yearsβ146 elephants died between 2016β2025: environment minister
Bangladesh's environment minister has said that 146 elephants died in the country between 2016 and 2025. The figure highlights growing pressure on wild elephants from shrinking forests, human-elephant conflict and other threats, and has drawn concern from conservationists calling for stronger protection measures.
- 6UCLA awarded $75 million in NSF grants for quantum technologyβΌUCLA receives $75 million in NSF grants for quantum technology
UCLA has received $75 million in grants from the National Science Foundation to support quantum technology research. The funding, reported by the Daily Bruin, will advance the university's work in quantum science, a field seen as key to future computing, communications and sensing capabilities. The award positions UCLA among the leading US institutions in quantum research.
- 7Telehealth and children's groups detail grants to improve rural healthcareβTelehealth provider, childrenβs services group share how theyβll use grants to better rural healthcare
A telehealth provider and a children's services group have announced how they will use new grants to expand healthcare in rural areas. The organisations say the funding will help reach communities with limited access to medical services, with details shared in a local news report. The grants are aimed at improving care for families and children outside major cities.
- 8Ant genome study links diversification to transposable elementsβAnalysis of the evolutionary history of 163 ant genomes, from most extant subfamilies, showed periods of rapid species d
Researchers analysing the evolutionary history of 163 ant genomes, spanning most extant ant subfamilies, found periods of rapid species diversification over the past 100 million years were associated with heightened activity of transposable elements β DNA sequences that move within the genome. The findings suggest genome dynamics played a role in the evolutionary success of ants, one of the most dominant insect groups on Earth.
- 9UK's CMA plans 12-slot choice screen with AI assistantsβFYI: CMA would put AI assistants on a 12-slot Google choice screen: The CMA's revised plan gives Android and Chrome user
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has revised its plan for Google, proposing a 12-slot search choice screen for Android and Chrome users that would include AI assistants alongside traditional search engines. The proposal also requires clear attribution of publisher sources. It signals UK regulators moving to extend choice-screen remedies beyond search into the AI era.
- 10Murrells Inlet dredging weighed for economic and environmental impactβMurrells Inlet dredging could provide an economic boost, but county wants to know environmental cost
Georgetown County is examining a proposed dredging project at Murrells Inlet that could deliver an economic boost to the coastal community, but officials want a fuller picture of the environmental cost before moving ahead. Dredging is often used to deepen channels for boat traffic and support the local waterfront economy, while raising concerns about impacts on marshes, water quality and marine habitats.
- 11Noctua Aims to Bring 2000W Server-Grade Cooling to DesktopsβNoctua wants to bring server-grade 2000W cooling to desktop PCs
Austrian cooling specialist Noctua says it wants to adapt server-grade cooling capable of handling around 2000 watts of thermal load for use in desktop PCs. The move targets next-generation processors and graphics cards whose power draw keeps climbing, potentially bringing data-center-class air or liquid cooling solutions to consumer systems.
- 12Restaurants may be able to open from mid-DecemberβVERY GOOD NEWS! Restaurants may be able to open from mid-December
Reports suggest restaurants may be allowed to reopen from mid-December, an announcement being welcomed as good news for an industry hit hard by closures. Hospitality owners and workers have been waiting months for a clear reopening date, and the news is being shared widely as a sign of relief, though details on conditions and restrictions remain unclear.