About 10 to 14% of the world’s giant sequoia trees were destroyed by a single wildfire that swept through California’s Sequoia National Forest last summer, a new draft report from the National Park Service indicates.
Pakistani court overturns death row Christian couple’s blasphemy conviction
A Pakistani court on Thursday overturned the death sentence of a Christian couple in a blasphemy case, acquitting them for lack of evidence after they had spent seven years on death row, lawyers said.
New Zealand Court Clears Way for Murder Suspect’s Extradition to China
The Supreme Court insisted on assurances from Beijing that the man, accused of killing a Chinese woman in 2009, would not be tortured and would get a fair trial.
Biden wants to set a global minimum tax. The G7 could provide a crucial boost
The Biden administration’s ambitious plan to overhaul the global tax system is about to face a crucial test.
Utah governor asks residents to pray for rain to help combat a record drought
The governor of Utah is calling on a higher power to help combat the extreme dry weather afflicting the state.
The Psychology of Video Game Engagement — Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast #94 with Jamie Madigan
https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/partiallyexaminedlife/PMP_94_5-8-21.mp3 Why do people play video games, and what keeps them playing? Do we want to have to think through innovative puzzles or just lose ourselves in mindless reactivity? Your hosts Mark Linsenmayer, Erica Spyres, and Brian Hirt are joined by Dr. Jamie Madigan, an organizational psychologist who runs the Psychology of Video Games podcast, …
Denmark Passes Law Allowing Asylum Seekers to Be Processed Outside Europe
The law is the latest in a series of hard-line measures that have been introduced in recent years to discourage migration.
States that fall well below vaccinating 70% of adults are ‘sitting ducks’ for an outbreak, expert warns
The US is pushing to have 70% of adults get at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, but an expert said that number is important to reach at the state level too — and those states who are falling well below may be vulnerable to another outbreak.
Veteran tries to credit Black history. Then, his mic gets cut.
Retired Army Lt. Col. Barnard Kemter had his mic intentionally cut off while speaking at an American Legion’s Memorial Day service in Ohio.
Best Prime Day Razer deals 2021: What to expect
Gamers shouldn’t pass up on a chance to upgrade their devices and peripherals for cheap, and the upcoming Prime Day Razer deals will provide that opportunity.