A Japanese fisherman, Nakamura, must release prized bluefin tuna due to annual catch quotas, impacting his income and highlighting climate change effects on marine life. His hometown's fishing industry also suffers from a decline in squid populations.
Charges against a radiologist accused of attempting to kill his family in 2023 by driving off a cliff have been dismissed after he completed a two-year mental health diversion program. A judge was legally required to dismiss the charges upon completion of the program.
Charges against a radiologist accused of attempting to kill his family in 2023 by driving his car off a cliff have been dismissed by a San Mateo County judge after he completed a two-year mental health diversion program.
A survey by the Japan Car Sharing Association estimates over 2 million cars could be damaged by tsunamis from a Nankai Trough megaquake, five times the number in 2011. The government warns of a 60-90% chance of such an earthquake within 30 years.
The Pacific Coast offers diverse retirement spots, from Washington's practical towns to Oregon's nature-focused havens and California's calm communities. Affordability, healthcare, and community life vary significantly across locations like Aberdeen, Brookings, Coos Bay, Crescent City, Eureka, Fort Bragg, Lincoln City, and Port Angeles.
The World Cup kicked off in Los Angeles with a lavish opening ceremony featuring Katy Perry and a dominant 4-1 victory for the USMNT against Paraguay. The event aimed to distract from domestic issues and showcase a diverse, unified American team.
A Costa Rican court has ordered the state electricity company and the Ministry of Environment to implement measures to prevent wildlife electrocutions on uninsulated power lines. The ruling follows a campaign by conservation groups after hundreds of animals, primarily howler monkeys, were electrocuted in 2025.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million network of ocean sensors, is being decommissioned due to budget cuts, affecting research on ocean circulation, marine ecosystems, and climate change.
The US government's shift from funding only practical science to basic science began after World War II, influenced by the impact of theoretical physics on the war effort.
