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Climate Future Forum’s Justice Group (Code Green)

Climate Future, Climate Justice, Hawai’i. The host for this show is Howard Wiig. The guests are Mira Fujii and Reina Gammarino. Climate Future Forum features youth voices coming together at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol to share climate justice stories. The Future Forum focuses on engaging youth to participate regularly in advocacy to advance legislation committed […]

Water, Water Everywhere — Nope (Code Green)

The Best Water is the Water Not Used. The host for this show is Howard Wiig. The guest is Ernest ‘Ernie’ Lau. Mobilizing resources to build a sustainable water future requires multi-stakeholder partnerships between government, business, and civil society. Talking about public-private partnerships (PPPs) will raise the specter of ill-fated partnerships of the past decades. […]

Sustainable Astronomy (Code Green)

Building Trust with Local Communities. The host for this show is Howard Wiig. The guests are Yuko Kakazu and Fengchuan Liu. Sustainability means building relationships with our ʻāina and its people. The new Thirty Meter Telescope — new leadership, new vision, approach and community-driven educational programs for keiki. Building trust and long-term partnership with local […]

Regenerative Agriculture (Code Green)

Productive Farms and Healthy Communities. The host for this show is Howard Wiig. The guests are Emi Matsuura and Vivienne Momo Hill. The key to regenerative agriculture is that it not only ‘does no harm’ to the land but actually improves it, using technologies that regenerate and revitalize the soil and the environment. Regenerative agriculture […]

Student’s Guide to Efficient Infrastructure (Code Green)

Wasteful Zoning, Unwalkable, Car Dependent. The host for this show is Howard Wiig. The guest is Chisato Tarui. It is important to create an energy efficient infrastructure that helps future-proof cities against increasing energy demands, while improving energy efficiency and prioritizing emission reductions. There are a number of ways to improve the energy infrastructure, from […]

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Supreme Court Seems Poised to Limit Trump Election Case After Immunity Hearing

Such a ruling would probably send the case back to a lower court and could delay any trial until after the November election. [...]

Several justices signaled interest in some protections for official acts, which could impede a swift trial in the federal election subversion case. [...]

In Hush Money Trial, Pecker Says Trump Thanked Him for Burying Stories

David Pecker, former publisher of The National Enquirer, testified that Donald J. Trump thanked him for burying stories. [...]

5 Takeaways from David Pecker’s Testimony in Trump’s Hush-Money Trial

David Pecker told jurors of a universe in which favors for celebrities were demanded and dispensed. His cross-examination will continue Friday. [...]

David Pecker Says He and Others Around Trump Feared His Anger

They called Donald J. Trump “the boss.” The desire to avoid his fury drove many decisions made by those around him. [...]

'A hard day' - Ashley Judd on overturned Weinstein conviction

The actress tells BBC News survivors feel betrayed after a new trial is ordered for Harvey Weinstein. [...]

Can Yousaf survive as Scotland’s first minister?

The first minister is fighting for his political career and his best chance may be a figure from his party's past. [...]

First personalised skin-cancer vaccine starts UK trial

Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning. [...]

Co-op Live boss resigns after delayed opening and interview backlash

Gary Roden quits days after he was criticised for telling BBC some grassroots music venues are "poorly run". [...]

Judge accused of bullying and misogyny

Five women have told the BBC about Judge Philip Lancaster's behaviour at employment tribunal hearings. [...]

Indigenous groups wants the Brazilian govenrment to recognize more of their territories and protect it from criminal activities recognize 14 territories. They met [...]

Ukraine is cutting off consular services for its male citizens who live outside the country. The measure aims to force men back home to serve in the military, but some [...]

The US has said it secretly delivered long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine. This has drawn focus to the debate over providing Taurus cruise missiles, a move the German chancellor continues [...]

A New York appeals court has ordered a new trial in the landmark case that drove the #MeToo movement. The majority opinion argued that the judge committed serious errors and [...]

The decision to call for a retrial from the New York appeals court has prompted varying reactions, with many dismayed that survivors will have to testify once more. [...]

17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion

The lawsuit comes after federal regulations were published on implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The language means workers can ask for time off to obtain and recover from an [...]

Why experts say inflation is relatively low but voters feel differently

Grocery prices are a key component of any household budget, and rising food prices can sour the electorate's mood. [...]

Kim Kardashian visits the White House to highlight criminal justice reform

Vice President Harris and Kardashian are meeting with four people convicted of non-violent drug offenses who received pardons this week from President Biden. [...]

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned as a transitional council takes over

Haiti's de facto prime minister, Ariel Henry, has formally stepped down and a new transitional council has been sworn in. Finance chief Michel Patrick Boisvert is the new interim prime [...]

Venice tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism

The fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entry fee that authorities hope will discourage crowds on peak days and make the city more [...]

The players selected in the first round of the NFL draft [...]

The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 pick [...]

The Indianapolis Colts took the first defensive player in the NFL draft, choosing edge rusher Laiatu Latu of UCLA with the 15th pick [...]

The Chicago Bears started the NFL draft by picking Caleb Williams, before the Washington Commanders took Jayden Daniels. Follow for updates and analysis. [...]

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