Where rivers face collapse: New tool shows where conservation dollars can do most good

New framework identifies freshwater conservation priorities
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Freshwater ecosystems are under growing pressure worldwide, but conservation resources are limited. A framework developed by IIASA researchers and partners can help identify where conservation could prevent biodiversity loss and where restoration efforts are likely to have the greatest ecological impact across the United States and Europe.

President Trump's Latest Pardons Include Diesel Tuners Who Violated the Clean Air Act

  • President Trump has pardoned nine mechanics and tuners who were convicted of violating emissions rules under the Clean Air Act.
  • The move comes amid the Trump administration's broader pattern of rolling back environmental protections.
  • Under the previous Biden administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cracked down on the use of defeat devices to bypass emissions equipment.

Among last Friday's raft of pardons by President Trump were nine mechanics and tuners facing millions of dollars in fines and potential jail time for violating the Clean Air Act. Convicted of bypassing or otherwise modifying mandated emissions controls on diesel engines, the nine now join a Wyoming-based mechanic who had his felony conviction erased by a presidential pardon in November.

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill seven as NATO leaders meet in Ankara

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Russia and Ukraine have exchanged deadly overnight air attacks, with Russia firing dozens of drones and missiles at its neighbour, including the capital Kyiv, and Ukraine hitting numerous Russian industrial sites, according to local authorities.

Kalshi traders see slim odds U.S. government will take a stake in OpenAI this year

US President Donald Trump (R) and Open AI CEO Sam Altman (L) react during a working lunch meeting of G7 members, partner countries, and artificial intelligence business leaders as part of the G7 summit, in Evian, eastern France, on June 17, 2026. A G7 summit is set to take place June 15 to 17 in the French town of Evian-les-Bains near Switzerland and it will be attended by country leaders as well as the EU's foreign policy chief and ministers from Brazil, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Egypt buoyed by praise for World Cup heroics despite controversial exit

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From fans in Gaza to world leaders and supporters on social media, Egypt won hearts, even if they lost the match to Argentina.

Egypt’s historic run at the World Cup ended in a bittersweet, controversial, and highly charged 3-2 loss to Argentina that left the Pharaohs shaking their heads in frustration as the holders moved one step closer to defending their trophy.

The Alienware 18 Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop With 64GB of RAM Drops to Just $3,205 at Dell Outlet

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Alienware prices have skyrocketed in 2026. If you head over to Dell's site to find a deal on an Alienware gaming laptop, you're going to be disappointed. Dell Outlet, however, is a different story. Right now, you can pick up a Refurbished "Like New" Alienware 18 Area-51 18" RTX 5090 gaming laptop for as low as $3,205.84 free shipping after an extra 12% discount is automatically applied during checkout. Dell Outlet PCs come with the same 1-year warranty as buying brand new.

Anne Hathaway ‘Spent a Week’ Prepping for Harley Quinn Before ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Meeting; Nolan Didn’t Reveal Catwoman Until Two Hours Into Their Chat

Anna Hathaway said on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that she spent a full week channeling Harley Quinn before meeting Christopher Nolan for “The Dark Knight Rises” because she was convinced he was courting her to play the Batman villain. It wasn’t until two hours into their meeting that Hathaway discovered it was a meeting for Catwoman.

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