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Warming Ocean Threatens Galapagos Islands and Many of Their Unique Creatures (Maria)
The author writes, “Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, deep blue water, thousands of creatures … move in search of food. The 2021 collapse of Darwin’s Arch, named for the famed British naturalist behind the theory of evolution, came from natural erosion. But its demise underscored the fragility of a far-flung archipelago that’s coming under increased pressure both from climate change and invasive species.”
Kamala Harris Enters Fast-Tracked Presidential Campaign (Gerry)
From 19th: “Over 164,000 women logged on to hear from women like the singer P!nk; the actor Connie Britton; the writer and podcaster Glennon Doyle; athletes Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird and Abby Wambach; and a long list of elected officials, including Congresswomen Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Lizzie Fletcher of Texas. Their goal: Push White women to recognize their privilege and the way they have frequently failed to use it as political capital — and get them to avoid making the same mistake again. The motivation was clear: This year, White women have the opportunity to elect — and make other White women elect — the first woman of color as president.”
Trump’s Environmental Impact Endures, at Home and Around the World (Laura)
The author writes, “His break from the Paris accord inspires other populist leaders, while his reshaping of the federal courts and environmental rollbacks affect the air, water, wetlands and public lands, disrupting efforts to counter climate change.”
Top Sinclair Anchor Resigned Over Concerns About Biased and Inaccurate Content (DonkeyHotey)
From Popular Information: “Eugene Ramirez, the lead anchor of Sinclair’s national evening news broadcast, resigned in January over concerns about the accuracy and right-wing bias of the content he was required to present on air, three sources told Popular Information. The sources — one current and two former Sinclair employees — spoke to Popular Information on the condition of anonymity, citing concerns about the potential professional repercussions of speaking out about Sinclair’s editorial processes.”
A New Vending Machine Sells Bullets Next Door to a Middle School (Dana)
From Texas Monthly: “Sandwiched between a small ATM and a row of ice machines near the [Lowe’s Market] front entrance, the double-walled, triple-locked steel vault wrapped in an American flag decal beckons customers to swipe their credit card with a simple tagline: ‘Need to reload?’ … For some locals, the patriotic kiosk, which has already been restocked once after selling out, is a source of convenience, a clever idea that saves a trip to the nearest sporting goods store, which is 32 miles away in San Marcos. … And for a few others, the machine is a disturbing eyesore, particularly because the first ammo vending machine in Texas is located next to a local middle school at a time when the mass shootings of children in Uvalde and Santa Fe High remain a fresh memory in many minds.”
Why Have Brazilian Sharks Tested Positive for Cocaine? (Sean)
The author writes, “Thirteen Brazilian sharpnose sharks caught off Rio de Janeiro have tested positive for cocaine, marine biologists who carried out the tests have reported. High concentrations of cocaine were found in the sharks’ muscles and livers by researchers at the Rio de Janeiro-based Oswaldo Cruz Foundation.”
