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Wildlife Corridors Encouraged to Support Kenya’s Recovering Animal Populations (Maria)
The author writes, “As nations marked [the first] World Wildlife Day, conservationists in Kenya are warning of shrinking wildlife spaces in the east African country that generates substantial revenue from wildlife tourism. While conservation efforts over the past two decades have led to the recovery of many threatened species, the animals are losing wide swaths of habitat because of threats stemming from climate change and destructive human behavior, activists warn. But they also cite an opportunity in what are known as wildlife corridors. … One conservation group that is trying to create such corridors is Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, which lies about 160 miles north of Nairobi.”
How To Turn an ‘Economic Blackout’ Into an All-Out War on Corporate Power (Laura)
From The Intercept: “Friday’s economic boycott is a one-day attack on corporate interests. The degrowth movement calls for a broader societal shift.”
Trump Threatens To Arrest, Imprison American Students Who Engage in ‘Illegal Protests’ on College Campuses (Sean)
From The Columbia Chronicle: “President Trump threatened to cut federal funding to colleges and universities that allow ‘illegal protests’ and arrest or expel American students. In a social media post on Tuesday, March 4, Trump said ‘agitators’ would be imprisoned or deported. ‘NO MASKS!’ he wrote on his Truth Social platform.”
Russia To Redeploy Resources Freed up by End of War in Ukraine, Warns Finnish Intelligence (Al)
The author writes, “Finland’s security and intelligence agency Supo warned on Tuesday that the threat posed by Russia is set to rise across Europe as a result of the end of the war in Ukraine — although it is unclear when such an end may come about. ‘The end of the war in Ukraine will improve the ability of Russia to engage in hostile activity elsewhere in Europe as it pursues its political objectives by means both fair and foul,’ the Finnish intelligence agency warned in its annual national security overview.”
MAGA Newspaper Owner’s AI Bot Defends KKK (Dana)
From The Daily Beast: “The Los Angeles Times removed its new AI-powered ‘insights’ feature from a column after the tool tried to defend the Ku Klux Klan. Columnist Gustavo Arellano’s Feb. 25 column reflected on Anaheim’s history with the hate group after the city’s council did not acknowledge the 100th anniversary of booting four Klan-affiliated council members from the group. Arellano noted how the group’s presence in the city was a ‘stain’ on its history. … But the feature produced by AI company Particle — which debuted on Monday for ‘Voices’ pieces and has been heavily touted by billionaire owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong — included a defense for the group under a banner that offered ‘different views on the topic.’”
Why President Trump Targeting a Major Law Firm Matters for All Americans (Gerry)
The author writes, “On February 25, President Trump used his executive power to target a major American law firm, Covington & Burling. He signed an executive order directing ‘the Attorney General and heads of agencies to take such actions as are necessary to terminate any engagement of Covington & Burling LLP by any agency…’ of the federal government. That firm employs more than fourteen hundred lawyers around the world. Its gross revenue exceeds $1,500,000,000 per year. So it’s hardly the kind of profile that would normally attract the American public’s sympathy or concern. But in this instance, Americans would make a serious mistake if they turned a blind eye to Covington & Burling’s fate. The attack on the firm is just the latest skirmish in the president’s campaign to bring the legal profession to heel and deter lawyers from trying to stand up to him or represent any of his enemies.”
Woman Stung by Scorpion at Boston Logan Airport (Reader Steve)
The author writes, “A 40-year-old woman was brought to a hospital Sunday after she was stung by a scorpion at Boston Logan International Airport, Massachusetts State Police said. The incident happened at about 7:30 p.m. as the woman was retrieving luggage in the baggage claim area at U.S. Customs in Terminal E, according to State Police. … According to Mayo Clinic, scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening.”
