In 1994, California ordered Los Angeles to curb its Mono Lake diversions, imposing stream-flow rules to protect a lake pushed toward collapse

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New York mayor, an Israel critic, announces steps to curb antisemitism

New York mayor, an Israel critic, announces steps to curb antisemitism

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday announced several measures aimed at curbing antisemitism after a rise in incidents in a city home to the largest Jewish community in the United States. New York mayor, an Israel critic, announces steps to curb antisemitism Mamdani, a vocal pro-Palestinian supporter, has drawn harsh criticism from Israeli Prime … Read more

Joshua Tree wildlife crossings planned in California’s Mojave Desert to curb wildlife-vehicle collisions; two State Route 62 structures to protect bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bobcats with $6 million-plus funding

Joshua Tree wildlife crossings planned in California’s Mojave Desert to curb wildlife-vehicle collisions; two State Route 62 structures to protect bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bobcats with $6 million-plus funding

Two wildlife crossings are planned over State Route 62 near Joshua Tree National Park. (Photo: KTLA) Wildlife crossings are increasingly being used across the United States to help animals safely navigate roads and highways, while reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions. Now, two new crossings are being planned in California’s Mojave Desert near Joshua Tree National Park, in … Read more

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children’s social media access

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

GDANSK, – Australia in December became the world’s first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook. From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children’s social media access Meta will pay up to $18 billion to resolve claims by U.S. … Read more

Trump’s move to curb birthright citizenship faces legal challenge

Trump's move to curb birthright citizenship faces legal challenge

The American Civil Liberties Union and other immigration advocacy groups filed the challenge to Trump’s new executive action before a New Hampshire federal judge President Donald Trump’s latest move to restrict automatic citizenship is facing a legal challenge, months after the Supreme Court knocked down his earlier attempt at upending longstanding guarantees for children born … Read more