How can the beleaguered carbon market be saved? Carbon market pioneer Daniel Morrell’s solution is straightforward: Go back to the market’s roots by focusing less on carbon and more on biodiversity generation and community welfare. It might be easier said than done; nonetheless, he is giving it a shot. Morrell recently launched Balance, a new […]

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the recipients of the first $2 million in anti-violence grants for 2026. The announcement – which is part of Gun Violence Awareness Month – took place on Tuesday, June 16, at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Parker and Philadelphia’s Office of Public Safety discussed the 47 recipients of the Targeted Community Investment Grants. The grants support Philadelphia neighborhoods that are harmed by gun violence and aim to increase public safety while building a stronger sense of community. As of June 15, there were 67 reported homicides in Philadelphia in 2026, down 33% from the same time last year which ultimately saw the lowest number of homicides in the city in decades, according to police data.

It was something infectious disease expert Heather Ferguson never expected to see in her lifetime: a mosquito-borne virus originally from Africa spreading in Scotland.

Uber and Lyft leverage black-box, AI-driven pricing tactics to sell virtually identical rides at vastly different price points – and even offer fake discounts to entice customers, a stunning new investigation revealed.

Irna Phillips was a radio voice actor in Chicago when she was asked to create a serialized program. From that, she created a legacy that includes ‘Guiding Light’ and ‘As the World Turns’

The case of the moving mile is part of a sweeping national reassessment by the National Geodetic Survey.

The origins of the Stars and Stripes are murky, but generations of Americans have admired stories about Ross creating the first American flag

Meghna sits down with American historian and author of the popular Substack "Letters from an American." They discuss America's 250th birthday, their favorite parts of the Declaration of Independence and optimism about America's potential. Join the On Point Club to hear the full conversation!

Actor Javier Bardem was honored with a hand and footprint ceremony Tuesday at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The ceremony Tuesday at the TCL Chinese Theatre Forecourt included filmmakers Michael Mann and Denis Villeneuve. Bardem’s credits include “No Country for Old Men,” “Skyfall,” “Dune,” “Being the Ricardos,” “Biutiful” and “Before Night Falls.” He won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his portrayal of Anton Chigurh in the Coen brothers’ “No Country for Old Men” and has received Oscar nominations for `”Being the Ricardos,” “Biutiful” and “Before Night Falls.” Bardem currently executive produces and stars in the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series “Cape Fear” alongside Amy Adams.

The Sesuit Creek salt marsh restoration project in Dennis has spanned nearly two decades and is now in a race against time, as sea-level rise driven by climate change threatens to wipe it out. Workers and volunteers are planting 90,000 plugs of salt marsh grass to jump start the wetland’s recovery.

Most of us know that applying sunscreen is important – we’ve heard it time and time again. Still, on a day-to-day basis, we often rely on our instincts, habits, weather apps, or a generic UV index that doesn’t necessarily say much about what your skin is actually experiencing. The90 Gem is trying to make that exposure a little more personal. It's a sleek, necklace-style tracker that transforms invisible sun exposure into actionable, app-based skincare guidance.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Sun, Tracking, Health, Fashion, Ultra-violet