Democrats push for NC legislative transparency reforms. Will GOP leaders support them?
Bills filed by Democrats would make legislative records public again and prevent quick rollouts of massive budget bills.
Fire danger is very high again in North Carolina; how to find fires burning near you
Fire dangers and the risk of rapidly spreading wildfires return to the Triad and most of North Carolina this week.
Senate Democrats face 'tough map' as a slate of retirements hit Dem-friendly states
Senate Democrats’ already difficult 2026 map just got even worse. After losing the majority last November, the party faced a very narrow path out of the wilderness. Then Sen. Jeanne Shaheen piled on.
Striking the right balance on Irish offshore wind and protection of marine life
High-value habitats can be avoided if identified but it is the less obvious impacts that are so far known to cause the ...
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Citizen Scientists Are Hitting the Streets of the Country’s Fastest-Warming Cities to Collect Detailed Temperature Data
The heat mapping of metros like Reno, Nevada, could be key to taming urban heat, saving lives and designing for a cooler ...
Cicadas return in 2025: Which states will see them?
This year, portions of 13 states may be impacted by Brood XIV, the second-largest periodical brood of cicadas, according to the University of Connecticut.
Ancient DNA Reveals Maghreb Communities Preserved Their Culture And Genes, Even In A Time Of Human Migration
The Neolithic period began in southwest Asia around 12,000 years ago. It marked a major shift in human history as societies transitioned from hunting ...
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Nearly 100 million Americans may be relying on groundwater containing ‘forever chemicals’
Discover the impact of forever chemicals on groundwater in the United States and the health risks associated with PFAS exposure.
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen says she will not seek reelection in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Democrat's retirement announcement puts another competitive race in play for the 2026 mid-term campaign.
Cicadas return in 2025: Ohio is on the list
The affected area stretches from Southern Ohio through Kentucky and Tennessee. Parts of West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina are also expected to see the cicadas in 2025. There are also patches ...