U.S. drought brings plague of grasshoppers: "They're everywhere"
Federal agriculture officials are launching what could become their largest grasshopper-killing campaign since the 1980s.
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Australia rejects U.N. warning to list Great Barrier Reef as "in danger"
The United Nations says the Great Barrier Reef has suffered such extensive damage that it should be listed as "in danger." The Australian government disagrees.
Federal judge reverses Biden's ban on new oil and gas leases
The move applies to federal lands and waters and deals a blow to climate change activists. Thirteen states sued in an effort to get the ban lifted.
California drought may have solved mystery of 1965 plane crash
As water levels decline, officials have discovered the remains of what they believe to be a 1965 plane crash.
Dangerous heat wave threatens drought-stricken West
Scorching temperatures come on top of the worst drought in the region modern history.
17 million salmon will be released into S.F. bay in bid to save species
Commercial and recreational salmon fishing generates more than $900 million annually for California.
"Mega-drought" depletes system that provides water to 40 million
Water levels at Lake Mead, the rapidly-depleting reservoir at Hoover Dam, may force the federal government to make a drastic and historic decision affecting Southwest farmers.
"Mega-drought" in West means threat of extreme fire season
The drought in Western states this year is about as bad as it gets – setting the stage for what will likely be a catastrophic fire season.
Carbon dioxide levels hit another dangerous milestone
"Reaching 50% higher carbon dioxide than preindustrial is really setting a new benchmark and not in a good way," one climate scientist said.
Turkish leader vows to tackle pollution fueling "sea snot" outbreak
Floating blobs of slimy muck released by marine organisms feasting on waste in warm water are choking Turkey's seaboards.
Progressives protest Biden's bipartisan efforts on infrastructure
Multiple groups are trying to put pressure on President Biden to proceed with his infrastructure proposal without compromise or bipartisan support.
Study blames climate change for 37% of the world's heat deaths
Scientists say even more people die from other extreme weather amplified by global warming such as storms, flooding and drought.
"This is what transformation is about": Two paths to environmental justice
Meet two people confronting the climate challenge and bringing about opportunities for their communities.
FEMA making $1 billion available for extreme weather events
President Biden said he insists on "nothing less than readiness for all these challenges."
Largest iceberg in the world breaks off from Antarctica
The iceberg is roughly the shape of Manhattan — but more than 70 times larger.
Floridians could lose home insurance as hurricane season nears
More than 50,000 property owners could soon see their coverage withdrawn as insurers shed costly policies.
Climate change made Hurricane Sandy a lot more costly
A new study finds the storm caused over $8 billion more in damage than it would have in a world without climate change.
Are NFTs threatening the future of the planet?
Yes, those trendy digital art sales are contributing to climate change. But it's a lot more complicated than that.
Heat waves may bring "very hazardous" conditions this summer
"We know there's a relationship between heat waves and energy demand," researcher Brian Stone Jr. said. "We're finding that a disproportionate number of blackouts are happening."
Blue spot on map reveals a warning for the climate
"When temperatures do odd things in one place, you can bet that abnormalities of different sorts will happen in neighboring areas," one expert said.
Growing risks of heat waves and blackouts
In a new study, researchers are warning about the dangers of more intense heat waves and power grid failures as the climate warms. One of the authors of the study, Brian Stone Jr. from the School of City and Regional Planning at Georgia Institute of Technology, joined "CBSN AM" to talk about the findings.
NOAA's "new normal" climate report is anything but normal
Updated maps show how U.S. temperatures and rainfall patterns are shifting – and reveal some clues about the future.
Climate tipping points may have been reached already, experts say
A look at three key tipping points for the climate that scientists are watching closely.
Carbon capture and "dimming" the sun pose dilemmas for climate
Some climate experts say drastic times call for drastic measures. But would these geoengineering plans help or hurt the planet?
U.S. intelligence touts new emphasis on climate change
"For the intelligence community, climate change is both a near-term and a long-term threat that will define the next generation," Haines said during a session of the Biden administration's virtual Summit on Climate.
Science
Third spacewalk to install new solar arrays for space station
The new roll-out solar arrays are part of an upgrade to counteract age-related degradation in the lab's original panels.
U.S. drought brings plague of grasshoppers: "They're everywhere"
Federal agriculture officials are launching what could become their largest grasshopper-killing campaign since the 1980s.
Space balloon touts 20-mile high trip above Earth. Price: $125,000.
Space Perspective wants to send 8 people on tourist excursions that shows them a 20-mile high view of Earth and the stars.
NASA working to fix Hubble Space Telescope computer glitch
Engineers are confident they can return the Hubble Space Telescope to service after it was sidelined by a computer problem.
Delta variant could cause next COVID wave: "This virus will still find you"
Just 45% of Americans fully vaccinated and only 16 states that have fully vaccinated more than half of their populations,
How to watch the full "strawberry" moon, the last supermoon of 2021
June's full moon is quickly approaching, and it marks the final supermoon of the year.
U.S. not expected to hit 70% COVID vaccination goal by July 4
But 70% of adults 30 and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Michelangelo's statues cleaned with flesh-eating bacteria
The statues' stains from organic remains, glue and oils were a feast for the bacteria.
Australia rejects U.N. warning to list Great Barrier Reef as "in danger"
The United Nations says the Great Barrier Reef has suffered such extensive damage that it should be listed as "in danger." The Australian government disagrees.
Dead turtles and dolphins wash ashore after toxic cargo ship fire
Days after the X-Press Pearl container ship burned and sank off Sri Lanka's coast laden with tons of "dangerous" goods, the toll on wildlife is "obvious."
FDA adviser who resigned over Alzheimer's drug approval speaks out
Dr. Aaron Kesselheim warned "there is a lot of evidence" the drug causes side effects and called the FDA's approval the "wrong decision."
How mRNA technology is altering vaccine treatments
Using messenger ribonucleic acid as a platform for delivering COVID vaccinations is just the beginning, as biotech companies like Moderna are looking at using mRNA to change the way we treat or prevent other diseases.
New fossils reveal one of the largest land mammals ever found
About 25 million years ago, giant rhinos more than 16 feet tall roamed the Earth.
Biden touts 300 million vaccinations in 150 days
The president has set a goal for 70% of American adults to have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by July 4.
Endangered snake species found thriving near San Francisco airport
A federal study showed nearby wetlands sustain some 1,300 San Francisco garter snakes — the largest concentration discovered to date.
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Children among 64 killed in Ethiopian military airstrike
A doctor who managed to reach the area after Ethiopian soldiers blocked medical teams from responding said that it was a "horrible" scene.
600 unmarked graves discovered at former children's school in Canada
"Hundreds of First Nations children went to Marieval Indian Residential School and did not leave," Chief Bobby Cameron said in a statement Thursday.
U.S. outlaws imports of Chinese-made product used in solar panels
The ban on silica-based products comes after a U.S. investigation concluding a Chinese company is using forced labor to make its products.
Former Philippine President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III dies at 61
The son of two of Asia's most prominent democracy icons, "Noynoy" built on his family's legacy with a mission to tackle corruption, and saw is nation thrive.
Buckingham Palace report reveals 8.5% ethnic minority staff
The palace set a goal to raise that percentage to 10% in 2022.
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White House confirms plans to evacuate 18,000 Afghans who helped U.S.
"Those who helped us are not going to be left behind," President Biden said Thursday.
Britney Spears apologizes to fans in first post since hearing
"I apologize for pretending like I've been OK the past two years… I did it because of my pride and I was embarrassed to share what happened to me," Spears wrote in an Instagram caption posted Thursday.
Pence explains that he lacked the authority to reject electoral votes
The former vice president was addressing a Reagan Foundation gathering on the future of the GOP.
Nearly 100 unaccounted for after deadly high-rise collapse in Florida
At least one person is confirmed dead after much of a multi-story condominium building collapsed into a huge pile of rubble in Surfside, near Miami Beach, authorities said.
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White House confirms plans to evacuate 18,000 Afghans who helped U.S.
"Those who helped us are not going to be left behind," President Biden said Thursday.
Pence explains that he lacked the authority to reject electoral votes
The former vice president was addressing a Reagan Foundation gathering on the future of the GOP.
10 states end enhanced unemployment benefits June 26
An estimated 2.5 million workers will be affected when 10 states opt-out of enhanced benefit programs at the end of week.
U.S. outlaws imports of Chinese-made product used in solar panels
The ban on silica-based products comes after a U.S. investigation concluding a Chinese company is using forced labor to make its products.
Black farmers have their debt-relief funding halted
A Florida judge is the latest to block funding designed to help Black farmers pay off their longstanding USDA loans.
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Britney Spears apologizes to fans in first post since hearing
"I apologize for pretending like I've been OK the past two years… I did it because of my pride and I was embarrassed to share what happened to me," Spears wrote in an Instagram caption posted Thursday.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Samuel L. Jackson, Liv Ullmann and Elaine May to receive Honorary Oscars
Actor and activist Danny Glover will also receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Academy's Governors Awards ceremony in January 2022.
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Loki becomes 1st major queer character in Marvel Cinematic Universe
The show's director said it was her "goal" to acknowledge Loki's sexual orientation.
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Teamsters vow to unionize Amazon from "coast to coast"
One of the largest unions in the country voted on a resolution Thursday to make unionizing Amazon workers a top priority.
Microsoft debuts Windows 11 in first big update in 6 years
Newest version of Microsoft's flagship operating system to become available later this year for those with Windows 10.
John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison after court OKs extradition
The tech entrepreneur, a pioneer of antivirus software, was facing charges of tax evasion in the U.S.
NSA opens doors to new "collaboration center" as cyberthreats mount
The agency's newly launched facility is meant to serve as a gathering point for government and private sector cybersecurity experts.
Americans losing more money to mobile payment scams, report says
The nonprofit U.S. Public Interest Research Group [PIRG] says top issues include scams, trouble using accounts and poor customer service.
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Third spacewalk to install new solar arrays for space station
The new roll-out solar arrays are part of an upgrade to counteract age-related degradation in the lab's original panels.
U.S. drought brings plague of grasshoppers: "They're everywhere"
Federal agriculture officials are launching what could become their largest grasshopper-killing campaign since the 1980s.
Space balloon touts 20-mile high trip above Earth. Price: $125,000.
Space Perspective wants to send 8 people on tourist excursions that shows them a 20-mile high view of Earth and the stars.
NASA working to fix Hubble Space Telescope computer glitch
Engineers are confident they can return the Hubble Space Telescope to service after it was sidelined by a computer problem.
Delta variant could cause next COVID wave: "This virus will still find you"
Just 45% of Americans fully vaccinated and only 16 states that have fully vaccinated more than half of their populations,
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Delta Plus: India raises alarm over a new COVID mutant
As the U.S. grapples with the spread of the Delta variant, India has just labeled a new COVID strain mutated from it a "variant of concern."
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Some COVID shots may be linked to rare heart problems in teens: CDC
The warning will come after a CDC advisory panel said data suggests a "likely association" between the vaccines and rare cases of heart inflammation in teens and young adults.
California triplets celebrate major milestone
The Tran triplets were born just four minutes apart, and now the Orange County sisters are preparing to deliver a trio of babies over the next four months.
Americans most likely to be evicted are least likely to be vaccinated
Experts worry that a wave of evictions around the U.S. this summer could lead to more coronavirus deaths.
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Teamsters vow to unionize Amazon from "coast to coast"
One of the largest unions in the country voted on a resolution Thursday to make unionizing Amazon workers a top priority.
CDC extends COVID-19 ban on most evictions through July 31
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this would be its "final extension."
Black farmers have their debt-relief funding halted
A Florida judge is the latest to block funding designed to help Black farmers pay off their longstanding USDA loans.
Homes are unaffordable in 4 out of 10 U.S. counties
Across the U.S., homes are "getting closer to becoming unaffordable in most counties," one real estate expert said.
10 states end enhanced unemployment benefits June 26
An estimated 2.5 million workers will be affected when 10 states opt-out of enhanced benefit programs at the end of week.
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2021 on track to be deadliest year of U.S. gun violence in 2 decades
Nearly 10,000 people have been killed this year alone from gun violence.
Here's what to expect in Derek Chauvin's sentencing
Chauvin could face up to 40 years in prison but state guidelines could suggest a shorter term.
Drake Bell pleads guilty to crimes involving a minor
Bell is scheduled to be sentenced July 12 after pleading guilty to two charges.
Police find bodies of 2 sisters in Florida canal
Nearly eight hours after the first body was found, another one was discovered about 500 feet away.
"We will find you": Biden signals crackdown on gun dealers who break the law
The president also said he is holding out hope the Assault Weapons Ban will be reinstated.
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Third spacewalk to install new solar arrays for space station
The new roll-out solar arrays are part of an upgrade to counteract age-related degradation in the lab's original panels.
Solving the space laundry issue
How do astronauts do laundry in space? They don't. They wear their underwear, gym clothes and everything else until they can't take the filth and stink anymore, then junk them. NASA wants to change that. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
Space balloon touts 20-mile high trip above Earth. Price: $125,000.
Space Perspective wants to send 8 people on tourist excursions that shows them a 20-mile high view of Earth and the stars.
NASA working to fix Hubble Space Telescope computer glitch
Engineers are confident they can return the Hubble Space Telescope to service after it was sidelined by a computer problem.
How to watch the full "strawberry" moon, the last supermoon of 2021
June's full moon is quickly approaching, and it marks the final supermoon of the year.
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Florida beachfront condo collapses
Search-and-rescue efforts continue in the rubble where part of the 12-story Champlain Towers South condo building once stood.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
Ted Bundy: The serial killer's final years
Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy's murder spree ended when he was caught shortly after attacking several women at Florida State University in Tallahassee.
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Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce
CBSN and CBS MoneyWatch present "Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce." The special, anchored by Lana Zak, takes a look at the state of employment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and includes valuable information for job seekers and career changers.
Dozens unaccounted for after Florida condo collapse
Dozens of people remain unaccounted for after a high-rise condo collapsed in Florida. Authorities confirmed at least one person was killed early Thursday in the town of Surfside. Search and rescue crews are still making their way through the rubble and debris looking for any survivors. CBS News correspondents Manuel Bojorquez, David Begnaud and Mark Strassmann have the latest on the investigation and the reunification process for families. Then, Surfside commissioner Nelly Velasquez joins CBSN's Lana Zak for her take on the tragedy.
U.S. coronavirus vaccinations lagging
The U.S. is now averaging fewer than 300,000 first doses of coronavirus vaccines per day. The slowing pace comes as a new AP report reveals how effective these vaccines actually are. Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan medical school, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the nation's vaccination effort and a new threat to our recovery on the horizon.
Extreme weather raises economic concerns
The rise of extreme weather conditions is posing harm to businesses who may not be financial prepared. In 2020, extreme weather cost the insurance industry over $70 billion, according to The Demex Group. Stephen Bennett, co-founder and chief product officer of The Demex Group and chairman of the American Meteorological Society's Committee on Financial Weather and Climate Risk, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on how businesses can prepare for these potential risks.
More than 2 dozen migrant families reunited in past week
The Biden administration says it has reunited 24 separated migrant families over the past week, bringing the total number of reunifications to 37. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest happening at the border.