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Volume 1 • Issue No. 196 • Updated Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 08:05 PM UTC

Trump administration reverses promise to publish key climate reports online

The Trump administration has taken steps to make it harder to access major scientific assessments on climate change, including taking down the website for the National Climate Assessment and halting work on the next edition.

Sources: NPR


Inflation heats up in June as President Trump's tariffs start to bite

Consumer prices in June saw a larger annual increase than the previous month, with rising rents and the effects of import taxes being the main drivers. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady despite pressure from the White House for lower rates.

Sources: NPR


Action must follow Trump's 'remarkable shift' on Russia, says Sen. Richard Blumenthal

Senator Richard Blumenthal calls for concrete actions following President Trump's change of tone on Russia and its war against Ukraine, emphasizing the need for military aid and economic sanctions to support Ukraine and pressure Russia.

Sources: NPR


Floods are getting more dangerous around the country

Climate change is driving more extreme rain storms across the U.S., leading to dangerous flooding in various communities. The need for updated infrastructure and planning to mitigate these risks is highlighted.

Sources: NPR


In Britain, hopes are mounting to finally clean up sewage-polluted waterways

An independent report may lead to tightened regulation and modernization of Britain's water industry, which has been criticized for illegal polluting of waterways and lack of investment in infrastructure.

Sources: NPR


Here are the 2025 Emmy nominations

The Television Academy announces nominations for the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards, with shows like 'Severance', 'The Pitt', and 'The White Lotus' contending in drama categories, and 'Hacks', 'The Bear', and 'The Studio' in comedy categories.

Sources: NPR


Stacey Abrams warns of autocracy and voter suppression, doesn't rule out another run

Stacey Abrams discusses her concerns about voter suppression and the democratic process, emphasizing the importance of free and fair elections, while not ruling out a future political run.

Sources: NPR


The White House took down the nation's top climate report. You can still find it here

Despite the Trump administration taking down the website for the National Climate Assessment, the report remains accessible through other means, highlighting the importance of this comprehensive source on climate change impacts in the U.S.

Sources: NPR


5 takeaways from the 2025 Emmy nominations

Key observations from the 2025 Emmy nominations include the dominance of shows with large casts, surprises in the supporting actor categories, and the evolving landscape of streaming platforms in the awards.

Sources: NPR


Trump's pick for U.N. Ambassador grilled over Signal chat scandal

Mike Waltz, nominated by President Trump for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, faced tough questions during his Senate confirmation hearing regarding a controversy involving a Signal group chat discussing military strikes on Yemen.

Sources: NPR