Shootings and mass killings continue. Congress continues — to do nada (specifically, misguided Second Amendment GOPers). Well, President Biden is (finally) going to do something that’s within his Executive power to impact gun control; New FBI data shows disturbing national trend in 2021; Florida’s attraction as a beach state is in danger with the arrival of a massive blob; A demon-slaying sword just unearthed in Japan? That would be an awesome movie; Botanists are putting out the call for citizen scientists; and Attention women and girls, there’s FINALLY a device to alleviate those horrible monthly cramps. Go beyond the headlines…
Biden expected to sign new executive order on gun control
U.S. to extend humanitarian stay for Ukrainians who entered via Mexico border
New FBI data shows hate crimes jumped in 2021
Criminal justice algorithms still discriminate
Giant seaweed blob twice the width of the US takes aim at Florida
1,600-Year Old Demon-Slaying Mega Sword Unearthed in Japan
Thousands of native plants are unphotographed, and citizen scientists can help fill the gaps
A discrete pad to alleviate period pain
Mexican pharmacies are selling pills to U.S.travelers laced with deadly fentanyl
Honduras’s first woman president legalises morning-after-pill