Theater May 4, 2026 ‘Liberation,’ a Memory Play About ’70s Feminism, Wins Drama Pulitzer The prize board called the playwright Bess Wohl’s work “a striking blend of comedy and sincerity.” ‘Liberation,’ a Memory Play About ’70s Feminism, Wins Drama Pulitzer The prize board called the playwright Bess Wohl’s work “a striking blend of comedy and sincerity.” See more
Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline May 10, 2026 Is It Time to Tax the Oil and Gas Industry’s Windfall? The war in Iran has meant big profits for fossil fuel companies, prompting some lawmakers to call for a tax. But that would be easier said than done. Is It Time to Tax the Oil and Gas Industry’s Windfall? The war in Iran has meant big profits for fossil fuel companies, prompting some lawmakers to call for a tax. But that would be easier said than done. Share
Alternative and Renewable Energy May 10, 2026 Renewables Are Gaining on Fossil Fuels, IRENA Report Finds Sources like wind and solar can now deliver continuous power, according to a new report. And, they’re often a bargain compared with fossil fuels. Renewables Are Gaining on Fossil Fuels, IRENA Report Finds Sources like wind and solar can now deliver continuous power, according to a new report. And, they’re often a bargain compared with fossil fuels. Share
Weather May 10, 2026 Weather Service Races to Rehire as Storm Season Arrives After deep cuts last year, the agency is hiring hundreds. But fears linger that it isn’t equipped for imminent tornado and hurricane threats. Weather Service Races to Rehire as Storm Season Arrives After deep cuts last year, the agency is hiring hundreds. But fears linger that it isn’t equipped for imminent tornado and hurricane threats. Share
Prices (Fares May 10, 2026 Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others? Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices. Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others? Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices. Share
Amazon Jungle May 10, 2026 New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection. Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold. New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection. Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold. Share
Levees and Dams May 10, 2026 America the Undammed More miles of the country’s rivers were reconnected last year thanks to dam removals than at any other time in history. America the Undammed More miles of the country’s rivers were reconnected last year thanks to dam removals than at any other time in history. Share
Federal Emergency Management Agency May 10, 2026 Trump Panel Recommends FEMA Respond to Fewer Disasters A White House task force called for speeding up aid and responding to fewer disasters. But some of its ideas would require action by Congress to become reality. Trump Panel Recommends FEMA Respond to Fewer Disasters A White House task force called for speeding up aid and responding to fewer disasters. But some of its ideas would require action by Congress to become reality. Share
Livestock May 10, 2026 Trump Administration Lifts Ban on ‘Cyanide Bombs’ on Public Lands The Bureau of Land Management will allow the use of the spring-loaded traps, which can kill coyotes and other animals that prey on livestock. Trump Administration Lifts Ban on ‘Cyanide Bombs’ on Public Lands The Bureau of Land Management will allow the use of the spring-loaded traps, which can kill coyotes and other animals that prey on livestock. Share
Water May 10, 2026 Why America Is Removing So Many ‘Deadbeat’ Dams States are recognizing the ecological benefits of ripping out dams and reconnecting rivers. Why America Is Removing So Many ‘Deadbeat’ Dams States are recognizing the ecological benefits of ripping out dams and reconnecting rivers. Share
Greenpeace May 10, 2026 Greenpeace Suffers Another Blow in Court Fight With Energy Transfer In an unusual move, a North Dakota court said Greenpeace International shouldn’t be allowed to pursue a lawsuit in Europe, where it is based, against the com... Greenpeace Suffers Another Blow in Court Fight With Energy Transfer In an unusual move, a North Dakota court said Greenpeace International shouldn’t be allowed to pursue a lawsuit in Europe, where it is based, against the com... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 10, 2026 Oil Slick Is Detected Off Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf The slick, captured in satellite images near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, has raised concerns about the condition of Iran’s oil infrastructure. Oil Slick Is Detected Off Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf The slick, captured in satellite images near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, has raised concerns about the condition of Iran’s oil infrastructure. Share
Ships and Shipping May 10, 2026 Attack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz U.S. Central Command and the ship’s owner disagreed on whether the vessel coordinated safe passage with the United States military. Attack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz U.S. Central Command and the ship’s owner disagreed on whether the vessel coordinated safe passage with the United States military. Share
