Another historic trial begins on June 3, this time Hunter Biden — the son of the president of the United States — faces charges. And in Mexico, a woman is elected president for the first time in the country’s history. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, June 3, 2024. Jury selection…

The state of Vermont is breaking new ground by taking on the oil industry. The state passed a bill requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for damages that are caused by climate change. Vermont is the first state in the U.S. to make such a move. This bill comes nearly one year after Vermont suffered…

Last year, California enacted its first law to protect a species threatened by climate change, placing Joshua trees under state safeguards. However, a planned solar farm in the Mojave Desert may lead to the destruction of thousands of these iconic trees, all in the name of combating the very issue that the previous legislation had…

Two claimed miracles recognized by Pope Francis on Thursday, May 23, have paved the way for the first millennial to become a saint within the Catholic Church. The late Carlo Acutis, who became known as “God’s influencer” for spreading awareness of the Catholic faith, built a website that documented miracles and performed many charitable acts.…

A herd of bison in Romania might actually be better for the planet than the world’s largest carbon capture facility, according to recent findings by scientists at the Yale School of the Environment. Over 200 years ago, these animals roamed across what is now present-day Romania, playing a crucial role in the ecosystem before they…

President Joe Biden has eight months remaining on his presidential first term. However, he has only weeks to safeguard his key policies and regulations from a potential Donald Trump victory in November. “The Biden administration is right now trying to rush out in final form all of the regulations that he’s been working on for…

The 2024 presidential election is nearing and new polls show former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden in five of the six key battleground states. The polls — conducted by The New York Times, Siena College and The Philadelphia Inquirer from April 28 to May 9 — reveal that Trump is leading among registered…

According to a recent Generation Lab poll aimed at understanding the issues college students are most focused on, health care reform, education funding, economic fairness, racial justice, civil rights, climate change and gun control are at the top of their lists. The conflict in the Middle East ranks last among their top concerns, trailing behind immigration…

Two climate activists reportedly tried to break the glass case containing the Magna Carta, which is believed to be the founding documents for Western democracy. At the British Library on Friday, May 10, the women used a hammer and chisel to pound at the glass. However, the pair caused only minor damage to the case…

The world’s largest vacuum is now operational and on a mission to help combat climate change. Built by Swiss company Climeworks, the facility, dubbed the “Mammoth,” is a direct air capture plant that was designed to suck up planet-heating pollution. Climeworks assembled the plant in Iceland. When it is at full capacity, the Mammoth is…