The chilling role of ChatGPT in mass shootings and other violence Several attacks involving OpenAI’s chatbot—including Tumbler Ridge and FSU—raise urgent questions about the technology.

ChatGPT and other AI chatbots are helping disturbed people plan mass shootings and other violence, our new investigation shows

7 Small, Easy Ways You Can Protect the Environment on April Fools' Day Here are a handful of ways each and every one of us can bring the climate crisis to a halt and create a future that is prosperous for both the planet and its people.

Here are a handful of ways each and every one of us can bring the climate crisis to a halt and create a future that is prosperous for both the planet and its people.

Taxpayers own 640M acres of public lands. Activists are selling symbolic stock in national parks to protect them The “Going Public” campaign aims to ​​celebrate Americans’ pride for public lands and inspire people to help protect these national treasures.

The “Going Public” campaign aims to ​​celebrate Americans’ pride for public lands and inspire people to help protect these national treasures.

While it’s not clear what the impact of the ruling will be — it’s likely to be appealed and a lot of damage to public broadcasting has already happened — this is important, good news.

Australia’s program is designed to pass along cost savings for all power customers — whether or not they sign up for the Solar Sharer offer. Lower demand during the evening peak means lower power prices across the board.

The UN granted international protections to snowy owls, cheetahs, hammerheads, and more. Here's what it actually accomplishes On March 29, the United Nations moved to protect 40 new species under international law.

On March 29, the United Nations moved to protect 40 new species under international law.

Here's how Sandy Hook Promise is fighting back against gun violence So far in 2026, there have been eight school shootings. Sandy Hook Promise wants to reduce their occurrence.

So far in 2026, there have been eight school shootings. Sandy Hook Promise wants to reduce their occurrence.

Stephen Colbert raises over $1M for World Central Kitchen with 'Late Show' t-shirts, charity auction The “The Late Show” host is using his last hurrah to do some good for Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen.

The “The Late Show” host is using his last hurrah to do some good for Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen.

'The internet's OB-GYN' still has hope for reproductive rights. Here's why she thinks you should, too Dr. Jennifer Lincoln wants everyone to know there is still progress being made in women’s health.

Dr. Jennifer Lincoln wants everyone to know there is still progress being made in women’s health.

At this animal shelter, volunteers can borrow a dog to take on a hike. It's leading to more adoptions Sign-up only takes 15-20 minutes and is perfect for locals and out-of-towners alike.

Sign-up only takes 15-20 minutes and is perfect for locals and out-of-towners alike.

Idaho banned Pride flags at official buildings. So, Boise wrapped its flag poles with rainbow tape The city responded to the statewide measure in a clever way, with the Boise City Council president stating: “The Pride flag is not a political statement.”

The city responded to the statewide measure in a clever way, with the Boise City Council president stating: “The Pride flag is not a political statement.”

Florence + The Machine’s “Everybody Scream” tour is back after a month-long break — and it’s bringing Planned Parenthood along this time to connect fans “with the care and information they need.”

In California, 'green house calls' offer free energy efficiency and water conservation services Services include LED light bulbs, power strips, weather stripping products, and water-saving devices.

Services include LED light bulbs, power strips, weather stripping products, and water-saving devices.

An aquarium rescued a 240-pound sea turtle from a fishing line. They need your help saving her flipper A green sea turtle the size of a manhole cover was found stranded by the San Gabriel River in January.

A green sea turtle the size of a manhole cover was found stranded by the San Gabriel River in January.

Mongabay launches 'Solutions Desk,' sharing good news about what works for the planet Mongabay has long stood as a trusted independent media organization reporting on nature and climate change, and now, it's expanding its good news bureau.

Mongabay has long stood as a trusted independent media organization reporting on nature and climate change, and now, it's expanding its good news bureau.

PORTLAND! 💕 The first stop on our West Coast leg of the tour! Readings from adrie rose, Emily Warfield, Julia Laxer and more! We'll be hosted by Mother Foucault's, an amazing bookshop and community space. All events are free - we hope to see you there!

RSVP:
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Time IS valuable. And we’re running out of it as lawmakers continue efforts to repeal or amend Section 230, which will supercharge censorship and have major impacts on journalism and the U.S. populations access to important world and local news.

whatissection230.org

There are just 380 of this whale species remaining on Earth. Now, they have a GoFundMe A nonprofit that is vital in the protection of North Atlantic right whales is turning the tide on their annual fundraising.

A nonprofit that is vital in the protection of North Atlantic right whales is turning the tide on their annual fundraising.

Okay, again... this is how TF you write a GD'ed headline!!!

Elon Musk is now worth over $800 billion.

Tesla reported paying ZERO federal income tax on $5.7 billion of U.S. income in 2025.

Meanwhile, millions of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and household debt has risen to a record high.

This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.

CBS axed its last climate reporting pillar CBS News is laying off national environmental correspondent David Schechter, reportedly leaving no one at the network dedicated to covering climate change. That means that when CBS does cover the issu...

CBS News is laying off national environmental correspondent David Schechter, reportedly leaving no one at the network dedicated to covering climate change.

Don't look up!

Georgia Army veteran deported by ICE after 50 years in U.S. Godfrey Wade was arrested by immigration authorities following a traffic stop and was deported because of minor criminal violations from 20 years ago.

Awful

www.ajc.com/news/2026/02...

ICE Agents Detain Newlywed Spouse of Soldier Training to Deploy

ICE agents came to a military base and grabbed the newlywed wife of a soldier who's about to deploy.

The wife came to the U.S. as a toddler.

She has no criminal record.

None of this is how it used to work.

www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/u...

People who say you can't use an electric car in cold weather need to know that Norway is the world leader in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with over 95% of new car sales being fully electric as of early 2026.

Text in photo says: "At this time of year, let us remember a man who sacrificed himself so that others could live, but was resurrected shortly thereafter, to the great joy of many..." Photo has two pictures: 1) Captain Kirk against the glass as Spock lay near death on the other side of the glass in Star Trek:Wrath of Khan, and 2) Spock's friends --primarily the bridge crew and Scotty of the starship Enterprise--surrounding him in Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock after his karaoke has been transferred successfully into his new body.

A day of refelction and gratitude...

Zefram Cochrane and the first Vulcan off their ship shaking hands on April 5, 2063 in the movie, Star Trek: First Contact.

Happy First Contact Day to all those who celebrate!

Disgraceful!

The US/Israel just bombed Sharif University in Tehran. This is not only Iran's best university, but also a top 100 global university in the field of Civil Engineering.

It has also been a center of student opposition to the Iranian gov

And Trump just bombed it...

Is there a list of Photographers that are Sex Worker friendly? Any recommendations on the East Coast with a portfolio online to review?

Libraries aren’t losing at the ballot. But they’re not winning expansion measures either. Read the new analysis for Library Journal on what the 2025 election results mean for the future of library funding.

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