This summer, national park employees and visitors were asked to do something highly unusual: report any signs that failed to make America look great. The effort, stemming from an executive order from President Donald Trump, has already resulted in the removal of signs about the horrors of slavery, massacres of...
5 things to know about the fungal infection valley fever
What is valley fever and how does it spread? Valley fever is an infection spread by a fungus that grows in the top few inches of soil in parts of the American West. It is transmitted when soil is disturbed and the fungal spores become airborne. People and animals —...
In Arizona, a fight against a deadly fungus is under threat from Trump’s health policies
John Galgiani has been waiting for this call. The 79-year-old physician is sitting on a chair in a side office at a health clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, long legs crammed under the table in front of him, hands folded at his stomach, when his cell phone rings. “There’s my guy,”...
The kids who sued America over climate change aren’t done yet
In 2015, nearly two dozen American youth sued the federal government, alleging that the United States violated their constitutional rights by facilitating the burning of fossil fuels and allowing greenhouse gas emissions to rise to dangerous levels. Their case, known as Juliana v. U.S., was dismissed in federal courts, but...
Owen Farrell focused on forging another team identity after teeing up Donald
Fresh from a chat with the Ryder Cup captain, the Saracens stalwart is back at his old club with half an eye on an England return too By his own admission, Owen Farrell was exhausted after the first weekend of the season. A stray boot to the face inside 10...
Sports quiz of the week: Ryder Cup, World Cup winners and Harry Kane
Have you been following the big – and small – stories in football, golf, rugby union, cricket and rugby league? Continue reading...
‘Chess Messi’ Faustino Oro achieves grandmaster norm and 2500 rating at just 11
The Argentinian looks set to break the record for the youngest GM after winning the Legends and Prodigies tournament in Madrid Faustino Oro, the 11-year-old “chess Messi” from Argentina, set new world records for his age when he won last week’s Legends and Prodigies tournament in Madrid with an unbeaten...
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Sunderland eye an upset at Old Trafford, Arsenal hope to settle old scores with West Ham and Everton look blunt Unbeaten in the league since their Friday night opener at Anfield, Bournemouth’s early momentum has been stalled by consecutive draws: at home to Newcastle and at Leeds last week. Fulham...
English rugby’s Champ era gets under way dogged by same old ups and downs
Rebranded second tier should be signalling a brave new world this weekend but uncertainty over promotion and relegation again clouds the picture This weekend should, in theory, bring the gateway to a brave new world. The old Championship, the second tier of English club rugby, has morphed into “the Champ”...
Wigan v Leigh Super League semi-final set to go ahead after ticket allocation furore
RFL says game on despite alleged Leigh owner complaint Holders Wigan hitting form at the right time Friday night’s Super League playoff semi-final between Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors is expected to go ahead as planned, but only after it was overshadowed by a controversy that could only really happen...