This story is made possible through a partnership between Grist and The Flatwater Free Press, Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories. Standing before the Otoe County Board and a room of neighbors, Wynee Benedict ticked through a long list of concerns. Do we have enough...
New York backtracked on its climate goals. Here’s why.
Last week, New York became the first state in the country to weaken a mandatory climate law passed by its own legislature. The change comes at the behest of Governor Kathy Hochul, a moderate Democrat who has often criticized climate action for increasing consumer costs. After months of backroom negotiation,...
Three Lord’s of London: 150 Tests at cricket’s grand, complicated citadel
It may be the closely guarded private fiefdom of the MCC, but weight of history makes the ground a true institution There are three Lord’s in London. The first is six feet under Dorset Square next to Marylebone station, where these days a square foot of a single-bed flat will...
‘Maybe we’ll never ever take it down’: Trump says UFC arena at White House could stay permanently
President likens South Lawn setup to Eiffel Tower Area will stage Freedom 250 fight card on 14 June Donald Trump has floated the idea of permanently keeping the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) arena that is being constructed on the White House South Lawn for a series of fights later this...
The Derby 2026: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners
The crowds are expected to be back in force and favourite Benvenuto Cellini may prove irresistible for many backers Trainer/jockey: Aidan O’Brien/Wayne Lordan, stall 11 Timeform rating: 125. Odds: 25-1 Pedigree: Frankel/Gossamer Wings (Scat Daddy) Continue reading...
‘He was like a zombie’: Tom Pidcock on racing Pogacar, his Grand Tour hopes and leaving Ineos
The British rider and unvarnished free spirit is in a good place heading into the Tour de France next month When Tom Pidcock talks about how it feels to chase down the greatest cyclist of his generation, his language is so vivid you can almost taste the salt-baked sweat on...
NBA finals: brilliant Brunson leads surging Knicks to victory over Spurs in Game 1
New York Knicks 105–95 San Antonio Spurs Knicks guard leads the way with 30 points The New York Knicks entered Game 1 of this year’s NBA finals on one of the hottest streaks in playoff history: 11 games won in a row with opponents humiliated, humbled and crushed along the...
Campaign to deliver ‘biggest complaint Fifa has ever received’ launches before World Cup
‘Reboot Fifa’ calls for investigation into Infantino Complaint to be sent to ethics committee after World Cup A quest to deliver the “biggest complaint Fifa has ever received” is being launched by campaigners a week before the World Cup. With fans concerned over safety and the cost of tickets at...
Fifa bans fans from taking reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums after U-turn
Move prevents ‘risk and injury to players and attendees’ Fans concerned about heat and access to drinking water Spectators will not be allowed to carry reusable water bottles into World Cup venues owing to safety concerns, Fifa has said, after a last-minute change to its stadium code of conduct. The...
Antonio Rüdiger: ‘Refugees have no other choice – it’s important they be listened to’
Drawing on his own family’s experience, the Real Madrid and Germany defender is advocating for refugees and challenging stereotypes As a child, Antonio Rüdiger would look out of his bedroom window to see whether anyone was playing on the field it overlooked. It was not a big pitch, but it...