A judge in the nation’s capital has set a September trial date for a former Olympic canoe racer charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a comeback
A shorebird known for its sharp, orange bill and beady eyes is making a comeback in North America thanks to a yearslong conservation effort
Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, allowing players there to compete for the same massive jackpots as U.S. players
Pamela Smart, serving life, seeks a new trial
Lawyers for Pamela Smart, who's serving life for orchestrating her husband's 1990 murder, are hoping that a New Hampshire judge will allow her latest petition for a new trial
Rising seas magnify the dangers of coastal Georgia’s industrial past
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station. Just across the road from the waterfront in Brunswick, Semona Holmes lives in a house surrounded by fruit trees, potted flowers, a fish pond, and — when it rains or the tide is extra high —...
As climate change threatens their lands, Indigenous nations demand more power at the UN
This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance. The Arctic is warming four times faster than other regions, a trend that disproportionately harms the Indigenous Sámi people — particularly their access to vital traditional resources like reindeer and salmon, which are used for food, clothing, weapons, and more. As...
Vingegaard’s and Pogacar’s night-time doping tests authorised by Paris judge
International Testing Agency petitioned for tests Duo tested outside of normal 6am to 11pm window A Paris judge authorised the night-time doping tests of the Tour de France leader, Tadej Pogacar, and his nearest rival, Jonas Vingegaard, in the early hours of Sunday morning. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed on...
New owners, team names and much bigger budgets: the 2026 Hundred explained
Our guide to what’s new with the ECB’s short-format showpiece involving cricket’s power hitters, which starts on Tuesday Since the last ball of the Hundred last season, change has been afoot. Stakes in all eight teams were sold to private investors, meaning an influx of more than £500m into the...
A big red speaker, Louis Vuitton trophy trunks and a tattoo bet – how Spain celebrated World Cup win
Luis de la Fuente’s team was the best at the tournament by some margin but are not satisfied yet with focus now on ‘the next game in September’ On the night that Spain won their first World Cup in 2010, Rodrigo Hernández was on camp somewhere lost in the woods...
World Cup 2026 in 90 seconds: a photo animation with audio
Picture editor Jonny Weeks has created a rapid audio-visual review of the tournament featuring key moments, colourful fans ... and the precious trophy. This video contains flashing images and an audio track. Continue reading...