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Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it
Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it

The Bezos Earth Fund has disbursed more than $2 billion so far. With less than four years left to deploy the rest, the couple’s philanthropy is accelerating—though it still trails MacKenzie Scott’s by billions.

By Sydney LakeApril 15, 2026
Members of the public pose for photographs beside the Charging Bull, sometimes referred to as the Bull of Wall Street or the Bowling Green Bull on Broadway on April 14, 2025 in New York City.
Markets haven’t rallied this fast since COVID. Iran volatility is just another ‘notch on the belt’ for investors, says J.P. Morgan strategist
By Eleanor PringleApril 15, 2026
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Colombia approves plan to kill cocaine hippos roaming through center of country
By Manuel Rueda and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
Legendary investor says the AI boom masks a deeper crisis: Falling sperm counts, shrinking populations, and vanishing resources
Legendary investor says the AI boom masks a deeper crisis: Falling sperm counts, shrinking populations, and vanishing resources
By Nick LichtenbergApril 12, 2026
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Zohran Mamdani’s promise at 100 days: ‘At our stores, eggs will be cheaper. Bread will be cheaper’
By Anthony Izaguirre and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
A major U.S. gasoline production hub is in such a severe drought that its refineries may be hobbled. ‘We are actively praying for a hurricane’
A major U.S. gasoline production hub is in such a severe drought that its refineries may be hobbled. ‘We are actively praying for a hurricane’
By Michael Phillis and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
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EconomyTrumpflation hits the World Cup: Fans face $80–$100 transit fares on top of $4,000-plus tickets
By Jake AngeloApril 15, 2026
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PoliticsTeacher, blame thyself: Yale report savages Ivy League schools for destroying American trust in higher education
By Nick LichtenbergApril 15, 2026
Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh is worth more than $100 million and has stakes in SpaceX and Polymarket
BankingFed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh is worth more than $100 million and has stakes in SpaceX and Polymarket
By Jacqueline MunisApril 15, 2026
From wool sneakers to GPUs: Allbirds’ desperate AI pivot and 600% stock surge, explained
AIFrom wool sneakers to GPUs: Allbirds’ desperate AI pivot and 600% stock surge, explained
By Phil WahbaApril 15, 2026
Pause AI and Stop AI: Meet the anti-AI groups facing questions after the attack on Sam Altman
AIPause AI and Stop AI: Meet the anti-AI groups facing questions after the attack on Sam Altman
By Sharon GoldmanApril 15, 2026
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Law‘Robbing them blind, baby’: Live Nation and Ticketmaster are a monopoly, jury rules
By Larry Neumeister and The Associated PressApril 15, 2026
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PoliticsDonald and Leo is the latest power-versus-pope showdown stretching back 1,000 years
By Joëlle Rollo-Koster and The ConversationApril 15, 2026
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Arts & EntertainmentElizabeth Warren on her proposal to bring back IRS Direct File: ‘For just one day of bombing Iran, we could pay for 20 years’
By Catherina GioinoApril 15, 2026
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Norfolk Southern to pay Ohio town residents for any lost home value after a train crash and resulting health worries decimated the local economy
EnvironmentNorfolk Southern to pay Ohio town residents for any lost home value after a train crash and resulting health worries decimated the local economy
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressSeptember 18, 2023
  • Texas’ deregulated power grid keeps failing, first during 2021’s historic blizzard and now during 2023’s historic heat wave
    EnvironmentTexas’ deregulated power grid keeps failing, first during 2021’s historic blizzard and now during 2023’s historic heat wave
    By Juan Lozano and The Associated PressSeptember 7, 2023
March to End Fossil Fuels
EnvironmentGen Z New Yorkers are furious with the UN: ‘If you do not want the blood of my generation to be on your hands, end fossil fuels’
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressSeptember 18, 2023
New York flooded by tens of thousands of climate protesters pushing Biden to stop approving new oil and gas projects and end current ones
EnvironmentNew York flooded by tens of thousands of climate protesters pushing Biden to stop approving new oil and gas projects and end current ones
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressSeptember 18, 2023
California Gov. Newsom will sign laws that require big companies to report greenhouse gas emissions: business travel will be included
EnvironmentCalifornia Gov. Newsom will sign laws that require big companies to report greenhouse gas emissions: business travel will be included
By The Associated PressSeptember 18, 2023
Farmers who have watched drought scorch their fields now face a low Mississippi River—and higher transport prices 
EnvironmentFarmers who have watched drought scorch their fields now face a low Mississippi River—and higher transport prices 
By Scott McFettridge and The Associated PressSeptember 17, 2023
California sues oil giants for downplaying fossil fuel risks and deceiving the public as climate catastrophes mount
EnvironmentCalifornia sues oil giants for downplaying fossil fuel risks and deceiving the public as climate catastrophes mount
By Alicia Diaz and BloombergSeptember 16, 2023
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    EnvironmentTennis’ No. 3 player warns that ‘dangerous’ climate change won’t just ruin the sport, someone is ‘gonna die’
    By Howard Fendrich and The Associated PressSeptember 7, 2023
The airline industry relies on business travel for as much as 75% of its revenues on some flights, giving companies unique leverage to transform it
CommentaryThe airline industry relies on business travel for as much as 75% of its revenues on some flights, giving companies unique leverage to transform it
By Nora Lovell MarchantSeptember 15, 2023
Explosion at the world’s largest railyard in Nebraska releases ‘heavy toxic smoke’, triggering evacuations
EnvironmentExplosion at the world’s largest railyard in Nebraska releases ‘heavy toxic smoke’, triggering evacuations
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressSeptember 15, 2023
Starbucks wants to eliminate its disposable cups by 2030—but last year only 1.2% of its sales were in reusable ones
EnvironmentStarbucks wants to eliminate its disposable cups by 2030—but last year only 1.2% of its sales were in reusable ones
By Peter Prengaman and The Associated PressSeptember 15, 2023
Flooded New Orleans
EnvironmentLouisiana says if residents were forced to pay the true cost of flood protection, few would live there
By Kevin McGill and The Associated PressSeptember 14, 2023
New York real estate flood
EnvironmentNew York looks to close loophole that allows home sellers to pay $500 fee to avoid disclosing flood risk, lead paint and asbestos
By Mary Conlon, Anthony Izaguirre and The Associated PressSeptember 14, 2023
  • From America’s IRA to China’s eco-civilization, a new global consensus is emerging. Globalization and growth are out, redesigning society is in
    CommentaryFrom America’s IRA to China’s eco-civilization, a new global consensus is emerging. Globalization and growth are out, redesigning society is in
    By Chandran NairSeptember 7, 2023
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EnvironmentThe federal government is planting $1 billion worth of trees as part of Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act
By Scott McFettridge and The Associated PressSeptember 14, 2023
Biden clean car emission rules are hitting a crucial test as Republican legal challenges go to appeals court
PoliticsBiden clean car emission rules are hitting a crucial test as Republican legal challenges go to appeals court
By Matthew Daly and The Associated PressSeptember 14, 2023
Long shot of a swimmer in lower Manhattan
EnvironmentWhy a 53-year-old Englishman spent a month swimming from upstate New York to the tip of Manhattan
By Michael Hill, Ted Shaffrey and The Associated PressSeptember 13, 2023
Factory manufacturing plant with solos and smog into sky
EnvironmentNuclear power’s U.S. comeback takes another step as shuttered Michigan plant signs contract to reopen
By The Associated PressSeptember 13, 2023
Get ready to replace all your iPhone charging cables because Apple just officially killed the Lightning connector
EnvironmentGet ready to replace all your iPhone charging cables because Apple just officially killed the Lightning connector
By Rachyl JonesSeptember 12, 2023
Hurricane Lee
EnvironmentExtreme rains are pounding New England so hard that hundreds are being evacuated and a 15-foot dam is in danger of collapse
By Michael Casey, Kathy McCormack and The Associated PressSeptember 12, 2023
It takes a decade for climate solutions to scale–but that doesn’t have to be the case
CommentaryIt takes a decade for climate solutions to scale–but that doesn’t have to be the case
By Matthew CockerillSeptember 12, 2023
South Dakota regulators shoot down request for carbon dioxide pipeline that was meant to be part of a $5.5bn, 2,000-mile network through 5 states
EnvironmentSouth Dakota regulators shoot down request for carbon dioxide pipeline that was meant to be part of a $5.5bn, 2,000-mile network through 5 states
By Jack Dura and The Associated PressSeptember 12, 2023
California legislators approve America’s most expansive greenhouse gas emissions disclosure rules for big business
EnvironmentCalifornia legislators approve America’s most expansive greenhouse gas emissions disclosure rules for big business
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressSeptember 12, 2023
With 4 months still left, the U.S. has already set a new record for the most costly weather disasters in a year—for a total of $58 billion
EnvironmentWith 4 months still left, the U.S. has already set a new record for the most costly weather disasters in a year—for a total of $58 billion
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressSeptember 11, 2023
Ella Branham
EnvironmentStaying on top of climate change science means letting yourself get bitten by mosquitoes: ‘They’re not very aggressive and they’re kind of picky eaters’
By Sam Metz, Rick Bowmer and The Associated PressSeptember 11, 2023
Doubling Point Lighthouse
Environment11 lighthouse enthusiasts who are only allowed access once per year fall 10 feet onto rocky Maine mudflats after sudden bridge collapse
By Patrick Whittle and The Associated PressSeptember 11, 2023
Hurricane Lee shatters rapid-intensification standard, suggesting higher vulnerability for Boston, New York
EnvironmentHurricane Lee shatters rapid-intensification standard, suggesting higher vulnerability for Boston, New York
By Jeff Martin and The Associated PressSeptember 9, 2023
Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in six decades claims more than 1,000 lives
EnvironmentMorocco’s deadliest earthquake in six decades claims more than 1,000 lives
By Souhail Karam and BloombergSeptember 9, 2023
Phoenix’s heatwave reaches another level of unbearable by hitting a record-tying 110 degrees for the 53rd day—with more extreme heat expected
EnvironmentPhoenix’s heatwave reaches another level of unbearable by hitting a record-tying 110 degrees for the 53rd day—with more extreme heat expected
By The Associated PressSeptember 8, 2023
Coco Gauff
EnvironmentEmerging Gen Z superstar Coco Gauff doesn’t mind climate activist gluing himself to concrete: ‘I can’t get too mad at it’
By Brian Mahoney, Howard Fendrich and The Associated PressSeptember 8, 2023
Puerto Rico heat
EnvironmentPuerto Rican school kids are roasting in the heat with no AC because the governor vetoed a bill mandating it across the island
By Danica Coto and The Associated PressSeptember 8, 2023
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary holding a model plane and smiling
EnvironmentClimate activists greet Ryanair CEO with a pie in the face, but he rips them for using artificial cream: ‘I invite passengers to come to Ireland where the cream is better!’
By Paige HagySeptember 8, 2023
Leaders gathered at the G20 summit in India will struggle to reach a consensus as politics and war trump climate change and economics
CommentaryLeaders gathered at the G20 summit in India will struggle to reach a consensus as politics and war trump climate change and economics
By Michael FromanSeptember 8, 2023
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