Metropocalypse

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August 19, 2019 Amid Homelessness Crisis, Los Angeles Restricts Living In Vehicles
Nearly 10,000 people in Los Angeles live in vehicles. The City Council recently extended a ban on sleeping overnight in cars, vans or RVs in residential areas and near parks or schools.
4 min
August 19, 2019 Acknowledging Racism Is A Good Start. But It’s Only The First Step.
Scholar Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's new book discusses the current state of American racism and how to combat it.
46 min
August 19, 2019 How Much Hotter Are The Oceans? The Answer Begins With A Bucket
Scientists need to track the history of sea temperatures precisely to model climate change. A newly discovered clue in measurements taken by sailors in the 1930s could have far-reaching implications.
4 min
August 19, 2019 Trolled Online, Women In Politics Fight To Hold Big Tech Accountable In The U.K.
The move in Europe to get tough on tech is partly thanks to an awakening that began with the experiences of women in politics.
5 min
August 19, 2019 President Trump Tries To Tamp Down Recession Fears
Some economic indicators suggest the U.S. could be approaching a recession — or a least a period of slower growth. The White House is downplaying fears of a slowdown as the 2020 election approaches.
4 min
August 19, 2019 Tenants Pushed Out As Developers Buy Single-Room-Occupancy Properties
Single room occupancy housing, or SROs, have been a crucial place to live for low-income renters. The units are being threatened by developers looking for more profitable buildings.
5 min
August 19, 2019 Russian Sailor’s Message In A Bottle Washes Up In Alaska
Tyler Ivanoff was gathering firewood in Alaska when he found a Russian sailor's letter written more than 50 years ago during the Cold War, KTUU-TV reports. Russian state media tracked down the writer.
1 min
August 19, 2019 103-Year-Old Woman Breaks Skydiving Record
Kathryn Hodges went skydiving in Snohomish County, Wash. Before her leap, King-5 News reports she asked her son if it was going to be a record. The previous Guinness World Record holder was 100.
1 min
August 19, 2019 Researchers Examine Altitude’s Role In Depression And Suicide
The Mountain West has some of the highest rates of depression and suicide. Researchers think the mountains, with a lack of oxygen at high altitude, could be interfering with people's mental health.
5 min
August 19, 2019 Why It Was Important For Sunday’s Protests To Remain Peaceful
After another weekend of protests, David Greene talks to Wong Yik-Mo of the Civil Human Rights Front about what's next for the anti-extradition bill movement in Hong Kong.
4 min

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