Troubled Waters The largest conservation areas in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean. President Trump is rolling back their protections. Reporting by Lauren Sommer Visuals by Claire Harbage This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. Published Aug. 3, 2026 Autoplay video?
President Donald Trump walks with Eric Trump as they prepare to depart on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Washington.
Vincent Pastore, arrives at the Asbury Park Conventional Hall during red carpet arrivals prior to the New Jersey Hall of Fame inductions, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in Asbury Park, N.J.
Climate adaptation at its limits, says one scientist A climate scientist says Earth is "passing the limits of adaptation" when it comes to withstanding the effects of climate change.
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Premiums for Medicare Part D drug coverage could rise next year because subsidies to insurers are set to end. Eric Thayer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eric Thayer/Getty Images The Trump administration is ending subsidies that helped keep costs down for Medicare drug coverage.
While Spain battles wildfires, its politicians also battle over the role of climate change Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. The country is bracing for another round of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to top 100 degrees Fahrenheit starting Wednesday.
Platner energized Maine’s Democrats. Jackson's challenge will be to keep them engaged Democrats have a new candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine: Troy Jackson. In one of the country's most closely-watched races, he'll have less than 100 days to make his case.