U.S. Achieves Historic Shift: Renewables Generate Majority of Electricity

In March 2025, renewable energy sources generated over half of U.S. electricity, marking a pivotal shift from fossil fuels.

#renewable energy, #electricity, #fossil fuels, #energy policy, #climate change

Impending REAL ID Act Enforcement May Disrupt Travel for Millions of Americans

REAL ID Act enforcement starts May 7, 2025, potentially disrupting travel for millions. Compliance rates vary by state, causing concerns.

#real id, #tsa, #air travel, #security, #us compliance

Historic Flooding Devastates U.S. Midwest and South, Disrupts Lives and Infrastructure

Severe storms in early April 2025 caused catastrophic flooding in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas, with at least 23 fatalities and widespread damage.

#flooding, #severe weather, #infrastructure, #midwest, #south

Southern California's January 2025 Wildfires Exacerbate Housing Crisis

Wildfires in Southern California destroy 17,000 structures, deepen housing crisis: Calls for federal aid and policy reform intensify.

#wildfires, #housing crisis, #california, #natural disasters, #insurance

Vanderbilt Poll Shows 89% of Nashvillians Back Affordable Housing Investments

Nashville shows strong bipartisan support for affordable housing amid crisis, with 89% backing increased city investments.

#nashville, #affordable housing, #vanderbilt university, #crisis

Transgender Student Arrested Under Florida's Controversial Bathroom Law

A transgender college student from Illinois was arrested at the Florida State Capitol for using a women's restroom, highlighting the controversial 'Safety in Private Spaces Act'. This case may set a legal precedent in the debate over transgender rights.

#transgender rights, #civil rights, #florida, #bathroom laws, #lgbtq+

Deadly Storms Ravage South and Midwest US, Leaving Seven Dead

A powerful storm system has swept through the South and Midwest United States, causing at least seven fatalities and widespread destruction, with further severe weather expected.

#storm, #weather, #fatalities, #tornadoes, #flooding