*Britons have become so mean that many of us think poor people don’t deserve leisure time.*

The same is true for many in the US.

Why the idea of brokering peace in Ukraine makes no sense at present.

I've stated the same conclusion all along.

A wildfire in drought-struck Hawaii destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, which dates to before the unification of the islands.

Ironically, the immediate trigger was the approach of a hurricane which was close enough to send strong winds but not close enough to bring rain that might have put out the fire.

A man clearly inspired by the insurrectionist announced plans to assassinate Biden and other officials, and had the means to try, was shot and killed by the FBI in an effort to arrest him.

I wonder what caused this arrest to turn fatal. He may have acted so as to make that necessary, but we can't take that for granted.

*Winter heatwave in Andes is sign of things to come, scientists warn.*

Human-caused climate disruption and El Niño push temperature in mountains to 37C, almost human body temperature. This could wipe out many species.