The EPA says Americans could save $1 trillion on gas under its auto emissions plan

The EPA says Americans could save up to $1.1 trillion in gas if the country adopts its proposal to impose the most stringent auto emission regulations ever.
Read more: https://www.npr.org/2023/04/12/1169425576/epa-auto-vehicle-emission-rules-electric-cars-gas-prices?source=Snapzu

Chinese national arrested on blasphemy charges in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police arrested a Chinese national on blasphemy charges after he allegedly insulted Islam and the Prophet Muhammad, authorities said Monday. Under Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws, the offense carries the death penalty.
Read more: https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-arrest-china-blasphemy-69be1ac9c22b67a1874eabb0e8a5a437?source=Snapzu

Fears for England’s frog and toad population after drought

Conservationists blame changing weather patterns as low numbers of amphibians found across country
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/apr/17/fears-for-englands-frog-and-toad-population-after-drought?source=Snapzu

The End of the Billionaire Mindset: A Celebration with Douglas Rushkoff

In an entertaining session of stand-up philosophy with Q&A, Rushkoff shares the stories of his encounters with the scientists, technologists, and billionaires hoping to leave humanity behind, while giving us the distance we need to laugh at their hubris and choose a different path.
Read more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ryB_gjz0us?source=Snapzu

Ghana first to approve 'world-changer' malaria vaccine

The vaccine - R21 - was up to 80% effective in early-stage clinical trials.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-65252511?source=Snapzu

‘The Tale of Genji’ Is More Than 1,000 Years Old. What Explains Its Lasting Appeal?

The book is often described as the world’s first novel and a touchstone of Japanese literature. But some of its themes, including its take on gender and power, have echoed over centuries.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/15/books/tale-of-genji-japan-women.html?source=Snapzu

Florida lawmaker calls for eradication of LGBTQ+ community

Florida Republican lawmaker Randy Fine has appeared to call for the eradication of all queer people, while defending his drag-ban bill.
Read more: https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/04/13/florida-randy-fine-drag-bill-erase-lgbtq-community/?source=Snapzu