Author: Political X Patriot

The article discusses “ghost forests” along the Chesapeake Bay—remnants of once-lush cedar and pine forests now dead due to rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion. Starting in the late 19th century, coastal trees have been dying off, creating these skeletal landscapes, which often transition into swampy wetlands. The shift from forests to wetlands varies: some areas evolve into productive swamps that offer important ecosystem services, such as storm protection and carbon storage, while others become dominated by invasive species, disrupting local ecosystems. Coastal ecologists like Keringedan highlight that this phenomenon is primarily driven by climate change factors, including severe storm…

Los Angeles police released video footage of an incident involving Gillian Lauren, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Schliner, who is accused of pointing and firing a gun at an officer earlier this month. The LAPD was trying to track down three suspects involved in a hit-and-run when they encountered Lauren in her backyard with a firearm. Body camera and surveillance footage showed confusion as officers shouted at Lauren to drop the weapon. A neighbor’s 911 call indicated a shooting had occurred, mistakenly believing Lauren was shot by a suspect. Lauren was later charged with attempted murder of a peace officer…

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) reports that Israel has halted humanitarian aid to Gaza, leading to a severe food crisis. They have delivered their last food supplies to community kitchens, which serve about one million hot meals daily. These kitchens are expected to run out of food in days. The situation worsened after Israel cut off aid on March 2, in efforts to pressure Hamas following a lapse in a ceasefire. Currently, food stocks and resources in Gaza are critically low, with bakeries closed and food prices skyrocketing by up to 1,400%. Malnutrition rates are rising sharply, affecting vulnerable…

Anohni Hegarty is set to visit the Great Barrier Reef for the first time, expressing a mix of excitement and anxiety about witnessing its beauty amid its environmental challenges. Traveling to Lizard Island, she contrasts the idyllic scenery with the reef’s distress, which has suffered significant coral bleaching due to ocean heat waves. Anohni questions how society can commemorate the loss of such ecosystems, likening the reef’s decline to a collective grief, stating, “To see the Great Barrier Reef fall, it’s 10,000 9/11s.” At the Veeve Festival, she will perform “Ming Great Barrier Reef” at the Sydney Opera House, blending…

An interim analysis of the HARMONI-2 trial indicates that the investigational drug Ivonescimab shows a 22% reduction in the risk of death compared to pembrolizumab for patients with PD-L1 positive progressive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Conducted in China, this Phase III trial reported a hazard ratio of 0.777 based on 39% data maturity. Ivonescimab has been approved for use in frontline therapy for NSCLC by China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The trial evaluated Ivonescimab monotherapy against pembrolizumab’s monotherapy in patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC. Akeso, the sponsor, stated that the results demonstrated a significant improvement in…

The article provides details about the upcoming Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers, with the Kings leading the series 2-0. The game is scheduled for April 25th at 7:00 PM Pacific at Rogers Place in Edmonton, with various streaming options available for fans to follow. After winning two games at home, the Kings aim to secure a third consecutive victory on the road. Key players for the Kings include Adrian Kempe, who has been a standout with 7 points in the series, alongside Anze Kopitar and Andrei Kuzmenko. Kings’ goaltender…

Plans for the “Inn at Altamont,” a proposed luxury hotel in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, have faced significant community pushback during a recent planning committee meeting. The developer, Krut Patel of the Devine Group, has requested to annex environmentally sensitive neighborhoods around Paris Mountain and rezone the area for the hotel, which would feature 150 rooms, a rooftop bar, pool, and spa while preserving natural land for hikers and wildlife. Despite Patel’s claims that the hotel would have negligible traffic and environmental impacts, numerous public speakers expressed concerns about increased fire risks and traffic congestion, particularly on Altamont Road, which…

The 14th International Architectural Biennale (BIASP) is set to take place from September 18 to October 19, 2025, in São Paulo, at the OCA Pavilion in Ibirapuera Park. Organized by the São Paulo division of the Brazilian Institute of Architects (IABSP), this edition will focus on architecture’s role in addressing climate change and adapting to environmental shifts. Curated by six architects, the Biennale will draw inspiration from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and aims to explore innovative architectural responses to the climate crisis. Key themes will include forest preservation, water management, sustainable renovation, renewable energy integration, and climate…

Rodney Taylor, a 46-year-old double amputee, recently spent three months at the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia. After moving to the U.S. from Liberia on a medical visa as a child, he has been engaged in community work, including cancer awareness, while his immigration status remains unresolved. Taylor was detained upon arriving home from a store, where he was awaiting a decision on his residency application. His detention has highlighted serious issues within the immigration system, particularly regarding the care of individuals with disabilities and health problems. Reports indicate that detainees like Taylor are at increasing risk, especially after…

The son of CIA Deputy Director Julianne Gallina, 21-year-old Michael Alexander Gross, was killed while fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine last year, as reported by the investigative outlet Istories, which referenced a leaked Moscow military recruitment database. Gross died on April 4, 2024, and was later buried in his hometown of Fairfax, Virginia, with his family being informed of his death in October. His obituary mentions only that he was “tragically killed in Eastern Europe” and does not address his military service. Previously a climate activist, Gross left school to join various counterculture groups advocating for Palestinian causes. He…