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E-waste chemicals are appearing in dolphins and porpoises #environment

E-waste chemicals are appearing in dolphins and porpoises
Liquid crystal monomers (LCMs) are critical components of laptop, television, and smartphone screens. Given their ubiquity in the environment, these compounds are considered persistent pollutants, posing threats to marine life that scientists want to understand. Research published in Environmental Science & Technology provides initial evidence that LCMs from household electronics or electronic waste (e-waste) can accumulate in dolphin and porpoise tissues, including blubber, muscle, and brain, …

Puerto Rico government agency cancels driver’s license appointments after cyberattack
https://therecord.media/puerto-rico-gov-agency-cancels-driver-license-appointments-cyber-incident

Puerto Rico government agency cancels driver’s license appointments after cyberattack
Services at Centros de Servicios al Conductor (CESCO) — the agency responsible for issuing licenses, permits and vehicle registrations in Puerto Rico — cancelled all appointments due to a cyber incident.

Failing chemical tank in Orange County rises to 100 degrees
— the maximum temperature on the gauge
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-24/failing-orange-county-chemical-tank-rises-to-…

Failing Orange County chemical tank rises to 100 degrees — the maximum temperature on the gauge
The failing Orange County tank filled with a toxic chemical and at risk of exploding has reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the maximum reading on the gauge, officials said Sunday.

IRS Cancels Union Contract, Affecting Thousands of Workers (1)
https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report/irs-cancels-union-contract-affecting-thousands-of-workers

Hegseth cancels troop attendance at top-ranked schools (Filip Timotija/The Hill)
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5759402-pentagon-cancels-attendance-ivy-league/
http://www.memeorandum.com/260227/p94#a260227p94

⛔️Are fuel-related flight cancellations happening at the last minute?
In most cases, no.
At least for now, fuel-related cuts are often being made days or weeks in advance.
Lufthansa Group, for example, said this week it is cutting 20,000 short-haul flights across its network through October.
That gives you more time to adjust plans than you’d typically get with weather-related disruptions, which tend to trigger last-minute cancellations.
🆘 My flight was canceled.…

Flight canceled amid jet fuel shock? What travelers should know
Airlines around the world are canceling flights as the war in the Middle East squeezes global jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices. But experts say the real challenge for travelers goes beyond the disruptions. Passenger rights vary widely depending on where you fly. The European Union and United Kingdom have some of the strongest protections for air travelers. The U.S. and Canada have consumer protection rules in place, but they tend to be more limited. Across the Asia-Pacific region, protect…

Which Airlines Are Raising Prices or Canceling Flights Due to Fuel Costs - Business Insider
https://www.businessinsider.com/airlines-raise-prices-cancel-flights-due-to-fuel-costs-2026-3

Birds of prey act as sentinels to warn of forever chemicals
https://phys.org/news/2026-03-birds-prey-sentinels-chemicals.html

Kristine Blanche, wife of acting attorney general, named to NIH advisory council
https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/26/kristine-blanche-appointed-nih-advisory-council/

Underground Railroad museum sues Trump administration alleging it canceled grant on the basis of race
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/underground-railroad-museum-lawsuit-trump-grant-canceled-dei-diversity-rcna264586