Welcome to Tuesday, April 16th, members...

Scientists say Antarctic ice melt is inevitable, implying "dire" climate change consequences.

Experts say rapid ice melt will occur no matter how much we cut carbon emissions. Previous studies led researchers to believe that the ice sheets would collapse over the course of centuries, but this report shows that almost nothing can slow the melting in the next 80 years.

Their report describes how melted ice sheets of west Antarctica would push up the sea level by 5 meters, which may force some coastal cities to be completely abandoned. 

What can you do?

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Trump Hush Money Trial Begins

Yesterday marked the beginning of the first criminal trial of an American president, as Donald Trump faces 34 felony charges accusing him of falsifying documents to conceal an affair with pornographic film star Stormy Daniels and hush money paid to her by lawyer Michael D. Cohen.

Do you think the Manhattan DA should press charges against Trump?

The Latest: Iran Strikes Israel, World Leaders Urge No Retaliation

After Iran launched a large airstrike against Israel over the weekend, world leaders are urging Israel not to retaliate. Almost all of Iran's missiles and drones were intercepted and shot down by Israel and its allies, including the U.S., Britain, and France.

Iran's attack comes as the Israel-Hamas war surpasses the six-month mark. In Gaza, Israeli warplanes are continuing to conduct airstrikes on Rafah, one of the last places of refuge for the Palestinian people.  

How do you feel about the U.S. response?

And, in the End...

It's Save The Elephant Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting the emotional and intelligent animal from the threats of poaching, environmental degradation, and more.