Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian turns his focus to climate solutions
Alexis Ohanian spearheads a foundation that funds young entrepreneurs committed to addressing challenges associated with climate change.
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From Reddit to planet Earth
Five years after stepping away from daily duties at the internet company he co-founded, Alexis Ohanian is pouring money and attention into 776, a funding mechanism that gives $100,000 grants to young climate-focused innovators. He says if he began his career over again, it would start with climate solutions. Ben Tracy reports.
T. rex skeleton sold for $5.3 million at Zurich auction
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NASA image shows 2 spiral galaxies merging 250 million light-years away
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SpaceX cleared to launch massive rocket on Monday
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El Niño watch issued by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center
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How researchers track weather on Mt. Washington in extreme conditions
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Government shutdown begins as up to 750,000 workers face furlough
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain on Federal Reserve Board for now
A federal district ruled in September that President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was likely illegal.
These hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say Trump is making it worse.
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NYC high-rise partially collapses after explosion
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Trump decrees any attack on Qatar be treated as threat to U.S.
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Trump's legal crackdown on "sanctuary" jurisdictions yields few results so far
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Iowa teen dies after being mistaken for squirrel during hunting trip
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Ramen trend inspired by "KPop Demon Hunters" causing burns, doctors warn
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