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Colombia's only Amazon port town could soon be cut off from the river that keeps it alive. As drought and a shifting river spark a tense border dispute with Peru, locals are scrambling to adapt—and politicians are raising flags, literally.

The Guardian's U.S. editor in chief, Janine Gibson, discusses how the news organization came up with the idea to let visitors to its website see news about the royal baby or not. You can click on "Royalist" or "Republican." (In the U.S., the choice is "Royalist" or "Not a royalist.") We muse on what this means.

From renting lightly used gowns to assembling Ikea furniture, things or tasks can now easily be rented or outsourced. Fast Company writer Danielle Sacks discusses the implications of the sharing economy and where it goes from here.

The Senate is poised to pass the bill the House advanced over the weekend. President Biden is set to sign it. From there, TikTok says the battle will move to the courts.

The new book Fulfillment, by Alec MacGillis, looks at America's economic history — as well as its future — through the lens of Amazon.

Over the last four decades, birds in the Amazon have been shrinking — and scientists believe their smaller bodies may be a response to hotter, drier weather brought by climate change.

Many wonder how one can reconcile faith with a world of suffering. On June 28th at 7:00 PM, a Buddhist monk, a rabbi, and an Episcopalian priest will talk about their approach to this very difficult theological issue, and you can listen in on this conversation either in person at the Church of Scientology in Ventura. The church is located at 2151 Alessandro Drive, Ventura, CA 93001.

Alternatively, you can view the discussion on Facebook by clicking on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89234825634?pwd=TjhGRGtEZWVXeCtlY3VpUHpQVkpEQT09. A question and answer session will follow the presentations of these faith leaders.

The tech giants' vaccine requirements could push other employers to follow suit.