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Important stories the mainstream barely covered
High-impact news with only 1–3 outlets covering it. These stories matter — they just didn't make the radar.
Trump Administration Pays $765 Million to Cancel Four More Offshore Wind Projects
The Interior Department has struck a deal to refund Invenergy $765 million for its offshore wind leases, provided the company invests the funds in fossil fuels. The agreement brings the administration's total spending on wind project cancellations to nearly $2.6 billion.
UN Adopts First Global Treaty Setting Labor Standards for Gig Economy Workers
The International Labour Organization has passed a landmark convention establishing baseline protections, including minimum wage and algorithmic transparency, for millions of app-based workers worldwide.
Trump Administration Moves to Eliminate Forest Service Research Budget Ahead of Fire Season
A sweeping reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service aims to close 57 research facilities and zero out the agency's science budget to prioritize timber production. Scientists and conservationists warn the cuts will cripple real-time wildfire tracking and evacuation planning.