Here are the five things you need to know this Thursday: The Pope has issued a document laying out a theological argument on the need to curb climate change; nine people, including a state senator, are dead after a shooting in Charleston, S.C.; Sen. Don Meredith has been kicked out of the Conservative caucus; a mother is furious after pictures of her daughter were used in advertisements without her knowledge; and possibly the largest toxic algae bloom ever recorded is sweeping across the Pacific coast of North America.
Plus, today we have #LifeHack tips and tricks on how to take care of your lawn with minimal fuss.
1. Deadly shooting in Charleston: Nine people were killed in what police are describing as a hate crime in Charleston, S.C. on Wednesday night. Police say a white man started shooting during a prayer meeting inside a historic black church.
2. Pope on climate change: Pope Francis has issued a 190-page document laying out a theological argument on the need to curb climate change and protect the environment. He says the solution will require self-sacrifice and bold cultural revolution.
3. Out of caucus: Sen. Don Meredith has been kicked out of the Conservative caucus after the Toronto Star reported he was facing an accusation that he engaged in a sexual relationship with a teenager. The girl alleged the Pentecostal pastor started a relationship with her two years ago, when she was 16 years old, and they had sex twice after she turned 18.
4. Mother furious: A B.C. mother is outraged after a photo of her daughter, who has Down syndrome, was used by a Swiss-based genetics laboratory to promote a prenatal test for Down syndrome. After contacting the company, the family realized the picture had been uploaded to a stock photo website as well.
5. Attack of the Giant Algae Bloom: What may be the largest toxic algae bloom ever recorded is sweeping across the Pacific coast of North America, leaving a path of destruction. Although levels of a harmful phytoplankton are much lower in B.C., than along the U.S. coast, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans has closed shellfish harvesting for some areas of Vancouver Island.
And one more thing for “Life Hack Thursday”…
We’ve gathered the top five low-maintenance lawn alternatives for those looking to free up some time and not worry about mowing the grass.
