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Economy

Right to Repair

Legislation known as “right to repair” has been introduced in all 50 states, marking a significant milestone for this consumer movement. These types of laws have spread across the country and are reshaping business models—most notably for aftermarket auto parts companies that make replacements for commonly defective components.

So far, right to repair bills have passed in New York, Minnesota, Colorado, California, and Oregon, with Wisconsin being the latest state to introduce its own version. These laws typically grant consumers access to replacement parts, repair manuals, diagnostic data, and, in some cases, specialized tools needed for maintenance. Some also forbid “software locks” that limit repairs to authorized technicians. Large manufacturers like Apple and John Deere have long resisted such measures, citing concerns over protecting trade secrets. Meanwhile, modern product design—think plastic locking mechanisms instead of screws—has made at-home repairs increasingly cumbersome, steering consumers toward replacements rather than fixes.

With electronic waste fueling landfill growth, right to repair legislation could significantly reduce the volume of phones, computers, and appliances ending up as trash by helping people keep their devices working longer. “Americans are fed up with manufacturers making it difficult or impossible to repair their own products, and lawmakers are responding,” says Nathan Proctor, right to repair director at PIRG. If more states continue passing and strengthening these laws, consumers will enjoy greater freedom to fix their own gadgets, sparing millions of devices from the landfill.

Good News

105th Birthday Party

A 105-year-old woman in Derbyshire, England, turned her birthday into a full-on rave, trading her walker for glowsticks and UV paint at Holbrook Hall Care Home. Hilda Jackson, who says she loves to “dance and party,” asked for the high-energy celebration, and staff pulled out all the stops with an open bar, a DJ, and classic dance tracks. Surrounded by friends and family, she sipped a gin and tonic, beamed with delight, and even got on the dance floor.

Hilda received over 250 birthday cards—including one from King Charles—and enjoyed a custom rap performed by Nottingham artist Bru-C, while Jägermeister sponsored the drink menu (though many guests chose soft drinks). Born during King George V’s reign, she’s the care home’s oldest resident and credits tennis for keeping her spry, having played and watched the sport avidly throughout her life. She and her late sister Vera embarked on countless dancing holidays and cruises, living together for 63 years after both became widows. Over her lifetime, she’s seen 22 Prime Ministers and drove a car until she turned 100.

According to care home manager Rebecca Wass, Hilda was inspired by a TV show to throw a rave, and staff eagerly made her vision a reality. “She’s always loved dancing and wanted to do something that reflected that,” Wass explained. True to her lively spirit, Hilda’s advice for others is simply: “Just keep going.”

Environment

Rediscovered After 190 Years

The Galápagos rail, a bird first recorded by Charles Darwin in 1835 on Floreana Island, has been observed there for the first time in 190 years. Endemic to the Galápagos, the species was nearly wiped out by invasive animals that ravaged its habitat and left it vulnerable to predators. Thanks to the Floreana Island Restoration Project—launched two years ago to eliminate invasive species and create safer conditions for wildlife—the elusive bird is making a remarkable comeback.

During a recent landbird monitoring expedition, researchers from the Charles Darwin Foundation and Ecuador’s state agency confirmed the rail’s presence at three sites on Floreana, logging six acoustic detections, two visual sightings, and even a photograph. The birds were found in remote grasslands, where they had gone undetected since 2015 despite careful surveys. “The rediscovery of the Galápagos rail confirms what we’ve seen on islands worldwide—remove the invasive threats, and native species can recover in remarkable ways,” said Paula Castaño of Island Conservation.

Scientists now want to determine if the rails naturally repopulated the island or if a small group managed to survive out of sight for nearly two centuries. Similar reappearances have been documented on neighboring islands, including a gecko species on Rábida Island once known only from subfossil records. With the local rail population already showing signs of growth, experts are optimistic about its long-term survival and hopeful that other species thought extinct might also reemerge.

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