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Apr 02 2021
News
U.S. announces plans to ramp up offshore wind capacity in a big way
The U.S. wants to expand its offshore wind capacity to 30 gigawatts by 2030, a move the Biden administration hopes will generate thousands of jobs and unlock billions of dollars in investment in coming years.
The target, announced by the Departments of Energy, Interior and Commerce on Monday, represents a significant ramp-up of America’s fledgling offshore wind industry, which trails
CNBCJul 22 2021
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CIA Director Says He Is Escalating Efforts To Solve 'Havana Syndrome' Mystery
CIA Director William Burns says he has redoubled the agency's efforts to uncover the cause of Havana Syndrome — the mysterious set of ailments that has afflicted more than 200 U.S. officials and family members around the world.
That includes the assignment of a senior officer who once led the hunt for Osama bin Laden to lead the investigation and tripling the size of a medical team
NPR (Online News)Feb 09 2021
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Dem Sen. Manchin asks Biden to reverse Keystone XL rejection
In one of his first acts as new chairman of the Senate Energy Committee, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Tuesday urged President Joe Biden to reconsider his executive order revoking a presidential permit for the long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline, siding with Republican critics who say Biden’s action will cost thousands of high-paying jobs.
Manchin, of West Virginia, has yet to lead a
Associated Press Fact CheckApr 21 2020
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Kim Yo-jong: the sister of Kim Jong-un, fast 'becoming his alter ego'
From producing an ashtray during a cigarette break en route to a nuclear summit to issuing a statement in praise of the US president, Kim Yo-jong has become the single most important figure in the North Korean regime after her brother, the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un.
Since representing Kim at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Yo-jong has not only acquired
The GuardianFeb 25 2022
Analysis
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could make many, many things more expensive
The backdrop of global and domestic inflation in the United States was already worrying. Now, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stands to potentially make the situation worse.
The conflict has roiled global markets in recent days, causing stock market turmoil, sending oil prices higher, and injecting even more uncertainty into an already off-balance worldwide economy. It’s also sparked
VoxOct 28 2021
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Delta variant, shortages severely restrict U.S. economic growth in third quarter
The U.S. economy grew at its slowest pace in more than a year in the third quarter as a resurgence in COVID-19 cases further stretched global supply chains, leading to shortages of goods like automobiles that slammed the brakes on consumer spending.
The weaker-than-expected growth reported by the Commerce Department on Thursday also reflected decreasing pandemic relief money from the
ReutersDec 16 2018
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Zinke’s likely replacement has been 'the man behind the curtain'
Like former EPA chief Scott Pruitt before him, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has an experienced deputy steeped in the world of bureaucratic infighting ready to fill his shoes — one with longstanding ties to the energy industry he now regulates.
PoliticoOct 28 2021
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GDP Grows Just 2% in Third Quarter, Falling Short of Diminished Expectations
U.S. economic growth crashed in the third quarter, as the economy grappled with the Delta variant driving a resurgence of Covid-19 infections and supply-chain disruptions.
Gross domestic product—the value of all goods and services produced in the U.S.—grew at an annualized rate of two percent from July through September, after adjusting for inflation and seasonality, the Commerce
Breitbart NewsSep 15 2019
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Bolton exit provokes questions about Trump shift on Iran
Iran hawks and doves alike believe that President Trump’s policy toward the Islamic Republic will shift with the ouster of national security adviser John Bolton.
That’s provoked some concern from hawks, who worry Bolton’s departure could lead to a softening toward Iran given Trump’s flirtation with meeting the country’s leader.
They are particularly worried when it comes to the
The HillApr 19 2024
Headline Roundup
Will Israel's Retaliation Against Iran Escalate the Conflict?
Following Israel’s retaliatory strike on Iran, voices across the spectrum are reflecting on what the attack means for the region.
Lowered Chances of Escalation: An analysis in the New York Times (Lean Left bias) stated that the “relatively limited scope” of Israel’s strike and the “subdued response” from Iran may have “lowered the chances of an immediate escalation.” While potential for
New York Times (News) The Jerusalem Post National Review (Opinion)