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Jun 06 2020
Fact Check
A Good Jobs Report Does Not Mean A Rigged Jobs Report
The jobs report released this morning was shockingly good — which immediately made some people question whether it was too good to be true. The most high-profile skeptic was left-leaning economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, who wondered on Twitter whether the Trump administration had “gotten to” the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which produces the jobs report. (He
538 (ABC News)Mar 05 2021
Opinion
Joe Biden could be the most transformative president in 75 years
Americans believe by hefty majorities that we can solve our national problems and that the federal government should play a major role in areas including infrastructure, health care, environment, poverty reduction and economy. This broad support provides a foundation for Joe Biden to become the most transformative president since Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Biden has the chance to lead a
CNN (Opinion)Aug 13 2021
Perspectives Blog
When We Decide Whether (or How) To Take On Climate Change
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This week it was the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s turn. The U.N.’s experts published an alarming report calling climate change a “code red for humanity” that is already being felt across the world and will only continue to accelerate. That’s very scary stuff.
It was so frightening that
Dan SchnurSep 04 2013
News
Radiation level spikes further near toxic water tanks at Japan's Fukushima plant
Radiation readings near tanks holding toxic water at Japan's crippled nuclear power plant have jumped to a new high, the plant operator said Wednesday. Tokyo Electric Power Company, which has been struggling to deal with a series of leaks at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, said it detected a radiation level of 2,200 millisieverts near the tanks on Tuesday. That's up from a previous high
CNN (Online News)Apr 13 2016
News
Nearly 40,000 Verizon Workers Go on Strike Amid Contract Dispute — This Is What They Want
About 39,000 Verizon landline and cable workers on the East Coast walked off the job Wednesday morning after little progress in negotiations since their contract expired nearly eight months ago.
The workers, members of two unions – the Communications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – represent installers, customer service employees, repairmen
The BlazeFeb 06 2023
Headline Roundup
Two Arrested in Maryland as Threats to US Power Grid Continue
On Monday, federal authorities charged two people with plotting to attack electrical substations in the Baltimore area. 2022 saw a sharp increase in attacks and planned attacks on the United States power grid, raising security concerns and questions across the country.
Key Quotes: The Department of Homeland Security put out a statement in November categorizing America as being in a “
National Review (News) CNBC Business InsiderApr 28 2022
Perspectives Blog
What Does Elon Musk's Buy Mean for Twitter?
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Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has made a deal to buy Twitter, one of the world's most influential internet platforms. Musk and Twitter's board agreed on a deal for Musk to buy the company for roughly $44 billion, or $54.20 per share. Musk has criticized
AllSides StaffApr 19 2024
Headline Roundup
Tesla Recalls All Cybertrucks
Tesla recalled about 3,900 Cybertrucks in a filing on Friday, due to faulty accelerator pedals that may dislodge and stick to the ground. Deliveries were halted last week, but current owners of the vehicle will not receive notification letters until June, according to the company.
The Details: Earlier this week, Tesla claimed that no known injuries or collisions had been caused by the
CNN (Online News) Forbes New York Post (News)Apr 29 2024
Headline Roundup
China Signals Tentative Approval of Tesla’s Self-Driving Cars
Chinese officials appear to have given tentative support for authorizing Tesla’s self-driving cars following a visit by CEO Elon Musk, news outlets reported.
The Details: Tesla’s share price spiked on Monday following multiple developments. On Sunday, Musk met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who called Tesla a “successful model” for U.S.-China collaboration. The same day, Tesla said it
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