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Jul 24 2023
News
Lawsuit says US environmental agency ignores harm of biofuel production
The US biofuel program is likely killing endangered species and harming the environment in a way that negates its benefits, but the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is largely ignoring those problems, a new federal lawsuit charges.
The suit alleges the EPA failed to consider impacts on endangered species, as is required by law, when it set new rules that will expand biofuel use
The Guardian
Jun 16 2023
News
State police warn of 'Street Takeover' event in lot near I-84 in Vernon
VERNON — Connecticut State Police are warning drivers of a “Street Takeover” event in Vernon Friday evening.
Around 8:30 p.m., state police said an event is “happening now” at the commuter lot along Interstate 84 near exits 64 and 65. A photo provided by police showed dozens of vehicles in the parking lot.
State, local and federal agencies are monitoring and investigating the
Greenwich Time
Jun 24 2023
News
‘Spitting on soldiers’ graves’: Russians react to Wagner mutiny
The Russian-Ukrainian war took an unexpected turn on Saturday after the head of the Wagner Group, which has played a prominent role in the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, called for a rebellion against Russia’s top military brass. The mercenary outfit Wagner, which carried out much of the grunt work in the battle of Bakhmut, mutinied against high command and seized the city of Rostov in southwestern
Al Jazeera
Jun 30 2023
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Supreme Court decision in web designer case could have broader impact, specialists say
“Were the rule otherwise, the better the artist, the finer the writer, the more unique his talent, the more easily his voice could be conscripted to disseminate the government’s preferred messages. That would not respect the First Amendment; more nearly, it would spell its demise,” Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in the 6-3 decision. If the designer were required to create such sites under a
The Boston Globe
Jul 06 2023
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Biden makes his economic case in deep-red South Carolina
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Making his case for 2024, President Joe Biden declared in deep-red South Carolina on Thursday that Republican-led states are gaining factory jobs because of economic measures he pushed through Congress despite stiff GOP opposition. In a nod toward next year's elections, Biden argued that government investments in computer chips, batteries and electric vehicles will help
Las Vegas Sun
May 28 2023
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Debt-Ceiling Deal Reached Days Before Default Deadline
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R., Ky.) and President Joe Biden reached an agreement, in principle, to raise the debt ceiling for two years on Saturday night, potentially averting a national economic crisis.
Early reports of the deal suggest that non-defense-related discretionary spending would be capped at a 1 percent increase until 2025, pushing the next contentious round of negotiations
National Review (News)
Aug 07 2023
Fact Check
Posts Share Fabricated Quote on ‘Permanent Climate Lockdowns’
The World Economic Forum is a Switzerland-based nonprofit organization that aims to foster collaboration between public and private entities. It is known for its annual meeting in Davos, usually organized around a theme, which was “Cooperation in a Fragmented World” this year and “Working Together, Restoring Trust” last year.
In June 2020, the WEF announced the launch of an initiative
FactCheck.org
Jun 26 2023
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Bridgeport Police and US Marshals arrest machete attack suspect
Less than a month after Bridgeport Police found a 26-year-old man with his face slashed by a machete at Seaside Park, officials announced they arrested a suspect. US Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Bridgeport Violent Crime Task force arrested 20-year-old Jilmer Valverde on Monday morning. Officers charged Valverde with 1st degree assault for his alleged role in the attack
Connecticut Public
Jul 28 2023
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Vatican, Vietnam announce agreement on permanent papal representative
Praising improved relations, the Holy See and the government of Vietnam have announced an agreement allowing the Vatican to have a permanent resident papal representative in the communist country.
The announcement came Thursday during the visit of Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong to the Vatican. He held talks with both Pope Francis and Holy See Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro
Catholic News Agency
Jul 02 2023
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Biden admin gets burned after considering study to 'block the sun'
A White House document that revealed the Biden administration is considering studying blocking the sun's rays to slow climate change sparked surprise and mockery on social media. The types of geoengineering methods the Biden administration is reportedly considering are "stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) and marine cloud brightening." Social media users questioned how the government could
Fox News (Online News)