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US Energy Dept. announces billions for projects to cut industrial emissions
The industrial sector in the United States is reportedly responsible for a fourth of the country’s emissions. Now, the Biden administration is spending the largest amount ever on industrial decarbonization projects to fight climate change. The Department of Energy announced it is putting $6 billion in federal funds toward efforts to eliminate up to 14… -
Kate Middleton reveals cancer diagnosis, urges solidarity
Catherine, Princess of Wales, also known as Kate Middleton, said in a video statement released on Friday, March 22, that she has been diagnosed with cancer. The diagnosis comes after what she described as “an incredibly tough couple of months,” according to the BBC. In January, Kate had abdominal surgery in London, which was originally… -
Senate Dems want to boost ICE’s power to arrest undocumented immigrants
Seven Democratic senators and two independents introduced legislation which would allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement to secure judicial warrants to arrest undocumented immigrants who are charged with violent crimes, according to The Hill. The move comes amid a contentious debate over the migrant crisis at the southern border. Three of the bill’s sponsors are up… -
Survey reveals nearly half of US parents support adult kids financially
A recent study from Savings.com found that nearly half of American parents (47%) are providing financial assistance to their adult children, emphasizing economic challenges faced by younger generations. According to the study, rising costs of living, including increased expenses for food and housing, have led many young adults to rely on parental support for their… -
Possible plea deal could help WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange avert espionage charges
Federal prosecutors are in talks to allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to avoid espionage charges by instead pleading guilty to a lesser offense of mishandling classified information, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The possible agreement could lead to Assange being released from prison. Assange, known for his WikiLeaks disclosures, faces extradition to the… -
University of California delays vote to ban political speech on websites
University of California regents have postponed a vote on a proposal to ban professors and staff from posting personal views on campus web pages amid concerns about restrictions to free speech. The proposal would prevent employees from posting personal opinions on the homepages of the university system’s academic departments. While most regents support the proposal’s… -
AI-powered WWII exhibit allows visitors to talk to heroes of ‘Greatest Generation’
The National WWII Museum is bringing history to life with new interactive exhibits. To create these exhibits, the museum interviewed 18 veterans from the “Greatest Generation,” including a Medal of Honor recipient who passed away in 2022, and combined their stories and images with artificial intelligence. As a result, museum visitors can now engage in… -
Biden administration reduces emission targets in a win for automakers
The Biden administration has unveiled final rules that aim to make it easier for automakers to continue selling gas-powered models and slow the transition to electric vehicles through 2030. The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 20. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a rule that weakens yearly emissions targets through 2030, compared to a… -
DeSantis signs ban on Florida homeless sleeping in public places
Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., has signed legislation banning those experiencing homelessness from sleeping in public spaces without a permit. The law, which takes effect on Oct. 1, reportedly makes it illegal for cities and counties to permit people to sleep on public property without a lawful permit. The legislation also promises greater access to services… -
US fires off hypersonic missile test amid pressure from China, Russia
In what may be the weapon’s final test, the U.S. Air Force fired a Lockheed Martin Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon from a B-52 Bomber on Sunday, March 17. The test happened over the Pacific near Guam. So far, the Air Force is being tight-lipped on how fast this version of a hypersonic missile flew. Based… -
Supreme Court rules Texas can enforce contentious immigration law for now
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, March 19, that Texas enforce a new law allowing state and local police to arrest migrants, for now. The conservative-majority court reportedly rejected an emergency request by the Biden administration, which claimed states have no authority to legislate on immigration, an issue the federal government has sole authority… -
After backlash, Rep. Porter regrets calling California primary ‘rigged’
Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., expressed regret for calling the recent California Senate primary “rigged” after losing to Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Republican Steve Garvey, a former professional baseball player, according to The Hill. Porter’s initial comments after her primary loss reportedly sparked backlash and criticism within her own party. In early March, Porter wrote… -
Stargazers reported a bright streak in the sky — it was SpaceX’s Falcon 9
A luminescent streak across the night sky reportedly prompted several concerned viewers to call into a local Tucson news station. Reports of the sightings came in from southern California to parts of Arizona on Monday, March 18. However, what caused the streak was not a UFO but rather the SpaceX Starlink Falcon 9 Rocket that…
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