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The hidden cost of US debt: Why younger generations should be outraged
The United States is so deep in debt, the interest payment alone is now costing more than $1 trillion a year, according to a Bloomberg analysis. Experts say the soaring debt is an alarm bell for the nation, but some economists have been ringing this bell for decades. “I’m kind of outraged, morally outraged,” said… -
Orsted reconfigures offshore wind farm, axes two; Biden admin OKs largest project yet
Danish energy company Orsted has decided to “reconfigure” one of its offshore wind projects while simultaneously ceasing development on two projects in New Jersey. The future of these projects is uncertain, but the Biden administration remains steadfast in its support for offshore wind development. Last week, the Biden administration marked a milestone by approving the… -
After deadly fire, Maui housing crisis compounded by short-term rental market
The deadly Lahaina and Kula fires devastated large areas of Maui and heavily impacted the island’s economy — especially the housing market. The Maui Tenants Association is calling on Hawaii Gov. Josh Green to continue a county-wide freeze on rent and evictions. The government’s official response came hours before the previous emergency proclamation was slated… -
Fires on vessels carrying EVs prompt calls for increased safety regulations
The process of transporting an electric vehicle (EV) to market via cargo shipments is facing renewed scrutiny after a series of incidents with costly and deadly results. A recent string of fires on vessels carrying EVs has prompted regulators to draw up new rules due to the safety risks posed. Electric vehicle battery fires burn… -
Battery manufacturers cut production as demand for EVs drops
Electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Panasonic has announced plans to scale back product development in response to “rapidly reduced demand.” The company is slashing EV battery production at its Japan facilities by 60% compared to its first quarter output, and will also cut its full-year profit outlook at its battery unit by 15%. Panasonic, a… -
Organized retail crime is spreading fast. Would these solutions stop it?
People have long called shoplifting a victimless crime. Who gets hurt beyond the big-box retailer? As organized retail crime becomes more prevalent, violent and bolder, claims of it being harmless go out the window. Along with retailers losing tens of billions of dollars a year to organized retail theft, employees have been attacked during “smash… -
Major manhunt in Maine to find gunman accused of killing 18 in mass shooting
A massive manhunt is underway in Maine after 18 people were killed and at least 13 others were injured in Lewiston on Wednesday night, Oct. 25 in a mass shooting. Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies are still searching for the suspect, 40-year-old Robert Card. Card is wanted for walking into Sparetime Recreation bowling… -
Honda, GM scrap $5B affordable EV plan amid auto industry setbacks
Honda and General Motors are scrapping a $5 billion plan to jointly develop affordable electric vehicles. On Oct. 25, about a year and a half after the endeavor was first announced, the two companies announced they were pulling the plug on their low-priced EV collaboration, which at the time had an aim of beating out… -
ACLU says gag order on Trump violates his First Amendment rights
Former President Donald Trump has an unlikely ally in his appeal to remove a gag order. The American Civil Liberties Union said a gag order on Trump is unconstitutional. “Trump retains a First Amendment right to speak, and the rest of us retain a right to hear what he has to say,” the ACLU brief… -
Meadows cooperates with feds in election interference case, Trump reacts
Former chief of staff to former President Donald Trump, Mark Meadows, struck a deal with special counsel Jack Smith in Trump’s 2020 federal election interference case. Meadows received immunity to testify before a grand jury, according to ABC News. Smith is building a case against Trump for allegedly trying to overturn and “spread lies” about… -
Senate at odds over $106B security package for Israel, Ukraine and border
Republicans in the Senate are at odds as they review a request from President Biden to pass a $106 billion national security package. Though the package has received bipartisan support, it’s still missing the Senate votes it needs to pass. The national security package includes: In order for the package to clear the Senate filibuster… -
Louisiana GOP Rep. Mike Johnson elected new House speaker
With 220 votes, Rep. Mike Johnson, a lesser-known conservative Republican from Louisiana, has been elected as House speaker. This marks the fourth House Speaker vote since the ousting of Representative Kevin McCarthy over three weeks ago. On Tuesday night, Oct. 24, Johnson secured the GOP nomination. Rep. Tom Emmer from Minnesota withdrew his nomination shortly… -
North Atlantic right whale population appears to stabilize; threats persist
Recent data indicates a slowdown in the population decline of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. However, the species still faces multiple human-generated threats along the United States’ East Coast. The North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium has reported an estimate of 364 North Atlantic right whales in 2021 and 356 in 2022. These estimates…
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