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OPEC+ delays production increase, awaits arrival of Trump administration
The oil cartel OPEC+ is extending its current production cuts as it anticipates the return of President-elect Donald Trump. It’s waiting to see how oil sanctions against Iran and Venezuela might play out. CNBC, citing sources and internal documents, reports the OPEC oil producers alliance has delayed plans to “unwind voluntary crude oil cuts.” They… -
Support of Edward Snowden pardon grows as 2nd Trump term nears
Will President-elect Donald Trump pardon Edward Snowden in his second term? Several people on Trump’s team are reportedly supporting efforts to make it happen. Trump passed over the option of granting Snowden a pardon in 2021 during his first presidency and said he would let the courts work it out. Snowden, a former spy for… -
Satanic Temple offers religious program to Ohio students
The Satanic Temple is now offering a new religious program to Ohio elementary students. Parents have asked for an alternative to a current Christian release program already offered to students. Students at Edgewood Elementary School in Marysville, Ohio, can attend an off-campus religious program once a week. The LifeWise’s Evangelical program lasts about an hour… -
Postal Service highlights ballot delivery as oversight hearing nears
It’s been a mixed (mail) bag for the United States Postal Service this week, as USPS delivered some positive news Monday, Dec. 2, concerning its efforts during election season. However, the next day, Congress notified the agency of an oversight hearing to get answers on its performance and efficiency. According to its newly-released Post-Election Analysis… -
Democrats win final House race of 2024 election, Republican margin narrows
Four weeks after Election Day, the make-up of the House of Representatives is now known. The last race has finally been called. Democrat Adam Gray has defeated incumbent Republican Rep. John Duarte in California’s 13th Congressional District. Officials have counted all ballots. Gray’s victory puts the current election tally in the House at 220 Republican… -
Jaguar reveals ‘Type 00’ concept car after controversial rebrand
Jaguar revealed its first electric concept car following a controversial rebrand by the company. The boxy vehicle with sleek lights, a long hood and 23-inch alloy wheels is called Type 00. It debuted at Miami Art Week on Monday, Dec. 2, in two colors –– Miami pink and London blue. The car won’t actually be… -
South Korean president will lift martial law after parliament votes to block it
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will lift a martial law declaration after the country’s National Assembly voted to block it on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Just hours after President Yeol had declared martial law, members from both of South Korea’s largest political parties made it through police blockades at the parliament building to… -
Biden administration approves $7.5B loan for EV battery plants in Indiana
A week after the Biden administration preliminarily approved a $6.6 billion loan to electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian Automotive, the White House is again giving billions in financial aid to the EV sector. This week, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $7.5 billion loan commitment to support the construction of two EV battery manufacturing facilities in… -
US court rules most of Idaho’s ‘abortion trafficking’ law can take effect
A federal appeals court ruled Idaho can proceed with a new law that makes it illegal to help minors seek an abortion without parental consent. The new ruling reverses a lower court decision that prevented the law from taking effect after a 2023 lawsuit. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Monday, Dec. 2,… -
Sunday after Thanksgiving sees record number of flyers
The Transportation Security Administration reports Sunday, Dec. 1, was the busiest flying day ever in the United States. The record-breaker occurred as Americans tried to get home from the long Thanksgiving holiday week. TSA agents screened 3.09 million flyers on Sunday, breaking the previous record set earlier this year. 3.01 million Americans flew on July… -
CA bill would prioritize descendants of slaves for college admissions
A California lawmaker plans to introduce a bill to the state’s Assembly on Monday, Dec. 2, that would give admissions priority to descendants of slaves at the University of California and California State University, The Associated Press reported. Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, a Democrat representing communities in Los Angeles and Culver City, is also a member… -
Newsom to propose $25M in special session to ‘Trump-proof’ California
California lawmakers are meeting Monday, Dec. 2 for a special session with Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom set to propose a so-called “Trump-proof” legal defense fund. Newsom is trying to protect his state’s progressive policies. He called for the special session just days after President-elect Donald Trump won a second term. The proposed $25 million… -
Football, flags, fights: College rivalry week marred by post-game brawls
Rivalry week in college football turned into a series of fights on the field on Saturday, Nov. 30. The act of planting a flag was the root of many of these melees. Michigan-Ohio State After Michigan upset Ohio State 13-10 in their 120th meeting, the Wolverines planted their flag at midfield of Ohio Stadium, also…