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New Jersey pauses EV rebates as program runs out of money
In New Jersey, a government rebate program that incentivizes drivers to go electric has run out of money because the state incentive was so successful in encouraging residents to buy electric vehicles. The Charge Up New Jersey Program has been providing $4,000 to residents who buy or lease a new electric vehicle. These federal tax… -
Fox News settles Dominion lawsuit for nearly $800 million: April 19 rundown
Fox News has settled a lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems just ahead of opening statements in the case. And the Iowa state Senate passes a child labor bill expanding hours and types of jobs kids under sixteen can work. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Wednesday morning, April 19, 2023. Fox, Dominion… -
Federal court blocks California city ban on natural gas hookups
In Berkeley, California, the City Council voted to ban natural gas hookups inside new buildings in an effort to reduce emissions. But an appeals court has ruled the city doesn’t have the right to enact such a ban because federal legislation trumps any local ordinance. The ban on natural gas hookups essentially banned all natural… -
Pentagon opposes offshore wind sites in Atlantic over security concerns
In an effort to expand clean energy along the East Coast, President Biden has big plans for offshore wind projects in the Atlantic. But the Pentagon is pushing back against where the administration was planning to build the mid-Atlantic wind farms because the locations interfere with military operations. The Navy and Air Force call some… -
US journalist appears in Russian court, denies spying: April 18 rundown
American journalist Evan Gershkovich made an appearance in Russian court seeking an appeal against his detention after Russia charged him with espionage. And Elon Musk could be creating a counter-bot in the wake of artificial intelligence advancements. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Journalist detained in Russia appeals… -
Former US naval officer spread leaked intel docs on a pro-Russia site
As the U.S. continues to investigate how top secret documents were leaked online, new information is revealing how some of the leaked material spread so quickly. The information claims a social media account belonging to a former U.S. naval officer and pro-Russian blogger helped share the intel online. The former officer played a key role… -
DeSantis, not Trump, leads Biden in key states, sets fundraising record
For the Republican Party, there are two candidates at the top of mind for the presidential nominee in 2024. The candidates are former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. While DeSantis has yet to announce a bid for the White House, a new poll has the Florida governor leading President Biden in battleground… -
Dominion lawsuit against Fox News suddenly delayed: April 17 rundown
The defamation lawsuit against Fox News has been suddenly delayed by the judge after jury selection and opening remarks were set to begin. And a sweet 16 birthday party at a dance studio in Alabama was the scene of a mass shooting. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Monday, April 17, 2023. … -
China upholds death sentence for wrongly detained American Mark Swidan
China upheld the death sentence of American businessman Mark Swidan on Thursday, April 13. Swidan was arrested on drug-related charges back in 2012. He has been detained in China ever since, despite a United Nations working group concluding in 2020 that Swidan had been arbitrarily detained in violation of international law. “In its 28-year history,… -
China says it won’t sell weapons in war, leaked documents say otherwise
China is reiterating a neutral stance in the Russia-Ukraine War. The foreign minister told the media, Friday, April 14, that China won’t sell weapons to either side. The remarks come as U.S. officials publicly cast doubt over China’s intentions as the Chinese Communist Party continues to have a close working relationship with Russia. China could… -
Just 9% of California now in drought after unprecedented winter
This winter produced an unprecedented amount of rain and snow in California. While the storms and flood waters off the West Coast were disruptive, and even deadly, there is a rainbow at the end of the rainy season. Only 9% of the state remains in a drought. That is down from 99% in October. This… -
Florida passes 6-week abortion ban, DeSantis signs into law: April 14 rundown
Florida passes a six-week abortion ban, and lawmakers in one state are getting closer to outright banning the app TikTok. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Friday, April 14, 2023. Florida passes 6-week abortion ban Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, signed “The Heartbeat Protection Act” into law after the state House took… -
Trump returns to New York for deposition, sues Michael Cohen
Former President Donald Trump returned to New York Thursday, April 13 for a deposition following last week’s historic arraignment related to a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The deposition was for a different case, specifically the lawsuit filed against former President Trump and three of his children by New York Attorney…
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