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Biden has just tried to shoot a round across the bow of China with his latest policy. Tightening the Screws The Biden administration is tightening the screws on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico in a bid to stop the flow of cheaper, state-subsidized Chinese metals entering the U.S. market. There is a twist, as the focus is on metals …
Arizona lawmakers are pushing to pass historic legislation that would provide 3 Native American tribes with water rights and funding for water development projects. But will it be approved by Congress? Settling an Old Dispute Arizona’s congressional delegation introduced new legislation on Monday that could finally settle a decades-long dispute over tribal water rights for three Native American tribes. Water …
Illinois is saving residents millions of dollars with a groundbreaking new plan. A Modern American Nightmare Living with medical debt is tough. In America, it can sometimes mean choosing between paying for medical bills or covering basic needs like rent and groceries, and for many, it can lead to sleepless nights and constant stress. Health vs. Wealth Medical debt can …
Surveys state that denialism is higher in the central- and southern US. Where Have You Been? Although it might sound like a new thing, we have been warned about the dangers of greenhouse gases for over half a century. Back to the 60s In March 1969, Senator Henry M. Jackson of Washington State got a letter from a very angry …
Meanwhile, Pence is spending millions to preserve Trump’s tax cuts A Spending Spree Mike Pence, former vice president to Donald Trump, is shelling out $10 million to preserve his ex-boss’ tax cuts that mostly benefitted the super wealthy. Not Backing Trump Pence, who is not endorsing Trump for the current presidential run, announced plans for a “nationwide grassroots education campaign” …
The start of this week broke records globally – but not the records we want to be broken. Extreme weather has been battering locations across the northern hemisphere and beyond. Hottest Temperatures in History If you thought last summer was too hot, this year has probably left you disappointed. According to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, Monday observed …
If Republicans take the White House in November (and statistics show they very well could), it could mean the end of the US climate policy. Global What? To say that the climate emergency is causing chaos across the US would be an understatement. Runaway wildfires, fatal heatwaves, increasingly intense hurricanes, rising sea levels… But the Republican platform steers clear of …
As Texans are still reeling from Hurricane Beryl’s damage (and many are still without power), it becomes clear that the excessive heat is also responsible for many deaths. Still Not Over It has been nearly two weeks since Hurricane Beryl hit southeast Texas, knocking out power for millions of residents. However, the death toll from the storm is still climbing… …
Lawyers and the crash victims’ families are “highly disappointed” in the plea agreement, arguing for the case to go to public trial. Boeing is Pleading Guilty According to the US Justice Department (DoJ), on Sunday night, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge. This is to avoid a criminal trial related to an investigation into its …
American consumers are spending less as economists claim stress is affecting “more and more households”. Is the Economy OK? With unemployment levels hitting a high in over two years and job growth slowing down, a big chunk of the US economy seems to be weakening. Nasty Surprises According to the latest monthly survey from the Institute for Supply Management that …
