News from the US and UK
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Protesters target Tesla showrooms in US over Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting
From theguardian.com, on Feb 16, 16 16
Trump threatens to cut US aid to Argentina if Milei loses election
From theguardian.com, on Oct 14, 14 14
Macron convenes European leaders for Ukraine summit amid tension with US
From theguardian.com, on Feb 16, 11 11
Prayer and prosecutions: the US ‘hate group’ waging war over Britain’s abortion clinic buffer zones
From theguardian.com, on Feb 16, 11 14
Starmer ready to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine if peace deal reached
From theguardian.com, on Feb 18, 10 10
Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia, source says
From bbc.com, on Feb 17, 10 10
UK hopes to be a ‘bridge’ between Europe and Trump’s US, minister says
From theguardian.com, on Feb 16, 9 9
‘This is so vile’: Young Republicans face backlash after racist chats leaked
From theguardian.com, on Oct 15, 8 8
Where do babies come from? Robert F Kennedy Jr doesn’t seem to know | Arwa Mahdawi
From theguardian.com, on Oct 15, 8 8
From theguardian.com
Floods are wreaking havoc around the world. Vienna might have found an answer | Gernot Wagner
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The Austrian capital has been spared the worst of recent flooding. Its experience could be a lesson in how to tackle the climate crisis, says climate economist Gernot Wagner
on Oct 2, 2024
From cnn.com
Petraeus sentenced: 2 years probation; $100K fine | CNN Politics
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On Thursday, Gen. David Petraeus faces criminal sentencing for removing and retaining classified information as part of his romance with his biographer.
on Oct 30, 2024
From economist.com
Ukraine is now struggling to survive, not to win
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Russia is slicing through Ukrainian defences in parts of the battlefield
on Oct 30, 2024
From theguardian.com
Israeli airstrike on Beit Lahiya kills 93, says Gaza rescue agency
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Medical staff and emergency services say those killed in the attack include many women and children
on Oct 29, 2024
From theguardian.com
Democrats in Michigan ‘freaked out’ by Trump – and trying to win swing state on a knife-edge
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As Trump ratchets up the fear and spews his threats, Democrats are battling to ensure people turn out to vote
on Oct 29, 2024
From bbc.com
Former Trump aide Steve Bannon released from prison
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Bannon is expected to host his podcast - War Room - on Tuesday and hold a press conference in New York City.
on Oct 29, 2024
From latimes.com
Farm pesticides found floating in California air samples; state officials say it's OK
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California officials insist that pesticide air samples remained within healthy limits. However, environmentalists say the state is downplaying the risk.
on Oct 25, 2024
From theguardian.com
US power grid added battery equivalent of 20 nuclear reactors in past four years
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Pace of growth helps maintain renewable energy when weather conditions interfere with wind and solar
on Oct 25, 2024
From newrepublic.com
How American Sanctions Fuel Terrible Climate Policy Around the World
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Reducing foreign governments’ revenue means reducing the money they have to implement climate adaptation and mitigation policies.
on Oct 29, 2024
From theguardian.com
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The Republican candidate embodies all the worst aspects of capitalism, condensed into human form, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
on Oct 29, 2024