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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
US support for Israel is collapsing. And Aipac knows it | Yousef Munayyer
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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee may have succeeded in helping to defeat the pro-Palestinian Cori Bush. But it’s a pyrrhic victory for a losing cause
on Aug 9, 2024
From latimes.com
Opinion: What's more environmentally irresponsible than a thirsty L.A. lawn? A fake plastic one
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Los Angeles should help lead California and the country in banning plastic ground covering. It's expensive, unhealthy and terrible for the environment.
on Aug 5, 2024
From theguardian.com
For Maui wildfire survivors who moved to Las Vegas, another climate disaster awaits: extreme heat
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A year after the fire some try to rebuild life in the city known as the ‘ninth Hawaiian island’ – as temperatures top 117F
on Aug 8, 2024
From theguardian.com
‘Massive disinformation campaign’ is slowing global transition to green energy
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UN says a global ‘backlash’ against climate action is being stoked by fossil fuel companies
on Aug 12, 2024
From cnn.com
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American Intelligence officials believe that Yahya Sinwar, the powerful leader of Hamas in Gaza who is thought to be the group’s key decisionmaker on any potential ceasefire deal, likely believes the group can survive Israel’s attempt to destroy it and feels confident it is well-positioned to...
on Aug 8, 2024
From washingtonpost.com
10 city forecasts as Debby threatens floods from S.C. to Vermont
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The National Hurricane Center is warning of the potential for “considerable” flooding in the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
on Aug 8, 2024
From washingtonpost.com
Americans tapped $8 billion in tax credits on home energy upgrades
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Far more taxpayers than projected claimed the Inflation Reduction Act incentives on solar panels, heat pumps and other climate-friendly projects, data shows.
on Aug 7, 2024
From latimes.com
This Riverside County man is on a mission to save California's abandoned ducks
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The "Duck Savior" has sacrificed his marriage, his job and soon, his house, all for the purpose of saving ducks across California.
on Aug 4, 2024
From bbc.com
US salaries are falling. Employers say compensation is just 'resetting'
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Salaries for new roles are stagnating – and in some cases, falling. Some employers may be looking to cut costs, but the lack of wage growth may be a matter of post-pandemic correction.
on Mar 9, 2024
From washingtonpost.com
EPA takes emergency action to stop use of dangerous pesticide
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The pesticide, known as DCPA, is known to harm fetuses and “needs to be removed from the market immediately,” an EPA official said.
on Aug 7, 2024