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E.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal Burning Power Plants: New regulations could spell the end for electric plants that burn coal, the fossil fuel that ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/climate/biden-power-plants-pollution.html
US pullout from Niger driven by discord over democratic transition, official says
reuters.com/world/africa/us-withdrawal-niger-driven-partly-by-discord-over-democratic-transition-us-2024-04-24/
Veteran DEA agent sentenced to 4 years for leaking intelligence in Miami bribery conspiracy
apnews.com/article/dea-corruption-drugs-cocaine-narcotics-50f4fb2a37e3ddf14c2c98c463c00cf3
Denmark launches its biggest offshore wind tender: Denmark on Monday launched its biggest offshore wind tender to date, offering no subsidies to companies ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/denmark-launches-its-biggest-offshore-wind-tender-2024-04-22/
The Royals Posted a Photo for Prince Louis’s 6th Birthday: In honor of Prince Louis’s 6th birthday, the royals posted an apparently unedited photo taken by Kate ...
thecut.com/article/the-royals-posted-a-photo-for-prince-louiss-6th-birthday.html
Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
China's US envoy urges cooperation, cites 'severe' challenges: China's ambassador to the United States urged the two superpowers to cooperate on improving ...
reuters.com/world/chinas-us-envoy-urges-cooperation-cites-severe-challenges-2024-04-21/
FBI arrests Jan. 6 fugitive in Clearwater: Victor Sean Dennison, 49, failed to show up to his trial in June 2023, records show.
tampabay.com/news/crime/2024/04/23/victor-sean-dennison-clearwater-florida-fbi-raid-woodlake-condos/
Supply Chain Latest: Raimondo Defends US Industrial Policies: In the order of US presidential succession, the head of the nation’s Commerce Department barely ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/supply-chain-latest-raimondo-defends-us-industrial-policies
ParkRx aims to provide 'prescription for wellness' by getting more people outside
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If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?: At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of ...
scientificamerican.com/article/if-alien-life-is-found-how-should-scientists-break-the-news/
The drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?
omaha.com/news/nation-world/marijuana-legalization-us-drug-war-blacks-minorities-social-equity-enforcement/article_f880fcae-75bf-5ae9-9894-f04981256b45.html
Supreme Court to weigh bans on sleeping outdoors: The case is considered the most significant to come before the high court in decades on the issue as record ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/22/nation/supreme-court-weighs-sleeping-outdoors-bans/
US to launch carbon offset guidelines to boost integrity: The United States will unveil in the coming days guidelines for the use of carbon offsets inside and ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/us-launch-carbon-offset-guidelines-boost-integrity-2024-04-19/
Are green beans high risk? What to know about Consumer Reports' pesticide in produce study
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/19/consumer-report-pesticides-in-produce-report/73369022007/
Quick Glance: Consumer Reports' Investigation on Pesticides in Food
- A recent study by Consumer Reports revealed that certain foods contain a concerning amount of insecticides and that green beans exhibited residues of pesticides prohibited for over a decade.
- The analysis showed that specific fruits and vegetables present a higher risk due to the type of pesticides detected on them.
- Both watermelons and green beans are classified as high-risk items because of the pesticides present. It was noted that watermelons harbored the pesticide Oxamyl.
- Even though traces of residues were detected in small quantities in food, they can pose significant risks, especially for children or pregnant individuals. Opting for organic products is advised to mitigate pesticide exposure.
The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate after a flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was instructed to cross a runway where another ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/faa-investigating-after-flight-told-cross-runway-starting-109426149
CFPB asks court to reconsider keeping credit card fee rule case in Texas: The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has asked a U.S. appeals court in Texas ...
reuters.com/legal/government/cfpb-asks-court-reconsider-keeping-credit-card-fee-rule-case-texas-2024-04-19/
Turning Down the Noise Around You Improves Health in Many Ways: Experts describe ways to turn down the volume, from earbuds to smartphone apps that detect ...
scientificamerican.com/article/everyday-noises-can-hurt-hearts-not-just-ears-and-the-ability-to-learn/
NOAA, CDC Launch HeatRisk, a Tool to Forecast Dangerous Heat: HeatRisk combines weather forecasts with heat-related health data to predict when high temperatures ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/noaa-cdc-launch-heatrisk-a-tool-to-forecast-dangerous-heat
Almost half of all major Chinese cities are sinking, study says: Parts of the US have also suffered from subsidence, with more than 17,000 square miles of land ...
businessinsider.com/almost-half-major-chinese-cities-sinking-study-says-2024-4
A Dengue Fever Outbreak Is Setting Records in the Americas: At least 2.1 million cases of dengue fever have been reported in North and South America ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/04/17/record-setting-dengue-outbreak-fueled-by-climate-change-00152683
Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns: The Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers.
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/22/nation/supreme-court-ghost-guns/
PH Ambassador to the US H.E. Jose Manuel Romualdez faces Filipino reporters at the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC.
Ambassador Romualdez on potential ... Show more
Turkish US community counter-protests Armenian rally on 1915 events: The Turkish community of Washington, D.C. on Wednesday staged a counter-protest against ...
dailysabah.com/politics/turkish-us-community-counter-protests-armenian-rally-on-1915-events/news
'US human rights report politically motivated, far from objectivity': The Foreign Ministry criticized the 2023 Human Rights Report published by the U.S ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/us-human-rights-report-politically-motivated-far-from-objectivity
Let's talk about washing your produce and whether it really removes pesticides: We've got some practical tips if you're worried about harmful chemicals on your ...
qz.com/washing-produce-fruit-vegetables-pesticides-health-tips-1851431539
Philippines, US hold bilateral strategic dialogue: Senior officials of the Philippines and the US recently concluded the 11th PH-US Bilateral Strategic Dialogue ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/25/philippines-us-hold-bilateral-strategic-dialogue-921
Delhi Traffic Advisory: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for Hanuman Jayanti 2024 – Check routes and diversions
financialexpress.com/india-news/delhi-traffic-advisory-delhi-police-issues-traffic-advisory-for-hanuman-jayanti-2024-check-routes-and-diversions/3465306/
China envoy calls on U.S. to define 'national security boundaries': WASHINGTON -- China's ambassador to the U.S. has called out Washington ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/US-China-tensions/China-envoy-calls-on-U.S.-to-define-national-security-boundaries
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New US Presidential Chopper Is Too Hot to Handle: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital. Today ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/new-us-presidential-chopper-is-too-hot-to-handle
US report says 41 military personnel stationed in Taiwan: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/24/2003816895
How potatoes, corn and beans led to breakthrough in smart windows technology: Smart windows are an exciting technology, capable of blocking out or letting in ...
techxplore.com/news/2024-04-potatoes-corn-beans-breakthrough-smart.html
David Satterfield to step down as US envoy for Gaza aid: Satterfield will be replaced by Lise Grande, the president and CEO of the Washington-based US Institute ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/david-satterfield-step-down-us-envoy-gaza-aid
Deyalsingh ‘hands off’: Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says that he will not be involving himself in the independent investigation by the Pan American ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/deyalsingh-hands-off/article_2ed090f6-0114-11ef-aaa5-33580d94cd26.html
Opinion | We Regulate a Tiny Fraction of the 12,000 ‘Forever Chemicals.’ There’s a Better Way.
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/opinion/pfas-cancer-forever-chemicals.html
Tennis whites and drop bears: Kevin Rudd holds centre court in Washington party week
smh.com.au/cbd/tennis-whites-and-drop-bears-kevin-rudd-holds-centre-court-in-washington-party-week-20240422-p5fls3.html
Jefferson Davis: Trump is not the first insurgent president: During the American Civil War, Jefferson Davis fought against his own government for four years ...
zeit.de/2024/17/jefferson-davis-buergerkrieg-usa-suedstaaten
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Richmond member of Patriot Front charged with assaulting officer in Jan 6. attack
richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/richmond-member-of-patriot-front-charged-with-assaulting-officer-in-jan-6-attack/article_05adc6ec-00da-11ef-a0bb-538157bc5238.html
Korea signs framework agreement to provide Ukraine with economic cooperation funds
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/120_373114.html
Secret manoeuvres that led to formation of Tanzania as union of the mainland and the islands
standardmedia.co.ke/columnists/article/2001493606/secret-manoeuvres-that-led-to-formation-of-tanzania
He attacked a postal worker, took a key and stole Baton Rouge mail. It wasn't his 1st time.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/courts/texas-man-gets-75-years-for-robbing-baton-rouge-mailwoman/article_ded710e6-fcce-11ee-9e86-c7178f25c2d9.html
Black Rock Village head: THA secretary politicising council - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/04/20/black-rock-village-head-tha-secretary-politicising-council/
Barrow man who stole jacket from JD Sports 'hadn't eaten for days': A
nwemail.co.uk/news/24262898.barrow-man-stole-jacket-jd-sports-hadnt-eaten-days/
US, China accuse each other of 'militarising space' : The chief of US space agency NASA has told lawmakers in Washington that China is using civilian ...
wionews.com/videos/us-china-accuse-each-other-of-militarising-space-713213
First lady Jill Biden to kickoff Educators for Biden to mobilize teachers: She'll cast Biden as "the education president" on Friday in Minnesota.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/lady-jill-biden-kickoff-educators-biden-mobilize-teachers/story
Senate kills Mayorkas impeachment trial, votes both articles 'unconstitutional': The votes came just hours after lawmakers were sworn in as jurors.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/senators-sworn-jurors-impeachment-trial-dhs-secretary-mayorkas/story
If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?: At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of ...
scientificamerican.com/article/if-alien-life-is-found-how-should-scientists-break-the-news/
Giuliani loses bid to dismiss $148 million defamation judgment : Rudy Giuliani lost his bid on Monday to dismiss the $148 million verdict handed to him last year ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4595911-giuliani-loses-bid-to-dismiss-148-million-defamation-judgment/
How Will EPA’s New Rule about ‘Forever Chemicals’ Protect Your Drinking Water?: A new EPA rule will limit PFASs, or “forever chemicals,” in your drinking water ...
scientificamerican.com/article/how-will-epas-new-rule-about-forever-chemicals-protect-your-drinking-water/
NASA chief wars US lawmakers of China’s military presence in space: China is bolstering its space capabilities and is using its civilian program to mask its ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/nasa-chief-wars-us-lawmakers-of-china-s-military-presence-in-space
Tax Day: The IRS is quicker to answer the phone : Today is Tax Day and the IRS is promoting the customer service improvements the agency rolled out since ...
apnews.com/article/irs-customer-service-tax-season-april-15-dee7ae01dc6061697412a2571d406843
The Forever Stamp is forever rising in price. How does the U.S. cost compare globally?
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244273973/forever-stamp-cost-price-going-up-usps-postage
USPS got billions in financial aid, and now says it needs more: Two years after Congress wiped more than $100 billion off the U.S. Postal Service’s books ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/15/biden-usps-amazon-aid/
US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-deal-change-dynamic-south-china-sea-marcos-says-2024-04-13/
Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
Biden awards $830 million to toughen nation's infrastructure against climate change
apnews.com/article/biden-climate-investment-resilience-transportation-election-c82199b763a69f582c564e6330192804
Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift
reuters.com/world/kishida-delights-washington-with-promise-250-cherry-trees-independence-gift-2024-04-11/
Quick Glance: Kishida's Promise of 250 Cherry Trees as Gift to Washington
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a plan to donate 250 cherry trees to the U.S. capital to celebrate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
- The announcement was met with cheers and applause from U.S. lawmakers, highlighting the close ties between the United States and Japan.
- The relationship between the U.S. and Japan, which spiraled into a catastrophic war between 1941 and 1945, has evolved into a strong alliance, with Kishida being only the second Japanese prime minister to address the U.S. Congress.
- The donation of cherry trees from Japan in 1912 has become a beloved annual event in Washington, symbolizing the friendship between the two countries.
US surpasses renewable energy goal for public lands: The Biden administration on Thursday said the U.S. had surpassed a goal of permitting more than 25 gigawatts ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-surpasses-renewable-energy-goal-public-lands-2024-04-11/
Alaska sues EPA over Pebble copper and gold mine prohibitions: Alaska sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday seeking to overturn an agency ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/alaska-sues-epa-over-pebble-copper-gold-mine-prohibitions-2024-04-11/
Philippines eyes $100 billion in deals from summit with U.S., Japan: The Philippines is eyeing around $100 billion in investment deals in the next five to 10 ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-eyes-100-bln-investment-deals-summit-with-us-japan-2024-04-11/
A 37-year-old Jamaican, Sereika Savariau, on Tuesday pleaded guilty in a US District Court to creating a series of fraudulent debt relief companies that ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/jamaican-facing-30-years-us-prison-debt-relief-scam/
Trump's first criminal trial begins in defeat: NEW YORK. The first criminal trial against Donald Trump began on Monday with a defeat for the presidential ...
nachrichten.at/politik/aussenpolitik/strafprozess-startet-donald-trump-ist-vor-gericht-erschienen;art391,3940045
Schools are censoring websites for suicide prevention, sex ed, and even NASA: Records from across the country show just how much of the internet is blocked by ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/13/school-porn-filters-block-suicide-prevention-lgbtq-sites/73293675007/
Monday was the last day to file your taxes, and if it seems like you didn’t get a refund like you used to, you’re not alone.
In fact, it’s a growing trend ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/04/15/tax-fewer-people-getting-refunds-00152248
Solar to displace natural gas in the daytime + in summer on the Texas grid: Solar is forecast to displace natural gas in the middle of the day and in the summer ...
electrek.co/2024/04/10/solar-to-displace-natural-gas-in-the-daytime-in-summer-on-the-texas-grid/
Is There Mail on Tax Day? USPS, UPS, FedEx Hours Today: Taxes are due on April 15 this year, and for those who don't file electronically, the mail must serve.
newsweek.com/there-mail-tax-day-usps-ups-fedex-hours-today-1889944
US and Japan announce joint partnership to accelerate nuclear fusion: The United States and Japan announced a joint partnership to accelerate development and ...
reuters.com/business/energy/us-japan-announce-joint-partnership-accelerate-nuclear-fusion-sources-2024-04-10/
Japan to give US 250 new cherry trees to replace ones in D.C. construction: Japan will gift the U.S. 250 new cherry trees to replace those taken down during ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4587288-japan-to-give-us-250-new-cherry-trees-to-replace-ones-in-d-c-construction/
One dead and five injured in Washington DC shooting, police say: Officers confirm man dead and five people, including a nine-year-old and 12-year-old ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/10/washington-dc-shooting
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson lists DC home for $2.5M: Justice Jackson and her husband, Patrick G. Jackson, purchased this residence for $1 ...
nypost.com/2024/04/10/real-estate/justice-ketanji-brown-jackson-lists-dc-home-for-2-5m/
Separate probes into 7 baby deaths: CARIRI (Caribbean Industrial Research Institute) and PAHO (Pan American Health Organisation) have been engaged to look into ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/separate-probes-into-7-baby-deaths/article_376186bc-f93a-11ee-b44f-b7b006eae970.html
UK's Cameron engages Trump in talks to boost Ukraine support: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron held discussions with former U.S. President Donald Trump in ...
dailysabah.com/world/americas/uks-cameron-engages-trump-in-talks-to-boost-ukraine-support
Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
How Iran’s Attack on Israel May Boost Odds for Ukraine Aid in House: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-15/how-iran-s-attack-on-israel-may-boost-odds-for-ukraine-aid-in-house
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
The White House Hosts Japan: What to Know About Biden's State Dinner: The Bidens host the Japanese prime minister and his wife for their fifth White House state ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-04-10/the-white-house-hosts-japan-what-to-know-about-bidens-state-dinner
Dietary treatment found to be more effective than medicines in irritable bowel syndrome
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-dietary-treatment-effective-medicines-bowel.html
Boeing Under Pressure From FAA, Capitol Hill, Wall Street Over Latest 737 Issue: As Boeing faces two hearings on Capitol Hill and an earnings report ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/boeing-under-pressure-from-faa-capitol-hill-wall-street-over-latest-737-issue
Paid articlePaid DC Edit | Monsoon bounty ahead: The expectation of an above-normal monsoon this year, as expressed by the Indian meteorological department ...
deccanchronicle.com/opinion/dc-comment/dc-edit-monsoon-bounty-ahead-889840
Senate kills articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Iraq Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani in Washington this ... Show more
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