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California air regulators approve controversial standards that could affect gas prices
California regulators have approved plans to strengthen the state's carbon reduction standards — a move that opponents fear could drive up gasoline prices. The decision, which occurred following a ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Critics say approval of ‘climate credits’ rules on day one of Cop29 was rushed
Agreement on rules paving way for rich countries to pay for cheap climate action abroad breaks years-long deadlock. Diplomats have greenlit key rules that govern the trade of “carbon credits”, ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
UK approves 5 subsea cables to boost clean energy supply
Interconnectors will tackle intermittency and strengthen North Sea industry, says OfgemWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
EU Court Upholds Approval of Vodafone Deal With Liberty Global
The European Union’s General Court upheld the bloc’s decision to approve Vodafone’s $20 billion-plus acquisition of some of Liberty Global’s telecommunications assets in Europe, thwarting a legal ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
New York City Council Approves Bill Shifting Broker Fees to Landlords
The City Council approved a bill on Wednesday that would curb a loathed New York City real estate practice: making renters pay thousands of dollars in broker fees.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
NBA star Rudy Gobert voices approval of RFK Jr. nomination
NBA star Rudy Gobert shared his approval of President-elect Trump tapping antivaccine activist and environmental attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Palm Springs approves reparations settlement with displaced families of color
The city of Palm Springs, Calif., will pay nearly $6 million in reparations to Black and Brown families who were displaced from a neighborhood there during the 1960s. The tentative settlement will ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Abuse survivors urge the Vatican to globalize the zero-tolerance policy it approved in the U.S.
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse are urging the Vatican to adopt the same zero-tolerance policy that it approved for the U.S. Catholic Church in 2002World - ABC News - 3 hours ago -
How do the laws of war apply to terrorists?
A terrorist is an “outlaw” in the literal sense of that term. They are not protected by the ordinary rules of international law, because they don’t abide by these rules themselves.Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Health secretary will vote against assisted dying law
The health secretary has told Labour MPs he can not back a change in the law because of the state of palliative care.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
The ‘Greenest Governor’ Fights to Save a Landmark Climate Law
Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'
The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Judge partially blocks Texas transmission law
A federal judge on Monday struck down a section of a Texas law that gives state utilities the “right of first refusal” for building new electrical transmission lines. The law, SB 1938, made it ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Breaking down election law as Americans vote in 2024
The Supreme Court said Virginia can continue with removing about 1,600 people from its voter roll in what the State's Republican governor said is an effort to stop non-citizens from voting. CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
These states have abortion laws on the ballot for the 2024 election
Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states in 2024, from Arizona to Florida.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Voters uphold groundbreaking Washington state climate law
Voters in Washington state on Tuesday night upheld a groundbreaking climate law despite opposition from conservatives. The Associated Press projected that a ballot initiative seeking to repeal the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
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Warren: Trump transition 'already breaking the law'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said on Monday that President elect-Trump “and his transition team are already breaking” a law on presidential transition. “Donald Trump and his transition team are ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
To succeed, modern tech needs updated patent law
America's first patent statutes date to the 18th century, when steam engines and cotton gins were cutting-edge. It’s little wonder, then, that in recent years, confusion has reigned over what can ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
UFC antitrust lawsuit: Judge grants preliminary approval on $375 million settlement for plaintiffs in Le case
It appears UFC fighters from 2010 to 2017 are set to receive some compensation following a judge's ruling in NevadaSports - CBS Sports - October 22 -
'There’s players in there!' Every day is 'bring fans to work' day in Dallas, and some Cowboys don’t approve
Dallas allows fans to rub elbows with players in a way not common among the 31 other NFL teams. Some players believe tours get in the way of championship-building.Sports - ESPN - October 24 -
A county judge has struck down Ohio’s abortion ban, citing the state’s voter-approved reproductive rights amendment
A county judge has struck down Ohio’s abortion ban, citing the state’s voter-approved reproductive rights amendmentHealth - ABC News - October 24 -
County judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban, citing voter-approved reproductive rights amendment
A judge has permanently blocked enforcement of Ohio's ban on virtually all abortionsHealth - ABC News - October 24 -
US approves $2B in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system
The United States has approved $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the delivery for the first time to the island of an advanced surface-to-air missile defense systemWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Israel approves two bills that could halt UNRWA's aid delivery to Gaza. What does that mean?
Israel's parliament has passed bills banning the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees from operating in Israel and the Palestinian territoriesWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
City approves $6.5M to clean up and protect Rays stadium after Hurricane Milton
The city of St. Petersburg will spend about $6.5 million to clean up and protect Tropicana Field, the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays that was heavily damaged by Hurricane MiltonSports - ABC News - October 31 -
Angel Reese seemingly approves of new Sky coach Tyler Marsh after frustration over Teresa Weatherspoon firing
Marsh was officially announced as the new Sky coach on SundaySports - CBS Sports - November 4 -
Boeing strike ends after machinists approve new labor contract with 38% wage increases
Boeing machinists approved a new labor deal Monday, ending a more than seven-week strike that halted most of the aircraft production at the company that was already struggling with mounting losses.Top stories - NBC News - November 5
