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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 - November 12 -
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 - November 13 -
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 - November 13 -
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 - November 15 -
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 - November 15 -
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Abuse survivors urge the Vatican to globalize the zero-tolerance policy it approved in the US
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 - 5 days ago -
U.S. envoy in Beirut for talks after Lebanon and Hezbollah approve truce draft
U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein landed in Beirut on Tuesday for talks with officials on a truce between armed group Hezbollah and Israel.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Ukraine front could 'collapse' as Russia gains accelerate, experts warn
Moscow's forces have taken more ground since September than they did over the course of 2023, analysts say.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Trump team ramps up pressure on Senate GOP to approve controversial nominees
President-elect Trump’s transition team is ratcheting up the pressure on Republican senators to embrace his controversial nominees to head the Justice Department, Health and Human Services, the ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
What Russia's new nuclear weapons policy means
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved changes formally lowering the threshold at which his country can consider a nuclear attack.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Biden Agrees to Supply Ukraine With Anti-Personnel Mines
The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
European parliament reaches deal on approving von der Leyen’s top team
European Commission should take office on 1 December after centre-right EPP and Socialists forge compromise. European parliament leaders have reached a deal to approve Ursula von der Leyen’s top ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Texas approves allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools
The State Board of Education heard testimony from over 150 teachers and parents on the matter.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Bible-Based Lessons for Public Schools Get Final Approval in Texas
The state’s board of education narrowly voted to allow schools to start using the reading and language arts curriculum next fall if they choose.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Texas approves optional Bible-based lessons for public schools
Texas gave final approval Friday to optional biblical lesson plans for kindergarten through 5th grade classes in state public schools. The State Board of Education voted 8-7 to allow lessons on ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Texas education board approves Bible lessons in public schools
The Texas State Board of Education has adopted new curriculum that will include lessons focused on the Biblical teachings and Christianity's impact on history.Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Texas Board of Education votes to approve Bible curriculum in elementary schools
The Texas Board of Education narrowly voted Friday to allow Bible-based curriculum in elementary schools.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Texas approves Bible-based curriculum in public grade schools
The Texas State Board of Education voted to incorporate Bible teachings in certain grades of public grade schools. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest on the controversial decision.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Federal officials approve New York congestion pricing plan
Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on cars driving into Manhattan as part of an effort to reduce traffic congestion and improve air ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Nicaragua: Ortega and wife to assume absolute power after changes approved
Loyalist lawmakers give green light to constitutional amendment as authoritarian president, 79, tightens grip. Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega and his wife are set to assume absolute power ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Texas approves new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools
Teachers can opt in, but state is offering financial incentive of $60 a student for participating school districts. The Texas board of education voted 8-7 on Friday to approve a new Bible-based ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Plan to Impose $9 Manhattan Congestion Pricing Gets Approval
Congestion pricing will be the first of its kind across the country.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Poll: Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.Top stories - CBS News - 5 hours ago -
Most voters approve of Trump's handling of presidential transition: Poll
A majority of voters say they approve of President-elect Trump's handling of the presidential transition so far as the country continues to hold its breath for a peaceful transfer of power in ...Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago -
Why state governments are tightening their budgets
State governments in the U.S. must tighten budgets or take on more debt to manage declining revenues, long-standing liabilities and emerging risks.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
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Donald Trump’s alarming picks for government
The president-elect has put unswerving fealty above competence or suitabilityWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
Tories accuse government of 'stoking inflation'
But Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner points out inflation was higher under the Conservatives.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago
