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DeSantis signs bill removing climate change considerations from Florida law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation Wednesday removing the requirement for the state to consider climate change in crafting energy policy and excises nearly all references to climate change in Florida law. The law, which passed the ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Economic damage from climate change six times worse than thought – report
A 1C increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product, researchers have found. The economic damage wrought by climate change is six times worse than previously thought, with global heating set to shrink wealth ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Ron DeSantis signs bill scrubbing ‘climate change’ from Florida state laws
State, which just had its hottest year since 1895, will ban offshore wind power, boost natural gas and reduce gas pipeline rules. Climate change will be a lesser priority in Florida and largely disappear from state statutes under legislation ...The Guardian - World - Florida -
Thunderstorms, Wind and Climate Change: Here’s What to Know
Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging.The New York Times - World - Climate -
House passes GOP bill to force Biden to continue weapons transfers to Israel
House Republicans passed a bill to condemn Biden on his Israel policy, even after his admin notified Congress about a new $1 billion weapons deal.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
House passes GOP bill to undo Biden’s weapons freeze to Israel
The House approved a bill Thursday to reverse President Biden’s pause on some weapons shipments to Israel, a formal admonishment of the administration’s approach to the war in the Middle East that narrowly divided Democrats, who have struggled to ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
House Passes Bill to Force Biden to Reverse Israel Arms Pause
The legislation has no chance of advancing in Congress or being signed into law. Republicans scheduled a vote anyway in an effort to spotlight Democratic divisions over Israel and rebuke the president.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
House passes GOP bill rebuking Biden's Israel weapons pause
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House up next on Senate-passed aviation bill as DMV lawmakers fume
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Congress must stop Biden from fueling a Saudi nuclear bomb
If Jake Sullivan and team can pull it off, the mega deal will be billed as bringing peace to the Middle East. If it opens the door to Saudi enrichment, however, the accord will only fuel more chaos and instability.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Why climate change means more jellyfish stings for ocean swimmers
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Martin Rowson on climate change, and the price of olive oil – cartoon
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Migraines are getting worse — and climate change could be partly to blame
New research suggests that climate change, which causes more erratic and severe weather conditions, may be a trigger for more intense migraines.NBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Senate hearing gets testy over shipbuilding woes, climate change
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‘An AI-fueled equity bubble’ will see big tech lead the charge in coming months
Big tech can once again be the market’s crown jewels says Capital EconomicsMarketWatch - Business -
Airlines Bill to Boost Safety and Guarantee Automatic Refunds for Delays and Cancellations Passed by Congress
The $105 billion measure renews Federal Aviation Administration rules that require carriers to automatically give passengers refunds if flights are delayed or canceled. President Biden is expected to sign it soon.Inc. - Business -
House passes Republican-backed bill designed to pressure Biden on delivering weapons to Israel
The Republican-led House passed a bill that would put restrictions on the president's ability to withhold weapons transfers to Israel in a vote that drew attention to a divided Democratic caucus on the war in Gaza.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year’s destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday foundABC News - Health - Climate -
Vermont makes waves on data privacy
The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, May 17, 2024 Welcome to Tech Friday, a new joint project of The Hill and Pluribus News covering tech policy across government. Sign up to receive The Hill's newsletters here. Rather ...The Hill - Politics -
AI companies seek big profits from ‘small’ language models
Microsoft, Meta and Google have released new versions with fewer ‘parameters’ that are cheaper to build and trainFinancial Times - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
Fueled by Conley, Wolves roll by 45 to force G7
A "complete team" with veteran point guard Mike Conley back, the Wolves blew out the Nuggets by 45 points Thursday night to force Game 7.ESPN - Sports -
Synagogue Arson Attempt Fuels Antisemitism Fears in France
Police shot and killed an armed suspect who was attempting to set fire to a synagogue in the northwest of the country.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stop Wasting Ammo, Damage Explained In Helldivers 2
Hit markers, armor penetration, weak points, and damage can be confusing in Helldivers 2. Let’s explain how it all works and how that will make you a better player.GameSpot - Tech -
Dow passes 40,000 for first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average eclipsed 40,000 points for the first time in its history Thursday as Wall Street cheered slowing inflation and potential for lower interest rates. The iconic stock index was up roughly 111 points shortly before 11 ...The Hill - Politics -
Deadly Houston thunderstorms knock out power, damage downtown buildings
It will take weeks to restore power in some parts of Houston, according to city officials, after deadly thunderstorms slammed power lines and blasted downtown buildings. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.CBS News - Top stories -
Powerful storm causes multiple deaths and widespread damage in Houston
Powerful storms swept through parts of Texas and the Gulf Coast, causing multiple deaths in the Houston area. Hurricane-force winds caused widespread damage and left hundreds of thousands without power. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson reports.NBC News - Top stories -
The Kind of Climate Models That Insurers Need
Economics can help with a joined-up understanding of climate risks as the insurance industry reinvents itself.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Is Your Company Ready for Interdependence?
Independence is great, but interdependence is what's really rewardingInc. - Business -
How Companies Dodge Tariffs
Protectionist trade policies are popular on both the left and right. But some economists say they’re likely to backfire.The New York Times - Business -
Activists sue Russia over ‘weak’ climate policy
Russian constitutional court is considering claim, which activists hope will raise awareness about emissions. A group of activists are fighting for the right to scrutinise Russia’s climate policies, and in particular its enormous methane ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Cop29 at a crossroads in Azerbaijan with focus on climate finance
Fossil-fuel dependent country hopes to provide bridge between wealthy global north and poor south at November gathering. Oil is inescapable in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The smell of it greets the visitor on arrival and from the shores of ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Climate activists protest by glueing themselves at Munich airport
Six climate activists have broken through a security fence at Munich airport and glued themselves to access routes leading to runways, temporarily shutting down flightsABC News - World - Climate -
How are universal credit rules changing?
People claiming universal credit and working under 18 hours a week will have to look for more work.BBC News - Top stories -
Slovakian Charged in Shooting ‘Was Against Everything’
People who know the suspect described a “weird and angry” loner who wrote erotic poetry, and whose resentments ranged across the political spectrum.The New York Times - Top stories -
Trump: Putin, Xi planning to ‘do damage’ while ‘I’m sitting here in an icebox’
Former President Trump delivered remarks Thursday following a day in court for his criminal hush money trial, saying Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting to do “damage” while he’s been sitting "in an icebox.” ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Group glues 'Free Palestine' posters on NYC subway, causing $10K in damage: police
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Trump’s immigration plan could add trillions of dollars to national debt, fueling inflation and market jitters
Donald Trump’s tax and spending plans for his would-be second term in office imply a willingness to see the federal budget deficit rise to truly unprecedented levels.MarketWatch - Business -
7 dead in Houston area after storms and 100-mph winds; power outages and rising temperatures fuel new fears
Seven people have died in Houston and the surrounding county after severe weather ripped down power lines and trees and toppled brick walls, officials said Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
Energy bills predicted to fall by 7% in July
If the forecast proves correct, it would mean a typical annual bill could be £500 lower than last summer.BBC News - Top stories - Energy -
Columbia Faculty Group Passes No-Confidence Resolution Against President
Hundreds of professors at the university weighed in on the resolution, which said the president, Nemat Shafik, had committed an “unprecedented assault on student’s rights.”The New York Times - Top stories