On Ukraine, Biden needs to listen to these US generals
The slow, grinding pace of Ukraine's offensive is a result of result of the Biden Administration denying and slow-rolling to Ukraine the tools it needs to fight as U.S. and NATO doctrine dictate. #press
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Did you know each full moon has its own name? Here's why
According to the Farmer's Almanac, names for the moons were historically used to track the seasons. Now, their names are thought of as "nicknames." #press
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Will Hurricane Idalia impact gas prices?
Hurricanes have impacted prices at the pump before. Will Idalia? #press
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Traveling to Florida? What to know after Hurricane Idalia
For travelers whose itineraries are now anything but certain, here is what we know so far. #press
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GOP long shots face steep hurdles ahead of second debate
Lower-tier Republican presidential candidates are facing growing hurdles as they seek to qualify for the second primary debate. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on Tuesday became the first candidate to drop out of the primary after he failed to qualify for the first debate in Milwaukee, underscoring the... #press
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Looming auto strike puts Biden's labor loyalty to the test
A potential strike at the big three automakers in mid-September is about to show whether the "summer of strikes" can carry its momentum into this autumn. United Auto Workers (UAW) are set to strike Sept. 14 if they don't reach a deal with Ford, GM and Stellantis, and their endorsement for Biden could prove to... #press
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Ramaswamy leans into controversy despite political risks
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is leaning into his controversial positions as he looks to build momentum after a stand-out performance at the first GOP debate last week, but strategists warn his attention-grabbing moves could backfire on his campaign. Ramaswamy during the debate called the... #press
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White House warns GOP Biden impeachment will backfire
The White House is warning House Republicans that a potential impeachment inquiry into President Biden will only backfire on an already fractured conference. The possibility of an impeachment inquiry appears to be growing, with Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) giving signals recently that one could be... #press
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Southern California counties could power 270,000 homes by installing solar panels along highways: report
The Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego could collectively power more than 270,000 homes annually by lining their highways with solar energy infrastructure, a new... #press
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Biden administration cancels $72 million in student loans for borrowers who attended for-profit Ashford University
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it would be cancelling $72 million in student loans for borrowers who attended Ashford University, a former for-profit institution that the... #press
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Federal regulators order Tesla to provide extensive data on 'Elon mode' hack to autopilot feature
Federal vehicle regulators sent a letter to Tesla last month ordering the company to send data about its driver assistance and monitoring systems due to a once-secret feature that lets users use autopilot without putting their hands... #press
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Tudor Dixon says Trump advised her to 'talk differently about abortion' in Michigan governor's race
Former GOP Michigan gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon said former President Trump advised her to “talk differently about abortion” in her race for governor. Dixon interviewed the former president in her latest podcast... #press
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FDA sends warning letters to three infant formula manufacturers over federal violations
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to three infant formula manufacturers over violations of federal safety regulations, the agency announced Wednesday. ByHeart, Mead Johnson Nutrition and Perrigo Wisconsin were issued... #press
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Marijuana users have elevated levels of heavy metals in their blood, urine: study
A new study has found that marijuana users have elevated levels of heavy metals in their blood and urine compared to those who do not use marijuana. The study, published Wednesday in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal, found that marijuana users... #press
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Texas judge rejects bill restricting cities' authority
A Texas state judge has shot down an expansive new law that would override cities’ authority to make their own laws, declaring it unconstitutional Wednesday. House Bill 2127, which opponents have dubbed the “Death Star Bill,” would prevent cities from passing and enforcing local rules in several major... #press
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Alice Cooper loses cosmetics deal after remarks about trans people
Rock singer Alice Cooper has lost his deal with an LGBT+-owned cosmetics company after he called "cases of transgender" people a "fad." Cooper’s comments were published last week in an interview with Stereogum, in which the singer was asked his opinion on gender-affirming care. The... #press
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The US must honor its commitment to Afghan allies left behind
Two years have passed since the last American boots left Afghan soil, but the shame of unkept promises still tarnishes our reputation. Despite assurances from the Biden administration that no one would be left behind in Afghanistan, thousands of our former partners and allies there still... #press
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The Memo: Idalia shifts picture from politics
Tropical Storm Idalia is commanding the nation’s attention as it makes its destructive way across the nation’s southeast. The focus at this stage is rightly on the human toll. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were no direct fatalities officially reported in Florida, the first and hardest-hit state — though two deaths in car... #press
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Climate change raising risks of financial disaster for home owners, insurers and bankers
The rising weather-related risks from climate change, from coastal hurricanes to western wildfires, are increasing pinching insurance companies, which are raising rates and pulling back from parts of the country in an effort... #press
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Stop playing politics with Palestinian lives
One wouldn’t know it from the headlines, but the next violent eruption in the Gaza Strip may be just around the corner. As most of Washington remains mired in its traditional August doldrums, yet another a potential crisis is brewing in the already isolated and impoverished Gaza Strip. For the past several months, $75... #press
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