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Biden Oil Envoy Advised Emirati Gas Firm, Owns Stock in Questionable Companies
A financial disclosure reveals that Amos Hochstein operated a shadow consultancy with foreign fossil fuel clients.
CDC Says Unvaccinated Americans Should Not Travel This Labor Day Weekend
Being vaccinated should be on everyone's travel “checklist,” White House COVID Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients said.
AOC Condemns Biden for Nominating Rahm Emanuel as Ambassador to Japan
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the selection “deeply shameful” given the former Chicago mayor's record.
McCarthy Threatens Retaliation Against Telecoms That Comply With Jan 6 Committee
The House minority leader has been guarded about a phone call with Donald Trump on the day of the Capitol attack.
6-Week Abortion Ban in TX Goes Into Effect as Supreme Court Refuses to Intervene
Many abortion providers in Texas say the new law effectively ends “Roe v. Wade” in the state.
IPCC Findings Illustrate Need for Banks and Insurers to Divest From Fossil Fuels
Financial institutions must take rapid, aggressive action to decarbonize our economy.
New Orleans Was Left in the Dark During Ida Because of Natural Gas Plant Failure
A new natural gas plant built last year was supposed to keep the city powered through extreme weather events.
FL Altered How It Measured COVID Deaths, Making It Look Like They Were Declining
The change resulted in a reported statewide average daily death count of just 46 when it should have been 262.
HHS Creates New Office to Address Climate Crisis as Public Health Issue
The office will focus on identifying and addressing climate impacts on public health in disadvantaged areas.
Vaccination Can Stem the Rise of New Variants. Time to Double Down.
A new variant from South Africa underscores the fact that new mutations emerge in individuals with prolonged COVID.