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Court Ruling Clears the Way for Hundreds of CDC Staff to Be Laid Off
“Our public health system is weaker than ever before,” said the union representing CDC workers.
Trump’s EPA Delayed Pollution Safeguards Ahead of Deadly US Steel Explosion
Residents of steel communities say fence-line monitoring for dangerous air pollution must be mandatory.
Famine Officially Declared in Gaza After 2 Years of Near-Total Israeli Blockade
Since its establishment in 2004, the UN-backed IPC has only officially declared five famines.
Border Patrol Begs Retired Agents to Rejoin the Agency
The call for retired agents to join Border Patrol’s ranks comes as Trump faces plummeting approval ratings.
Memphis Locals Raise Health Concerns as Business Group Pushes Musk Data Center
The Chamber of Commerce offered xAI “concierge service” as residents worried over emissions created due to the facility.
Federal Judge Orders Closure of “Alligator Alcatraz”
The judge sided with plaintiffs who said the Everglades detention camp was significantly damaging the ecosystem.
Millionaire Legislator Leaves $3 Tip in Celebration of Trump’s “No Tax on Tips”
Trump’s “no tax on tips” provision is “political snake oil,” one living wage advocate said.
Netanyahu Says Israel Seeks to Conquer Gaza Even If Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Deal
Hamas agreed to a proposal set forth by Qatari and Egyptian officials earlier this week.
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North Carolina Waiting on Millions in FEMA Preparedness Grants as Hurricane Hits
FEMA also still owes North Carolina hundreds of millions in promised recovery funds from last year’s Hurricane Helene.
Court Rules With SpaceX in Case Seeking to Gut NLRB, in Blow to Workers’ Rights
“This disastrous decision cannot stand,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders.