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Scientists Unveil 637-Page Road Map for Transitioning the US Off of Fossil Fuels
The report includes 80 recommendations for how the US can achieve its target of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Mother Sues Alabama Jail After Being Forced to Give Birth Alone in a Shower
Alabama jailed Ashley Caswell on charges of endangering a fetus, then made her give birth without medical support.

Prosecutors: Alleged Killer of 6-Year-Old Muslim Boy Listened to Far Right Radio
Right-wing figures have spent the last weeks stoking violence against Muslims and Palestinians.

If He Wins, Democrats Will Use “Speaker Jordan” as Talking Point in 2024
“It is imperative that our caucus makes clear to voters just how extreme Jordan is,” the memo says.

Israel Increases Airstrikes on Supposed “Safe” Zones on 11th Day of Bombardment
Ahead of Biden’s visit to Israel, a crisis looms with less than 24 hours of water, electricity and fuel left in Gaza.

Israeli Defense Minister: Military Campaign in Gaza “Will Be a Long War”
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant made the comment alongside U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Citing “Dobbs” Ruling, 19 Republican AGs Sign Letter Targeting Trans Adult Care
A new GOP target is emerging: health insurance coverage for transgender adults and their essential medical needs.

Jim Jordan Plans Multiple House Votes for Speakership Starting Tuesday
If voting happens Tuesday, it will be the first vote for the speakership since Kevin McCarthy was ousted two weeks ago.

House Progressives’ New Resolution Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Palestine
It also demands the Biden administration “promptly send and facilitate the entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza.”

800,000 Tons of Radioactive Oil and Gas Waste From Pennsylvania Unaccounted For
A new study suggests that poor recordkeeping on hazardous waste disposal points to potential for bigger problems.