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NewDEAL Charts Course for Recovery From Pandemic-Era Learning Disruptions
NewDEAL Charts Course for Recovery From Pandemic-Era Learning Disruptions
NewDEAL Charts Course for Recovery From Pandemic-Era Learning Disruptions
2025-02-12 19:00:04
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — A new brief from the NewDEAL Forum outlines the steps its members believe state and local leaders can take to help struggling students get back on track after pandemic-era disruptions. According to the most recent National Assessment of... Read More

Religion
Pope Rebukes Trump Administration Over Migrant Deportations, and Appears to Take Direct Aim at Vance
Pope Rebukes Trump Administration Over Migrant Deportations, and Appears to Take Direct Aim at Vance

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis issued a major rebuke Tuesday to the Trump administration’s mass deportation of migrants, warning that the forceful removal of people purely because of their illegal status deprives them of their inherent dignity and “will end badly.”... Read More

White House Bars AP Reporter From Oval Office Because of AP Style Policy on 'Gulf of America'

NEW YORK (AP) — The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from an event in the Oval Office on... Read More

2025-02-12 15:11:16
Warren Assails White House Effort to Shut Consumer Protection Agency

WASHINGTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., on Monday blasted Trump administration efforts to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, calling... Read More

2025-02-10 21:51:07
In Indiana, Bill Advances to Support Cancer Patients in Clinical Trials

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A bill aimed at easing the financial burden for cancer patients participating in clinical trials was advanced... Read More

2025-02-11 21:28:53

Renewable Energy

2025-02-10 18:52:24
by Dan McCue
New Jersey Governor Urges ‘Patience,’ ‘Prudence’ on Offshore Wind

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy this past week urged developers and advocates for offshore wind to adopt... Read More

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy this past week urged developers and advocates for offshore wind to adopt a position of “patience and prudence” in the face of the significant challenges the sector is facing since the Trump... Read More

Opinions

2025-02-10 20:31:28
by Home
Where Is California’s Water? The Delta Smelt Is Hogging It

The Los Angeles fires have ravaged portions of the city. Spreading first in mountain valleys outside of the city, they moved rapidly... Read More

The Los Angeles fires have ravaged portions of the city. Spreading first in mountain valleys outside of the city, they moved rapidly into Los Angeles neighborhoods.  Many are debating what is causing these fires to get worse. One theory is that the state and... Read More

Energy

2025-02-10 16:47:27
by Dan McCue
New Energy Secretary Vows to Foster Nation’s Energy Promise

WASHINGTON — The nation’s new Energy secretary, Chris Wright, made the media rounds on Friday, promising to unleash LNG exports,... Read More

WASHINGTON — The nation’s new Energy secretary, Chris Wright, made the media rounds on Friday, promising to unleash LNG exports, foster the development of affordable and secure energy, and kick-start a new era of “re-industrialization.” “We’ve gone in the wrong... Read More

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2025-02-10 15:30:38
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22 States Sue New York, Alleging Environmental Fund Is Unconstitutional

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Twenty-two states sued New York on Thursday, contending that a new law forcing a small group of major... Read More

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Twenty-two states sued New York on Thursday, contending that a new law forcing a small group of major energy producers to pay $75 billion into a fund to cover climate change damage is unconstitutional. The lawsuit, filed in Albany, lists... Read More

2025-02-10 15:25:03
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Efforts to Put Carbon Dioxide Underground Face Less Support in Trump's Second Term

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Putting carbon dioxide from power plants and industrial facilities underground where it won’t contribute to global... Read More

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Putting carbon dioxide from power plants and industrial facilities underground where it won’t contribute to global warming could see less federal support and enthusiasm under President Donald Trump. But experts and industry advocates doubt demand for... Read More

2025-02-10 14:59:52
by Jesse Zucker
Happy Valentine's Day: The Neuroscience of Love

WASHINGTON — Despite the heart being the icon of Valentine’s Day, the experience of love begins in your brain. The... Read More

WASHINGTON — Despite the heart being the icon of Valentine’s Day, the experience of love begins in your brain. The physical and emotional sensations associated with love may seem inexplicable, but they have some scientific explanations.  In the spirit of... Read More

2025-02-10 14:43:57
by Jesse Zucker
Try Danish Hygge for Warmth and Comfort During Cold Times

WASHINGTON — As we slog our way through February, it’s tempting to start wishing the winter days away. Instead, slow... Read More

WASHINGTON — As we slog our way through February, it’s tempting to start wishing the winter days away. Instead, slow down, get cozy and accept where you are. The Danish concept of hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is all about creating your... Read More

2025-02-08 18:20:05
by Dan McCue
Trump Revokes Joe Biden’s Security Clearance

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Friday evening that he’s revoking former President Joe Biden’s security clearance “immediately” and putting... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Friday evening that he’s revoking former President Joe Biden’s security clearance “immediately” and putting an end to the ex-president’s daily intelligence briefings. “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to... Read More

2025-02-07 23:06:30
by Tom Ramstack
Congressional Bill Introduced to Strip DC’s Local Authority

WASHINGTON — Two members of Congress introduced a bill on Thursday to repeal the Home Rule Act that gives Washington,... Read More

WASHINGTON — Two members of Congress introduced a bill on Thursday to repeal the Home Rule Act that gives Washington, D.C., legislative control over its own affairs. The lawmakers cited the city's difficulty controlling crime, the District of Columbia Council's... Read More

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