EPA launches new office dedicated to environmental justice
The Environmental Protection Agency will create a new national office of environmental justice to address the disproportionate harm that pollution…
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The Fed’s fight against inflation could cost the US 1.2 million jobs
In its efforts to bring down historic inflation and cool the economy, the Federal Reserve has used multiple euphemisms to describe the potential…
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Student loan forgiveness for couples on its way to President’s desk
Divorced couples may now be able to separate their consolidated student loan debt, and possibly qualify for student loan…
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Arizona Dept. of Gaming reports $41.6 million in contributions
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) reports of $41.6 million in tribal gaming…
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FDA acknowledges wrongdoing in released report of recent baby formula shortage
The Food and Drug Administration is admitting that it mishandled the baby formula crisis earlier this…
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TikTok to require verification of political accounts and ban political fundraising
TikTok has begun to require “mandatory verification” for political accounts based in the United States and will be prohibiting all political…
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The streak is over: gas prices go up for first time in 99 days
After sinking every day for more than three months, the average price of a gallon of gas just went…
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Germany nationalizes its biggest natural gas importer
Germany is nationalizing Uniper, its biggest importer of natural gas, as part of an €8 billion ($7.9 billion) plan to prevent an energy shortage…
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America’s gas prices rise for the first time in 99 days
The historic streak of falling gasoline prices is…
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Stocks sink as investors wait for the Fed’s rate hike
So much for Wall Street sitting back and taking it easy while awaiting the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision on Wednesday. Stocks slid…
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Biden administration picks former Chicago, DC transportation leader to head EV charging program
Gabe Klein, who has led transportation departments in Washington, DC and Chicago, will head the Biden administration’s $7.5 billion program to build…
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As many as 45,000 Fords can’t be sold because they’re missing parts
The still-clogged global supply chain continues to wreak havoc on the auto…
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Stocks close higher ahead of Federal Reserve meeting
US stocks alternated between slight losses and modest gains Monday before eventually closing higher ahead of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy…
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Federal funding to help California expand EV charging network
California has the green light to use federal infrastructure funding to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging…
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California signs climate change legislation into law, aims to reduce carbon footprint
California governor Gavin Newsom signed sweeping new climate legislation into law Friday with a $54 billion package that aims for carbon neutrality…
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Robert Shiller: Fed risks ‘disgrace’ if it doesn’t control inflation
Central banks are faced with the unenviable task of trying to put a lid on decades-high inflation without triggering harsh recessions that could…
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Stocks fall ahead of Federal Reserve meeting
US stocks opened lower on Monday after all three major indexes logged their worst week since June. The declines came as interest rates spiked ahead…
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Next up for US unions: Major contracts for 700,000 workers
The 11th hour deal that prevented a crippling strike at the nation’s freight railroads is the biggest win for US unions in…
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Michael Jordan’s “Last Dance” jersey sells for over $10 million
A Chicago Bulls jersey worn by Michael Jordan in Game One of the 1998 NBA Finals – which culminated in the famous season known as “The Last Dance” -…
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Arizona Corporation Commission hosting public comment session on Southwest Gas rate hike proposal
The Arizona Corporation Commission will hold a public comment session on a proposed rate hike from Southwest Gas, that would increase fees by more…
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