Politics & Policy
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Reports: 2023 was a record year for natural gas consumption
Texas produced the equivalent of one-third of the natural gas consumed last year, with Texas producers breaking multiple records last year.
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AstraZeneca admits in court documents that COVID-19 vaccine could cause serious rare side effect
The company is facing accusations that its vaccine contributed to the deaths or impairments of more than 50 people in the United Kingdom whose family are suing the pharmaceutical company.
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AP admits half of Americans do not trust news organization: Poll
The new poll revealed that 53% of respondents say they are "extremely" or "very concerned" that news organizations will report inaccuracies or misinformation during the election.
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Researchers: California must spend up to $20B on grid upgrades if it wants EVs
They say the cost of upgrading transmission lines for EVs could cost $6 to $20 billion, or about 10% to 40% of the current transmission system.
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Trump media group alleges manipulation in company's stock, requests action from Congress
The Trump Media and Technology Group trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the ticker “DJT.”
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House passes bill overturning DOI rule blocking oil and gas on 13 million acres in Alaska
The Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023, which was sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., passed 214-199.
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Democrats re-launch ‘Exxon Knew’ campaign to allege Big Oil deceived public about climate change
Critics of this campaign argue that the Democrats behind the investigation are trying to vilify oil companies by misleading the public into thinking that the companies possessed some special knowledge that wasn’t publicly available about the impact of emissions on climate.
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Biden doubles down on student debt and Gaza, but poll shows young Americans have other concerns
Recent polling data has suggested the administration is missing the mark with young Americans by addressing foreign conflicts and student debt, as both issues appear to be of less importance to them than key cost-of-living issues.
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Arizona Senate moves to repeal 1864 abortion law
The repeal comes one week after the Republican-led House passed the repeal on its third attempt. The ban outlaws abortion in all cases except to save the life of the mother. It could also punish people who perform the abortion by sentencing them to 2-5 years in prison.
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'I didn't shoot my dog': Romney blasts comparisons with Kristi Noem
“I didn’t eat my dog. I didn’t shoot my dog,” Romney said.
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California gas $1.73 above U.S. average, taxes rising to $1.64 per gallon
According to AAA, as of May 1, regular gas in California sells for an average of $5.39 per gallon, while the national average is $3.66 per gallon.
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Trump fundraises off of NY judge's $9,000 contempt order
In the wake of the decision, a Trump campaign email relayed a message from the former president, fuming over Merchan's move and inviting contributions to his campaign.
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Trump to speak at Libertarian National Convention
Other speakers attending the convention include Julian Assange's brother and epidemiologist Dr. Peter McCullough.