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California prepares for multi-billion dollar El Niño, Newsom calls this season strongest on record
It’s being called a “generational” El Niño this year because such intense weather events occur about once every 20 to 30 years. And in California, taxpayers could be stuck with cleaning up the multi-billion dollar impact.
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Texas Governor-elect Hinojosa announces bipartisan transition team
Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa's transition team is being led by a Harris County Democrat and Republican who voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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As DoorDash pursues Instacart, Amazon adds Uber Eats benefit to Prime
Prime members in America can order meals through Amazon’s website and app. Uber Eats waives delivery fees on eligible orders that are at least $25.
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Starbucks employees launch five-day strike amid holiday season
The strike has begun in 10 stores so far in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle. But the number could increase to hundreds of locations by Christmas Eve next week.
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Billionaire Democrat supporter blasts Washington Gov. Inslee's wealth tax 'boneheaded'
A wealth tax is imposed on the value of some or all of a taxpayer's assets, such as stocks, real estate, and businesses.
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Two major banks leave UN Net Zero Banking Alliance in two weeks
Since April 2021, 145 banks in 44 countries with more than $73 trillion in assets have joined NZBA, tripling membership in three years.
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Environmental groups sue California over livestock manure policy
The aim of the LCFS is to reduce carbon emissions from transportation fuels in California, but there have been protests over the past few months about the potential environmental and fiscal impacts of the amendments.
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Motorist drives car into crowd of people in German Christmas market, at least two people dead
The driver of the car has been arrested and there is an ongoing investigation into the situation.
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Louisiana gambling revenue grows as mobile sports betting catches heat over social costs
Casino industry recently targeted by bill that would have increased taxes on online sports betting from 15% to 51%.
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Americans increasingly support a quick resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict
37% of Americans say the U.S. is doing too much to help Ukraine.
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Border crime in Texas linked to child trafficking in Houston area
The latest arrests are of Venezuelan and Guatemalan nationals in the country illegally.
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Youngkin budget amendments in Virginia would deliver tax relief, more education investments
The governor titled the budget the “Keep Virginia Winning” budget.
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Price of eggs hits record high, up 150% from year ago in Midwest, report
Egg prices in the Midwest are about $5.57 per dozen which is 150% up from a year ago.