Politics & Policy
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UK police launch national manhunt after ex-MP found dead in apparent murder
Widdecomb is mourned by many in the British political right, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Boeing jet makes emergency landing after window dislodges mid-flight, passenger nearly sucked out
The man's wife held onto him by his legs, and with help from other passengers, she was able to pull him back inside the cabin.
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Spain rejects Trump claim it flipped on defense spending
The incident is not the first time the Trump administration expressed frustration with Spain and claimed they had reversed their policies to comply with his wishes.
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You Vote: With the White House change on its website, what do you think started the COVID pandemic?
The White House on Friday unveiled a new website that appears to officially endorse the theory that the COVID-19 pandemic was caused by a lab leak in Wuhan, China.
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Activists use AI to identify climate 'deniers' and pressure social media companies to censor them
"Hot Air" created a database of online content the researchers call climate "misinformation." They are asking social media companies to moderate the content. Critics say they're disguising a campaign for censorship against climate skeptics as a concern for the spread of false information.
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Texas breaks jobs records again, but oil-gas sector outlier indicates volatility
Texas employers reported the largest labor force in state history again with a new record of 15,778,500, marking 57 of 59 months of growth. Over the year, Texas’ civilian labor force added 301,400 workers, more than any other state.
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Trump faces self-imposed deadline to make scores of trade deals
The president plans to sign off on each deal personally.
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Oil and gas drilling activity continues to slide in Louisiana and nationwide
In February 2025, the average number of drilling rigs operating in the United States stood at 590 — down 32 rigs from the same month in 2024, a 5.1% year-over-year decrease. The number of rigs targeting crude oil fell by 14, while those targeting natural gas dropped by 19. Natural
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Proposed class-action suit claims Tesla sped up odometers on vehicles
"Tesla Inc. knowingly overstates the distances traveled in Tesla Vehicles, or at minimum tolerates substantial inaccuracy in distances traveled in Tesla Inc.’s favor, such that the 'odometers' in Tesla Vehicles indicate greater distances than what they actually travel," reads the lawsuit.
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Line 5 Wisconsin hearings set; Michigan pipeline permits fast-tracked
The pipeline currently sits on the shoreline in that area. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy approved Enbridge’s proposal three years ago while the Michigan Public Service Commission sanctioned it in late 2023.
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Trump press conference ends abruptly due to child's apparent illness
Video footage showed a woman assisting a young girl in leaving the room.
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Tariffs' aftermath pummel Trump's approval ratings on economic matters
The administration ultimately backed off and implemented a 90-day pause on the most severe tariffs while leaving those on China in place and keeping a base-line 10% tariff on most nations. The tariffs triggered calamity in global markets.
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Colorado may require labels on pumps warning drivers that gasoline causes climate change
Retailers who fail to comply with the law would be treated under the law as engaging in deceptive trade practices and be subject to penalties under consumer protection laws.