Politics & Policy
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Trump suggests opposition to data centers a 'mistake'
Data centers are large warehouses that contain the physical storage devices for digital information.
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Marsha Blackburn wins Republican nomination for Tennessee governor
Blackburn is running to replace Republican Gov. Bill Lee who is term limited. Her victory comes exactly one year after she announced her gubernatorial campaign.
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Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles loses Republican nomination for Tennessee's fifth district
The president's endorsement earlier Thursday seemed to push the incumbent over the finish line in his primary as he faced a tough challenger who secured the state's Gov. Bill Lee's endorsement.
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City of Denver spends $10.9M on solar carports with charging stations
The city has plans to install 16 community solar gardens that it says will power buildings with renewable energy and once completed the 16 solar gardens will reduce the same amount of emissions as 1,000 cars.
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After Venezuela fails to uphold agreement, Biden administration announces sanctions will resume
Oil companies licensed to do business with Venezuela's state-run oil company have 45 days to wind down their dealings with the socialist country.
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New poll shows Biden support drops over cost-of-living concerns, Trump slightly increases lead
When undecided voters were asked who they would lean towards at the moment, 51% said Trump while 48% said Biden.
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Kennedy family members endorse Biden over RFK Jr. at Philadelphia event
As an independent who hasn't shown any signs of dropping out of the presidential race, Kennedy poses a threat to Biden.
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Massive protests at Columbia with pro-Hamas chants day of House antisemitism hearing
Many students stayed in tents overnight in the quad, and were still present as of Thursday morning.
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UNC could become next college system to eliminate diversity roles
The policy will still need to be approved by the full board next month. If approved it could impact 17 campuses in the state.
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West Virginia moves to boot Chinese companies from key state portfolio
Specifically, the board will move the emerging markets investment option to a fund that does not include Chinese firms.
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Snohomish County Council rejects resolution against state natural gas law
While critics have described it as creating a pathway toward removing natural gas service, PSE has released statements calling it “misinformation” to say it bans natural gas.
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Biden plans to kill project that could end China’s dominance on minerals needed for green energy
The Ambler Access Road project would open up mining opportunities in Alaska that would supply critical minerals used in solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicle batteries. The Biden administration is expected to deny approval of the road, increasing our reliance on China.
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Jim Jordan subpoenas DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for illegal alien entry data
Jordan sent the subpoena the same day that the Senate dismissed two articles of impeachment against Mayorkas that House Republicans approved earlier this year.