Politics & Policy
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Bitcoin rebounds to $70k after losing post-2024 election gains
The drop comes despite expectations that Trump’s pro-crypto policies, including a crypto-friendly Securities and Exchange Commission and plans for a national bitcoin reserve.
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Out Cold: Vermont’s electric-powered buses prove unreliable for transportation this winter
“Taxpayers were sold an $8 million ‘solution’ that can’t operate in cold weather when the home for these buses is in New England," spokesman for energy workers group says.
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Consumer Reports names Tesla Model Y best electric vehicle for 2026
The latest Model Y took the top spot in Consumer Reports’ new 2026 Top Picks list.
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Bush era out, America First in: Party leaders describe the new GOP, populism and grassroots
"We are the party of putting America First, growing our economy and peace and prosperity," Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake said.
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Democrat candidates now sue over election fraud while Republicans are called 'election deniers'
"Election denier" was up until recently code for "Republican." But now Democratic party members are filing suits alleging fraud. A Democratic mayoral candidate for Bridgeport, Conn., alleges that there was fraud with absentee ballots deposited at ballot drop boxes.
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Kari Lake slams Senate opponents' voting records on Iran deal and border
"We need to vote these people out and get some common sense, America First policies enacted," Lake said.
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Virginia Congressman Ben Cline says the House is quickly approaching a 'fiscal cliff'
"Unfortunately, the days are growing short, and we have only done half of our appropriations bills," Cline said.
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Growth of AI could lead to the industry consuming as much electricity as a small nation
Innovation might reduce energy demands of AI in the future, but so far, history shows that new but inefficient technologies often increase energy demands.
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State financial officers warn SEC against regulating AI use in investing
With AI and similar technologies becoming increasingly popular with investing firms, the SEC has expressed concerns that use of such technologies could present a conflict of interest between the investors and the asset managers.
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IEA monthly report signals oil market uncertainty following attack on Israel
Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield said that oil prices will spike if Iran is drawn into the conflict.
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North Carolina Republicans override Dem governor's vetoes of two election integrity bills
The Democratic National Committee and the North Carolina Democratic Party have both filed a lawsuit regarding one of the bills.
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Exxon Mobil acquires biggest stakeholder in highest producing oil field in US
Acquisition suggests oil giant betting U.S. will need oil, gas for many decades to come
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Swedish climate celeb Greta Thunberg protests against wind farm after being fined for oil protest
A day after being fined for disobeying police at an oil protest in Sweden, the Swedish activist and celebrity participated in a protest against a Norwegian wind farm, demanding its demolition. Energy Minister Terje Aasland feels that the demolition of all wind turbines at Fosen isn't an issue.