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Today: February 08, 2025
Today: February 08, 2025

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Business|Environment|Political|US

US states ask judge to enforce order blocking Trump funding freeze

Democratic attorneys general from 22 states and the District of Columbia on Friday asked a federal judge to enforce his order blocking U.S.

US states ask judge to enforce order blocking Trump funding freeze
Environment|Political|Technology|US

Trump is trying to halt the EV charger buildout. Experts say it's not that easy

Experts are questioning President Donald Trump’s latest effort to slow the electric vehicle charging buildout in the U.S. In a letter Thursday night, the Trump administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure, money they were allocated under former President Joe Biden

Trump is trying to halt the EV charger buildout. Experts say it's not that easy
Business|Environment|Sports

WM's zero-waste approach to golf's raucous Phoenix Open catching on in the sports world

The Phoenix Open’s famously booze-soaked 16th hole is one of the most unique spectacles in golf, where the normally gentile sport lets loose with stadium-style seating, deafening music and an enthusiastic announcer introducing players in a scene that’s more WWE than PGA Tour

WM's zero-waste approach to golf's raucous Phoenix Open catching on in the sports world
Business|Environment|Europe|Technology

Airbus postpones development of new hydrogen aircraft

Airbus said on Friday it is delaying plans to develop a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by the middle of next decade, citing slower than expected developments in

Airbus postpones development of new hydrogen aircraft
Local|Environment|News|WrittenByLAPost

Flood advisories expire across SoCal; chance of ‘atmospheric river’ remains for next week

The National Weather Service allowed flood advisories to expire early Friday for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, but said that stronger storms remain possible through Feb. 15 as a result of a second atmospheric river.

Flood advisories expire across SoCal; chance of ‘atmospheric river’ remains for next week
Americas|Environment|World

‘It looks like a stream of blood.’ A river near Buenos Aires turns red, sparking fears of toxic leak

A stream winding through a populous area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires has turned crimson red in recent hours that has sparked fears of industrial chemical dumping

‘It looks like a stream of blood.’ A river near Buenos Aires turns red, sparking fears of toxic leak
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump says dismantling USAID will save money. Experts say it’s a ‘great gift’ for China

Trump says dismantling USAID will save money. Experts say it’s a ‘great gift’ for China

Trump says dismantling USAID will save money. Experts say it’s a ‘great gift’ for China
Environment|Lifestyle|MidEast|Technology|Travel|World

‘Islands in the Sky’: High-rise bathing ponds and waterfalls design to transform Dubai’s skyline

‘Islands in the Sky’: High-rise bathing ponds and waterfalls design to transform Dubai’s skyline

‘Islands in the Sky’: High-rise bathing ponds and waterfalls design to transform Dubai’s skyline
Crime|Environment|US

Incarcerated firefighters do risky, low-pay work. Many say it's the best job behind bars.

The Marshall Project spotlights some of the incarcerated firefighters doing one of the riskiest, lowest-paying, but reportedly best jobs in jail.

Incarcerated firefighters do risky, low-pay work. Many say it's the best job behind bars.
Environment|Health|US

Race to sell chickens after New York City live poultry markets ordered shut due to avian flu

Live poultry markets in New York City raced to sell off all their chickens after seven cases of avian flu were detected and state officials ordered markets in the metropolitan area to close for a week

Race to sell chickens after New York City live poultry markets ordered shut due to avian flu
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Week of tremors exposes dangers of Santorini's construction boom

Hundreds of small earthquakes that shook Greece's tourist hotspot of Santorini this week have revived concerns about the safety

Week of tremors exposes dangers of Santorini's construction boom
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Forget saving the planet. Clean energy interests sharpen a different message: Money and jobs

Saving the planet is so 2024

Forget saving the planet. Clean energy interests sharpen a different message: Money and jobs
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

California wildfires force students to think about the connections between STEM and society

In this course, eight professors share their disciplinary perspectives to help students analyze proposed interventions for increasing wildfire risks.

California wildfires force students to think about the connections between STEM and society
Environment|US|World

A mother and daughter were killed in tornadoes that struck eastern Tennessee

Officials in eastern Tennessee say two people were killed when severe storms with two tornadoes moved through the region

A mother and daughter were killed in tornadoes that struck eastern Tennessee
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Political

Mexican avocado exports steady ahead of Super Bowl despite US tariff tension

Mexican avocado growers will ship about 110,000 metric tons of the "green gold" fruit to the United States ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl, as threatened U.S

Mexican avocado exports steady ahead of Super Bowl despite US tariff tension
Asia|Business|Environment|Political

Indonesia orders the halting of tourism projects linked to Trump over environmental issues

Officials say Indonesian authorities have ordered the halting of development of a tourism project affiliated with U.S. President Donald Trump over water management and environment issues

Indonesia orders the halting of tourism projects linked to Trump over environmental issues
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Jobs report shows a hiring slowdown as companies are acting like ‘they’re in a recession’

Jobs report shows a hiring slowdown as companies are acting like ‘they’re in a recession’

Jobs report shows a hiring slowdown as companies are acting like ‘they’re in a recession’
Australia|Environment|Science|World

The number of venomous snakes removed from this Australian yard will make you shudder

A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard

The number of venomous snakes removed from this Australian yard will make you shudder
Australia|Celebrity|Education|Environment|Political|Science

A former Miss America takes her nuclear sales pitch to audiences in Australia

A former Miss America takes her nuclear sales pitch to audiences in Australia

A former Miss America takes her nuclear sales pitch to audiences in Australia
Environment|Political|US

22 states sue New York, alleging environmental fund is unconstitutional

Twenty-two states are suing New York, contending that a new law forcing energy companies to pay $75 billion into a fund to cover climate change damage is unconstitutional

22 states sue New York, alleging environmental fund is unconstitutional
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Factbox - Trump spending freezes hits high-value investment projects

President Donald Trump's administration has placed holds on U.S. government grants to states and local communities as part of its drive to significantly reduce federal spending.

Factbox - Trump spending freezes hits high-value investment projects
Environment|Political|US

US Supreme Court will not pause California emissions case amid Trump policy shifts

The U.S.

US Supreme Court will not pause California emissions case amid Trump policy shifts
Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis

King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis

King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis