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It’s Not Just Texas. The Energy Grid Needs An Upgrade – Including In The Northwest
The Texas blackout is another reminder that more frequent, climate-driven extreme weather puts stress on the country’s electricity grid. It came just months after outages in California aimed at preventing wildfires. Compounding this, electricity likely will be even more important in coming years amid a push to electrify cars and homes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. That has many grid experts saying it’s time to upgrade the country’s electricity infrastructure. Continue Reading It’s Not Just Texas. The Energy Grid Needs An Upgrade – Including In The Northwest
FDA Authorizes Johnson & Johnson’s One-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine
A third COVID-19 vaccine is on the way, and this one requires only one shot for immunization. The Food and Drug Administration authorized Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine for emergency use Saturday, a day after a panel of advisers to the agency voted unanimously (22-0) in its favor. Continue Reading FDA Authorizes Johnson & Johnson’s One-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine
The Power Is Back On In Texas. Now Comes The Recovery, And It Won’t Be Cheap
LISTEN BY CAMILA DOMONOSKE For Texas, it’s looking like a daunting power bill. The Lone Star State racked up tens of billions of dollars in… Continue Reading The Power Is Back On In Texas. Now Comes The Recovery, And It Won’t Be Cheap
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Dropped Dramatically Since January, But Can We Keep Them Down?
With coronavirus infections on a steady, six weeks long descent in the U.S., it’s clear the worst days of the brutal winter surge have waned. Yet researchers are still not sure how sustainable the decline is. And a small but concerning uptick in cases in the last three days has health officials on edge. Continue Reading U.S. Coronavirus Cases Dropped Dramatically Since January, But Can We Keep Them Down?
Energy Secretary Granholm: Texas Outages Show Need For Changes To U.S. Power Systems
Newly confirmed Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm seized on the bruising winter weather that left millions of Texans without heat and electricity last week to press for reform of the state’s power systems, arguing that pivoting to a clean energy economy can ensure a dependable grid and help create jobs. Continue Reading Energy Secretary Granholm: Texas Outages Show Need For Changes To U.S. Power Systems
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Former Adviser In His Administration
A former adviser to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has shared details of alleged sexual harassment by the governor, including an unwanted kiss and touching. A spokeswoman for Cuomo denied the allegations. Continue Reading N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Former Adviser In His Administration
U.S. Launches Military Airstrikes Against Iranian-Backed Militants In Syria
The U.S. launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday targeting Iranian-backed militia groups in the first known offensive military operation carried out by the Biden administration. Continue Reading U.S. Launches Military Airstrikes Against Iranian-Backed Militants In Syria
Cherokee Nation Strikes Down Language That Limits Citizenship Rights ‘By Blood’
The Cherokee Nation’s Supreme Court ruled this week to remove the words “by blood” from its constitution and other legal doctrines. The words, added to the constitution in 2007, have been used to exclude Black people whose ancestors were enslaved by the tribe from obtaining full Cherokee Nation citizenship rights. Continue Reading Cherokee Nation Strikes Down Language That Limits Citizenship Rights ‘By Blood’
Washington-Based Costco To Raise Minimum Wage To $16 An Hour: ‘This Isn’t Altruism,’ CEO Says
Costco plans to edge up its starting wage to $16 an hour starting next week, CEO W. Craig Jelinek said on Thursday, revealing plans that would propel his company ahead of most of its retail competitors. Continue Reading Washington-Based Costco To Raise Minimum Wage To $16 An Hour: ‘This Isn’t Altruism,’ CEO Says
Watchdog Faults FAA For ‘Significant Misunderstanding’ Of Flight System
An inspector general’s report from the Department of Transportation said U.S. aviation regulators do not understand the plane’s flight control software that caused two devastating crashes in 2018 and 2019. Continue Reading Watchdog Faults FAA For ‘Significant Misunderstanding’ Of Flight System
The Supreme Court Wrestles With ‘Police Chase’ That Wasn’t
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a major case testing whether police can enter a home without a warrant when pursuing someone for a minor crime. The case arises at a time when there are increased questions about police tactics in handling minor crimes that can escalate into major confrontations with Black and brown suspects. Continue Reading The Supreme Court Wrestles With ‘Police Chase’ That Wasn’t
‘It’s a Minefield’: President Biden’s Pick For Health Secretary Faces Abortion Politics
Physicians, clinics and women’s health advocates are looking to Xavier Becerra, Biden’s nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services, to help swiftly unwind Trump-era funding cuts and rules that have decimated the nation’s network of reproductive health providers over the past four years. Continue Reading ‘It’s a Minefield’: President Biden’s Pick For Health Secretary Faces Abortion Politics
