#California looks toward renewable future amid contentious power plant decisions

#California looks toward renewable future amid contentious power plant decisions

California officials have garnered criticism in recent months over their decisions to prolong the lifespans of natural gas and nuclear facilities despite the state’s pledges to shift to cleaner energy. Lawmakers have argued the moves are part of a critical balancing act between California’s ambitious renewable energy goals and the need to keep homes heated and powered. But many scientists and environmental…

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#Ukraine’s best defense is to decolonize the Russian Federation from within

#Ukraine’s best defense is to decolonize the Russian Federation from within

Last month, Ukraine’s parliament established a special committee to formulate a legal framework for interactions with small and indigenous national movements within Russia. Its underlying goal is to establish enduring peace for both Ukraine and the trans-Atlantic community. No treaty, political engagement, diplomatic arrangement or extensive dialogue has proven sufficient to deter Russian President Vladimir…

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#McCarthy-Gaetz feud hits fever pitch

#McCarthy-Gaetz feud hits fever pitch

Simmering tensions between Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) are boiling over as the Florida Republican heightens his threat to oust the GOP leader from his post. The bitterness between the two GOP lawmakers — which stretches back to the Speaker’s race in January — hit a fever pitch on Tuesday when Gaetz warned…

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#El Chapo’s son extradited to the US for drug trafficking charges

#El Chapo’s son extradited to the US for drug trafficking charges

The son of infamous Mexican cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán was extradited to the U.S. on Friday to face drug trafficking charges, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced. Ovidio Guzmán López faces charges of drug trafficking, money laundering and other violent crimes. He was arrested by Mexican authorities in January and indicted on U.S. charges…

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