#Controversial mine project sues over EPA veto

#Controversial mine project sues over EPA veto

In a statement Friday, the Pebble Partnership alleged the EPA’s veto was issued before the completion of the permitting process.   Rather than waiting for the Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) permitting process to conclude, the EPA made its decision under a provision of the Clean Water Act that allows it to restrict mining activity…

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#Airbnb banning indoor security cameras

#Airbnb banning indoor security cameras

Airbnb will start banning the use of indoor security cameras in all listings globally at the end of next month, the company announced Monday. The goal of the policy shift, the company said, is to “simplify our policy on security cameras” while continuing “to prioritize the privacy of our community.” The revised policy also comes…

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#Trump wins North Dakota GOP caucus

#Trump wins North Dakota GOP caucus

Former President Trump is projected to win the North Dakota GOP caucus, according to Decision Desk HQ, extending his winning record as he races toward the Republican nomination.  The results are another blow to rival Nikki Haley, who has promised to stay in the race through Super Tuesday despite losing to Trump in the early…

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#Child deaths in Gaza likely to ‘rapidly increase’ amid obstacles to aid: UNICEF

#Child deaths in Gaza likely to ‘rapidly increase’ amid obstacles to aid: UNICEF

The United Nations warned Sunday that child deaths will “rapidly increase” in Gaza if humanitarian aid deliveries do not immediately increase, adding to pressure on the Israeli government over humanitarian conditions in the Israel-Hamas war. Over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza amidst the conflict, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, including over 100…

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#Idaho Republican caucus: Live results

#Idaho Republican caucus: Live results

Former President Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley are battling for Idaho, as caucusgoers in the Gem State head to the polls Saturday. Haley and Trump will compete for the state’s 32 Republican delegates. Trump has already defeated Haley in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Nevada, Michigan, the Virgin Islands and most recently Missouri….

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#Johnson reacts to being ganged up on at ‘intense’ White House meeting

#Johnson reacts to being ganged up on at ‘intense’ White House meeting

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday quipped the reports Congressional leaders ganged up on him during this week’s meeting at the White House are “pretty accurate.”  Johnson, along with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) met at the White House with President Biden and Vice President Harris on Tuesday for…

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