Category: US

Biden Administration Sued Over Alleged Harms of Biofuel Production

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) biofuel program is doing more harm than good by killing endangered species, according to a federal lawsuit against the Biden administration. The lawsuit (pdf), filed in mid-July at the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), challenges the EPA’s fuel-volume requirements for corn ethanol and other…


Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Sends 5th Bus of Illegal Immigrants to Los Angeles

Another bus carrying illegal immigrants arrived on July 22 in downtown Los Angeles from Texas, the fifth such group since June 14, according to Mayor Karen Bass’s office. The bus from Brownsville, Texas, is part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s effort to send illegal immigrants to cities, especially New York and Washington, that have claimed to…


Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Sends Fifth Bus of Illegal Immigrants to Los Angeles

Another bus carrying illegal immigrants arrived in downtown Los Angeles from Texas on Saturday, the fifth bus since June 14, according to Mayor Karen Bass’ office. The bus came from Brownsville, Texas, ABC7 reported, in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s effort to send illegal immigrants to cities that have called themselves sanctuaries for illegal immigration, especially…


Former GOP Senator Enters New Hampshire’s Gubernatorial Race

Former Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) will seek the governorship of New Hampshire in 2024, the candidate announced on July 24, ending speculation about her political future. “The battle to protect our Live Free or Die way of life must continue,” Ms. Ayotte said in a statement. “I’m running for Governor because New Hampshire is one…


LIVE 3:30 PM ET: White House Holds Daily Press Briefing (July 24)

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a daily press briefing at 3:30 p.m. ET on July 24. …


CAL FIRE Employs Artificial Intelligence for Firefighting

With California moving into peak fire season, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has partnered with the University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia program to use artificial intelligence for early detection of wildfires. CAL FIRE stated in a news release on July 10 that its goal in the collaboration is to…


UPS and Teamsters Union Agree to Resume Labor Talks This Week

United Parcel Service agreed to resume labor talks with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters this week to avoid a strike that could disrupt supply chains and harm the economy. The package-delivery service will again start labor talks with the union, which represents 340,000 employees, on July 25, ahead of the looming strike. Labor negotiations broke…


How to Find Happiness in the Modern World: Dr. Gad Saad

One of the common discussion topics that has come up recently is the mental health crisis in this country. Part of this is depression. People are unhappy. So what’s the real cause of this, and what can we do to change it? Here to speak with us is Dr. Gad Saad. He’s a psychologist and…


Excavator Seen Digging in Backyard of Man Charged in Gilgo Beach Killings

MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y.—Investigators have been digging in the yard at the Long Island home of Rex Heuermann, who was charged earlier this month with killing at least three women and burying their remains on a remote stretch of beach highway. A yellow excavator that had been seen scooping dirt in the backyard Sunday was still…


House Republicans Could Hold Mark Zuckerberg in Contempt This Week

The GOP-led House Judiciary Committee is considering voting this week to hold Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg in contempt, according to a spokesman. Judiciary Republicans, including the panel’s chairman Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), have accused Meta of being uncooperative in regards to the panel’s efforts to investigate potential censorship and collusion between Big Tech and the…