Policy

AI Data Centers Face New Scrutiny Over PFAS Contamination Risks

AI data centers face backlash over water and power use, but a new concern emerges: PFAS 'forever chemicals' in cooling s

Sep 18

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Film tax breaks under fire as cleanup needs grow

New analysis shows Hollywood tax incentives yield poor returns, while environmental restoration offers better value and

Sep 18

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Fed's Rate Hike Targets Supply-Driven Inflation, Risking Jobs

The Fed's latest rate hike aims at inflation driven by supply shocks and tariffs, risking employment without addressing

Sep 18

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Trump administration narrows Endangered Species Act protections

The Trump administration has quietly narrowed Endangered Species Act protections, redefining 'harm' to only cover intent

Sep 18

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Crypto Industry Shifts Focus to SEC and CFTC After Senate Bill Fails

The Clarity Act's failure in the Senate pushes crypto industry to rely on SEC and CFTC rulemaking, with agencies signali

Sep 17

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Heinrich blocks Husted's data center ratepayer bill in Senate

Sen. Heinrich blocked Husted's data center bill, saying it's toothless. The House-passed measure would require hearings

Sep 17

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NOAA Fall 2026 Forecast: Warm North, Wet South as Super El Niño Looms

NOAA's latest seasonal forecast shows a warm fall for most of the US, but a strong El Niño is setting up sharp regional

Sep 17

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OMB Rule Could End Publisher Fees for Public Access to Research

A proposed OMB rule could eliminate publisher fees for federal research, clarifying that free repository deposits meet p

Sep 17

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OMB Rule Could End Publisher Fees for Public Research Access

SPARC's Heather Joseph argues OMB should confirm free repository deposits meet federal public access rules, ending costl

Sep 17

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Senate Water Bill Would Gut Aquifer Protections for Carbon Wells

A provision in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 would exempt certain aquifers from protections for carbon dio

Sep 17

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Trump administration rolls out farm-to-school push with new grants and kitchen upgrades

The Trump administration is expanding farm-to-school grants and cafeteria equipment funding to align school meals with n

Sep 17

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Trump administration boosts farm-to-school grants and cafeteria upgrades

The Trump administration is expanding school nutrition initiatives with new funding for farm-to-school programs and cafe

Sep 17

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Kim bill would end disability waiting periods

Sen. Andy Kim's new bill would gradually eliminate waiting periods for SSDI and Medicare disability benefits, citing GAO

Sep 17

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Kim's new bill targets SSDI and Medicare waiting periods

Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the Stop the Wait Act on Thursday, aiming to eliminate waiting periods for SSDI and Me

Sep 17

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Food Safety System in Crisis: Lawmaker Urges Congress to Act After Outbreaks

Lawmaker cites 52-day delay in inspecting tainted lettuce facility, urges Congress to reverse FDA enforcement ban and re

Sep 17

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Top-Ranked Airports for 2026: Minneapolis, Tampa, Charleston Lead

JD Power's 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study reveals the top airports by size, with Minneapolis-Saint Paul,

Sep 16

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Appeals Court Strikes Down EPA Ban on Toxic Paint Stripper Chemical

The Fifth Circuit struck down the EPA's near-total ban on methylene chloride, a carcinogenic paint stripper, saying the

Sep 16

Policy

Minneapolis Council Moves to Require Human Drivers in Autonomous Vehicles

A new Minneapolis ordinance would force autonomous vehicle companies to place paid human monitors behind the wheel, a me

Sep 16