Trump’s climate rollbacks to sharply slow US emissions cuts: Report
What were once worst-case projections under former US President Joe Biden are now best-case under President Donald Trump.
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The Cruel Catch-22 of Cash Aid
The Covid-19 pandemic’s stimulus checks and tax credits helped mainstream the idea that government could help unwealthy people through hard times by simply giving them cash—without conditions like work requirements or stringent income limits. Since then, the push for guaranteed income for the poorest Americans, for whom wage stagnation, inequality, and the disappearance of blue-collar […]
Collins knocks Schumer amid funding battle
Republicans have proposed several short-term funding options, but Democrats want them to negotiate.
Republicans Want More Pregnant Women in Prisons. A New Book Describes What It’s Like.
Women are the fastest-growing population of incarcerated people. And if Republicans get their way, more pregnant women will be joining their ranks. That’s because conservatives are behind a growing push to criminalize pregnancy outcomes nationwide, in part by giving full rights to fetuses. And while abortion opponents have long claimed they do not want to […]
How California’s AI safety proposal could pose more risks
The bill, pending votes this week, mandates reporting, but AI companies argue it could stifle innovation.
You’re Gonna Need A Bigger NOAA
Plus, consultants hired to help mitigate the spread of toxic PFAS are playing both sides of the issue.
South Africa sends trade delegation to DC to seek lower tariffs
US President Donald Trump slapped a 30% tariff on South African imports over what he alleges are laws that discriminate against white people.
Liberal group: Tariffs, megabill leave 99% worse off
The analysis found that all Americans will make less in 2029, after some of the megabill’s tax provisions expire.
It’s Just Not That Complicated
America’s problems are simple to diagnose and solve. Let’s stop pretending everything is complex and entertainingly counterintuitive.
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The U.K. Is Banning Social Media for Kids. Can It Deliver More Effectively Than Australia?
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Why We Changed Our Code of Ethics to Address Prediction Markets
Trump Blocks Foreigners From Using Anthropic’s Latest AI Tech
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