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New Orleans Faces 'Point of No Return' as Study Urges Climate Evacuation Planning
New Orleans has crossed a climatic 'point of no return,' with a study recommending evacuation preparations and warning t
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U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund Blueprint Ready, But Launch Stalled Amid $39 Trillion Debt
The U.S. remains the only major developed economy without a sovereign wealth fund, despite a ready blueprint and potenti
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Energy Department Pushes Plutonium as Civilian Nuclear Fuel Amid Security Debate
The Energy Department is negotiating with five companies to repurpose surplus plutonium from nuclear warheads as civilia
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Chemical Implosion at Washington Paper Plant Injures Multiple Workers
Multiple workers suffered chemical burns after a vat implosion at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant in Longview, Washing
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AI Fluency Becomes Job Requirement as Companies Threaten Layoffs for Non-Adopters
A survey of 2,400 employees and executives shows 60% of companies plan layoffs for AI resisters, and 77% say non-adopter
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Why Congress Can't Fix Housing Affordability—But Moving Can
Federal housing legislation is unlikely to solve America's affordability crisis, which is driven by local supply restric
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Rep. Crank Pushes Blockchain to Fix VA Benefits Delays for Veterans
Rep. Jeff Crank advocates using blockchain to fix data-sharing failures at the VA and Pentagon, aiming to eliminate lost
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EPA Eases Refrigerant Rules, Sparking Debate Over Costs and Climate Impact
EPA Lee Zeldin says the Trump administration is granting flexibility to supermarkets by extending use of potent greenhou
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Trump Order on Bank ID Checks Risks Burdening Women with Name Verification
A new executive order directing banks to strengthen identity verification may disproportionately burden women, who face
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Hageman Bill Seeks to Block Retroactive Climate Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Firms
Rep. Harriet Hageman's bill would halt climate liability lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, arguing that energy tra
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Passport Revocations for Child Support Debt: A Flawed Approach That Hurts Families
The State Department will revoke passports from Americans with child support debt, starting at $100,000 and soon $2,500.
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Midwest Dominates U.S. News Best Places to Live List: Carmel, Indiana Tops 2026-2027 Rankings
U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 ranking of the 250 best U.S. places to live puts Carmel, Indiana at the top, follow