Politics
Water is so low in the Colorado River, feds are holding some back so one dam can keep generating power
Water levels are at a historic low at Lake Powell on April 5, 2022 in Page, Arizona. Rj Sangosti| Medianews Group | The Denver Post via Getty Images The federal government on Tuesday announced it will delay the release of water from one of the Colorado River’s major reservoirs, an unprecedented action that will temporarily address […]
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Major companies keep largely silent as leaked Supreme Court abortion draft sparks outrage
Demonstrators hold up signs during a protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court, after the leak of a draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito preparing for a majority of the court to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision later this year, in Washington, U.S. May 3, 2022. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters […]
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Trump loses bid to stay New York contempt of court order and avoid $10K daily fine
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at The Farm at 95 on April 9, 2022 in Selma, North Carolina. Allison Joyce | Getty Images Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday lost an effort at a New York appeals court to stay a contempt order, and as a result still owes a fine […]
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U.S. inflation hot spots happen to be pandemic-migration hot spots
Some of the hottest pandemic-migration destinations also happen to be home to the hottest regional inflation rates. The relationship between migration and inflation has strengthened significantly as more people relocate from expensive coastal cities to more affordable metro areas, according to an analysis released by Redfin on Tuesday. “We saw an acceleration of inflation happen […]
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Democrats raise more than $7 million in hours after leak of draft Supreme Court abortion opinion
Democrats and their affiliated outside groups have raised more than $7 million since a report first unveiled a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the historic Roe v. Wade ruling and allow states to restrict abortions. The donation website ActBlue, which allows donors to contribute online to Democratic campaigns, political action committees and […]
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NASA chief says competition is making space exploration cheaper, in dramatic shift on contracts
The Artemis 1 mission Space Launch System (SLS) rocket Frank Michaux / NASA The head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on Tuesday discussed a dramatic shift in how the agency plans to issue contracts for its space exploration programs, citing success with cost-saving competitive bids. NASA administrator Bill Nelson, testifying before a Senate […]
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If Supreme Court reverses Roe v. Wade, up to half of U.S. expected to ban or severely restrict abortion
Pro-life and pro-choice demonstrators during a protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Up to 26 states, or about half of the United States, are expected to quickly ban or more severely limit abortions if the Supreme Court reverses its […]
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Paxlovid prescriptions to treat Covid increased tenfold in U.S. since late February, Pfizer says
Pfizer on Tuesday said prescriptions for its oral antiviral to treat Covid-19 have increased tenfold in the U.S. since late February, as more pharmacies and other locations receive supply. CEO Albert Bourla, in an earnings call Tuesday morning, said nearly 80,000 patients were treated with Paxlovid in the U.S. the week ending April 22, up […]
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Supreme Court says leaked abortion draft is authentic; Roberts orders investigation into leak
Pro-abortion and anti-abortion demonstrators protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court after the leak of a draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito preparing for a majority of the court to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision later this year, in Washington, U.S., May 3, 2022. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Supreme Court […]
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Shock, outrage and praise: Leaked Supreme Court abortion draft inflames Roe v. Wade debate, widens partisan divide
A draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn a half-century of abortion rights shocked lawmakers, sharpened political divisions and prompted calls to action after it leaked overnight. The draft published by Politico indicates the conservative-leaning court is poised to toss out the precedent established by Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, two rulings […]
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