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Senators blast EPA for a backlog in approving carbon storage wells

Senators blast EPA for a backlog in approving carbon storage wells

by Esther Frances | Nov 2, 2023 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON – Senators criticized the Environmental Protection Agency for its slow going approval process for wells that store carbon dioxide captured from power plants, industrial facilities and other sources. The Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on Nov....
‘Nothing to be afraid of,’ with AI says Senate chairman of Employment and Workforce Safety committee

‘Nothing to be afraid of,’ with AI says Senate chairman of Employment and Workforce Safety committee

by Emma McNamee | Nov 1, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – From text suggestions while writing emails to playing games like chess or solitaire against a computer, artificial intelligence, or AI, has been a part of the daily lives of Americans for years. With the rapid acceleration of generative AI technology in...
The State Department raises alarms about China’s new diplomatic relations with Honduras

The State Department raises alarms about China’s new diplomatic relations with Honduras

by Andrew Zi-Qi Fang | Nov 1, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — After Honduras established a diplomatic relationship with China, the United States warned Honduras not to let its new Chinese partners near the Soto Cano Air Base, where up to 1500 American troops operate, according to a senior State Department official....
Some experts and government officials recognize shortcomings related to International Religious Freedom Act on its 25th anniversary

Some experts and government officials recognize shortcomings related to International Religious Freedom Act on its 25th anniversary

by Juliann Ventura | Oct 31, 2023 | Featured, Social Justice, Topics

WASHINGTON– Twenty-five years after the U.S. government enacted a law promoting international religious freedom, supporters of the act decried the rise of Islamophobic and antisemitic incidents within the U.S. following increased violence in Israel, Gaza and the...
Secretary of State Pushes for Biden’s Israel-Ukraine Proposal in Congress while Republicans Remain Skeptical

Secretary of State Pushes for Biden’s Israel-Ukraine Proposal in Congress while Republicans Remain Skeptical

by Phillip Powell | Oct 31, 2023 | Featured, National Security, Politics

WASHINGTON– Secretary of State Antony Blinken asked for Senate support for Biden’s joint Israel and Ukraine aid package in a hearing Tuesday morning, despite clear opposition in the House to the president’s plan. “It’s very important to understand the elements of this...
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators express disappointment for the Biden Administration

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators express disappointment for the Biden Administration

by Haajrah Gilani and Juliann Ventura | Oct 26, 2023 | Featured, Social Justice

WASHINGTON — Laila El-Haddad said for weeks she had the same ritual morning and night: She checked to make sure her family in Gaza is still alive. She said they sent “frenzied and harrowing,” updates about bombs that only seemed to get closer, shattered windows,...
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