55 m. ago MacKenzie Scott Backs Disaster Recovery in Marginalized Communities

The billionaire’s $60 million donation to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy counters cuts to federal emergency assistance and diversity programs.

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87 m. ago Immigrants in San Francisco on edge despite canceled federal surge

Immigrants in San Francisco on edge despite canceled federal surge  KTVU

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1 hour ago Smart heat pumps could take pressure off the grid and cut bills

Heat pumps could play a significant role in stabilizing the nation's electricity supply by providing demand flexibility, according to research by the University of Southampton. The study tested how homes using smart heat pumps could automatically adjust their usage to balance the grid during peak demand periods. Experts behind the research say it could help households stay comfortable while reducing carbon emissions and costs.

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1 hour ago Federal judge threatens Bondi, Noem with sanctions over Abrego Garcia comments

A federal judge referenced comments made by Attorney General Pam Bondi Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem related to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case.

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3 h. ago Federal judge slaps down lawsuit by expelled Tennessee Democrat

A federal judge dismissed Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones' lawsuit over his 2023 expulsion, rejecting claims of racial discrimination and due process violations.

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3 h. ago United States Healthcare Environmental Services Market Set for Strong Growth Amid Rising Focus on Infection Control and Patient Safety

United States Healthcare Environmental Services Market Set for Strong Growth Amid Rising Focus on Infection Control and Patient Safety  vocal.media

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3 h. ago SNAP benefits set to expire this week. And, Jamaica braces for a Category 5 storm

Over 40 million Americans will soon be without federal food assistance as SNAP benefits are set to expire on Saturday. And, Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa to bring over 170 miles per hour winds.

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3 h. ago Federal food benefits will run out Nov. 1. How the nation's food banks are responding

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, about the looming expiration of federal food assistance and what it means for food banks across the country.

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4 h. ago Molecular engineering strategy boosts efficiency of inverted perovskite solar cells

Solar cells, devices that can directly convert radiation emitted from the sun into electricity, have become increasingly widespread and are contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. While existing silicon-based solar cells have attained good performances, energy engineers have been exploring alternative designs that could be more efficient and affordable.

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4 h. ago I’m Abigail Spanberger. This is why I want Virginia’s vote for governor

Virginia governor candidate discusses bipartisan approach to lowering healthcare costs and addressing rising expenses affecting families across the commonwealth.

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4 h. ago California faculty union fights back as university prepares to hand over personal info to feds

California faculty union sues CSU system to block release of personal contact info to federal investigators in Trump antisemitism probe, citing privacy concerns.

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4 h. ago Federal healthcare cuts will cause millions of Californians to lose coverage, state officials say

Federal healthcare cuts will cause millions of Californians to lose coverage, state officials say  Los Angeles Times

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5 h. ago Fight over government layoffs continues as shutdown drags on

A federal judge in San Francisco will consider whether to indefinitely halt the thousands of layoffs of federal employees announced by the Trump administration since Oct. 1.

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12 h. ago Sen. Dick Durbin Says AFGE Union Calling for Government Shutdown End 'Has a Lot of Impact'

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), the number two highest-ranking Democrat in the U.S. Senate, recently admitted that American Federation of Government Employees calling for an end to the government shutdown could impact Democrats. The post Sen. Dick Durbin Says AFGE Union Calling for Government Shutdown End ‘Has a Lot of Impact’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 h. ago Federal judge orders DOJ, DHS to stop 'prejudicial' statements about Abrego Garcia 

A federal judge overseeing Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s criminal case in Tennessee has ordered DHS and DOJ officials to refrain from making prejudicial statements about him.

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13 h. ago Government Shutdown Imperils SNAP and Other Antipoverty Programs

Within days, tens of millions of low-income Americans may lose assistance for food, child care and utilities if the federal government remains shut down.

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13 h. ago NY Rep. Mike Lawler Rallies New Jersey Voters Behind Jack Ciattarelli for Governor

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) joined Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in Wyckoff, New Jersey, on Monday for an early voting rally, emphasizing regional unity and urging residents to cast their ballots ahead of the November election. The post NY Rep. Mike Lawler Rallies New Jersey Voters Behind Jack Ciattarelli for Governor appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 h. ago Federal judge orders DOJ, DHS to stop 'prejudicial' statements about Abrego Garcia and his case

Federal judge orders DOJ, DHS to stop 'prejudicial' statements about Abrego Garcia and his case  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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14 h. ago DOJ signals it would rather deport Abrego Garcia than prosecute him

Trump administration tells federal judge it would deport Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Africa rather than prosecute him on charges of transporting illegal aliens.

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14 h. ago AFGE, Top Federal Workers’ Union, Sides With Republicans on Shutdown

The American Federation of Government Employees, in a shift, called on Congress to immediately reopen the government without the health care measures sought by Democratic lawmakers.

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