The Biden administration announced new tailpipe emission standards for new passenger cars that aim to cut over 7 billion tons of carbon emissions, as well as other harmful air pollutants. The standards will apply to new passenger cars and light-duty trucks, beginning with model year 2027 through 2032. The Environmental Protection Agency, in announcing the tougher standards, said the reduction …
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Biden and Trump vie for Latino support with very different pitches
At El Portal, a Mexican restaurant in Phoenix, President Joe Biden made a direct plea to Latino voters. “I need you badly. I need the help,” he told the crowd, as he launched his campaign’s Latino voter outreach organization Tuesday. “You’re the reason why — in large part — I beat Donald Trump.” Earlier in the day, he sought to …
Read More »Trump can appeal decision keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case, judge says
Washington — The Fulton County superior court judge overseeing the 2020 election case involving former President Donald Trump will allow the former president and a group of his co-defendants to appeal his decision allowing District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting the case if special prosecutor Nathan Wade resigned. Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee’s decision granting the request from Trump …
Read More »Government funding deal includes ban on U.S. aid to UNRWA, a key relief agency in Gaza, until 2025, sources say
The deal on a massive appropriations bill reached between Congress and the White House will include a ban on all direct U.S. funding for the main humanitarian agency operating in Gaza, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, until March 2025, three sources with knowledge of the negotiations confirmed to CBS News. The White House did not …
Read More »MacKenzie Scott, billionaire philanthropist and Amazon co-founder, donates $640 million to hundreds of nonprofits
Billionaire philanthropist and Amazon co-founder MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday that she has donated another $640 million of her fortune to hundreds of nonprofit organizations. Scott has already given billions to charity, but she changed her approach slightly for this most recent round of donations. For the first time, she set up an open callfor nonprofits to directly apply for a …
Read More »Can you use your home equity to finance an ADU or in-law unit?
With housing costs still high and a growing need for multi-generational living solutions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming an increasingly popular option for homeowners. An ADU is a separate living space on your property with its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance — essentially a small apartment that can be used for a wide range of purposes, from housing elderly …
Read More »Mega Millions jackpot nears billion dollar mark, at $977 million
The Mega Millions jackpot soared to an estimated $977 million when no winning tickets were sold for Tuesday night’s grand prize of roughly $893 million. And the pot of gold it could climb even higher as more tickets are gobbled up for the next drawing on Friday night. The winning numbers for Tuesday’s jackpot were 24, 46, 49, 62 and …
Read More »Founders of the internet reflect on their creation and why they have no regrets over creating the digital world
In an era where the answers to the most random questions — like the indoor land speed record or the Earth’s weight — are just a few clicks away, we often take for granted the colossal network that makes it all possible: the internet. At the heart of this technological marvel are pioneers such as Vint Cerf, Steve Crocker and …
Read More »The first day of spring in 2024 was a day earlier than typical years. Heres why.
Spring started a little earlier than usual this year. Tuesday,March 19 at 11:06 p.m. EDTmarked the vernal equinox for the Northern Hemisphere, when the sun was directly over the equator and its energy was in balance between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, according to the National Weather Service. Most years, the season typically changes on March 20th or 21st. So, …
Read More »3 ways every investor can benefit from gold
Not every investment is right for every investor. Multiple factors affect the value of a particular asset, including the personal financial situation of the investor, their age and their goals, both short and long-term. The timing is key and what may be beneficial for investors at one point in their life may not be as advantageous at another and vice …
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