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Climate change fuels an insurance crisis

Comment on this story Comment Welcome to The Daily 202! Tell your friends to sign up here. On this day in 1980, Cable News Network (CNN) launched. Climate change fuels an insurance crisis You probably missed the second-biggest national political story of …

Columbia University Rolls Out First Installment of Obama Presidency Oral History Project

0 (Photo: Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images) Researchers at Columbia University are capturing the legacy of Barack Obama’s presidency. The first installment of a new Obama Presidency Oral History project was recently announced. CNN …

Kaiser: Patterson commentary was right on climate change

Edwin P. Kaiser | Sun City What a refreshing change to read an honest evaluation of the climate change hoax we are being subjected to (“Climate change fear not supported by facts”). His last paragraph sums up the purpose behind the climate movement. When …

First installment of new Obama oral history project focuses on climate

CNN  —  A new oral history project focused on former President Barack Obama’s administration was released on Wednesday, with the first installment centering on climate. The project consists of work completed by Incite, an interdisciplinary social science …

What a New Oral History Reveals About Obama, and the Tradeoffs He Made

On a day of high drama at an international climate change conference early in his administration, President Barack Obama confronted a senior Chinese official who offered what the American delegation considered a weak commitment. Mr. Obama dismissed the …

Biden’s likely pick for new CDC director loosely followed her own COVID protocols, laughed off lockdowns

President Biden is expected to pick North Carolina’s former health secretary — who pushed aggressive COVID restrictions during the pandemic — as his next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Mandy Cohen, who served as the Tar …

Twenty-Five Years of White House Cyber Policies

Editor’s Note: This piece is the first in a two-part series about White House cybersecurity policies. Part 2 of this series will be published in the coming days. Twenty-five years ago, on May 22, 1998, the Clinton administration published the White House’s …

US, UN slam ar­rest of promi­nent Viet­namese en­vi­ron­men­tal ac­tivist

The United States and United Nations has criticised Vietnam’s detention of a prominent climate activist, saying such actions were part of a broader trend towards curbing free speech. Hoang Thi Minh Hong, the founder of now-defunct NGO CHANGE, which aimed …

Millennials Will Not Age Into Voting Like Boomers

Photo: Nathan Howard/Getty Images The typical voter’s political views are influenced by both their age and generation. Historically, as Americans have exited late adolescence, settled down, and developed back pain, they’ve gotten a bit more …

Sempra Pushes to Expand Pacific Pipelines for Gas Export

White House officials, Republicans from gas states, and fossil fuel lobbyists are teaming up in a push to open the Pacific Coast as a new frontier for U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The effort aims to reduce the cost of exporting gas to Asia …

Vietnam detains climate activist

Vietnamese authorities have detained a prominent climate activist for alleged tax evasion, her husband said Friday, adding to a list of environmentalists facing the accusation. Hoang Thi Minh Hong, the founder of now-defunct NGO CHANGE, which aimed to …

Toward a post-plastics future: Mohonk Consultations to honor Judith Enck

Judith Enck (Photo by Lauren Thomas) Every generation, it seems, grapples with its own iteration of “worst current environmental catastrophe.” Currently, many young people blame Baby Boomers for failing to anticipate the climate crisis that now taints …

Vietnam Arrests Another Environmentalist on Tax Evasion Charges

AdvertisementVietnamese authorities have arrested another leading environmentalist on charges of tax evasion, a government official said yesterday, continuing a worrying assault on civil society activists working on climate change. Nguyen Duc Thang, the …

Ways that DeSantis’ government approach changed Florida

TALLAHASSEE — As Gov. Ron DeSantis takes his “great American comeback” tour to the early primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina this week in his pursuit of the Republican nomination for president, he promises audiences he will deliver …

Vietnam detains climate activist on tax charges

Hoang Thi Minh Hong had already shuttered NGO after jailing of other environmentalists HANOI: Vietnamese authorities have detained a prominent climate activist for alleged tax evasion, her husband said on Friday, adding to a list of environmentalists …

News24.com | Vietnam detains climate activist on tax evasion accusation

Hoang Thi Minh Hong, the founder of now-defunct NGO CHANGE, was taken into custody in Ho Chi Minh City this week. Vietnamese authorities have detained a prominent climate activist for alleged tax evasion. Hoang Thi Minh Hong, founder of now-defunct NGO …

An Expansive View Into Obama’s Transformative Presidency

Along with this team and dozens of other staffers, students, and interviewers, the project was guided by the Obama Presidency Oral History’s advisory board that consisted of prominent historians, journalists, sociologists, and lawyers. “The board has been …

5 winners and 5 losers from the debt ceiling deal

The debt ceiling battle of 2023 was full of sound and fury, and signified ... well, not nothing, exactly, but not very much. Despite heated rhetoric over hostage-taking and talk of default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy arrived at a …

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, Special Envoy Deborah Lipstadt Discuss Biden Antisemitism Plan in Webinar

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt discussed the Biden administration’s National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism in a June 1 webinar, featuring Lipstadt …

Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Artists, Celebrities and Entertainers Are Invited to Share Their Story "In the Studio"

Viewers looking for motivation or who just want to be part of an amazing experience are invited to share their story "In The Studio" with Sharifah Hardie. WESTMINSTER, CA, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "In The …

Banned Books Exposed: These Authors and Titles Are Sparking the Most Interest on Google Trends

Over the past 90 days, there has been an increase in searches for "banned books," "banned book list," and "list of banned books." ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the past …

The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) Commends Senator Sinema for her Role in Debt Ceiling Negotiations

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) commends Senator Kyrsten Sinema for her contributions that led to a deal, avoiding default and protecting American jobs. Her …

Trump Bus heading Into Columbus Georgia for the Georgia State GOP Convention June 9th and 10th With Legacy PAC

The John Fredericks Media Network Trump Bus Tour sponsored by Legacy PAC will roll into the Georgia GOP State convention June 9th and 10th Columbus Georgia. COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, USA , June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legacy PAC , with its …

Virginia Sheriff’s Office Breaks Stigma with Award-Winning Substance Abuse Recovery Program

The award from the National Association of Counties highlights the Fairfax County, VA Sheriff's STAR Program, which reunites families and reduces recidivism. FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, USA, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Fairfax …

The IRGC Papers: NCRI Reveals Khamenei Enables Iran Armed Forces with Oil and Petrochemical Funds to Export Terrorism

The IRGC is at the center of sanctions evasion, selling billions of dollars of oil and petrochemical products. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 31, 2023, the U.S. Representative Office of the National …

Congressional Inaction Devastates Retail Investors: Urgent Resolution Needed to Protect Thousands of Families

Congress urged to address naked short selling and 175-day delay in resolving $MMTLP impact on investors. Urgent action is needed for resolution. Meta Materials Inc Preferred Share (NASDAQ:MMTLP) MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2023 /⁨ …

Manchin Tours Mountain Valley Pipeline Distribution Yard in Raleigh County

ICYMI: Manchin Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect Domestic Electric Power Supply Chain

June 02, 2023 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led 47 bipartisan Senators in urging Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm to refrain from finalizing a DOE …

Weybridge Asset Managers Abrogates Erkan IZGI 'AS' On 120 Non-Compliance On BIST Listing Requirements

Weybridge Asset Management Warns Erkan IZgi On Regulatory Compliance Adherence. MILAN, ITALY, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Parties inept in meeting the minimum financial requirements represented at the BIST presentation hinder custodians …

Mayor Wu Announces Renato Castelo as Inaugural Director of Office of Participatory Budgeting

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced Renato Castelo as the inaugural Director of the Office of Participatory Budgeting. The office, created by an ordinance approved by the City Council in February 2023, will provide the structure necessary to enhance public …

First 5 California Launches Stronger Starts Campaign Raising Awareness of Toxic Stress Response in Young Children

Nearly two million children in California are affected by adverse childhood experiences SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, First 5 California announced the official launch of its Stronger Starts campaign at …

Mayor Breed’s budget worsens the unconstitutional conditions of San Francisco County Jails

Mayor Breed’s budget cuts another 3% off the Sheriff’s budget, while increasing the police budget by 9%. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mayor Breed’s budget – released yesterday –worsens the unconstitutional …

ANNE M. GANNON, CONSTITUTIONAL TAX COLLECTOR SERVING PALM BEACH COUNTY, FILES FOR RE-ELECTION

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Anne M. Gannon officially kicks off her re-election campaign by filing for re-election as Palm Beach County’s Constitutional Tax Collector. “Today, I am …

Illinois Governor's Challenge Campaign Launches Resources to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans & Families

Confidential hotline and customized training resources provide vital support SPRINGFIELD, IL, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To further respond and provide support to the military community, the Illinois Governor’s Challenge …

Mayor Wu announces new program to support tree canopy growth and maintenance on private land

The Tree Alliance will increase Boston’s urban tree canopy while advancing a long term investment in heat and climate resilience Mayor Michelle Wu joined Mass Audubon at the Boston Nature Center to announce a new City program to expand tree planting and …

Traffic Advisory for June 1- 4 2023

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Marty Irby Announces New Lobbying and Public Relations Firm, Capitol South

WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES , June 1, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Marty Irby, one of the nation’s top lobbyists, announced the launch of Capitol South LLC, in Washington, D.C. The new firm is dedicated to providing proven winning …

VIPC’s Virginia Venture Partners Invests in Electra to Provide Efficient and Sustainable Air Travel

Company builds hybrid-electric planes to boost regional travel and decarbonize air transportation RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Virginia Venture Partners, the equity investment program of Virginia …

Manchin Announces Tokamak Energy Inc. Chosen to Help Advance the Development of Fusion Energy

June 01, 2023 Washington, DC – Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that Tokamak Energy Inc., with operations in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, has been chosen by the U.S. …