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El Niño peaks, Indonesia braces for fires
Environment
— Sep 1, 2026
As El Niño peaks in September, Indonesia faces a sharp intensification of forest and land fires across six provinces, causing hazardous haze with thousands of respiratory cases and cross-border air quality impacts, while authorities acknowledge much of the blazes are man-made and deploy weather modification, water bombing and international support to curb them. At the same time, drought conditions are forcing communities to endure severe water shortages in rural areas, rationing supplies and relying on scarce underground sources as dry spells lengthen.
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Boulder City proposes 5% annual utility rate hikes
Politics
— Jul 23, 2026
Boulder City is considering three-year utility-rate increases of up to 5% annually for electric, water, and wastewater services starting in FY2027, expected to generate about $1.46 million in extra revenue each year to fund capital projects, address the water operating fund deficit, and support aging infrastructure. Residents and businesses are invited to submit written feedback by August 13, with a study by the FCS Group guiding the proposed hikes.
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Panama Canal FY2027 budget targets $5.56b revenue
World
— Sep 2, 2026
The Panama Canal Authority projects $5.56 billion in revenue for FY2027 and direct treasury transfers of $3.61 billion, with total state remittances expected to reach about $3.94 billion, while planning 10,750 high-draft transits amid potential El Niño conditions. Tolls remain unchanged except the per-net-ton rate rising to $1.75, with $341.3 million in new investments including $82 million for the Rio Indio water-management project, and the proposal advancing to Panama's National Assembly.
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Biden Receives 52 Percent Favorability Rating While Harris Is Under Water
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— Jul 21, 2021
A majority of Americans say they have a favorable view of President Joe Biden , according to a new poll. The Morning Consult-Politico poll , which was released on Wednesday, found that 52% of registered voters say they…
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
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Firefighters Rescue Exhausted Dog Stuck in Muddy Storm Drain, Offer to Let It Stay at Station
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— Apr 5, 2022
Thursday morning, a Georgia dog found itself in a rather sticky predicament. It had managed to crawl into a storm drain that was actively channeling water and full of mud, and then it became exhausted and got stuck…
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Mike Johnson Says Trump Probably Didn’t Think Through Credit Card Interest Rate Cap
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— Jan 13, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson poured cold water on President Donald Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates, telling reporters Tuesday that Trump “probably had not thought through” the negative consequences for…
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Brandon Johnson’s Second Term Dreams May Already Be Dead In The Water, Poll Reveals
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— Feb 24, 2025
Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s favorability rating dropped to an all-time low this month, according to a new poll. The blue city mayor’s favorability rating fell to just 6.6% with a 79.9% unfavorable rating…
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Europe’s fish farms suffer drought-driven losses
Environment
— Aug 28, 2026
Extreme drought and record heat across Central and Eastern Europe have shrunk rivers and ponds, threatening juvenile fish and causing multi-million-euro losses for the region’s fish farms while prompting calls for better water management amid ongoing climate pressures. The crisis spans Hungary, Serbia, Slovenia, Romania, and beyond, with reports of pond drying and mass die-offs, and a Norwegian study highlighting parasite diversity on coastal aquaculture as an indicator of broader ecosystem stress rather than isolated outbreaks.
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‘Classic Junk Science’: New Biden-Harris Lead Pipe Rule Could Bring $90 Billion Price Tag For American Ratepayers
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— Oct 8, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule Tuesday that requires the replacement of every lead water pipe in the country, potentially placing $90 billion of costs on U.S. utility ratepayers. The Lead and…
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On X · @ALittleBraver92
Fan account shares HD photos of BTS Jin at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival
High-definition stage photos of BTS member Jin posted by fan photographer @ALittleBraver92 receive uniformly positive reactions from Jin/BTS fans, with all replies and quotes expressing appreciation and thanks and no critical or opposing commentary present.
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Eurozone ZEW Sentiment Rises to 31.4; Germany 34.2
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— Aug 18, 2026
ZEW survey data show both Germany and the wider Eurozone posting stronger optimism in August, with Germany’s sentiment at 34.2 and the Eurozone index at 31.4 as exports and anticipated ECB rate cuts bolster expectations, even as current conditions remain weak. Regions face ongoing headwinds from low Rhine water levels, persistent inflation, and structural weaknesses, underscoring a recovery that is hopeful but uneven.
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Pledge Expands to Include TVA and GOP Governors
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— Jul 21, 2026
The Ratepayer Protection Act would require large data centers to fund grid upgrades and related infrastructure, targeting facilities over 100 megawatts and enjoying bipartisan House support as AI infrastructure expands. Proponents say the bill protects consumers from higher bills, but critics warn it ignores water usage and local impacts, prompting ongoing debate and protests.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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