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7 August 2026 at 03:18
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Trump’s Push for More A.I. Data Centers Will Mean Major Air Pollution
7 August 2026 at 03:18
The president’s push for data centers is driving a boom in gas-burning power plants. Texas is leading the way.
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- Trump Administration Is Undoing Plans to Boost Workplace Heat Protections
Trump Administration Is Undoing Plans to Boost Workplace Heat Protections
1 August 2026 at 20:58
The Biden administration took steps to shield workers from extreme temperatures. The Trump administration is taking a gentler approach with employers.
A delivery in Wilmington, N.C., this month. Heat is linked to hundreds of workplace deaths each year, but labor groups say the true toll is unknown because heat-related illnesses are not properly tracked or reported.
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Trump Administration Is Undoing Plans to Boost Workplace Heat Protections
1 August 2026 at 20:58
The Biden administration took steps to shield workers from extreme temperatures. The Trump administration is taking a gentler approach with employers.
What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels
31 July 2026 at 10:02
You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.
Plug-in solar panels are as large as windows, and in Germany they are often installed on balconies.
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What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels
31 July 2026 at 10:02
You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.
Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
31 July 2026 at 10:00
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
Alex Ottoboni with his balcony solar panel at his condo in the San Francisco Bay Area
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Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
31 July 2026 at 10:00
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
Should We Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent?
28 July 2026 at 21:23
More light at the day’s end comes at a price: much later winter sunrises across much of the U.S. Scientists have documented consequences for public health and the economy.
Clarity Act Mired In Debate Over Whether to Bar President From Selling Crypto
23 July 2026 at 01:43
Democrats and Republicans are haggling about the Clarity Act, a major bill pushed by the crypto industry, as it moves closer to a Senate vote.
Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones
16 July 2026 at 13:18
The decision by European Union regulators is a response to fears that Google will use its vast Android user base to gain an edge in A.I.
Trump Cuts Habitat Protections for Endangered Species
10 July 2026 at 22:24
The rule change ends a safeguard that had been in place for 50 years and could hasten the demise of imperiled animals.
Piping plovers need undisturbed beaches to nest and raise their young.
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Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook
10 July 2026 at 19:20
European Union authorities said the company’s use of “addictive design” violated a digital safety law.
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- Justice Department Makes It Easier to Bypass Pollution Controls on Pickups
Justice Department Makes It Easier to Bypass Pollution Controls on Pickups
22 June 2026 at 21:13
It has stopped criminal prosecutions of people who install “defeat devices,” which make diesel trucks faster and more efficient but also dirtier.
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Justice Department Makes It Easier to Bypass Pollution Controls on Pickups
22 June 2026 at 21:13
It has stopped criminal prosecutions of people who install “defeat devices,” which make diesel trucks faster and more efficient but also dirtier.
UK Announces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
15 June 2026 at 18:07
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government planned to bar children under 16 from social media, following similar efforts in Australia and elsewhere.
Florida Sues OpenAI Over Chatbot Safety Concerns
1 June 2026 at 19:24
The state became the first to sue the ChatGPT maker over claims that its technology posed a risk to children and that the company had failed to warn the public of dangers.
By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying
30 May 2026 at 18:50
Despite widespread support in polls, the number of people who actually go through with the practice remains very small.
Genetic Scores are Booming. But Will Anti-Discrimination Laws Cover Your DNA?
28 May 2026 at 10:03
As predictive medicine advances, legal scholars warn that decades-old federal guidelines could set up a potential clash between your genes and your job.
Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles
19 May 2026 at 19:24
A House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.
Congress is considering imposing a new annual fee on electric vehicles to help pay for road repairs.
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