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EPA Grants California’s Ban on New Gas Vehicles

The Biden administration granted California permission to ban new gas vehicle sales by 2035.

Pennsylvania Creates Fund for Businesses in ‘Disadvantaged Communities’

Pennsylvania launched a fund for businesses in "historically disadvantaged" areas.

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear TikTok’s Challenge to Ban

The Supreme Court agreed to hear TikTok's challenge to a law that could ban the platform in the United States.

Trump Appoints Herschel Walker as Ambassador to the Bahamas

President-elect Donald Trump has named former NFL star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker as his ambassador to the Bahamas. The announcement came in...

NCAA President: Female Athletes Can ‘Use Other Facilities’ If Uncomfortable Sharing with Trans Players

NCAA President Charlie Baker faced sharp criticism on Tuesday for placing the burden of safety on female athletes uncomfortable sharing locker rooms with transgender athletes.

U.S. Government to Pay $116 Million to Settle Abuse Claims at California Federal Prison

The U.S. government has agreed to pay nearly $116 million to settle lawsuits brought by over 100 women who suffered sexual abuse and mistreatment at the now-closed Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Dublin, California.

House Foreign Affairs Chair Warns of Chinese Spy Drones Over U.S. Military Sites

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul, R-Texas, warned Tuesday that some of the unidentified aircraft spotted over the East Coast are likely Chinese "spy drones." McCaul’s comments came before a classified briefing on drone activity, raising national security concerns.

Authorities Arrest Suspect in Connection With Illegal Drone Activity in Summer of 2023

Authorities have charged Anthony M. Spina, 31, with criminal mischief in connection to a drone scheme that allegedly targeted pools last summer.

Pinellas County Approves $312.5M Bond for New Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Amid Delays

The Pinellas County Commission has approved a $312.5 million bond issue to finance its part of a new $1.3 billion stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. The 5-2 vote, which was delayed twice, allows the county to move forward with selling the bonds, contingent on the Rays meeting their obligations under the deal. The approval follows the St. Petersburg City Council’s earlier vote to approve its $287.5 million share of the project on December 6.

Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Fuel Inflation, Says Trade Advisor Peter Navarro

Incoming trade advisor Peter Navarro has reassured Americans that the tariffs planned for President-Elect Donald Trump's next term will not lead to inflationary pressures. Speaking with CNBC, Navarro pointed to the significant tariffs imposed on Chinese imports during Trump’s previous term, such as steel, aluminum, dishwashers, and solar panels. Despite fears that these tariffs would drive up prices, Navarro emphasized that they had no discernible impact on inflation. He also dismissed past warnings about inflation, recalling how critics had predicted economic chaos during Trump’s first term, only to see those fears prove unfounded.

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