Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that an international astronaut will be landing on the surface of the moon as part of NASA’s Artemis program. While the United States had previously committed to flying international […]
This article was originally published in Wisconson Examiner. The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced a program on Monday that would cover all of the costs for students who are members of one of Wisconsin’s 11 federally recognized Native American tribes. Any enrolled member of one of the tribes will be eligible for the program and eligibility […]
After facing setbacks in Congress, the Biden administration has unlocked funding to launch its American Climate Corps, a new federal program that looks to employ thousands of young Americans in the clean energy, conservation and climate resilience sectors. The highly anticipated first steps for the American Climate Corps, or ACC, were shared exclusively with NBC […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is redoubling her focus on abortion rights as the election year begins, planning a nationwide series of events as Democrats try to rally voters to give President Joe Biden a second term and regain full control of Congress. Her first event is scheduled for Wisconsin on Jan. 22, […]
JEA shared that the State of Florida has released to JEA more than $5.7 million in federal funds to be disbursed to 8,500-plus JEA customer accounts. The customers in need received $655.34 each, applied directly to their JEA account. JEA will reach out with the good news to customers receiving assistance within the next few […]
As businesses push forward on hitting diversity goals, a major insurance company in the U.K. is telling its 22,000 strong workforce that senior white male new hires must be personally approved by none other than the CEO. Aviva’s boss Amanda Blanc said the policy forms part of the company’s efforts to stamp out sexism in […]
Dec. 16—DALLAS — Regional conservation non-profit North Branch Land Trust recently welcomed Stephen Maakestad as the newest Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. North Branch also bids farewell to two of its stalwart directors: outgoing Chair Christina Dilks Taylor and Director Guthrie Mitchell. NBLT North Branch Land Trust is a conservation nonprofit that works […]
WASHINGTON — Former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor will be honored in a private funeral service on Dec. 19 following a day of lying in repose at the Supreme Court, the high court announced on Friday. O’Connor, the first female Supreme Court justice, died on Dec. 1. She was 93. The public will be invited to […]
Las Vegas, Nevada — President Biden on Friday is announcing $8.2 billion in new funding for 10 passenger rail projects nationwide, representing the largest federal investment in passenger rail transportation since Amtrak was created in 1971. Mr. Biden’s trip to Nevada was originally planned to highlight the $3 billion federal investment in the high-speed rail […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday announced economic sanctions against 15 people and two companies that the United States says are linked to a Mexican drug cartel as she visited Mexico City for talks with officials about efforts to fight fentanyl trafficking. “We cannot end the U.S. opioid crisis and achieve greater […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday announced economic sanctions against 15 people and two companies that the United States says are linked to a Mexican drug cartel as she visited Mexico City for talks with officials about efforts to fight fentanyl trafficking. “We cannot end the U.S. opioid crisis and achieve greater […]
Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry is running for Congress in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, she announced Wednesday, challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Clarksville. “Today, I’m announcing my campaign for Congress because working families have been ignored for far too long,” Barry said in a launch video posted on her campaign website. “We need an economy […]