California’s plan to build the state’s first new major reservoir in decades is advancing after a court rejected a challenge by environmental groups. In the ruling last week, a Yolo County Superior Court judge sided against environmental advocates who had argued Sites Reservoir would harm the Sacramento River’s ecosystem and threaten imperiled fish species. Gov. […]
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Judge in Trump documents case to hear more arguments on dismissing charges
Prosecutors and defence lawyers in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump are due in court for the first time since the judge indefinitely postponed the trial earlier this month. The case, among four criminal prosecutions against Trump, had been set for trial on May 20 but US District Judge Aileen Cannon cited […]
Judge in Trump classified documents case to hear more arguments on dismissing charges
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors and defense lawyers in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump are due in court Wednesday for the first time since the judge indefinitely postponed the trial earlier this month. The case, one of four criminal prosecutions against Trump, had been set for trial on May 20 […]
These Middle Tennessee districts are dismissing early, closing due to weather
With the threat of severe weather, Middle Tennessee schools are closing or letting students out early Wednesday. The National Weather Service expects multiple rounds of severe storms to come through Middle Tennessee Wednesday. Damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes are possible, according to NWS. Much of Middle Tennessee is under an enhanced risk (3 out […]
Which Franklin County schools are dismissing early for the solar eclipse on April 8?
It doesn’t have a front-row seat, but Franklin County will still see a significant chunk of the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Pennsylvania is in the path of the eclipse, with 100% coverage in Crawford, Erie, Mercer and Warren counties and at least 90% in the rest of the state. The eclipse will begin […]
This ‘anti-career’ coach explains why young Americans are dismissing the value of hard work. Is she right?
‘Corporate America wants you to fail’: This ‘anti-career’ coach explains why young Americans are dismissing the value of hard work. Is she right? Scores of young Americans who popularized the “quiet quitting” movement have asked themselves this question: if my employer won’t invest in me, why should I invest in my employer? Danielle Roberts, who […]
Zelensky confirms he’s considering dismissing Ukraine’s military chief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly confirmed Sunday he is considering dismissing Ukraine’s top military official after more than a week of speculation, saying Kyiv needs a change of leadership. When asked by an Italian news outlet RAI TV to confirm reports he might fire Ukrainian commander in chief Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Zelensky said the Ukrainian […]
On YouTube, a Shift from Denying Science to Dismissing Solutions
An analysis of thousands of YouTube videos posted over the last five years finds a decline in videos that outright deny climate change but an uptick in those that impugn the credibility of scientists or question the practicality of shifting to renewable energy, “Scientists have won the battle to inform the public about climate change […]
New York judge weighs dismissing charges against former marine in Jordan Neely killing
By Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former U.S. Marine sergeant charged with manslaughter for killing Jordan Neely, a homeless man, on the New York City subway was due back in court on Wednesday for a judge’s decision on his motion to dismiss the indictment. Daniel Penny was captured in videos recorded by bystanders […]
Judge “gets under Trump’s skin” after dismissing “expert” testimony: report
The New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial seems to have had it with the former president’s defense, interrupting Trump lawyer Chris Kise to correct some of his assertions during closing arguments Thursday. In one instance, while Kise argued that no rebuttal had been put forth to counter the expert testimony for […]