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COP29 Begins With Climate Finance, Absent Leaders, and Trump Looming Large

The annual UN climate summit, COP29, has begun in Baku, Azerbaijan, focusing on securing a commitment of $1 trillion per year for climate finance. However, several global leaders are absent from the summit, including Joe Biden and Ursula von der Leyen,...

The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests

The US government is pushing mask bans at protests, which could have a chilling effect on free speech and make it easier for protesters to be identified and harassed by political opponents. Experts believe there needs to be a reevaluation of...

How Trump Could Actually Increase Fossil Fuel Production

President Donald Trump has pledged to increase fossil fuel production in his second term, shifting focus away from clean energy sources. This could be achieved by opening up more public lands and waters for oil and gas leases, easing regulatory processes,...

Will China step up if Trump takes a step back on climate change?

China is taking a leadership role in addressing climate change, with President Xi Jinping emphasizing the importance of solar panels, electric vehicles, and batteries as key drivers of the country's economy. This shift could mark a tectonic shift in the Conference...

Modi’s party set to return to power in India’s richest state

India's richest state, Maharashtra, is on the cusp of a significant political shift as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to win a landslide majority in regional elections. The BJP and its allies are leading on close...

No ‘red lines’ in Ukraine support, French foreign minister tells BBC

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has stated that there are no 'red lines' in Ukraine support, meaning France is willing to take a more aggressive stance against Russia. This comes after the US and UK fired long-range missiles into Russia...

China’s economy is off to a solid start, rising 4.5% in Q1 2023

China's economy has started the year on a solid note, recording a 4.5% growth rate in Q1 2023. While industrial production and consumer spending have shown signs of recovery, challenges persist, including a deep downturn in the property industry and rising...

Undocumented immigrants are paying their taxes today, too

Undocumented immigrants pay billions of dollars in federal taxes annually, as experts estimate between tax returns filed and taxes deducted from paychecks. This surprising fact is often overlooked in the immigration debate. A Surprising Fact Overlooked in the Immigration Debate Undocumented immigrants pay...

Here’s what you need to know if you haven’t filed your return yet — and even if you have

If you haven filed your 2022 tax return by April 18th, you can fill out Form 4868 to get an automatic six-month extension. However, this doesn extend the deadline to pay any amount you still...

High speed trains are racing across the world. But not in America

Despite its wealth and technological advancements, the United States has struggled to adopt high-speed rail on a large scale. However, with projects like Brightline West and California High-Speed Rail underway, there are reasons to be optimistic about the future of high-speed...

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