Jun 05 Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The milestone occurs when a nuclear reactor achieves a self-sustaining chain reaction capable of producing a steady release of energy. Continue reading
Jun 05 As states face stricter Medicaid work requirements, Nebraska is an early test By Hannah Grabenstein Millions are likely to lose coverage as states begin complying with the new federal rules. Continue reading
Jun 05 Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press For those aligned with Trump’s campaign promise for the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history, it all but guarantees an uninterrupted flow of money to carry out the administration's immigration enforcement operations — and comes on top of some… Continue reading
Jun 05 What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its U.S. reappearance By John Hanna, Russ Bynum, Associated Press The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century, with an infestation from its flesh-eating larvae confirmed in south Texas. Continue reading
Jun 04 Some Republican governors are rebranding Pride Month with conservative alternatives By Hannah Schoenbaum, Geoff Mulvihill, Marc Levy, Associated Press June is widely recognized as Pride Month, but a handful of Republican governors have bestowed alternative titles that both supporters and opponents view as counterprogramming. Continue reading
Jun 04 Homicide convictions reversed for paramedics who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine By Mead Gruver, Matthew Brown, Associated Press McClain’s final words — “I can’t breathe” — foreshadowed those of George Floyd a year later in Minneapolis, and the Colorado man’s name became part of the rallying cries for social justice that swept the U.S. in 2020. Continue reading
Jun 04 Watch 5:54 ICE arrest in a rural Montana town prompts a conservative community to take action By Matt Standal, Montana PBS In a northeastern corner of Montana sits the small town of Froid. Rural and deeply conservative, it backed President Trump during every one of his White House runs. But earlier this year, when federal immigration agents detained one of the… Continue watching
Jun 04 WATCH: Capital Planning Commission seeks more info on proposed 'Trump arch' after public comment session By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The vote came after nearly three hours of public comment from about 20 members of the public, some representing historic and architectural organizations, and most of whom expressed concerns about the arch that is one of several projects the Republican… Continue reading
Jun 04 Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press If data centers were a country, the country would be projected to rank sixth-highest in power use in 2030. Continue reading
Jun 04 California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor. Continue reading