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Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Texas Democrats believe Walz can help in battleground states, but the Trump-Vance campaign and a North Texas Congressman are pushing back against the ticket. Plus, the man who oversees security at 1,200 school districts across the state speaks with political reporter Jack Fink about how prepared campuses are as students head back to school.Jack covers these stories and more in the latest episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: August 11, 2024). Shifting Electoral College mapWhile Vice President Kamala Harris became her party's...

The shifting electoral college map in the presidential race between Harris, Trump

Georgia State

A majority of the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy jobs and investments have flowed to Republican states, despite their lawmakers’ opposition. Kristi E. Swartz reports for Floodlight. In short:. The Inflation Reduction Act has led to more than 330 clean energy projects, generating 109,278 jobs and $126 billion...

Red states reap most benefits from climate law they oppose

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Kamala Harris would be the first democratic socialist president in American history. Just two of her proposals would crush the US economy with trillions of dollars in added spending.

Kamala Harris and her two socialist proposals to crush the US economy

A coalition of climate-focused organizations has launched a $55 million ad campaign highlighting the economic benefits of Vice President Kamala Harris’s environmental policies ahead of the 2024 election. Maggie Astor reports for The New York Times. In short:. The ad campaign, targeting six swing states, reframes Harris’s climate policies...

Climate groups emphasize economic benefits in Harris ad campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris' entry into the presidential race has ignited hope among environmentalists that her administration could push climate action further than President Biden’s, particularly by holding Big Oil accountable and addressing historic injustices. Marianne Lavelle reports for Inside Climate News. In short:. Harris has a history of...

Harris could redefine climate leadership in 2024

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Rodanthe, NC

A house in Rodanthe, North Carolina, collapsed into the ocean on Friday, highlighting the increasing threat of rising sea levels and erosion caused by climate change. Kate Selig reports for The New York Times. In short:. Crashing waves from Hurricane Ernesto accelerated the collapse of an already at-risk home in...

Coastal erosion in the Outer Banks leads to more homes collapsing into the ocean

A mysterious die-off of brown pelicans along California's coast has scientists puzzled and searching for answers as hundreds of the birds have died or required rescue. Dino Grandoni reports for The Washington Post. In short:. Nearly 900 brown pelicans have been found dead or debilitated along California’s coast, raising concerns...

Scientists investigate the cause behind dying pelicans in California

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

A Gallup survey reveals that Southeast Asia, one of the most disaster-prone regions, is also among the best prepared to handle natural disasters. David Rising reports for The Associated Press. In short:. Southeast Asia has high disaster preparedness despite frequent exposure to natural hazards like earthquakes and typhoons. The region's...

Southeast Asia leads in disaster preparedness despite vulnerability

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Montreal’s recent record rainfall exposed the locations of buried rivers, leading to severe flooding on city roads and neighborhoods, particularly on Highway 40. Verity Stevenson reports for CBC News. In short:. Montreal received up to 158 millimeters of rain in 24 hours, causing widespread flooding. Old maps reveal that...

Montreal’s hidden rivers resurface as recent floods disrupt highways

California State

California has reduced enforcement of outdoor heat protection laws even as farmworkers endure increasingly extreme temperatures, with inspections by Cal/OSHA dropping nearly 30% since 2017. Robert J. Lopez reports for Capital & Main. In short:. From 2017 to 2023, Cal/OSHA inspections for outdoor heat safety decreased by almost 30%, with...

California reduces safety inspections as farmworkers face worsening heat

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Maine State

Brunswick, ME

A large spill of PFAS-laden firefighting foam at Brunswick Executive Airport has led Maine lawmakers to call for immediate state action to prevent future incidents. Emma Davis reports for Maine Morning Star. In short:. About 1,600 gallons of toxic PFAS foam spilled at Brunswick Executive Airport on August 19, contaminating...

State legislators demand action after PFAS foam spill at Brunswick airport

Los Angeles, CA

‘Inland Empire Once Again Ranks as Worst in Nation for Air Quality’ read the headline of a 2022 PBS SoCal story. Two years later, little has changed. Earlier this year, the American Lung Association State of the Air report and a separate study show that the Inland Empire region of Southern California ranks among the top 10 most polluted counties for ozone and annual particulate matter in the U.S.

Op-ed: Turning air pollution sufferers into experts in California’s Inland Empire

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Detroit, MI

Researchers have detected unusually high levels of TFA, a toxic and persistent PFAS chemical, in air and rain samples across Detroit, raising new concerns about its environmental and health impacts. Tom Perkins reports for The Guardian. In short:. TFA, a compound used in refrigeration and air conditioning, is accumulating at...

High levels of TFA, a concerning 'forever chemical,' found in Detroit's air and rain

Despite the U.S. Forest Service’s assertion that it met its 2024 firefighter hiring goals, those on the ground report severe shortages, especially in experienced staff, as wildfires continue to burn millions of acres across the country. Abe Streep reports for ProPublica. In short:. The U.S. reached Preparedness Level 5...

Wildfire resources in the US are stretched thin despite federal claims of full staffing

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Trump promises to repeal power plant rule and slash energy costs

Former President Donald Trump, campaigning in Pennsylvania, pledged to cut energy costs by half within his first year in office, criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris's energy...

Trump promises to repeal power plant rule and slash energy costs

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