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Dozens of CA events this weekend honor Latino Conservation Week; Kamala Harris joins Oprah Winfrey in emotional campaign event; Report finds poor working conditions in Texas clean energy industry; AI puts on a lab coat, heads to technical schools.

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Rising threats of political violence, a Federal Reserve rate cut, crypto industry campaign contributions and reproductive rights are shaping today's political landscape.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

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U.S. gender wage gap grows for the first time in a decade

New research shows the gender wage gap widened for the first time in two decades. The Census Bureau found full-time working women make 82.7 cents …

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Friday, September 20, 2024

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A new federal proposal to protect workers from extreme heat is being hailed as a potential lifesaver by labor advocates, even as Florida faces …

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A new study showed as Texas has emerged as a national leader in wind turbine and solar energy installations, clean energy workers often face …

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Students enrolled at Wisconsin's technical colleges this fall might take a course where artificial intelligence is the star of the classroom…

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Social Issues   Thursday, September 19, 2024

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September is Hunger Action Month. In North Dakota, it isn't just food banks trying to help underserved populations get nutritious items. Health …


Environment   Thursday, September 19, 2024

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Marine biologists conducting deep dives near five California islands are collecting data they hope will strengthen the case for ending gillnet fishing…


Environment   Thursday, September 19, 2024

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Researchers at Iowa State University are taking aim at the huge amount of energy used by data centers, now and in the future. They have developed a …


Environment   Thursday, September 19, 2024

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Rising demands for clean energy efficiency are producing a wealth of work opportunities in Illinois. These in-demand jobs are also promoting a …

Social Issues   Thursday, September 19, 2024

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Like polling from other battleground states, the race for the White House remains close in Wisconsin. But fresh numbers out this week show some …

Environment   Friday, September 20, 2024

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A federal agency is requiring Wyoming to update cost estimates for a large proposed dam in Carbon County, which has been under feasibility studies …

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This Saturday marks the International Day of Peace and the advocacy group Nonviolent Peaceforce is kicking off a series of family-friendly events in M…

Environment   Friday, September 20, 2024

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Latino Conservation Week is in full swing, with 330 events across the U.S. and 90 in California alone. The 11th annual event runs through Sunday…


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Some ballot initiatives this year have taken more than voter signatures to get onto the ballot in Nebraska. They've already withstood major court …

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Environment   Friday, September 20, 2024

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Maine officials are stepping up land conservation projects as climate change continues to alter the state's terrain. New funding from the Land for …

Social Issues   Friday, September 20, 2024

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Early voting begins today in Minnesota and the state has implemented policy moves with the intent of making voting easier. Nonpartisan civic …

Health and Wellness   Friday, September 20, 2024

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Nevada leaders and community groups are pleased with this week's decision by state utility regulators to reject NV Energy's request to raise its basic…

Social Issues   Friday, September 20, 2024

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A new analysis of money contributed to 2024 congressional candidates showed women contribute about as frequently as men but dollar amounts are signifi…


Environment   Friday, September 20, 2024

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Duke Energy is facing criticism over its proposed rate hikes of up to 16%, while delaying the retirement of its coal-fired power plants in Indiana…


Environment   Thursday, September 19, 2024

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Health and Wellness   Thursday, September 19, 2024

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Environment   Thursday, September 19, 2024

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A new report contends fossil fuel funding has biased Columbia University's climate research. The report, by two Columbia students, shows the …

Social Issues   Thursday, September 19, 2024

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An Alabama woman is on a mission to help people who've been incarcerated for decades successfully transition back into society. The mission to …


Health and Wellness   Thursday, September 19, 2024

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In North Carolina, the gap between Medicaid reimbursement rates and the actual cost of dental care has reached a crisis point, impacting both …

 

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