Archives for July 2022

The $433 billion spending deal struck by Senate includes $369 billion for climate and energy measures over the next decade, drawing praise from environmentalists and scorn from Republicans over what they call frivolous. … [Read more...] about Senate Democrats' tax-and-spend deal includes spending $369 billion on climate, energy

A number of cities within Los Angeles County have already said they won't enforce mask mandates if authorities decide to reimplement the health measures this week. … [Read more...] about Some L.A. County municipalities say they will ignore looming new mask mandates

Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Thursday at Canada's national shrine and came face-to-face with a long-standing demand from Indigenous peoples: to formally rescind the papal decrees underpinning the so-called "Doctrine of Discovery" that seemingly legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and resources. … [Read more...] about 'Rescind the Doctrine' protest greets pope in Canada

Sprite is helping the world go green by ditching its famous green bottle. … [Read more...] about Sprite drops iconic green bottle for more recycle-friendly clear plastic

A Republican lawmaker has joined a watchdog group in asking for ethics officials to look into how a Biden Cabinet member was able to report virtually no assets on a post-nomination financial-disclosure form despite years of drawing a six-figure congressional salary. … [Read more...] about Biden Cabinet member's report of nearly zero assets spurs call for ethics audit