Archives for August 2022

It's an increasingly familiar sight in U.S. cities and suburbs: A van pulls up to the curb. Workers wearing gloves, masks and other protective gear strap on backpack-type mechanisms with plastic hoses, similar to leaf blowers. … [Read more...] about Backyard mosquito spraying booms, but may be too deadly

The conservation charity founded by Prince William, second in line to the British throne and who launched the Earthshot Prize, keeps its investments in a bank that is one of the world's biggest backers of fossil fuels, The Associated Press has learned. … [Read more...] about Prince William charity invests in bank tied to fossil fuels

The Democratic National Committee launched a seven-figure ad campaign Friday to promote President Biden's tax and climate bill as the party tries to flip a difficult midterm season in its favor after legislative wins. … [Read more...] about DNC launches major ad campaign to promote Biden's legislative win

So much for a Republican wave, at least in the U.S. Senate. Democratic candidates running in the most critical Senate races of the midterm elections appear to have captured the momentum from Republicans, climbing ahead in polling and sending a warning to GOP leaders that the so-called red wave isn't reaching the doors of the U.S. Senate. … [Read more...] about GOP Senate runs appear to struggle in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is ratcheting up his feud with Dan Cox, slamming the GOP nominee to replace him in Annapolis as not all there in the head. … [Read more...] about Maryland Gov. Hogan slams GOP pick to replace him as mentally unstable