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What is an underrated/forgotten video game that you think deserved a second chance?
Human-like intelligence in animals is far more common than we thought ( www.newscientist.com )
Can Trump Really Slam the Brakes on Electric Vehicles? He has vowed to shred President Biden’s E.V. policies and has threatened that “You won’t be able to sell those cars.” ( www.nytimes.com )
While a Trump presidency couldn’t slam the brakes on the E.V. transition, it could throw enough sand in the gears to slow it down. And that might have significant consequences for the fight to stop global warming.
DeSantis’ homeschooling push leaves FL teachers with 'empty seats and budget crunches' ( www.alternet.org )
Button Rule ( lemmy.blahaj.zone )
Would you press it?
Biden announces new tariffs on Chinese EVs, semiconductors, solar cells and more ( lemmygrad.ml )
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/14/fact-sheet-president-biden-takes-action-to-protect-american-workers-and-businesses-from-chinas-unfair-trade-practices/
House Democrats launch probe of Trump’s dinner with oil executives ( wapo.st )
Lawmakers demand details of a Mar-a-Lago dinner where Trump promised to ease regulations on the oil industry while asking executives to steer $1 billion to his 2024 campaign.
Rudy Guliani Blows Past the $43,000 Budget He Committed to in Bankruptcy Proceedings ( www.nytimes.com )
That amount would cover, among other expenses, $5,000 in alimony payments to his ex-wife Judith Giuliani, $1,050 for food and housekeeping supplies and $425 for “personal care products and services.” He was also obliged to cover $13,500 in monthly nursing-home expenses for his former mother-in-law; she died in March....
Americans Are Open To Cheap Chinese Cars. That’s 'Scary' For The Rest Of The Auto Industry ( insideevs.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/15089465...
[Request] If you don't live in a swing region/state, better to vote third party than waste your vote on an almost certain outcome. Yeah?
Is this logic flawed? Obviously in swing races, vote how it's needed, but if it's probably going to be a landslide, why not vote for a third party? Some regions even allow for multiple party representation if enough people show interest, so it could be doing future good (if you think more parties is better representation)
'Not a religion': Florida governor signs school chaplain bill, says Satanists not welcome ( www.usatoday.com )
Bidens release tax return that shows they made almost $620,000 in 2023 ( www.cnn.com )
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden earned $619,976 in 2023, according to their joint tax returnreleased by the White House on Monday – the deadline date for Americans to file their taxes....
Iran has just strengthened Netanyahu’s hand ( www.politico.eu )
Israeli leader had been facing the heat over Gaza, but Tehran’s direct assault now makes it hard for allies to rein in support....
Arizona Reinstates 160-Year-Old Abortion Ban ( www.nytimes.com )
Arabian people. What are some overlooked or not as well known elements of your culture that would make some incredible anime like powers?
Im looking for some writing inspiration. Im looking for not so known elements of different cultures that would make incredible powers.
Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’ commits a ‘First Amendment sin,’ appeals court says in ruling that blocks part of the bill ( www.cnn.com )
“The ideas targeted in Florida’s Individual Freedom Act are embraced in some communities, and despised in others,” the ruling said. “By limiting its restrictions to a list of ideas designated as offensive, the Act targets speech based on its content. And by barring only speech that endorses any of those ideas, it...
love the🗿tho ( lemmy.ml )
Kansas' AG is telling schools they must out trans kids to parents ( abcnews.go.com )
Kansas’ attorney general is telling public schools that they’re required to tell parents their children are transgender or non-binary even if they’re not out at home
Florida insiders fear vengeful DeSantis will ‘burn it all down’ ( www.politico.com )
Many wonder if he’ll seek political vengeance against people he views as disloyal....
This job posting: you must pay a training fee, no housing or insurance provided, must have 4WD vehicle ( lemmy.zip )
2023 saw record killings by US police. Who is most affected? ( www.theguardian.com )
In 2023, Black people were killed at a rate 2.6 times higher than white people, Mapping Police Violence found. Last year, 290 people killed by police were Black, making up 23.5% of victims, while Black Americans make up roughly 14% of the total population. Native Americans were killed at a rate 2.2 times greater than white...
Special counsel Jack Smith was targeted by attempted swatting on Christmas Day ( www.nbcnews.com )
Police were dispatched toward Smith's residence but were called off when they learned it was a false alarm and that everyone inside the home was safe....