Communities facing air pollution threats worry about EPA rollbacks under Trump
In the U.S., the biggest polluters are often concentrated in underserved, mostly minority communities.
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Is teacher recruitment ‘scam’ all pervasive, SC asks Bengal
The Supreme Court questioned the Bengal government and its SSC over a teacher recruitment ‘scam,’ highlighting flaws in the selection process. The court examined various categories of irregularities, including manipulated ranks and marks. While acknowledging the impact on students, the court prioritized addressing the ‘scam’ confirmed by a commission and the CBI.
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Don’t rake up Ram temple-like issues elsewhere: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat criticized the rise of disputes over religious sites, emphasizing the importance of interfaith harmony in India. He stated that raising issues out of hate is unacceptable, referencing the Ram temple as a matter of faith. Bhagwat urged a return to ancient culture, rejecting extremism and advocating for inclusivity, where everyone can…
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House vote imminent on Trump-backed bill to avoid government shutdown
The House of Representatives is set to imminently vote on a bill backed by President-elect Trump to avert a government shutdown. It comes after two days of chaos in Congress as lawmakers fought amongst themselves about a path forward on government spending – a fight joined by Trump and his allies Elon Musk and Vivek…
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Dr. Phil witnesses tense homeless altercation while touring subway with Mayor Adams
Dr. Phil toured the New York City subway with Mayor Eric Adams and saw firsthand how quickly encounters with homeless people can get chaotic. After the acquittal of Marine veteran Daniel Penny, Dr. Phil visited New York’s subway with Adams to learn more about how New Yorkers can feel safe on public transportation. “This is…
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Celtics head coach admits he’d ‘rather watch something else’ as NBA ratings decline
Fewer people are watching the NBA than in previous years, including some of the sport’s top names. Ratings for NBA games on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV are down 25% through Saturday, according to Sports Media Watch, and there are many ideas floating about why. Three-pointer propensity and lack of defense are the two…
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Hillary Clinton says Republicans are taking orders from ‘world’s richest man’ to shut down government
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sounded off Thursday about Elon Musk’s influence over the spending drama on Capitol Hill. “If you’re just catching up: the Republican Party, taking orders from the world’s richest man, is on course to shut down the government over the holidays, stopping paychecks for our troops and nutrition benefits for…
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Analyzing whether the new spending bill will pass
Congress could be heading toward a government shutdown, but Republicans have reached a new deal that would keep the government funded. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne and former Republican National Committee spokesperson Kevin Sheridan analyze the likelihood of its passage, and Elon Musk’s influence on Capitol Hill.
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House GOP reaches Trump-backed funding deal
House Republicans are planning to vote on a new short-term funding measure after a previous plan collapsed Wednesday night due to pushback from President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane and Robert Costa report on the deal.
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Norovirus outbreaks reported on 3 cruise ships this month
Just over 300 passengers and crew members fell ill during norovirus outbreaks on three cruise voyages in December.
