Month: June 2022
This New Zealand plan would tax burps from cows and sheep
New Zealand’s proposal to fight climate change includes taxing farmers for the amount of burps their cows and sheep emit.
Read MoreNPR travels to Afghanistan for the 1st time since the Taliban took over
In NPR’s first visit to Afghanistan since the Taliban took over almost a year ago, Diaa Hadid discusses the changes she’s observing in Kabul since she last visited there in pre-Taliban-ruled 2020.
Read MoreRepublicans Attempt to Undercut Jan. 6 Committee With Inaccurate Claims
Before public hearings begin, Republican lawmakers sought to portray the panel as illegitimate.
Read MoreRevanchist Putin compares self to 17th century tsar who fought Sweden
Russian president likens situation in Ukraine to that of Baltic territory captured by Peter the Great, which he claims was always Slavic; ‘It’s our responsibility to take back’
Read MoreThe Jan. 6 committee is holding hearings on its investigation of the Capitol riot
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is holding about a half a dozen public hearings this month on what it has learned so far. The first is on June 9 at 8 p.m. (Image credit: Jose
Read MoreMultiple People Killed in Shooting at Maryland Manufacturing Facility – NBC4 Washington
Multiple People Killed in Shooting at Maryland Manufacturing Facility NBC4 Washington Multiple injured in shooting in Maryland, deputies say KHOU 11 Police investigating shooting at company in Maryland, situation remains active CNN Suspect ‘no longer a threat’ in Smithsburg area shooting Herald-Mail Media Maryland
Read MoreHow to Watch the Jan. 6 Committee Hearings Live on Prime Time
The first of several upcoming hearings by the House committee investigating the attack on the Capitol will be held on Thursday evening.
Read MoreSheriff says multiple victims in shooting at Maryland business
Authorities say a shooting at a business in western Maryland has claimed multiple victims and that the suspect is no longer an active threat.
Read MoreRussia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 9)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (Image credit: Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreMichigan Police Officer Charged With Murder After Killing Black Motorist
Patrick Lyoya was fatally shot by a white Grand Rapids officer during a traffic stop, renewing a national debate about police conduct and use of force.
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