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Eugene Becomes 5th Oregon City to Adopt Home Energy Score Requirement
Eugene adopted a Home Energy Score requirement in a 6-1 vote, becoming the fifth Oregon city with such a policy, aimed at supporting residential energy efficiency upgrades and emissions reductions.
Africa Launches Its Own Oil Bank as Western Lenders Retreat
Africa established the Africa Energy Bank to finance oil and gas projects abandoned by Western lenders amid climate commitments, with $500 million mobilized toward a $5 billion authorized capital goal.
Salon owners in Brierley Hill urge Budget VAT cut as staffing pressures grow
Over 2,000 salon owners have signed a letter urging Chancellor John Healey to reduce VAT on hair and beauty services from 20% to 10% in this week’s Budget, citing rising costs and staffing pressures.
Drive reindustrialisation from No 10 North or risk failure, MPs tell Burnham
Over 90 Labour backbench MPs warn that reindustrialization efforts must be directed from a Manchester-based office to succeed, calling for new legislation and accountability measures.
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Millions join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid regional tensions and fears of US-Iran escalation
Millions of Shiite Muslims participated in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala this week, with over 4.88 million pilgrims entering Iraq amid regional tensions and concerns about U.S.-Iran escalation.
Guatemala evacuates villages due to an eruption of the Fuego volcano
Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted on Monday, prompting authorities to evacuate approximately 250 people from two nearby villages as a precautionary measure amid ash and lava flows.
A veteran was detained by the National Guard in her front yard. Now she’s suing
A retired Army captain in Washington, D.C. is suing the Idaho National Guard for $3 million after being detained and injured in her front yard while sitting on a bench, an incident captured on her Ring camera.
Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold
Federal Medicaid work requirements take effect later this year, but homeless individuals cannot automatically qualify for exemptions despite support from some states, leaving vulnerable people like those managing serious health conditions at risk of losing coverage.
Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives
Democratic primaries in Midwest swing states pit progressive outsiders against establishment moderates, testing whether insurgent candidates can win competitive districts and influence the party’s direction.
Soldier kills four in gun rampage in Russian-occupied Crimea
A soldier opened fire in Russian-occupied Crimea, killing four people including three civilians in a village and wounding several others. The attacker was detained and authorities began investigating the incident.
Pakistan teams search on foot for remains of climbers as weather grounds helicopters
Pakistani search teams on foot sought remains of 10 climbers killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak as bad weather grounded helicopters Tuesday.
US lost 105,000 jobs in October and added 64,000 in November, according to delayed data
US employers added 64,000 jobs in November while shedding 105,000 in October, beating forecasts, though unemployment climbed to 4.6%, a four-year high.
White paint, trees or air con? What parents and teachers can do to cool UK’s overheating schools
UK schools face severe overheating during summer months, prompting parents and teachers to seek practical cooling solutions ranging from tree planting to air conditioning systems.
Federal ‘Science of Reading’ Bill Advances
Two Senate bills advancing federal involvement in reading instruction passed committee review, reflecting growing congressional support for science-based literacy practices already adopted by numerous states.
The ‘Science of Reading’ Movement Is Evolving. Is Math Next?
As the science of reading movement matures, schools are now pursuing similar evidence-based reforms in mathematics, with 18 states passing math legislation between 2022 and 2025.
Pace of college closings picks up, with more projected
More than 440 private nonprofit colleges face closure risk due to declining enrollment and rising debt, with small rural and religiously affiliated institutions most endangered.