2019 May

Earth experiences second hottest April on record

This past April was the second hottest in recorded history, according to data released by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The report found that April 2019 was the second hottest month since records began in 1891, rivaled only by April 2016. Click Here: highlanders rugby gear world Five of the hottest recorded Aprils have occurred in the past decade, […]

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Guardian updates style: Climate change now 'climate emergency, crisis or breakdown'

The British newspaper The Guardian is changing its style guidelines to no longer recommend the use of the phrases “climate change” and “global warning.” The Guardian will instead use “climate emergency, crisis or breakdown” instead of “climate change” and “global heating” instead of “global warming,” although the other phrases won’t be prohibited. The paper will also […]

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Overnight Health Care — Presented by Campaign for Accountability — Momentum builds for federal laws enshrining abortion rights | Missouri lawmakers approve bill banning abortions at 8 weeks | Warren unveils plan to protect abortion rights

Welcome to Friday’s Overnight Health Care. We’re still seeing the fallout from Alabama’s abortion ban law. Today, another state passed a bill meant to severely restrict abortion, and 2020 Democrats are pushing to enshrine abortion rights. We’ll start with the idea of legislating Roe v Wade…   Momentum builds behind push to pass laws enshrining […]

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GOP Mueller critic says Flynn contacted him during special counsel probe: report

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn contacted at least one member of Congress who vocally criticized Robert MuellerRobert (Bob) Swan MuellerSasse: US should applaud choice of Mueller to lead Russia probe MORE even as Flynn cooperated with the special counsel’s investigation. Flynn sent Twitter direct messages to Rep. Matt GaetzMatthew (Matt) GaetzGOP Mueller critic says Flynn contacted him during […]

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Companies warn Trump trade war is about to hit consumers

U.S. companies are speaking out against President TrumpDonald John TrumpComey: Barr is ‘sliming his own department’ GOP Mueller critic says Flynn contacted him during special counsel probe: report Acting DHS secretary threatened to quit after clashing with Miller: report MORE‘s escalating trade war with China, with major players such as Walmart saying tariffs are forcing […]

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Dem Louisiana governor prepared to sign fetal 'heartbeat' ban

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) is reportedly prepared to break with the Democratic Party to sign a bill banning abortion after a fetal heartbeat detected if it passes a final vote in the state House, The Associated Press reported. The proposal awaits a final vote before it heads to Edwards’s desk. The legislation would ban abortions once a […]

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Key Republican 'convinced' Iran threats are credible

The top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee says he is “convinced” there is cause for concern around Iran’s activists following a pair of briefings on the Gulf nation. “I am convinced that the information and warnings that we have collected are of greater concern than the normal Iranian harassment activity that we’ve seen in the Persian […]

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Overnight Defense: Trump rails against media coverage | Calls reporting on Iran tensions 'highly inaccurate' | GOP senator blocking Trump pick for Turkey ambassador | Defense bill markup next week

Happy Friday and welcome to Overnight Defense. We’re Rebecca Kheel and Ellen Mitchell, and here’s your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the newsletter.   THE TOPLINE: President TrumpDonald John TrumpComey: Barr is ‘sliming his own department’ GOP Mueller critic says Flynn contacted him during special counsel probe: report Acting DHS […]

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Trump knocks Mulvaney for casting doubt on chances of infrastructure deal

President TrumpDonald John TrumpComey: Barr is ‘sliming his own department’ GOP Mueller critic says Flynn contacted him during special counsel probe: report Acting DHS secretary threatened to quit after clashing with Miller: report MORE in a new interview chided acting chief of staff Mick MulvaneyJohn (Mick) Michael MulvaneyActing DHS secretary threatened to quit after clashing […]

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Overnight Energy: EPA watchdog finds Pruitt spent $124K on 'excessive' travel | Agency defends Pruitt expenses | Lawmakers push EPA to recover money | Inslee proposes spending $9T for green jobs

PRUITT’S BACK IN THE NEWS OVER A $124,000 TRAVEL TAB: The watchdog overseeing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recommending the agency demand $124,000 in reimbursements from former Administrator Scott PruittEdward (Scott) Scott PruittOvernight Energy: Dems look to bypass EPA with asbestos ban | California moves to ban brain-damaging pesticide | Researchers tout new plastic […]

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