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Columbia officials slam administration for response to pro-Palestinian protests

The Columbia University administration is facing criticisms from a panel of its fellow faculty and students over its handling of pro-Palestinian protesters. Large groups have gathered at Columbia since last week, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Some protesters have gone further by calling for the death of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reportedly targeting Jewish […]

Biden administration drops plan to ban menthol cigarettes: report

The Biden administration on Friday delayed plans to ban menthol cigarettes, citing a need for more time to consider proposals from health regulators. of The Wall Street Journal first reported the decision.said it was the result of the White House weighing the potential public health benefits of banning cigarettes against the political risks of angering […]

Biden administration plans to tee up offshore wind across the nation’s coastlines

The Biden administration plans to boost offshore wind power, announcing up to 12 opportunities for industry to bid on opportunities to build wind turbines in U.S. oceans over the next five years. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is scheduled to announce the lease sale at a conference in New Orleans. Lease sales are an opportunity for […]

Biden administration cracks down on junk fees in air travel

The Biden administration finalized rules Wednesday that will require airlines to automatically refund passengers on canceled or significantly delayed flights and pre-pay baggage sharing, change and cancellation fees. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement: “Passengers deserve to know in advance the costs they are facing, and if airlines owe money, they should get […]

Biden administration greenlights production of first nuclear warhead in 40 years

Senate testimony by Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and National Nuclear Security Administration Administrator Jill Hruby revealed the Pentagon is building the first new nuclear warhead in 40 years.  The W93 warhead will be built without nuclear testing and will be used on submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Currently, the United States is adhering to a prohibition on […]

Biden administration reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela over election infractions

Biden administration officials announced Wednesday that they will reimpose punishing sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector, saying that the Maduro regime failed to uphold its commitments to hold free and fair elections. The Treasury Department had issued a six-month sanctions reprieve for Venezuela’s oil and gas sector last October. The authorization allowed the country’s […]