California wildfires: Water supply becomes flashpoint in Trump-Newsom fight
Fires in the Los Angeles area are not only causing devastating damage to property and lives, but also fueling political debate over how to put them out, with President-elect Trump blaming state officials for water shortages. I am doing it. A social media brawl erupted Wednesday as efforts by the Los Angeles Department of Water […]
EVs become flashpoint in pivotal Michigan Senate race
Electric vehicles have emerged as a flashpoint in Michigan's pivotal Senate race. Republican Mike Rogers has defended Democrat Elissa Slotkin, frequently criticizing both her and the Biden administration on this issue and attempting to tie Slotkin to the “EV mandate.” Slotkin, on the other hand, is trying to walk a fine line, saying while he […]
McLaren’s rear wing the latest F1 flashpoint
McLaren's rise to the top of the F1 Constructors' Championship is the talk of the paddock ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. Having started the 2023 season from the back of the grid and “just fighting for points”, Lando Norris said before last season's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the team is 20 points ahead of Red […]
China and Philippines reach tentative deal to defuse tensions at South China Sea flashpoint | South China Sea
The Philippines says it has “reached an agreement” with China on a resupply mission to a stranded Philippine navy ship in the South China Sea, a key point of contention between the two countries. China’s Foreign Ministry confirmed an “interim arrangement” in which the two countries agreed to jointly manage disputes over maritime issues and […]