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Finalized tax credit for cleaner hydrogen gets a cautious OK from some environmental groups

Finalized tax credit for cleaner hydrogen gets a cautious OK from some environmental groups

The Biden administration released long-awaited final rules Friday for a tax credit that will send billions of dollars to producers of cleaner hydrogen.

Federal courts won't refer Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to attorney general over ethics

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal courts will not refer allegations that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may have violated ethics laws to the Justice Department, the judiciary's policymaking body said Thursday.

US sanctions Beijing-based cyber group for its alleged role in hacking incidents

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury on Friday sanctioned a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure.

Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol's cancer risk

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday.
Bob Rae hopeful for UN development goals, despite 'intractable issues' worldwide

Bob Rae hopeful for UN development goals, despite 'intractable issues' worldwide

OTTAWA — Canada is trying to push the world's nations to stick with the goals they set to confront the planet's main challenges, despite rising geopolitical confrontation that has made the 2030 deadlines more difficult to meet.
Which US elections are happening in 2025? Here's a look at upcoming primary and general contests

Which US elections are happening in 2025? Here's a look at upcoming primary and general contests

Most of the U.S. holds its major primary and general elections in even-numbered years, but there are a handful of places where competitive congressional , state and local-level contests will be happening in 2025.
Trump's strength and unpredictability can help end the war in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Trump's strength and unpredictability can help end the war in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is “strong and unpredictable,” and those qualities can be a decisive factor in his policy approach to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Republicans' trust in accuracy of US elections jumps after Trump's win, AP-NORC poll finds

Republicans' trust in accuracy of US elections jumps after Trump's win, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of Republicans say they are confident in the 2024 vote count after Donald Trump’s win, according to a new poll that finds a sharp turnaround from GOP voters’ skepticism about U.S.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's state legislative special elections

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's state legislative special elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Virginia will begin the new year filling state Senate and House vacancies on Tuesday in a trio of special elections that could determine control of the narrowly divided chambers.
Which US elections are happening in 2025? Here's a look at upcoming primary and general contests

Which US elections are happening in 2025? Here's a look at upcoming primary and general contests

Most of the U.S. holds its major primary and general elections in even-numbered years, but there are a handful of places where competitive congressional , state and local-level contests will be happening in 2025.