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Colorado Local Ballot Measures Propose Tax Changes
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Pueblo and El Paso County-area ballot measures would authorize new taxes or lift tax limits to fund library revenue flexibility, zoo operations and improvements, fire and public-safety services, new fire stations, and school safety and building upgrades. The proposals include sales-tax increases for Pueblo’s zoo and fire department, a long-term property-tax increase for Elbert Fire Protection District, and up to $80 million in bonds for Cheyenne Mountain schools.
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South Bend drafts neighborhood-first data center standards
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South Bend has proposed a “Neighborhoods-First” framework for large data centers, requiring companies to cover their costs, operate transparently, use local labor and meet environmental and neighborhood standards. The city says all data center revenue would support neighborhood priorities, and officials are seeking public feedback; no project is currently planned.
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Astros Face Offseason Decisions After Playoff Exit
Sports
— Oct 3, 2026
After an 81-81 season and a home playoff sweep, the Astros face pressure to overhaul their baseball operations and strengthen a roster weakened by rotation injuries, limited speed and unreliable outfield production; proposed fixes include pursuing a frontline starter and giving a new baseball executive authority over the club’s direction. They must also make key contract calls, including whether to exercise Isaac Paredes’ option and whether to retain reliever Bryan Abreu at a measured price.
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GAC plans share issue to acquire FAW's 50% stake in Toyota JV
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— Sep 28, 2026
GAC plans to acquire FAW Group’s 50% stake in FAW Toyota, bringing Toyota’s northern and southern China joint ventures under GAC’s umbrella and enabling coordination of operations, investment and resources. The proposed restructuring would make FAW GAC’s second-largest shareholder and reflects mounting pressure to consolidate China’s highly competitive auto industry.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 3h
Nation’s Largest Grid Operator Warns Drastic Measures Required As Data Centers Come Online
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— May 8, 2026
The largest U.S. grid operator proposed cutting power to newcomers during periods of high demand in a Wednesday white paper. PJM Interconnection serves over 67 million consumers across its operational area. Its…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Ecuador Voters Reject Foreign Bases and Constitutional Rewrite in Major Rebuke to Noboa
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— Nov 17, 2025
Ecuadorians delivered a sweeping rejection of President Daniel Noboa’s agenda on Sunday, voting down a proposal that would have allowed foreign nations to operate military bases inside the country and rejecting a push…
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US Mulls Paying Companies, Tax Breaks to Pull Supply Chains From China
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— May 18, 2020
U.S. lawmakers and officials are crafting proposals to push American companies to move operations or key suppliers out of China that include tax breaks, new rules, and carefully structured subsidies. Interviews with a…
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Senate Dems Take Aim at Trump 2017 International Tax Reforms
Reporting
— Apr 6, 2021
Top Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee on Monday proposed major shifts in former President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax reforms to eliminate what they say are incentives for companies to move operations overseas and…
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‘Democrats Need To Stop Snipping At Each Other’: Political Operatives Annoyed Billionaire Showed Up To Party
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— Oct 17, 2025
In the lead-up to California’s Nov. 4 special election to approve its proposed Democratic gerrymander, state party leaders are butting heads over messaging strategy. Democrat mega-donor and failed 2020 presidential…
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Your belief about ability decides who grows after failure
Parents, teachers, managers, and anyone stuck treating a setback as permanent proof get a clear map of why some people keep improving and others shut down.
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Boulder City proposes 5% annual utility rate hikes
Politics
— Jul 23, 2026
Boulder City is considering three-year utility-rate increases of up to 5% annually for electric, water, and wastewater services starting in FY2027, expected to generate about $1.46 million in extra revenue each year to fund capital projects, address the water operating fund deficit, and support aging infrastructure. Residents and businesses are invited to submit written feedback by August 13, with a study by the FCS Group guiding the proposed hikes.
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New York Democrats Could End Up Handing Tish James $10 Million Lifeline For Fees In Mortgage Fraud Probe
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— May 8, 2025
Democrats’ proposed state operations budget could enable New York Attorney General Letitia James to use taxpayer funds for personal legal expenses resulting from a possible Trump administration investigation. If passed…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Costa Rica's president says US ground troops could boost security, no deployment planned
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— Sep 4, 2026
Costa Rican President Laura Fernández has floated the idea that U.S. ground operations could bolster national security against transnational crime, but she stressed any such move would require congressional approval and is not currently planned. Her comments come amid ongoing concerns about crime and the judiciary, though she says she is not considering a state of emergency and notes no concrete U.S. deployment proposal.
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If it needs congressional approval and isn't even proposed yet, this feels more like a trial balloon than real policy.
House Passes Clean Stopgap Through Dec. 4
Politics
— Jul 17, 2026
The House is advancing stopgap funding measures to keep federal operations running through December and maintain momentum toward full-year FY2027 appropriations, with a looming deadline and ongoing Senate resistance shaping the path forward ahead of the November elections. Some proposals pair temporary funding with policy provisions like the SAVE America Act, underscoring intra-party tensions between fiscal hawks and conservative Republicans.
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BC Hydro Plans Vancouver Island Battery Storage
Environment
— Jul 20, 2026
BC Hydro is advancing British Columbia’s first utility-scale battery storage facility near Duncan on Vancouver Island, with a planned capacity of at least 100 MW to boost grid reliability and meet growing demand, targeting operation by 2030. The project will be developed through a procurement process to pre-qualify suppliers and invite proposals, as part of BC Hydro’s Powering Growth plan to modernize the province’s electricity system.
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 4h
