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Supreme Court of Canada debates constitutionality of Ontario redevelopment projectA controversial act was implemented by the Ontario government to fast-track the project, but many claim it gives too much immunity to the province.

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Portugal Housing Protest Reflects Mounting Unease Across EuropeA housing protest in Portugal’s second-largest city, which was called off early Friday after clashes with the police, reflects growing unease across several other countries in Europe over the cost of living and housing affordability.

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Gov. Abbott requests federal disaster tax relief for Texas flood victims after JulyGov. Greg Abbott asked the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday, Oct. 15 to provide federal disaster tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding in Texas on July 14.

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Watchdog Questions Zeldin’s Tour With Embattled GOP CandidatesIt’s not unusual for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to be on the road touting the Trump administration’s agenda, but his travel itinerary in the weeks before the midterm election looks like a trail of political hot spots. On Thursday, Zeldin traveled to an auto repair shop and a construction firm in central Pennsylvania […]

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Singapore Probing Firms Over Haze-Causing Indonesian FiresSingapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong vowed to investigate firms responsible for fires that have shrouded the city-state in haze for weeks, warning those found culpable could face legal action.

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City of Birmingham loses federal lawsuit seeking to reverse water board restructuringA 2025 state law restructured the board and gave suburban appointees five of seven seats, ending the city's long-standing majority control.

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UK signals it could coordinate with EU on Chinese EV tariffsEuropean leaders have adopted a more aggressive stance to shield native businesses from a tidal wave of Chinese imports.

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DC Lawmakers to Debate Pied-à-Terre Tax on $2.6 Million HomesDC could become the next major locality to institute a tax on high-end second homes, with local lawmakers set to debate several proposed levies during a Friday hearing.

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Gov. JB Pritzker casts doubt on plan to build more housingGov. JB Pritzker said his plan to allow multifamily homes on single-family lots probably won’t pass in the fall veto session, though Bears stadium and data center legislation remain in play. He also weighed in on Medicare for All.

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Why this NYC businessman is voting for changeNYC CEO Bill Wise details why he is voting for Bruce Blakeman for governor over Kathy Hochul, citing New York's high taxes and energy costs.

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'A Devastating Day for Oregon': Suspect Dead, Kids Among Victims in Elementary School ShootingA 16-year-old boy killed three children—ages 5, 8, and 11—and a teacher in a Thursday shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon. Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz confirmed their deaths during an evening press conference, where he was joined by department communications manager Sheila Miller, Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook, Mayor…

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The case for data centers, explained by a person who wants you to like themLately, AI data centers are public enemy No. 1. The concerns are legion: how much water and electricity they consume, the noise they generate, the sprawling buildings they bring to communities, and the technology they’re powering that may or may not take all of our jobs and usher in the robot apocalypse. Earlier this year, […]

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What does Trump's Russia deal actually mean?{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What does Trump's Russia deal actually mean? President Trump’s controversial diesel deal with Russia may not actually bring down prices ahead of the midterms. © Greg Nash Trump announced last week that Russia would “immediately” supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S. and...

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Troy Jackson got $15k from big oil, pharma lobbyists. He’s giving it to charity.In doing so, the Democrat says he's keeping the so-called 'Dirigo Pledge' he made while running in the abbreviated Senate primary last summer.

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IRS Issues News Release Suspending Excise Tax Penalties for Highway-Use Dyed DieselThe IRS announced temporary federal excise tax relief for dyed diesel fuel sold for use or used on highways nationwide. For the period from October 1 through December 31, 2026, ...

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HUD’s staffing cuts hurt certain housing services, watchdog findsHousing organizations told the Government Accountability Office that they now face more obstacles getting in touch with department employees in a timely manner.

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NextEra CEO makes merger pitch to South Carolina lawmakersNextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum made his first public appearance before South Carolina legislators to help sell them on the company’s planned $67 billion merger with Dominion. Some appear cautious.

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Allies’ ‘Massive’ Diesel Release For Trump Adds Up To About Five Days Of US Demand‘Europe has just agreed to release a massive amount of their heavily stocked Diesel Oil.’

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Citi Bike adds docks in new NYC areas as officials eye cheaper ridesCiti Bike has increased its footprint by about 11% in New York City, adding 234 stations across seven new neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday.

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75% of Likely US Voters Oppose Giving Big Oil Immunity From Climate LawsuitsPresident Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have sought to stop state-level lawsuits aimed at holding oil and gas companies responsible for climate-related damage. But most voters don't think they should be immune from accountability. In a poll released last week by Data for Progress, 75% of likely voters said they would oppose legislation that…

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