Clarence Thomas is in the hot seat for Supreme Court’s biggest climate case in yearsBy John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — As one of the Supreme Court’s most stalwart conservative and prolific justices, Clarence Thomas’ views on the biggest cases of the day — from guns to race to religion — are rarely in doubt. Yet when it comes to perhaps the most significant climate change-related case to reach theABC17News.com3d agoWhole story →PlanetClarence Thomassupreme court climate case
How are higher interest rates and rising prices affecting you?By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Last month, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, as it tries to bring inflation under control. But higher rates make borrowing more expensive for consumers and businesses — one reason mortgage rates have climbed to a three-year high in recentABC17News.com4d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyfederal reserve rate hike
GOP candidate Steve Hilton grapples with Trump’s policies and other takeaways from the California governor debateBy Eric Bradner, Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Xavier Becerra, the Democratic favorite in California’s race for governor, sought to tie his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to the policies of President Donald Trump as the two debated Wednesday night on CNN. “You’re going to end up with Trump results if you follow Steve Hilton’s plan,”ABC17News.com5d agoWhole story →BuildGovernmentDonald Trumpcalifornia governor debate
Democrats block data centers bill, derailing Senate GOP bid to act on affordability ahead of midtermsBy Ellis Kim, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a GOP-led bill to combat rising energy costs driven by the data center boom, thwarting a last-ditch effort by Republicans to show they are taking voter concerns about affordability seriously. Even though the bill only recommends states take action and does notABC17News.com6d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyHR 9340senate rejects hr 9340
Doctor says 'protein maxxing' short on real health benefitsCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Protein is everywhere. Grocery stores are full of products that promise extra protein, and federal health authorities have sung the virtues of adding more to Americans' diets. But a University of Missouri Health Care doctor said Tuesday that there's not much evidence to show that "protein maxxing" has any health benefits. TheABC17News.com6d agoWhole story →HealthEducation
