Supreme Court's new term kicks off with blockbuster climate change caseThe case centers on whether local governments can hold giant energy companies accountable for the local harms of climate change, but it has repercussions beyond climate.NPR2d agoWhole story →JusticePlanet
The Supreme Court faces another term jam-packed with controversyThe Supreme Court term opens on Monday with big test cases on religion, guns and climate change. Plus, the emergency docket keeps popping.NPR4d agoWhole story →JusticePlanet
AI data centers: How much are ratepayers on the hook for?Data centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benefit and how much they actually pay for the benefit.NPR5d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyHR 9340ai data center legislation
A super El Niño is here, but NOAA is scaling back research : NPRA powerful El Niño is already influencing extreme weather around the planet. During the last strong El Niño, federal agencies ramped up research in the hope of improving weather forecasts. This year, they won't be matching that effort.NPR6d agoWhole story →EducationPlanetel ni o research funding
One year after the end of the EV tax credit, is the future still electric?Congress got rid of a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicle buyers. One year later, are people still buying EVs?NPR7d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyev tax credit expiration
How will the U.S. refill its dwindling oil reserves?Whether it’s oil from Venezuela or somewhere else, the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve needs to be refilled. The SPR is widely considered critical for energy security. On today’s show, the challenges to refilling the reserves at a time of high federal debt and climbing gas prices. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Your Next Listen — So… how long before…NPR15d agoWhole story →PlanetCultureoil reserve refill
Republicans are outspending Democrats in competitive races : NPRTo counter a difficult political environment, two Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved more than $150 million in ads — primarily in deep red House and Senate races that have now become competitive.NPR19d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetmidterm election spending
Fed raises interest rates; Oil prices; EU-Canada : NPRThe Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in years. And, the European Union has proposed that Canada become its first-ever "associate member."NPR20d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyfederal reserve interest rate hike
Congress sends new Russia sanctions bill to Trump's desk : NPRThe legislation was named for the late South Carolina Republican. It gives the president authority to impose tariffs on top importers of oil and natural gas from Russia, such as China and India.NPR20d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanetrussia sanctions bill passage
