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Month: August 2023

Judge sides with young activists in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana

By AMY BETH HANSON and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge on Monday sided with young environmental activists who said state agencies were violating their constitutional right t o a clean and healthful environment by permitting fossil fuel development without considering its effect on the climate. The ruling following a

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Argentine peso plunges after rightist who admires Trump comes first in primary vote

By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Argentine peso plunged Monday after a 52-year-old anti-establishment candidate who admires former President Donald Trump came first in primary elections that will help determine the country’s next president. Javier Milei rocked Argentina’s political establishment Sunday by receiving the biggest share of primary votes for

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Iowa State’s Isaiah Lee, who is accused of betting against Cyclones in a 2021 game, leaves program

AMES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa State spokesman has confirmed defensive lineman Isaiah Lee has left the program after being charged in connection with the state’s investigation into illegal sports wagering at ISU and Iowa. Lee was charged with tampering with records for allegedly disguising his identity to place online sports wagers. Lee is alleged

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Kentucky lawmakers listen to frustrated parents about school transportation issues

By Molly Jett Click here for updates on this story     JEFFERSON COUNTY, Kentucky (WDRB) — With school out Monday and Tuesday, parents of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) students shared their thoughts with Kentucky lawmakers on Sunday. State representatives Tina Bojanowski, Beverly Chester-Burton, Daniel Grossberg, Josie Raymond and state Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong led a

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Hawaiian Electric stock plunges 40% after lawsuit alleges it failed to shut power off ahead of the Maui wildfires

By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — Hawaiian Electric’s stock tumbled to a 13-year low Monday morning, plummeting nearly 40% after a class action lawsuit filed over the weekend alleged that Maui’s devastating wildfires were caused by the utility’s energized power lines that were knocked down by strong winds. The utility says it provides

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Ukraine says it stopped air attacks on Odesa, while British and Dutch jets go after Russian bombers

By SUSIE BLANN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Officials say Russia launched three waves of drones and missiles against the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa. The Ukrainian air force says it intercepted all 15 incoming Shahed drones and eight Kalibr missiles. The Odesa region’s governor says falling debris from the interceptions damaged a residential

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Coinbase launches independent pro-crypto policy group

By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Coinbase is launching an independent nonprofit organization for advancing pro-crypto legislation through Congress, hoping to build on recent legislative and legal wins for the digital asset industry. The Stand with Crypto Alliance is America’s first independent advocacy group for the crypto community, Coinbase says. The organization’s primary

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