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Month: June 2024

A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As he campaigned for the presidency, Joe Biden promised to spend billions of dollars to “save the world” from climate change. One of the largest players in the solar industry was ready. Executives, officials and major investors in First Solar, the largest domestic maker of solar panels, donated at least

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Céline Dion insisted on keeping muscle spasm footage in documentary, director says

By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — Céline Dion insisted that graphic footage of herself having a violent muscle spasm should stay in a new documentary about her life, the film’s director has said. In an interview with Variety, Irene Taylor, the director of “I Am: Céline Dion,” said the legendary singer insisted on keeping the “intensely revealing” moment

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‘This isn’t a trial’: Wall Street Journal rips Russia’s secretive Evan Gershkovich prosecution

By Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Early Wednesday morning, at 2am ET, imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s trial commenced before a Russian court on bogus espionage charges. Covering the judicial charade will present an unprecedented challenge for The Journal and other news outlets, given that the trial will take place in secret, behind closed doors. Some images

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‘Cricket is the only source of happiness back home’: Afghanistan enjoys historic run to T20 World Cup semifinals

By Ben Morse and Masoud Popalzai, CNN (CNN) — Pakistan exited cricket’s T20 World Cup at the group stage. Australia – one of the sport’s heavyweights – couldn’t get past the Super 8 stage. And it was at Australia’s expense that Afghanistan reached the semifinals, a success sparking mass scenes of celebrations back home. After reaching the tournament’s

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