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The Chairman of Texasβ Public Utility Commission Has a To-Do List
Ahead of Thomas Gleesonβs unanimous vote from a Senate committee Monday to advance his nomination as the chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Sen. Angela Paxton asked the energy regulator what three things top his to-do list. No. 1, Gleeson said during a Texas Senate Nominations committee meeting,is reinstilling the publicβs faith in [β¦]
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Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn?
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Calls to extend restrictions after burn-off sparks bushfire emergency
A veteran volunteer firefighter in Western Australia's Midwest urges farmers and residents to hold tight on planned burns as dry conditions create an escalated fire risk.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Alibaba and DeepSeekβs home province launches AI spending spree to become innovation hub
A new plan from the Zhejiang government will see billions of yuan spent through 2027 to support AI companies and attract βtop talentβ.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: UN says aid still not reaching Gaza
In our news wrap Tuesday, the UN says no aid has reached Palestinians two days after Israel ended its three-month blockade, the FDA is changing the way it approves annual COVID-19 vaccines, the World Health Organization approved an agreement on how to handle future pandemics and New Orleans police arrested a maintenance worker at the jail where 10 inmates pulled off a daring escape.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Veteran Environmentalist Sues Rural School Board Over Exxon Tax Break Decision
An environmental organization on the rural Texas coast sued a local school district on Tuesday, alleging it failed to adequately notify the public before entering into tax break negotiations with ExxonMobil Corp. for a $10 billion plastics plant proposed in the area. The lawsuit said the Calhoun County Independent School District violated state laws requiring [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:NZ Budget 2025: science investment must increase as a proportion of GDP for NZ to innovate and compete
New Zealand trails far behind other wealthy countries in research funding and strategy. This inhibits the innovation that could drive a more productive economy.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:‘Vintage’ air traffic system to blame for near misses and outages, ex-FAA official says
Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport again lost contact with planes Monday, according to the FAA. It's the fourth such incident at that airport in less than a month and the latest in a string of alarming incidents and close calls at airports across the country. Geoff Bennett discussed more with David Grizzle, the former COO of the FAAβs Air Traffic Organization.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:'I'm not a clown': Defiant Postecoglou puts Spurs first ahead of Europa League final
Ange Postecoglou says he has no concerns about his future as Tottenham manager, arguing all his focus is on his side's Europa League final against Manchester United.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US to cut Newark airport flights after series of major disruptions
Equipment outages, runway construction and air traffic control staffing issues have all contributed to βexcessiveβ delays.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Report reveals new health risks faced by first digital native generation
Teenagers and young people are facing new threats that could see their health and wellbeing go backwards, a new Lancet report warns.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Tribal colleges face uncertain future amid federal funding cuts
Tribal colleges and universities have endured decades of chronic underfunding, relying heavily on federal support to stay afloat. Now, the Trump administrationβs broad cuts to federal programs are hitting Indian Country hard, posing a serious threat to the future of these vital institutions. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, Rethinking College.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Unicef calls for more aid in Gaza, says child malnutrition increasing
Unicef calls for more aid in Gaza, says child malnutrition increasing The UN's Children's Fund, Unicef, called for more aid to be allowed into Gaza on Tuesday. " The supplies we have in Gaza to treat and prevent growing child malnutrition have declined rapidly since the aid blockade. They are almost gone," Unicef said on X. "The initial delivery of aid in the last 24 hours is a drop in the ocean of what is urgently...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:National parks preparing for busy Memorial Day weekend: What to expect
Millions of Americans are expected to travel this weekend, and it's likely you'll run into at least a few at a national park near you.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Magnus Carlsen vs. The World: the chess mega-showdown that ended in a draw
Norwegian chess legend Magnus Carlsen played against 143,000 players from all over the world in a 46-day online freestyle match that ended in a draw.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Attorneys say U.S. immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan
Up to a dozen people from several countries may have been deported to Africa, immigration rights lawyers told a judge.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Taiwanβs William Lai enters second year in office with troubles mounting on all sides
No honeymoon for the leader called inflexible, ineffectual in relations with Washington, and still on a collision course with Beijing.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Rubio faces wrath of former colleagues in testy Senate hearing
Senate Democrats on Tuesday used hearings with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to unleash criticism of the Trump administration's pivot toward Russia, selective refugee admissions, deportation of student activists and gutting of U.S. soft-power programs. The hearing, nominally to discuss Trumpβs 2026 foreign funding request, provided the first public opportunity for Senate Democrats, and some...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Israel Withdraws Main Delegation from Hamas Talks in Qatar After Hostage Plan Rejection
Israel has withdrawn its primary delegation from indirect negotiations with Hamas in Qatar following the Palestinian groupβs rejection of the U.S. special envoyβs hostage release proposal. Related: At least 72 Gazans have been killed so far Saturday in new Israeli attacks. On May 20, 2025, Israel announced it has withdrawn its main negotiating delegation from [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Johnson says House on track for Trump budget vote within two daysΒ
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Tuesday evening that GOP leadersare on track to vote on President Trump's domestic agenda before Friday. Johnson has been in countless conversations with the two groups of lawmakers who, as recently as Tuesday morning, were still threatening to sink the package. But an 11th-hour offer to the SALT Caucus...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Why 'the fear of the unknown' has some runners questioning this man's record
British runner William Goodge broke the record for completing a trans-Australia run by a whopping four days β but there are a handful of people in ultra-running who have questions.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:It wasn't cheap, but these old silos have been transformed into luxury
Old silos that were once used for storing food are undergoing glamorous transformations to become luxury accommodation, providing new income streams for farmers.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Trump announces concept for ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense program in the U.S.
While the president picked the concept he wanted, the Pentagon is still developing the requirements that Golden Dome will need to meet β which is not the way new systems are normally developed.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Why is Donald Trump fixated on South Africa?
How did the US right become fixated on a debunked conspiracy theory of 'white genocide' in South Africa?
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Government says water company investigations have increased
The government says it has launched 81 criminal investigations for alleged breaches of environmental law.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:How Gulf states could unlock US investment in Iran after sanctions end
Given their ties with both China and the US, Gulf states could act as economic intermediaries and help normalise US-Iran business relations.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Aussies keep Roland Garros dream alive in French Open qualifying
Six Australians remain in contention to claim a main draw place in Paris after the first round of qualifying at Roland Garros.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US: UCLA student hospitalised during hunger strike for Gaza
US: UCLA student hospitalised during hunger strike for Gaza Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:56 Hunger strikes in solidarity with Gaza are spreading across US campuses as Palestinians face a humanitarian catastrophe Hunger striker at Yale University being helped by fellow students at Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall on their way to meet dean of Yale College Pericles Lewis, on 15 May 2025 (Photo...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Clubs dismayed star footballer allowed to return to play following criminal sentence
One club has requested the matter be referred to the AFL integrity unit concerned the decision could set a βdangerousβ precedent of their league being used as a gateway of integration back into the community for people convicted of serious crimes.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Hands Over U.S. Military Veteran Ahead of Chevron License Extension
Venezuela handed over a U.S. Armed Forces veteran amid bilateral negotiations aimed at extending Chevronβs operating license. The move marks progress in diplomatic relations between the two countries. Related: Venezuela and India Reaffirm Political, Energy, and Trade Cooperation On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the Venezuelan government handed over Joe St. Clair, a U.S. Air Force [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Trump's Golden Dome raises major questions: Can it be built? Should it? What's Canada's role?
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Trump's 'Golden Dome' raises major questions: Can it be built? Should it? What's Canada's role?
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Israel calls on the EU to exert pressure 'where it belongs' after Brussels opts to review trade ties
A majority of the European Union's foreign ministers backed a Dutch proposal to review the bloc's ties with Israel over its actions in Gaza.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:What CEOs from auto, housing, travel and ad markets are saying about tariffs, consumer spending and the economy
The chief executives from Carvana, Pinterest and homebuilder Taylor Morrison provide key reads on consumer spending at the CNBC CEO Council Summit.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:As two headaches confront new environment minister in WA, a third looms
New federal Environment Minister Murray Watt is in WA sounding out two big issues, including the potential extension of Woodside's North West Shelf. But his big task is to avoid upsetting a man used to getting his way.
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