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2024

Voters Divided on Verdict: I Supported Trump Twice, Not Anymore

TL/DR - The articles discuss the conviction of former US President Donald Trump on 34 criminal counts, with Trump vowing to appeal the decision. There appears to be a split among voters, with some who previously supported Trump saying that they can no longer back him. Additional questions being raised revolve around the rights that Trump may lose…

NY first state to give Inflation Reduction Act energy rebates

TL/DR - Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $39.6 million rebate initiative to support low-income New Yorkers in making energy efficiency upgrades to their homes via the federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program. Expected to save communities $8.8 billion collectively, the program incentivizes the installation of…

Vermont Mandates Oil Firms to Pay for Climate Change Damage

TL/DR - Vermont has become the first US state to pass a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for damage caused by climate change. The legislation will affect companies involved in the extraction of fossil fuels or the refining of crude oil attributable to over 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions between 1995 and 2024. The…

“Health Insurance Mandates Spike Care Costs: Expert View”

TL/DR - The articles state that health insurance mandates increase the cost of healthcare. They also discuss the lifelong relationship Americans have with health insurance. They underline the sentiment that health insurance is something that people don't want to use. Insight on Health Insurance Costs and Usage Exploration: How Health…