Tai and Dombrovskis discuss US Inflation Reduction Act

TL/DR - US Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with the European Union's Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis to discuss the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, which the EU fears could disadvantage European companies due to its $369 billion in subsidies for clean technologies. The subsidies, which favor North American manufacturers and…

High-Speed Chase in Orange County Ends with 2 Arrests

TL/DR - Two people were arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase in a Chevy Cruze through Orange County, reaching speeds of over 100 mph. The pursuit started in the San Pedro-Wilmington region, with the suspect driving recklessly and dangerously weaving through traffic on the southbound lanes of the 405 Freeway. The pursuit ended in…

Canton’s Sewer Costs Soar Due to Mammoth Plant – The Mountaineer

TL/DR - The Canton North Carolina Aldermen have discussed long-term plans for their wastewater treatment plant, which is oversized for the town's needs. The plant's current capacity is 2.5 million gallons per day, but the town's average use is only 1 million gallons per day. This oversizing is leading to high costs for the town, including a $9…

Majority of Malaysians Uninterested in Exercise: Survey Results

Physical Inactivity among Malaysians There's a rising trend of sedentary behavior among Malaysians, with a greater incidence of physical inactivity compared to their neighboring countries. As reported in the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, one in every three adults in Malaysia is leading a physically inactive lifestyle. The study…