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TL/DR - The Energy Department is encouraging U.S. states to update their energy codes for new buildings, which it says could reduce future carbon emissions by nearly 2 billion metric tons and cut $180 billion from collective energy bills over 30 years. The department is offering millions of dollars through a new energy-codes program to help…

TL/DR - The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Jarkesy on November 29, 2023, which could heavily impact the functioning of administrative law judges (ALJs) and the nondelegation doctrine. The case arose from SEC allegations that hedge funds started by George Jarkesy committed securities fraud;…

TL/DR - Teachers have reached a tentative agreement with Portland Public Schools, ending a strike that lasted more than three weeks. As a result, schools will reopen on a two-hour delay. The PPS School Board Chair confirmed that a deal had been reached with the Portland Association of Teachers. Portland Public Schools and Teachers Achieve…

TL/DR - The Ronin Theatre Company will perform William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" at the Irish Cultural Center courtyard in Phoenix, USA, from 13 to 17 December. The play is a comedic look at false identities and ulterior motives, set against the backdrop of the 12th night after Christmas, also known as Three Kings Day. Regular tickets are…