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TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act, in partnership with NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), is offering $600,000 to citizen scientists to study climate change. The purpose of this initiative is to encourage public involvement in scientific research and to help address the growing need for data on climate change. The funding…

TL/DR - Ohio-based solar developers are using the Inflation Reduction Act to counteract the perceived bias against renewable energy sources. This act allows them to claim depreciation on their solar installations over five years, thus reducing their taxable income and making their projects more financially viable. The Inflation Reduction Act is…

TL/DR - President Biden has convened his national security team amid growing fears of an attack from Iran. The U.S has passed a message to Iran asking for de-escalation at a 'critical moment' for the Middle East. Though Biden has been briefed, specifics on the timing and details of a potential Iranian attack remain unclear. Biden's security…

TL/DR - Asheville's historic chimes, located in the clock tower of the Haywood County Courthouse, have been restored and are continuing to bring peace and melody to new generations. The chimes, which are over a century old, ring out every hour and play a short melody at noon. While the chimes may not be noticed by all, they form a part of the…