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TL/DR - President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to participate in the first of two debates, scheduled for Thursday at 9 p.m. EST. The event, which will be aired on CNN, CNN International, Fox News, NewsNation, and ABC News, and streamed live on CNN.com and USA TODAY's YouTube channel, will not feature a live studio audience…

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a US climate law that provides billions of dollars in incentives to renewable energy, is facing opposition in Ohio, one of the most hostile states for renewables. Major hurdles include a regulatory system that favours fossil fuels, as well as Senate Bill 52 which allows local governments to veto…

TL/DR - Maine is facing a severe shortage of direct-care workers, those responsible for supporting the aging and disabled populations of the state. A study from the Maine Center for Economic Policy suggests that the state needs approximately 2,300 more full-time direct-care workers to meet current demand, and this need is set to grow. Solutions…

TL/DR - Severe flooding has affected the Midwestern states of Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota, causing widespread property damage and several fatalities. The flooding has been attributed to extreme weather events, a phenomenon experts say is becoming more common due to climate change. Meanwhile, President Biden has declared a major disaster in…