Sen. Schatz to Participate in UN Climate Conference in UAE

TL/DR - US Senator Brian Schatz plans to attend the annual UN climate conference, COP28, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he will highlight the progress made by the Inflation Reduction Act. The Act, signed into law a year ago, invests in clean energy and aims to cut US carbon pollution by 40% in 2030, and it has exceeded initial projections…

Moose Brings Unexpected Cheer to Porches: Holiday Mystery Unraveled

TL/DR - A stuffed moose has appeared on every porch on Woodlawn Avenue in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, surprising residents. The five-foot tall moose seemingly moves every night to a new house, creating a neighborhood mystery. While the source of the moose remains unknown, it has brought the community together, with residents eagerly…

Alert: No $6,400 subsidies from US govt in Inflation Act update

TL/DR - Social media posts claiming that the U.S. government is providing monthly subsidies of up to $6,400 to Americans earning less than $50,000 per year under an updated Inflation Reduction Act are false. The scam directs people to a website that is not affiliated with the U.S. government, asking them to answer questions about their income and…

Over a million electric vehicles sold in the US this year

TL/DR - In 2023, Americans purchased a million fully electric vehicles (EVs) marking the first time that many EVs have been sold in the US in a year. The increase in sales is attributed to the increased variety of EV models available and the Inflation Reduction Act that offers tax credits for EV purchases. Despite the rise, EVs only accounted for…