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US eases EV battery rules, may expand tax credit eligibility

TL/DR - The U.S. government has made changes to rules concerning electric vehicle (EV) tax credits, potentially making more EVs eligible for credits up to $7,500. The Treasury Department has finalized regulations for these credits under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which give automakers more time to comply with provisions regarding where…

Jury Prepares for Opening Statements in Trump Hush Money Trial

TL/DR - Donald Trump is on trial for alleged election fraud and illegal influence over the 2016 presidential election through silencing damaging stories about his personal life. This historic hush money trial is the first criminal trial of a former American president and one of four prosecutions against Trump. The defense argues that Trump is…

Idaho Eyes Prohibiting Public Funds for Gender-Care Services

TL/DR - Idaho lawmakers are set to vote on a bill seeking to prohibit the use of public funds for gender-affirming care, including its use by state employees and adults registered with Medicaid. If approved, Idaho will join at least nine other states with similar bans, potentially leading to an expected lawsuit in federal court due to previous…

Amid Reform Demands, Abbas Names Adviser as Prime Minister

TL/DR - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed Mohammad Mustafa, a US-educated economist, as the next prime minister as part of the US's push to reform the Palestinian Authority for Gaza's postwar vision. Abbas tasked Mustafa with drafting a plan to reunite administration in the West Bank and Gaza, lead government reforms, and fight…