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• New Jersey issues first drought watch since 2016 August 9, 2022
  Officials in New Jersey announced a statewide drought watch on Tuesday for the the first time in six years — urging residents to conserve water amid persistent dry conditions. The issuance of a drought watch is the first step in the Garden State’s three-stage drought advisory system, according to New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)....
• Hillicon Valley — US warns against North Korea cyber capabilities August 9, 2022
  U.S. officials warned that North Korea is increasingly using crypto heists to fund nuclear weapons programs. Meanwhile, Facebook’s parent company Meta is changing course with new product features and a focus on the metaverse as the tech giant vies to maintain its top spot in the industry amid increasing competition and regulatory scrutiny. ...
• Live results: Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont and Wisconsin primaries August 9, 2022
  The Associated Press is following the election in Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont and Wisconsin. Follow the live results below. Vermont Connecticut Minnesota Wisconsin
• Here’s how to pass family leave without failing another generation August 9, 2022
  Let’s give children what they need to thrive.
• Dick Cheney ad attacking Trump to air on Fox News August 9, 2022
  Fox News is set to air a viral campaign ad for Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) that features her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, criticizing former President Trump, her campaign confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday. Jeremy Adler, Liz Cheney's campaign spokesman, said the ad will air twice daily this week on Fox News's flagship...
• FBI search makes clear Trump is target of probe August 9, 2022
  The FBI search of Mar-a-Lago has answered one lingering question about Attorney General Merrick Garland: Yes, he’s willing to directly investigate former President Trump. But the unprecedented search of the former president’s home raises a number of questions about the breadth of the probe, the timing of the search, what investigators were seeking and what...
• Defense & National Security — Biden signs off on Finland, Sweden NATO bid August 9, 2022
  President Biden on Tuesday signed paperwork to admit Finland and Sweden into NATO, making the U.S. the 23rd out of 30 members to approve the countries’ admission into the alliance. We’ll recap today’s signing ceremony. Plus, we’ll talk about the U.S. sending almost $90 million to help demining efforts in Ukraine. This is Defense &...
• Three takeaways on what the Inflation Reduction Act means for health care August 9, 2022
  Story at a glance On Sunday, the Senate passed a broad bundle of bills called the Inflation Reduction Act.   The package included legislation to combat climate change, address taxes and health care. If passed, the legislation would allow Medicare to cap the price of prescription drugs at $2,000 a year and extend subsidies for the...
• On The Money — China competition bill becomes law August 9, 2022
  The bill to boost U.S. competitiveness with China is finally law. We’ll also look at Democrats’ effort to bring another vote on insulin price caps, Republican pushback against new IRS funding and Ron Johnson’s politically perilous comments about Social Security and Medicare. But first, why is the White House sharing “Dark Brandon” memes? Welcome to […]
• Equilibrium/Sustainability — Malawian, Zambian kids want school calendar shift August 9, 2022
  Children in Malawi and Zambia are demanding their governments shift their school calendars, arguing the changing climate is hampering their ability to concentrate in frigid winter classrooms. These students are asking that their countries shut down school during the winter months of June and July, in place of August and September, as temperatures have plunged, […]