Courts versus Congress: The rise of lawfare in US policymaking
Litigation has become an increasingly important policy tool in the U.S., with lawsuits targeting the energy sector in particular, resulting in higher costs and
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A new tool is revealing the invisible networks inside cancer
Spanish researchers have created a powerful new open-source tool that helps uncover the hidden genetic networks driving cancer. Called RNACOREX, the software ca
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Behind Closed Doors, Georgia County Rewrote Data Center Rules
On the cusp of a December 16 county hearing in Georgia on a proposed law to regulate the booming data center industry, documents uncovered by DeSmog reveal that
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Basic Medicaid info can be shared with ICE, judge says
The Trump administration can share basic Medicaid information about undocumented immigrants with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a federal judge ruled Mond
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How Trump's agenda lands at the Supreme Court in 2026
The Supreme Court has many pivotal cases lined up for the coming year, many revolving around President Trump's policies.The big picture: Trump has relied heavil
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Ahead of 2026, Congress hears diverging calls for PFAS regulation
Witnesses pressed lawmakers to act on PFAS-related legislation in 2026 to protect “passive receivers” including water utilities and waste facilities. Envir
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DSNY sued over Staten Island waste zone contract award
Century Waste Services is challenging the agency’s decision, alleging it didn’t adequately assess pricing proposals from a competitor. This marks the first
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Pack Act introduced in Congress to cut through labeling confusion
The bill, championed by Ameripen, would preempt state laws and call on the FTC to require certain parameters such as third-party certifications for recyclable,
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Will Smith Sued by Tour Violinist for Sexual Harassment and Wrongful Termination
Will Smith has been sued by a tour violinist who is accusing the rapper of sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation. In the suit, filed yesterday
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A tiny U.S. territory in the Pacific doubles down on a giant Chinese casino
Supporters of a casino project say it’s an economic lifeline for Saipan; detractors raise questions about money laundering and ties to Chinese criminals.
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Judge voids decision to end legal status of 60,000 immigrants
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepali
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Judge Overturns Conviction in Murder of Jam Master Jay
One of two alleged killers has been acquitted
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Requests “Immediate Release” From Prison
His attorneys accuse the district judge of acting “as a thirteenth juror”
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Perry Farrell Apologizes to Jane’s Addiction (Again)
The two parties have settled their respective lawsuits
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Bob Vylan Won’t Face Charges for “Death to the IDF” Chant
U.K. police ended their investigation due to “insufficient evidence”
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A Pioneering Study Assesses the Likelihood of Asteroid Mining
A team led by the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) analyzed samples of C-type asteroids in a recent study. Their findings support the idea that these aste
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Gaia Spots Worlds Being Born
ESA’s Gaia space telescope has achieved something astronomers thought nearly impossible, detecting planets while they’re still forming inside the dusty disc
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Lawsuit over Trump rejecting medical research grants is settled
Settlement forces NIH to review grants previously rejected on ideological grounds.
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‘He has become hostile’: My mom is in her 80s and has dementia. My brother is blocking access.
“Can someone who has not been found legally incompetent, but who has a history of delusions, make decisions regarding property?”
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How the EPA affected waste and recycling in 2025
The agency under the Trump administration signaled changes to how it regulates PFAS and greenhouse gas emissions and appointed key new leadership.
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