Regulation - Page 53

April 26, 2024

Biden's capital gains tax proposal could crush the economy, experts say

President Biden is under fire in response to his effort to hike the top capital gains tax rate to its highest-ever level, a move experts say would crush the economy.

April 25, 2024

Minneapolis ordinance imposes highest minimum cigarette price in America

The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to impose a minimum cigarette price of $15 per pack — the highest in the country.

April 25, 2024

US energy giant sounds alarm on Biden's climate rules targeting power plants

One of the nation's largest energy companies, which provides power to more than eight million customers, said President Biden's environmental regulations will threaten the grid.

April 25, 2024

Biden admin cracks down on power plants fueling nation's grid

The White House on Thursday announced new environmental regulations cracking down on fossil fuel power plants, which are the largest source of electricity nationwide.

April 24, 2024

New Jersey woman recovering after receiving successful pig kidney transplant

Doctors at NYU Langone Health performed a groundbreaking series of surgeries on a New Jersey woman facing kidney failure. Lisa Pisano received a pig kidney transplant.

April 24, 2024

Slovakia's public broadcasting overhaul allows government to control media, critics say

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has faced intense backlash for his decision to overhaul the country's public radio and television services.

April 23, 2024

Former rugby star Wally Lewis urges Australian government to fund CTE support services

Wally Lewis, a former rugby player from Australia, has appealed to the Australian government for increased funding for support services and education for CTE.

April 23, 2024

Haiti's health system pushed to the brink of collapse by rampant gang violence

Life-saving medication and equipment are scarce in Haiti's Port-au-Prince hospitals and clinics due to escalating gang control, according to health officials.

April 23, 2024

UN plastic pollution treaty talks approach deadline in Canada

In Canada, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for Plastics must decide on the scope of a treaty to limit global plastics pollution.

April 22, 2024

Biden calls MAGA Republicans and climate change deniers out

President Biden said MAGA Republicans want to repeal Inflation Reduction Act and accuses climate change deniers of condemning Americans to ‘a very dangerous future and world.'