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US Landfills are Overheating and Neighbors Have Been Getting Sick
Bloomberg Television· 2025-07-02 14:57
In the northwest corner of Los Angeles County, one of America's largest landfills has been overheating to dangerous levels, and the neighbors are getting sick. There have been reports of headaches, nausea, and a cluster of new cancer cases. In 2022, buried pockets of waste at Chita Canyon Landfill started climbing to broiling temperatures well above safety standards, according to a state assessment.Since then, officials say the hot temperatures have consumed about 90 acres of the landfill, spewing out stron ...
Eugene Robinson: This bill is 'great for Dems' and 'a strange spectacle' for Republicans
MSNBC· 2025-07-02 14:42
What Donald Trump did that was so remarkable in 2016 is he upended the historical orthodoxy of the Republican party, which is that people wanted cuts to the social safety net in America. And actually, what Republicans realized after Donald Trump was elected is that many Republicans didn't want those cuts. Democrats on the other side are looking at this. I've spoken to them over the last week or two. They're looking at this and saying, "Well, you know, if we really wanted to make sure we had a good chance in ...
Former SWAT Leader and National Educator Joins WrapTactics™ to Launch Digital Pre-Escalation Training
Globenewswire· 2025-07-02 13:05
Dr. Todd Larson to Guide Learning Management System Development—Fusing Tactical Precision with Emotional Intelligence MIAMI, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) (“Wrap” or, the “Company”), a global leader in pre-escalation and non-lethal public safety solutions, today announces the appointment of Todd Larson, EdD., MSL, FABC, as Strategic Advisor of the Company. Dr. Larson will guide the development of WrapTactics™, Wrap’s advanced learning management system focused on e ...
'Betrayal': My district will be the hardest hit by Medicaid cuts, says House Democrat
MSNBC· 2025-07-02 11:59
All right, on that note, let's bring in Democratic Congressman Richie Torres of New York. He's a member of the Financial Services Committee. Congressman, always good to talk to you.Um, let's pick up that conversation about Medicaid cuts. I think it's important to bring these massive bills that can get so confusing and have so many different things in it to the street level. Let's go to the South Bronx and the district you represent.If this bill passes through the House, as most people expect it will, what d ...
'She could have stopped the bill!': Sen. Murkowski 'had a choice,' says Eugene Robinson
MSNBC· 2025-07-02 11:42
The tax cuts would give the wealthiest households a $12,000 annual increase, but would cost the poorest people 600 $1,600 a year. $1,600 a year. The CBO also estimates 11.8% million more Americans would be uninsured by 2034 if the bill becomes law and that 3 million more will not qualify for food stamps, also known as those SNAP benefits.So, um, Catty K, this is, uh, as David Ducker said, we over a decade of watching Donald Trump in national politics, now we kind of know where this goes. We'll hear some pro ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-02 10:12
Spooked by the Air India plane last month that crashed seconds after departing from the Ahmedabad airport, private jet owners who have aircraft registered at the facility are doubling down on safety precautions https://t.co/S7t2iM2hDM ...
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America’s two political parties have traded places economically, and that makes it trickier for Republicans to cut the social safety net https://t.co/BKLHD5ODcf ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-01 22:14
Republican senators altered an earlier version approved by the House to make deeper cuts to safety-net programs such as Medicaid: Here’s your Evening Briefing https://t.co/4GvpfQwajo ...
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Andy· 2025-07-01 13:57
Cannes is absolutely one of the best locations for a conference I've been to.Easy ubers. Everyone is happy. A bit hot, but no stress about what attire to wear. Beautiful sunsets. Feels very safe.9/10. ...
Honeywell Makes Strategic Tuck-in Acquisition of Li-ion Tamer to Bolster Fire Detection Technologies, Further Strengthening Building Automation Portfolio
Prnewswire· 2025-07-01 11:45
Core Insights - Honeywell has acquired Nexceris' Li-ion Tamer business, enhancing its fire life safety technologies in the Building Automation segment and addressing lithium-ion battery system safety [1][4] - The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Honeywell's financials and positions the company as a leader in early gas detection and battery fire prevention [1][4] Industry Trends - Demand for lithium-ion batteries is projected to grow over 30% annually through 2030, exceeding $400 billion, making battery safety solutions increasingly critical across various sectors [2] - The risk of fire associated with lithium-ion batteries is rising alongside their usage in data centers, electric vehicle infrastructure, and grid-scale energy storage [4] Technology and Product Details - Li-ion Tamer utilizes early warning technology to detect battery off-gassing, providing up to 30 minutes of advance warning before a potential battery fire [3] - The product portfolio includes over 30 global patents and is trusted by leading battery OEMs worldwide [4][7] Strategic Actions - This acquisition follows Honeywell's planned spin-offs of its Aerospace Technologies and Solstice Advanced Materials businesses, aimed at creating three publicly listed industry leaders with distinct strategies [5] - Since December 2023, Honeywell has engaged in strategic actions totaling $13.5 billion in accretive acquisitions to drive organic growth and simplify its portfolio [5]