Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
In a remarkable turnaround for urban transportation, recent data shows a significant increase in public transit ridership, coinciding with a…
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In Nebraska, Makeovers for Buildings That Don’t Price Out the Locals
In a bid to revitalize struggling neighborhoods in Lincoln, a new program has emerged that offers financial incentives for landlords…
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Trump Plans to Open More Than a Billion Acres of U.S. Waters to Drilling
In a significant development for the oil industry, vessels have been observed moored at Port Fourchon, Louisiana, a critical hub…
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Fine Chocolate in Brazil, Home of the Cacao Bean
In Brazil, a burgeoning movement of craft chocolate makers is redefining the chocolate landscape by focusing on sustainability and the…
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A Stand Against Coal Could Push Oakland Toward Bankruptcy
Oakland, California, has a storied history as a bustling hub for maritime commerce, with its port serving as a critical…
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Beekeepers, Farmers and the Fight to Save a Century-Old Research Hub
In a significant pushback against the Trump administration's proposal to close the renowned Agricultural Research Service (ARS) center in Beltsville,…
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Trump Vowed Fewer Regulations and Lots More Oil. He’s Delivered on One.
Since President Trump's inauguration in January 2017, the U.S. has witnessed a significant surge in oil production, attributed primarily to…
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Mother Accused of Delaying Medical Care for Daughter Who Died on Road Trip
In a heartbreaking incident, a 10-year-old girl with diabetes tragically slipped into a coma during a family trip, ultimately leading…
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She’s on a Mission to Make the World More Bike-Friendly
Melissa Bruntlett is a passionate advocate for equitable, inclusive, and sustainable mobility, focusing on the importance of accessible transportation systems…
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Trump Is Considering a Push to Extend Obamacare Subsidies
In a recent address at the White House, President Trump reignited discussions surrounding the controversial subsidies that were at the…
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