by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Monday, May 1.
- Eleven Chemical Plants in China and One in the U.S. Emit a Climate Super-Pollutant Called Nitrous Oxide That’s 273 Times More Potent Than Carbon Dioxide
- El Niño is looming. Here’s what that means for weather and the world.
- Inside efforts to scale direct air capture to slow climate change |
- Oil drops as economic growth concerns offset OPEC+ cuts
- This Is Make or Break Time for Vladimir Putin (“It’s the Kremlin’s last chance for a reboot or they are toast.”)
- Russia strikes rail hub in eastern Ukraine in new air attack
- Inside the group that’s saving Ukraine (“The 40-nation bloc that’s sending weapons to Kyiv seems to have pulled off the impossible. Now comes the hard part.”)
- War and Consequences (“The conflict in Ukraine is about much more than Ukraine.”)
- The Case for the Total Liberation of Ukraine (“Russia must be expelled from all of Ukraine’s territory—including Crimea.”)
- Russia missile attack on Ukraine injures 34, damages homes (Terrorism.)
- Eastern Europe Is Jeopardizing an Economic Lifeline for Ukraine (“After Poland blocked Ukrainian grain imports, others in eastern Europe followed, exposing the limits to the region’s backing.”)
- As Ukraine prepares counteroffensive, Russia appears in disarray
- Ukraine ammunition depot reportedly hit in wave of Russian missile attacks (“Ukraine intercepts 15 out of 18 missiles as Moscow launches strikes apparently designed to hamper Kyiv’s plans for a counteroffensive”)
- Will having the world’s biggest population make this the “Indian Century”? (“Why numbers can only go so far for the world’s new most populous nation.”)
- Potential locations for solar, wind hybrid projects in India
- Turkish forces kill Islamic State chief in Syria raid, says Erdoğan
- A powerhouse US doctor slain in Sudan, ‘killed for nothing’
- King Charles should double down on climate change
- Pope Francis urges Hungarians to ‘open doors’ to migrants
- Congress introduces bill to permanently authorize law allowing sanctions on Iran
- Iranian Insider and British Spy: How a Double Life Ended on the Gallows (“In January, Iran executed a former senior official who provided Britain with valuable intelligence over a decade, according to Western intelligence officials.”)
- Ecuador’s political instability, explained (“Corruption charges are the latest problem for President Guillermo Lasso, who has failed to curb violence in Ecuador.”)
- First Republic Bank seized, sold to JPMorgan Chase
- With debt bill adopted, far-right House Republicans ready for fiscal war
- McConnell insists he’s sitting out debt talks — to disbelief (Using proper English, this headline should say “McConnell insists – to disbelief – he’s sitting out debt talks”)
- Private Equity Giant Bills Itself a Climate Leader. A New Report Calls BS. (“The Carlyle Group is ‘a driving force behind climate change.'”)
- As oil output peaks, US Gulf of Mexico makes room for carbon capture
- Poll: Americans fault news media for dividing country
- Environmentalists Want the FTC Green Guides to Slam the Door on the ‘Chemical’ Recycling of Plastic Waste
- FERC close to final interconnection rule, interregional transfer proposal: Chairman Phillips
- Biden is inviting us to argue about freedom. We should.
- Why are Americans shooting strangers and neighbors? ‘It all goes back to fear’ (It actually all goes back to guns. People in other countries get afraid too, but they don’t shoot each other, because there’s no proliferation of powerful weapons like in the U.S.)
- This Supreme Court is slow to issue rulings — glacially slow (The far-right “justices” are too busy being corrupt, hobnobbing with Nazi memorabilia collectors, etc?)
- The Preemptive Republican Surrender to Trump (“In the 2016 primary, Trump defeated a divided GOP opposition. It’s happening again.”)
- The pro-Trump pastors embracing ‘overt white Christian nationalism’
- Donald Trump’s defense attorney in rape trial may have accidentally revealed the motive (“Joe Tacopina showed E. Jean Carroll embarrassed Trump at Bergdorf Goodman. Humiliation famously triggers his rage”)
- E. Jean Carroll might deliver the first significant hit to Trump
- “It’s Kind of a Reporter’s Feast”: Scenes From White House Correspondents’ Dinner Weekend (“The Washington tradition, dampened by the Trump presidency and the pandemic, was back in full swing, with praise for the 1st Amendment—and partying. ‘Given the state of media,’ said Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff, ‘we all can use a drink.'”)
- RFK Jr. Was Always a Crackpot, He Just Switched Tribes (Yep, total nutjob…like “padded room” level.)
- How bad is it for Ron DeSantis? He’s polling at RFK Jr.’s level
- GOP Election Officials Walk Fine Line On Fraud, Integrity Ahead Of 2024 (“The Republican secretaries of state in Ohio, West Virginia and Missouri all have promoted their states’ elections as fair and secure.”)
- Epstein’s Private Calendar Reveals Prominent Names, Including CIA Chief, Goldman’s Top Lawyer
- “He is the most trusted voice in conservative media”: What comes next for Tucker Carlson? (That’s right, a pathological liar and sociopath is the “most trusted voice in conservative media.” Which tells you all you need to know about conservative media.)
- Tim Scott sets May 22 announcement for 2024 presidential bid
- Police manhunt continues for suspect in Texas mass shooting
- Man who lost wife, son in Texas shooting that killed 5 tells story
- GOP Gov. Greg Abbott Ripped For ‘Despicable’ Characterization Of Mass Shooting Victims (Abbott is an evil guy.)
- There’s more to Senator Warner’s local press resolution than a commendation
- As the Calendar Flips to May, Things Are About to Start Getting Very Busy in Virginia Politics
- After applying for funding tied to red flag law, Youngkin officials vague on plans to use it
- Cardinal Conversation: The fall nominating process & Gov. Youngkin’s role
- Stalemate over State Corporation Commission vacancies continues
- How a rise in Virginia student absences may impact school ratings
- A Tale of Two Republicans Turned Democrats
- Latina women’s co-op works to improve the lives of Virginia immigrants in service industry
- Tornado damages up to 100 homes in Virginia Beach, city declares state of emergency (“Dozens of downed trees, debris and damaged property littered the Great Neck section of Virginia Beach Sunday evening following a suspected tornado.”)
- Tornado Damages Homes and Uproots Trees in Virginia Beach
- Dr. Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney to headline upcoming Richmond Forum season
- D.C.-area forecast: The start of May will feel more like March
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