by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Saturday, March 30.
- Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people
- Why fossil fuel producers are oddly optimistic in the climate change era (“Coal, oil, and natural gas producers have found their vision for a low-carbon world.”)
- The internet was supposed to make humanity smarter. It’s failing. (On balance, it’s definitely made things worse – maybe MUCH worse, actually.)
- Trump stays silent on detained U.S. reporter as he avoids criticizing Putin
- Evan Gershkovich’s Year in Captivity
- Ukraine faces retreat without US aid, Zelensky says
- Ukraine is closer than ever to a spot in the EU. It’s her job to make it happen.
- Europe in ‘pre-war era,’ warns Poland’s Prime Minister Tusk, citing Russia’s threat
- Europe must get ready for looming war, Donald Tusk warns (“Polish prime minister urges countries to step up defence spending after Russian missile bound for Ukraine breaches airspace”)
- Zelensky: ‘We are trying to find some way not to retreat’
- Israel’s high court says the government must stop funding seminaries. Could that topple Netanyahu? (Please please please…)
- The crisis that could bring down Benjamin Netanyahu, explained (“Netanyahu has till Sunday evening to present a fix to Israel’s controversial conscription law. If he fails, his government likely fails with him.”)
- How the U.S. and Israel can get back on the same page (“Israel’s future might depend on understanding that, when someone like that offers advice, it’s wise to listen.”)
- Netanyahu Coalition in Crisis Over Religious Draft (C’mon, collapse already!)
- Israel admits killing 2 Palestinians and then burying them with a bulldozer after shocking video surfaces
- Hundreds of trucks full of aid sit idle near border with Gaza as crisis deepens
- In Indonesia, deforestation is intensifying disasters from severe weather and climate change
- Venezuela’s Maduro is breaking through all red lines. Time to respond.
- Key Fed inflation gauge rose 2.8% annually in February, as expected (“Core PCE was up 0.3% for the month and 2.5% at the 12-month rate, compared to estimates for 0.4% and 2.5%.”)
- EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses in bid to fight climate change
- Exclusive poll: Americans strongly back abortion pill access, FDA drug powers
- Democrats seek boost from abortion ballot measures in key battlegrounds
- ‘In office forever’: Trump’s Project 2025 partner calls for ending presidential term limit (If Trump wins in November, our democracy is toast. Period.)
- Project 2025 partner floats repealing the 22nd Amendment and allowing Trump to serve a third term
- Americans Really Don’t Like Trump’s Health-Care Plans (“Health care may turn out to be a major winning issue for Democrats.”)
- Republican-appointed judges raise alarm over Trump attacks on law (Great, now what about the NEWS media raising these types of alarms for their readers, listeners, viewers?)
- Federal judge warns of Trump’s attacks in extraordinary rebuke (This headlines should readc, “In extraordinary rebuke, federal judge warns of Trump’s attacks”)
- Ex-Federal Judge Blasts Judiciary And Entire Nation For Not Calling Out Trump More
- Trump can’t remember much. He hopes you won’t be able to, either.
- Biden Campaign Slams Trump For ‘Inciting’ Violence Following Hog-Tied Biden
- Donald Trump shares image of Joe Biden with hands and feet tied (How on earth is Trump not in prison?!?)
- Donald Trump, whose attacks have grown increasingly personal, shared a video with an image of a hog-tied President Biden.
- Will the media learn the right lesson from the Ronna McDaniel debacle? (For instance: “Instead of obsessing over polls, devote extensive coverage to analyzing the Heritage Foundation’s ‘Project 2025’ and Trump’s fascist agenda.”)
- The Trump Stock Bubble: How Long Will It Last? (“On paper, a Wall Street deal to take public the former President’s social-media company has given him a windfall of nearly $4.9 billion. But the stock is grossly overvalued.”)
- Family of Brian Sicknick, D.C. officer who died after Jan. 6 riot, slam Trump attending wake for NYPD cop Jonathan Diller
- Did Trump actually appoint Jeffrey Clark to lead the Justice Department? Clark’s lawyer just said yes.
- DA suggests Donald Trump violated gag order with post about daughter of hush-money trial judge
- Cesar Chavez’s family to endorse Biden after RFK Jr. claims civil rights leader would’ve voted for him
- Georgia lawmakers make it easier to challenge a voter’s registration (That’s clear voter suppression. Hello, DoJ? Merrick Garland?)
- Best Buy offers to screen LGBTQ nonprofit donations after conservative pressure, filing shows (WTF???)
- Hogan Pressed For Bigger Ships, Despite Safety Warnings
- Baltimore bridge collapse has put the spotlight on Maryland’s young Black governor (“Since before the political newcomer was inaugurated, there has been speculation that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore wants to run for higher office. The bridge collapse could be his first major test.”)
- Baltimore bridge crash brings scrutiny to contaminated fuel, an ‘open secret’ in shipping
- Massive crane put in place to clear Baltimore bridge debris as crews assess damage
- Here’s how crews will remove up to 4,000 tons of debris to help find victims of the Baltimore bridge collapse
- Federal judge strikes down county lines for this year’s election (Good.)
- Judge’s ballot ruling could upend NJ’s boss politics beyond Andy Kim’s Senate race
- Hay grown for cattle consumes nearly half the water drawn from Colorado River, study finds (Meat consumption is damaging in so many ways.)
- Rudy Giuliani begs bankruptcy court to let him keep his Florida condo so he can keep podcasting to pay creditors
- Lizzo says she ‘quits’ after ‘lies’ against her
- Not on her watch: Va. Sen. Lucas says Youngkin made ‘no effort’ to discuss Caps, Wizards deal
- FOIA Friday: Petersburg superintendent’s exit and school board’s conflict of interest concerns
- Victims assistance group says AG’s office threatened funding support
- Appalachian Power files for rate increase that would boost the average residential bill by $10 a month
- Roanoke Councilman Luke Priddy not seeking reelection
- Stoney proposes new funds for climate resilience grants
- In Alexandria, the arena is dead — but the debate over development isn’t
- Teacher’s lawsuit over Richneck shooting heads to trial; Newport News School Board’s workers’ comp claim on pause
- Norfolk, Newport News residents concerned over coal dust
- D.C.-area forecast: A few showers today and warm through Easter Sunday
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