by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Thursday, March 28.
- Surge of new oil and gas activity threatens to wreck Paris climate goals (“World’s fossil-fuel producers on track to nearly quadruple output from newly approved projects by decade’s end, report finds”)
- Extreme heat summit to urge leaders to act on threat from rising temperatures
- Climate change is altering Earth’s rotation enough to mess with our clocks
- As Russia attacks, Ukraine scrambles to dig enough trenches (“There is worry that Kyiv has left it too late to build the formidable defenses needed to hold off a Russian offensive.”)
- Why Russia’s Vast Security Services Fell Short on Deadly Attack (“The factors behind the failure to prevent a terrorist attack include a distrust of foreign intelligence, a focus on Ukraine and a political crackdown at home.”)
- Democrats see rescuing Speaker Johnson as best bet for Ukraine aid
- Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine
- U.S. Says Israel Has Agreed to Reschedule Key Meeting
- Benjamin Netanyahu Is Israel’s Worst Prime Minister Ever (“One man’s ambition has undermined Israel’s security and consumed its politics.” Agreed 100%. Disaster.)
- Doctors visiting a Gaza hospital are stunned by the war’s toll on Palestinian children
- Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC
- China will be a driving force for the world economic recovery, official says
- How child labour in India makes the paving stones beneath our feet (“Despite promises of reform, exploitation remains endemic in India’s sandstone industry, with children doing dangerous work for low pay – often to decorate driveways and gardens thousands of miles away”)
- Burnings and beheadings: Myanmar’s junta wages extreme violence against its people (Pure evil.)
- Report: As Climate Crisis Expands, Canada Still Hands Billions to Fossil Fuel Industry (Fossil fuels should get ZERO subsidies – far from it, they should have to PAY for their pollution and other damage to the environment, health, etc.)
- How US oil production hit a record under Biden despite climate policies
- Sinking Shores and Rising Seas Will Inundate 24 US Coastal Cities
- S&P 500 Is Poised for Best Start to Year Since 2019
- Biden expands window to try and keep millions more low-income Americans insured
- Experts Fear Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito Are Laying the Groundwork for a Nationwide Ban on Medication Abortions—And Maybe Even All Abortions (“Their questions about the Comstock Act did not go unnoticed.”)
- Fears grow over Comstock Act, Justices Thomas, Alito
- Mifepristone is safe. Journalists shouldn’t allow Erin Hawley to suggest otherwise.
- The Anti-Abortion Endgame That Erin Hawley Admitted to the Supreme Court
- White House ramps up defense of embattled Muslim American judicial nominee (Good – he is superbly qualified and should be confirmed ASAP!!!)
- Speaker Johnson’s only path to legislative salvation: House Democrats
- Greene says she won’t take blame if Jeffries becomes Speaker
- How Greene’s bid to topple Johnson could blow up the House — or in her own face
- Trump’s Litmus Test for Hires: Believing The Big Lie (“Election denying, loyalty pledges, political violence, and ending democracy”)
- Trump Launches Fresh Attack on Judge’s Daughter After Gag Order (LOCK HIM UP!)
- Kari Lake and the Trump movement’s billion-dollar defamation problem
- Trump’s Social Media Company Opens New Avenue for Conflicts of Interest
- Trump Bibles make a mockery of Christianity — and that’s exactly why MAGA will eat them up
- “A blueprint for a Trump autocracy”: Authoritarianism expert on which global dictators Trump models
- “This is insane”: RNC reportedly makes Trump’s false election claims a “litmus test” for new hires
- Truth Social Won’t Bail Donald Trump Out (“Yes, the company went public. No, it is not a financial success—or even a lifeboat.”)
- GOP plans for Medicaid cuts could face backlash
- Biden leans on his Democratic predecessors as Trump remains isolated from other Republican leaders
- Where RFK Jr. Goes From Here (“The outsider candidate has money, a running mate, and a growing army of supporters determined to upend the election.” And he’s a total nutjob.)
- Hunter Biden tax charges judge to rule by April 17 on whether to dismiss case
- Chris Christie turns down No Labels presidential bid after discussions
- Biden taps Obama, Clinton for star-studded NYC fundraiser
- Biden goes local in effort to get around national media
- Ruben Gallego’s Battle Against Kari Lake Could Decide the Fate of the Senate—And Our Democracy
- NBC Put Itself In a No-Win Situation With Ronna McDaniel (NBC “News” is a f’ing joke.)
- Trump mocks ex-RNC chair Ronna McDaniel for being fired by NBC
- NBC offered Ronna McDaniel a better contract to appear on MSNBC
- When an Operative Becomes a Journalist — and Why Ronna McDaniel Flopped
- McDaniel eyes big payout after NBC drama
- Judge rules John Eastman should be disbarred over efforts to overturn 2020 election
- CNN Exclusive: Conservative bigwig Matt Schlapp agreed to hefty settlement to end sexual assault lawsuit (Schlapp is a Schlimeball)
- Joseph Lieberman, senator and vice presidential nominee, dies at 82
- Settlement reached in lawsuit between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis allies and Disney
- In Alabama, Abortion and IVF Helped Flip a Red Seat in a Special Election
- Baltimore Mayor Taunts Right-Wing Trolls With Brutally Honest New ‘DEI’ Definition’ (“We’ve been the bogeyman for them since the first day they brought us to this country and what they mean by ‘DEI’ in my opinion is duly elected incumbent.”)
- Baltimore Bridge May Trigger Historic Marine Loss, Says Lloyd’s of London
- Baltimore port crisis: Carriers put U.S. companies on hook for cargo pickup
- For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes and uncertain prospects
- Central American and Mexican families mourn the workers lost in the Baltimore bridge collapse
- North Carolina superintendent nominee has worked for a group that’s promoted school shooting, 9/11, and Hitler conspiracy theories (“Republican Michele Morrow has touted her work for Liberty First Grassroots, which claimed of school shootings: ‘This is how Deep State operates and every one knows it! These set ups are called False Flags.'” Completely insane person.)
- DC reaches deal to keep Capitals, Wizards at Capital One Arena until 2050 after Va. agreement falls apart
- BREAKING: “The City of Alexandria has ended negotiations related to the Potomac Yard Entertainment District opportunity and the proposal will not move forward.” (Mayor Justin Wilson: “we have come to the conclusion that the General Assembly process is not going to produce a proposed that protects our financial responsibilities and respects our community’s values “)
- Washington Wizards, Capitals to stay in D.C., abandoning Alexandria arena
- Schapiro: Apparently, third time wasn’t the charm (“With his arena dreams dashed, Youngkin is now 0 for 3 on marquee economic development ventures: One that he desperately wanted — the Glenn-dome. One that he deviously scuttled — the Ford battery factory. And one — the FBI headquarters — about which he didn’t seem particularly enthusiastic…If you take credit for the wins, you have to take blame for the losses.”)
- NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards are staying in Washington after Virginia arena deal collapses
- Sen. Warner talks technology and intelligence in swing through Western Virginia
- Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA08): Republican Budget Seeks Radical Transformation Of American Society, Is “a blueprint for a dystopian hellscape” (“The contrast between the Democratic approach and this Republican budget could not possibly be clearer”)
- Good, McGuire should be barred from holding office, says former DC police officer injured on Jan. 6 (Absolutely correct, under the plain language of the 14th amendment Section 3)
- Freedom Caucus chair faces primary peril (“Good-bye, Bob? Freedom Caucus chairman calls on friends amid primary challenge.” “If Trump endorses McGuire, McGuire is going to win”)
- Lawmakers tour the state, offering contrasting budget visions
- Commentary: By vetoing gun storage bill, Youngkin plays politics with public safety
- REPORTS: Youngkin – Under Pressure from Big Pharma to Veto Bipartisan Legislation to Lower the Cost of Medicine – Took Nearly $300,000 from the Industry
- VA Senate Democrats: Youngkin “blatantly disregards the safety and well-being of our communities by opposing common sense gun safety measures.”
- A lack of child care can be a barrier for community college students. Virginia is looking for answers.
- Southwest Virginia landowners again appeal Mountain Valley Pipeline case to U.S. Supreme Court (“Six residents who say their land should never have been seized to build the natural gas pipeline hope the high court will once again consider their plight.”)
- Chesapeake’s mayor says at State of the City that regional efforts bolster city’s growth
- Grant will add rain gardens, trees to reduce erosion in Arlington stream
- Stoney’s proposed budget prioritizes city services, employee raises, poverty mitigation
- D.C.-area forecast: Stubborn showers today but sun returns Friday
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