Rise of Le Pen shows scale of polarization

Rise of Le Pen shows scale of polarization

Demonstrators take part in a rally against the far right following the announcement of the results of the first round of the French parliamentary elections at Place de la Republique in Paris on June 30, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images “It’s a very, very tense time. And it’s the first time that the …

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New York To Start Flying Migrants One-Way Tickets Out Of State

New York To Start Flying Migrants One-Way Tickets Out Of State

The Mayor of New York is offering migrants living in the city a one-way ticket out of there in an attempt to reduce the number of asylum seekers living in the city. The scheme was launched this week, offering migrants free travel to anywhere in the world as long as they don’t want to come …

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What If Americans Say ‘No’ To An EV Revolution?

What If Americans Say ‘No’ To An EV Revolution?

Note: This originally ran August 21, 2023 but given what’s going on in the market, we thought we’d get it on the home page for those who may have missed it.   2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV | First Drive I’ve always questioned the idea that Americans could get fully on-board with electric cars. …

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Judge Rules Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuits Can Be Joined In Federal Court

Judge Rules Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuits Can Be Joined In Federal Court

Photo: Justin Sullivan / Staff (Getty Images) Uber is currently facing hundreds of lawsuits from women saying the ride-hailing company failed to put appropriate measures in place to protect passengers from sexual assault. In a win for victims, NPR reports that the latest ruling means about 80 of those lawsuits will be joined in federal …

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CA To End Clean Vehicle Rebate To Focus On Low Income Drivers

CA To End Clean Vehicle Rebate To Focus On Low Income Drivers

One of California’s programs designed to get buyers into EVs is ending. Southern California’s The Daily Bulletin reports that the long-running Clean Vehicle Rebate Project is ending when it runs out of funds at the end of the year so the state can focus on low-income drivers. Feds Want To Stop Shady Car Sales The …

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