US and Russia Offer Different Explanations for Tuesday Drone Incident
The United States and Russia have offered up different explanations for the Tuesday incident in which a Russian fighter jet collided with an American MQ-9 Reaper surveillance drone over the Black Sea.[0] The U.S. has accused Russia of operating its warplane in an “unsafe and unprofessional” manner, while Russia has denied the accusations and blamed […]
Continue reading Xcel Energy Reports Leak at Monticello Nuclear Plant, Takes Steps to Clean Up and Monitor Contamination
On Nov. 22, 2022, Xcel Energy reported a water leak at its Monticello nuclear plant to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).[0] The leak was confirmed and immediately reported to the NRC and state officials, and Xcel began diverting the water to an in-plant water treatment system.[1] The contaminated water contained tritium, an isotope of hydrogen […]
Continue reading Revamp Your Energy Savings with Renogy Solar Panels: The Smartest Investment You Can Make!
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Continue reading San Antonio Zoo Accident Leaves Several Injured, CEO Issues Statement
At the San Antonio Zoo on Wednesday, several guests were injured when an unexpected large tree branch broke and fell.[0] Within minutes, first responders from the zoo and emergency personnel from the local community arrived to provide aid to those who had been hurt.[1] Our internal and external teams are collaborating to determine what caused […]
Continue reading MWD Lifts Emergency Water Restrictions After Series of Storms
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced on Wednesday, March 15th, that it is rescinding the emergency outdoor watering restrictions that it had imposed last year on nearly 7 million people.[0] This decision comes after a series of storms that have helped to alleviate the severe drought conditions that had been plaguing the state.[1] […]
Continue reading Senate Set to Vote on Repealing Iraq AUMF: What Does it Mean for U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts?
On Thursday, the Senate is set to vote on a measure that would repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq’s government.[0] The resolution is being sponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va.[1]Todd Young, R-Ind.,[1], and is expected to easily pass the chamber. The White House issued a statement of […]
Continue reading MWD Rescinds Water Restrictions, Thanks Region for Sacrifices, California Takes Steps to Bolster Water Supply
On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board of Directors voted to rescind restrictions impacting six local water agencies in Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties.[0] The restrictions, which were set to begin on June 1, 2022, would have impacted approximately 6 million people.[1] The MWD called on residents and businesses across […]
Continue reading Senate Advances Bipartisan Bill to Repeal 2002 AUMF and End Gulf and Iraq Wars
On March 8, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced a bipartisan bill that would repeal a pair of authorizations for the use of military force, officially ending the Gulf and Iraq wars.[0] The 13-8 vote in favor of the bill from Sens. Tim Kaine (VA) and Todd Young (IN) clears the way for the bill […]
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