U.S. prosecutors chose not to bring charges in connection with Virginia Giuffre, who says Epstein and Maxwell flew her around the world when she was 17 and 18 for sexual encounters with billionaires, politicians, royals and heads of state… Continue Reading
Fighting gas prices, US to release 50 million barrels of oil
President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from America’s strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs… Continue Reading
NASA seeks ideas for a nuclear reactor on the moon
NASA and the nation’s top federal nuclear research lab on Friday put out a request for proposals for a fission surface power system… Continue Reading
Virginia court picks experts to draw maps for redistricting
The Supreme Court of Virginia has selected two outside experts from a pool of nominees put forward by lawmakers to help it complete its task of drawing new legislative districts to conform with the 2020 census… Continue Reading
Biden to nominate 2 for US Postal board, oust DeJoy allies
President Joe Biden announced plans Friday to nominate two new members to the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, a potential first step in removing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.… Continue Reading
Northam executive order gives voice to tribes in permitting
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued an executive order Thursday aimed at improving how the state receives and evaluates input from tribal nations when making decisions about permits related to environmental, historical or cultural resources… Continue Reading
DC mayor and council publicly clash over mask relaxation
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision to ease mask requirements in the nation’s capital has sparked a public debate about timing, with the majority of the D.C. Council pleading with her to reconsider… Continue Reading
US advisers support expanding COVID boosters to all adults
The U.S. government on Friday moved to open up COVID-19 booster shots to all adults, expanding efforts to get ahead of rising coronavirus cases that experts fear could snowball into a winter surge as millions of Americans travel for the holidays… Continue Reading
Rare first printing of US Constitution sells for record $43M
A rare first printing of the U.S. Constitution sold at Sotheby’s in New York for $43.2 million, a record price for a document or book sold at auction… Continue Reading
Maryland expands booster shot eligibility to all adults
Maryland became the latest state on Friday to expand eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to all adults before the federal government has authorized them… Continue Reading
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