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US Cities Seeking to Ban Natural Gas in New Buildings Just Got a Big Win in Court

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Cities looking to eliminate fossil fuels in buildings have notched a decisive court victory. Last week, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by plumbing and building trade groups against a New York City ban on natural gas in new buildings.

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‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters are planning a global day of action on March 29, and things might get ugly

“Tesla Takedown” organizers have promised their biggest day of global action today, encouraging thousands to protest outside Tesla showrooms, dealerships, and even charging stations to peacefully object to Elon Musk’s role in slashing government spending.  As Tesla protests have spread, so has the backlash. Activists holding up signs are being conflated with masked vandals throwing

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Fintech VC powerhouse Frank Rotman stepping down from QED Investors to found his own startups

Prolific fintech investor and QED Investors co-founder Frank Rotman said Friday that he will transition to a partner emeritus role by year’s end to focus on founding his own startups. But those startups won’t necessarily be financial technology companies. In a post on X, Rotman — who helped start QED in 2007 — declared that

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Academy apologises for failure to back Palestinian Oscar winner over attack – The Guardian

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has apologised after criticism for its failure to support the detained Palestinian Oscar winner Hamdan Ballal. Almost 700 voting members, including multiple A-list actors, signed a letter apologising for not directly acknowledgingBallal and the film by name. The letter came after Ballal, who directed the documentary No

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Palestinians in Gaza City have little to celebrate as Eid al-Fitr approaches – Yahoo

Sat, March 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM UTC Palestinians in Gaza City say they are unable to celebrate Eid al-Fitr as they normally would amid the grim reality of the ongoing war. (Production by Wafaa Shurafa) Solve the daily Crossword 32,789 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others? 32,789

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New US strikes against Houthi rebels kill at least 1 in Yemen – ABC News

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Suspected U.S. airstrikes pounded Yemen overnight into Saturday, reportedly killing at least one person as the American military acknowledged earlier bombing a major military site in the heart of Sanaa controlled by the Houthi rebels. The full extent of the damage and possible casualties wasn’t immediately clear. The attacks followed

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Entire Crew Escaped Submarine During Sinking That Killed Multiple Children – Futurism

In Egypt’s Red Sea, a crew on a sightseeing submarine tour managed to escape when the vessel began sinking — even though some of the tourists on board were not so lucky. As the  BBC reports, authorities are questioning the crew of the Sindbad submarine after it foundered during a coral reef tour near the

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These Are Redfin’s ‘Hottest’ Neighborhoods of 2025 So Far

Key Takeaways Midwestern neighborhoods dominate Redfin’s list of the 10 hottest neighborhoods in the U.S. so far this year, with a few coastal cities also making the list. Their surge in popularity comes as many buyers look for affordability and an easy commute in suburbs outside major Midwestern metros, the report said. Redfin noted a