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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A leading domestic energy advocacy group praised EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s announcement that his agency would undo recent additions to the federal “mercury and air-toxics standards” (MATS) for coal-fired power plants.Zeldin said removing the restrictions allows the already “robust” MATS standards to remain in effect, ensuring both public health and the health of America’s coal industry amid a push for U.S. energy dominance.”The Biden-Harris Administration’s anti-coal regulations sought to regulate out of existence this vital sector of our energy economy. If implemented, these actions would have destroyed reliable American energy,” Zeldin said,…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former UConn football standout and Texas laboratory owner Keith J. Gray was convicted Thursday for his role in a wide-ranging genetic testing fraud scheme, the Justice Department announced Friday.According to investigators, the cardiovascular testing scheme generated up to $328 million in fraudulent claims. Gray, who never appeared in a regular season NFL game, owns Axis Professional Labs and Kingdom Health Laboratory.He was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the United States and to pay and receive health care kickbacks, five counts of violating the anti-kickback statute. Gray also faces three counts of money…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal appeals court cleared the way Friday for a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, lifting a lower court block and reigniting debate over religion in public education.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 12-6 to lift a block first imposed in 2024, finding it was too early to determine the constitutionality of the law. Critics argue the requirement violates the separation of church and state, while supporters say the Ten Commandments are historical and foundational to U.S. law.The court said in the…

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A man is in hospital after accidentally slicing his own hand while wielding a machete during a rampage through Northbridge in the early hours of Saturday morning.Police allege a 24-year-old man armed with a machete and his 23-year-old brother, carrying a tyre iron, chased two men down Francis Street about 2.20am.The alleged targets managed to escape and took shelter inside a nearby karaoke bar, where security staff blocked the entrance.About 25 minutes later, officers arrested the brothers on Lake Street. Police say a tyre iron was found during a search of their Mazda.Camera IconOne of the men accused of brandishing…

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EU, US NEIGHBOURS CAUTIOUSLY WELCOME TARIFF RULINGEU trade spokesman Olof Gill said that the 27-nation bloc was closely analysing the ruling.”We remain in close contact with the US Administration as we seek clarity on the steps they intend to take in response to this ruling,” he said, stressing the need for “stability and predictability” in trade.France’s economy minister Roland Lescure said the ruling showed that tariffs are “at the very least, open to debate”.The German government told AFP it was in “close contact with the American government to obtain clarifications on the next steps”.German industry group BDI was upbeat, with…

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President Donald Trump has imposed a new 10 percent worldwide tariff after the United States Supreme Court struck down his previous trade measures, triggering immediate concern and responses from governments and markets.On Friday, Trump announced the decision on his social media platform, Truth Social, saying he has signed an executive order to impose the global tariff, which will take effect “almost immediately”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe US top court’s ruling and Trump’s new tariffs have left countries grappling with the legal and economic fallout, raising questions about ongoing agreements, tariff reductions, and the legality of past duties.Governments…

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2/20: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Trump lashes out at Supreme Court after justices strike down his tariffs; Man’s cat sanctuary naps still helping rescue expand years after they first went viral

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The mayor of Oakland, California’s city-owned SUV was stolen this week when City Hall was closed for Presidents Day.”We know that someone jimmied open the mayor’s office, they stole the keys to her car, they went to the City Hall parking lot, they stole the car. This occurred on Monday,” Sam Singer, a spokesperson for the Oakland Police Officer’s Association, told Fox News Digital on Friday, after Mayor Barbara Lee’s official vehicle was taken. “She reported it, her staff reported it.”Singer said the SUV was found around 24 hours later.The Oakland Police…

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Three of the men behind Australia’s famous America’s Cup victory are heading to Albany as part of the bicentenary celebrations to share their race experiences.Australia II’s 1983 triumph, in the waters off Rhode Island in the US, is one of the country’s most heralded sporting moments.Three of those closely involved with that daring and controversial success will be at the Albany Boatsheds on March 21 for an Aussie Legends event.John Longley and Scott McAllister were members of the crew which sailed Australia II, built by Steve Ward, to that most memorable of wins.The trio will be sharing their stories of…

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