Advocates Fight For Those Sickened By US Nuclear Testing Program on Capitol Hill
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Advocates Fight For Those Sickened By US Nuclear Testing Program on Capitol Hill
Advocates Fight For Those , Sickened By US Nuclear Testing , Program on Capitol Hill.
On June 7, the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation
Act (RECA) program is set to expire, ending a lifeline
for families sickened by the country's nuclear testing.
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On June 7, the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation
Act (RECA) program is set to expire, ending a lifeline
for families sickened by the country's nuclear testing.
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NPR reports that advocates have gathered
on Capitol Hill to fight for so-called atomic
veterans and save the RECA program.
Over the past year, multiple bipartisan
bills were approved by the Senate to
reauthorize and expand the program.
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Those bills stalled out in the House,
due to some Republicans objecting
to the cost of the program.
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According to sponsors of the bills, those concerns
were addressed by reducing the initial 2023 estimate
of $143 billion down to between $50 and $60 billion.
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NPR reports that RECA has provided payments up to
$75,000 to those sickened by the nuclear testing
program, totaling $2.7 billion to over 400,000 recipients.
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One of the groups fighting to have
the program extended is the
Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium.
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The group works to raise awareness of illnesses
linked to Trinity, the government's code word for
the first nuclear bomb test, which took place in 1945.
Martinez White, a member of the group,
says fallout from those tests resulted in at
least six cases of cancer in her family of ten.
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I would often go home for
funerals and everybody in
Tularosa was dying of cancer.
We knew something was very weird.
, Martinez White, Tularosa Basin
Downwinders Consortium member, via NPR.
There's no industry in the whole
Tularosa Basin but for White Sands
Missile Range, where the
Trinity bomb was detonated, Martinez White, Tularosa Basin
Downwinders Consortium member, via NPR
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Some Early Tesla Bulls , Are Ditching the Stock.
Reuters reports that Tesla's shares
are down about 30% this year.
Since 2021, shares have fallen
over 50%, causing the company to
lose $600 billion in market value. .
Q1 results fell short of analysts' expectations.
As a result, many of Tesla's
institutional shareholders are saying
goodbye to the stock, Reuters reports. .
Gabelli Funds sold all of
its 65,900 shares in Q1. .
It started to feel like the
fundamentals were becoming
detached from reality. , John Belton, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, via NPR .
We think the stock works best when
there are auto company fundamentals
that justify the stock price, John Belton, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, via NPR .
Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth
& Investment Management has sold
about 200,000 Tesla shares this year. .
I think the story is over,
is the best way to say it, Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth
& Investment Management, via NPR.
Over the last year and a half, Elon鈥檚
personal quests based on the way that
he sees the world have superseded the
interests of Tesla and its shareholders, Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth
& Investment Management, via NPR.
However, not all of Wall Street
has given up on the stock.
Five mutual funds tracked by Morningstar
increased their Tesla shares last quarter,
and 19 analysts have given Tesla a "buy" or "strong buy" rating, Reuters reports.
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Claudia Sheinbaum Is Elected , As Mexico鈥檚 First Female President.
The former Mexico City mayor was elected as the country's first female president on June 2.
She's estimated to win the
election with "between 58% to
over 60% of the votes," NPR reports. .
X贸chitl G谩lvez is projected to
get about 28% of the vote.
while Jorge 脕lvarez M谩ynez will likely
receive about 10% of the vote.
Outgoing President Andr茅s Manuel L贸pez Obrador took to X to congratulate Sheinbaum.
Today is a day of glory because
the people of Mexico freely and
democratically decided that Claudia
Sheinbaum becomes the first
female president in 200 years of
independent life of our Republic. , Andr茅s Manuel L贸pez Obrador, via X.
Congratulations to all of us who
have the joy of living in these stellar
times of pride and transformation, Andr茅s Manuel L贸pez Obrador, via X.
Sheinbaum is considered by many to be L贸pez Obrador鈥檚 political protege, promising to uphold policies and programs he instated while in office.
Sheinbaum is considered by many to be L贸pez Obrador鈥檚 political protege, promising to uphold policies and programs he instated while in office.
Many voters consider the transition to be "perfect" since Sheinbaum has L贸pez Obrador鈥檚 support.
I don鈥檛 have a lot of life left to live,
but I will support him to the death, 77-year-old Ignacio Morales, via NPR.
Others weren't so supportive. .
He鈥檚 a dictator,
and Sheinbaum is his puppet, Almarosa Anaya, via NPR
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American Airlines Is Sued for Discrimination , After Removing Black Men From Flight.
Three Black men filed a lawsuit against
the airline on May 29, NPR reports.
The men allege that they and five
other Black men were subjected to
"blatant and egregious racial discrimination"...
... when they were removed from
a flight in January "without any valid
reason, based solely on their race.".
The eight men reportedly did not know one another and weren't seated by each other on the flight. .
The lawsuit claims that an American Airlines representative singled out each of the men, asking them to leave the plane and book another flight.
In fact, once they reached the jet bridge,
they saw that several other Black men were
also being removed from the plane. In fact,
it appeared to Plaintiffs that American had
ordered all of the Black male passengers
on Flight 832 off the plane, Via lawsuit.
Later, the men discovered that they had been removed from the plane because a passenger complained about body odor, although none of them were approached about body odor. .
When the men told another American
Airlines staff member that they were being
racially targeted, the employee said she
"did not disagree," the lawsuit claims.
Ultimately, the passengers re-boarded the flight because there were no other flights available to their destination that evening.
Plaintiffs then had to re-board the plane
and endure the stares of the largely
white passengers who viewed them
as the cause of the substantial delay. , Via lawsuit.
They suffered during the entire
flight home, and the entire incident
was traumatic, upsetting, scary,
humiliating and degrading, Via lawsuit.
American Airlines is "currently
investigating the matter, as the claims do
not reflect" the company's "core values."
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Struggling With Everyday Decisions? , Here's How to Be More Decisive.
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through streaming services, overwhelmed by the thousands of options,
so you continue scrolling for what seems like forever?.
NPR reports that indecisiveness is a trait that has gained momentum among citizens of the United States since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NPR reports that indecisiveness is a trait that has gained momentum among citizens of the United States since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Per the American Psychological Association's yearly
'Stress in America' Survey, almost one-third of American adults say they often have trouble making everyday decisions.
Per the American Psychological Association's yearly
'Stress in America' Survey, almost one-third of American adults say they often have trouble making everyday decisions.
Here's how to be less indecisive:.
Nothing is Perfect.
Have you been frozen by the sheer amount of options on a restaurant menu? Are you afraid of making the "wrong" choice?.
Have you been frozen by the sheer amount of options on a restaurant menu? Are you afraid of making the "wrong" choice?.
Experts say there is often no perfect choice, and the idea that one may exist could prevent you from choosing at all. Trust yourself.
Limit Your Options .
Experts say, if possible, give
yourself less room to choose.
For instance, while at the grocery
store, avoid "analysis paralysis" by preparing a list and sticking to it.
For instance, while at the grocery
store, avoid "analysis paralysis" by preparing a list and sticking to it.
Self-Trust.
Second opinions can be invaluable,
though experts say you must
learn to trust yourself.
There are situations
where I want to sit
with the discomfort
of making the
decision myself, , Monica Johnson, licensed psychologist, via NPR.
... and then [I] kind of look at what is the outcome of the decision, so that I can build up trust in my ability to
know what's right for me... , Monica Johnson, licensed psychologist, via NPR.
... and then [I] kind of look at what is the outcome of the decision, so that I can build up trust in my ability to
know what's right for me... , Monica Johnson, licensed psychologist, via NPR
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Why You Should , Set Healthy Boundaries .
Do you feel pressured to say yes to yet another work request? Maybe you've been burnt out by
too many social gatherings?.
It could be time to set some healthy boundaries.
A boundary is something that keeps you safe and comfortable in your relationships. , Nedra Glover Tawwab, therapist, author of 'Set Boundaries, Find Peace,' via NPR.
Signs You Need
to Set Boundaries.
If you feel forced into things you don't want to do, you're compromising on your boundaries.
Experts say ignoring to set boundaries often leads to frustration and resentment.
Increased anxiety prior to interacting with certain people or anticipating declining a request may also be a sign it's time to fortify your boundaries.
Those [feelings] are indicators that perhaps there is space for boundaries in this situation. , Nedra Glover Tawwab, therapist, author of 'Set Boundaries, Find Peace,' via NPR.
Practice Setting Boundaries.
Boundary-setting takes dedication and practice. Here are a few ways to refine your boundary-setting skills.
Ask yourself what you're willing to tolerate. When something doesn't feel right, set a boundary and communicate it clearly.
If you feel overextended, say so. Don't expect others to know what you can or can't handle.
If you don't have the energy to honor a request, be honest and politely decline.
Remember, boundaries start with you. Understanding your own capacity could lead to a life of healthier relationships
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Jon Stewart is slamming the media's response to Donald Trump's hush money conviction. Last Thursday, a New York jury found Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. He will be sentenced on July 11 and becomes the first former US president to be convicted of felony crimes. During Monday's 'The Daily Show,' the host criticized conservative outlets' denial of the trial's legitimacy.
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DNC to Virtually Nominate , Biden and Harris.
DNC to Virtually Nominate , Biden and Harris.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will
virtually certify the president and vice president
as the party's nominees ahead of the Aug. 7 certification deadline in Ohio, ABC News reports. .
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will
virtually certify the president and vice president
as the party's nominees ahead of the Aug. 7 certification deadline in Ohio, ABC News reports. .
The certification will also occur before the DNC's in-person convention beginning Aug. 19 in Chicago.
The DNC will still conduct ceremonial events commemorating the nominations at the convention.
The decision to virtually nominate Biden and Harris
was decided before the Ohio Senate met on May 28, questioning whether Biden could "appear on the state's general election ballot in November," ABC News reports.
The decision to virtually nominate Biden and Harris
was decided before the Ohio Senate met on May 28, questioning whether Biden could "appear on the state's general election ballot in November," ABC News reports.
DNC Chair Jamie Harrison is
confident that Democrats will handle the
issue and "land this plane on our own.".
Joe Biden will be on the ballot in Ohio and
all 50 states, and Ohio Republicans agree.
But when the time has come for action,
they have failed to act every time, so
Democrats will land this plane on our own, Jamie Harrison, DNC chair, via statement.
Through a virtual roll call, we will ensure that
Republicans can't chip away at our democracy
through incompetence or partisan tricks and
that Ohioans can exercise their right to vote
for the presidential candidate of their choice, Jamie Harrison, DNC chair, via statement.
Mike DeWine, Republican governor
of Ohio, chimed in as well.
While I understand the Democratic National
Committee has just today proposed a
work-around to help get President Biden
on the Ohio ballot, it is prudent legislation
be passed to get this done. , Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement.
As I previously said, we do not want to leave
something so basic as having the sitting
President of the United States on the ballot
to others when this can-and should-be done
legislatively. It's the right thing to do. , Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement.
For these reasons, it is important that
a bill or multiple bills that accomplish
these common-sense measures come
to my desk right away this week.
It's the right thing to do, Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement
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Trump Promises to Stop , All Electric Car Sales.
In an effort to be reelected
as President of the Unites States.
Trump is promising oil and gas execs that
he'll keep electric vehicles (EVs) from being sold in the U.S. if they make significant donations to his campaign, Gizmodo reports. .
Trump said that he'd lower tailpipe emissions targets and cut EV tax credits, among other things. .
"You won't be able to sell those cars," Trump said.
However, the EV market continues to grow, with
at least 1.5 million units expected to sell in 2024.
If Trump squashes EV sales in the U.S., it could anger some Republicans since the market has provided more jobs and investments in the South.
For example, Hyundai is investing
$13 billion in Georgia, a state Trump lost
in 2020, to produce electric vehicles.
Meanwhile, analysts predict EV sales will continue to rise despite Trump's efforts.
Although, his tactics could prove
to slow those sales dramatically. .
Ford Motor executive chair
William Clay Ford Jr. weighed
in on Trump's promises.
Our time frame as a company,
our planning time frame, is a lot
longer than election cycles, William Clay Ford Jr., via statement.
When we鈥檙e whipsawed back
and forth by politicians that
becomes really difficult for us, William Clay Ford Jr., via statement
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