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President-elect Trump will nominate former House lawmaker Lee Zeldin of New York to run the EPA, Zeldin confirmed on Monday.. Why it matters: Trump has promised a wave of deregulation and changes to U.S. environmental policy — including reversing most of President Biden's climate agenda, as Axios Pro reported last week.
What to know about Israel's military strength - Axios
Oct 21, 2023 · Israel has for decades established itself as one of the most formidable and technologically advanced military powers in the Middle East.. Why it matters: With an annual military budget exceeding $20 billion and access to some of the most advanced U.S. military hardware, Israel controls the skies and much of the sea around its territory, and it has superior …
Harris ditches Biden's strategy with "freedom" focus - Axios
Aug 1, 2024 · The Democratic Party didn't just change their nominee, they have changed their message in the final hundred days before the election. Why it matters: President Biden wanted to make his campaign about "democracy" and Jan. 6, but Vice President Kamala Harris wants it to be about "freedom" and the "future." The change comes after many top Democrats worried …
23andMe independent board directors resign en masse - Axios
Sep 18, 2024 · Dan Primack. All seven independent directors of 23andMe resigned on Tuesday night, in a stunning rebuke of CEO Anne Wojcicki's efforts to take the genetic testing company private. Zoom in: Among those quitting were longtime VC backers of 23andMe, like Sequoia Capital's Roelof Botha and xFund's Patrick Chung.
How to apply for Hurricane Milton assistance — and how to help
Oct 10, 2024 · Homes in Florida and across the southeast have been battered by unprecedented disasters brought ashore by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.. The big picture: For those weathering the impacts of Hurricane Helene, full recovery could take years — and for many Floridians, Hurricane Milton's Wednesday landfall exacerbated an already dire crisis. If your home was …
SpaceX cleared for Starship test flight Sunday - Axios
Oct 12, 2024 · The Federal Aviation Administration gave SpaceX a green light on Saturday for its fifth Starship test launch.. Why it matters: The approval means Elon Musk's SpaceX can launch its megarocket on Sunday, much earlier than initially seemed possible due to regulatory hurdles. The latest: "The FAA determined SpaceX met all safety, environmental and other licensing …
Tesla's much-hyped robotaxi event fails to impress
Oct 11, 2024 · Elon Musk last night did what he does best — put on a show. Why it matters: The Tesla CEO needed to sell a flashy story about the company's future amid declining present-day demand for its EVs — but in the eyes of most investors after the literal smoke cleared, the unveil failed to live up to the hype. Catch up fast: The future Musk painted was one filled with …
Scripps News will lay off 200 as it shutters broadcast news channel …
Sep 27, 2024 · Scripps News is winding down its 24/7 national, over-the-air broadcast news channel, E.W. Scripps CEO Adam Symson told employees in a note Friday. The shift will result in 200 layoffs across Scripps News. Why it matters: Symson blamed the cuts on financial challenges, noting "the prospects for the necessary revenue growth haven't materialized ...
Comet Saturday night: How, when to see rare A3 Tsuchinshan
Oct 12, 2024 · Look to the night sky on Saturday for the best chance to see a comet that won't be back for another 80,000 years, according to NASA.. The big picture: The comet, known as C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, is expected to be closest to Earth on Oct. 12, when it's 44 million miles away. If you can't spot it Saturday night, don't fret: NASA says it will be visible nightly through …
Scoop: Harris, Trump in talks with "60 Minutes" - Axios
Sep 22, 2024 · Vice President Harris and former President Trump are both considering "60 Minutes" interviews that would air back-to-back on Oct. 7 as a campaign grand finale, Axios has learned.. Why it matters: With Trump ruling out a second debate with Harris, the CBS News juggernaut — which remains the nation's top-rated news show, drawing 11 million viewers last …