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The US had just two 500-foot smokestacks in 1970 and more than 180 by 1985 to dilute pollution

In an effort to mitigate local air pollution, American power companies constructed towering smokestacks, effectively releasing sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into higher winds. Unfortunately, this practice contributed to acid rain, harming ecosystems throughout North America. In response, Congress revised the Clean Air Act to restrict the use of tall…

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The Latest: Canada strikes back with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of US goods

Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, in response to his latest round of tariffs on Canada

The Independent UK

Trump’s federal job cuts blamed for crippling FDA response to explosive diarrhea outbreak

The ongoing outbreak of cyclospora tied to iceberg lettuce has raised new concerns about the safety of imported produce — and underscores a worrisome trend: The U.S. is conducting fewer inspections to catch contaminated food

The Independent UK

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ICE Contractor for Controversial Camp East Montana Is Trailed by Fraud Allegations

To continue running the deadly El Paso detention center, the feds turn to a company that’s faced numerous lawsuits from labor unions and former employees and is actively fighting a whistleblower in court.

Texas Observer

US lawmakers demand investigation into Trump administration’s secret surveillance of Americans

Exclusive: Two congressmembers respond to revelations of government snooping on journalists, non-profits and unions

The Guardian - US

Amazon Spends $200 Billion on AI as Worker Food Stamp Use Triples and Taxpayers Cover the Grocery Bill

A federal watchdog found that Amazon workers on food stamps and Medicaid have nearly tripled since 2020, as the retailer plans $200 billion in AI spending and taxpayers foot the bill.

International Business Times UK

Making the Fed more accountable to Congress and the public may be just what it needs to fend off Trump’s threats to its independence

The Federal Reserve – one of the world’s most powerful institutions – affects the U.S. economy in a way that no other part of government can.

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US attack submarine repair delays cost billions, watchdog says

US Navy attack submarines face significant maintenance delays, costing billions over a decade. A shortage of dry-dock space has led to vessels waiting up to four years for repairs. This issue has eroded the submarine fleet's readiness and reduced operational availability for national security needs. The problem is expected to…

The Economic Times

Pete Hegseth is worried about the Pentagon’s ‘Soviet-style bureaucracy,’ but the military’s $285 billion maintenance mess is all-American

“You have to question whether the resources are being allocated in a way that provides maximum benefits,” Harvard’s Linda Bilmes told Fortune.

Fortune

Texas Moves To Protect Kids—and Women—From 'Demonic' Sex Education Book

The book is part of a wider spate of "dirty" and "vulgar" books that authorities want yanked, including an educational book that mentions animal penis sizes and classic literature by authors like Tennessee Williams and Maya Angelou.

Reason

U.S. strategic reserves are getting so low it threatens damaging the 60 underground salt caverns storing American oil

“We should be highly concerned about the integrity of the caverns anytime crude inventories drop below 300 million barrels,” one petroleum engineering professor warned.

Fortune

'What I Want People to Be Scared Of': Cyber Expert Warns Elon Musk's DOGE Merged Secret Data Into DHS

A new Government Accountability Office report accuses Elon Musk's cost‑cutting agency DOGE of overstating savings as experts warn of lasting damage to US tax enforcement, science and data privacy.

International Business Times UK

About 69% of Tracked E-Cigarette Sales Last December Involved Products the FDA Never Authorized, New Analysis Finds

A new analysis found 69.4% of tracked e-cigarette sales involved unauthorized products. Only 39 e-cigarettes hold FDA marketing orders.

Medical Daily

US Navy's new "Trump class" nuclear-powered program could hit $275 billion — with the first ship alone costing an eye-watering $23.4 billion

US Navy's proposed Trump-class program could cost $275 billion while demanding unprecedented shipyard output despite persistent construction delays and rising costs.

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Staggering Incompetence Exposed as Audit Probes Elon Musk's Ghost Government Contract Savings

A GAO audit reveals significant inaccuracies in Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency's claimed savings, highlighting discrepancies in contract and grant cancellations and questioning the agency's transparency.

Medical Daily

Imported Produce Drove Two of This Summer's Largest Outbreaks While Foreign Inspections Stayed Far Below Target

Two major 2026 outbreaks trace to imported produce, as federal data show the FDA averaged 917 foreign food inspections a year against a target of 19,200.

Medical Daily

Federal Data Show FDA Inspected a Small Fraction of Foreign Food Facilities It Was Directed to Cover

FDA averaged 917 foreign food inspections a year against a target of 19,200, federal data show, as two outbreaks tied to Mexican produce continue.

International Business Times UK

'Like Cancelling a Credit Card': How Elon Musk Allegedly Fake-Saved Billions in Shocking Audit Report

A GAO audit reveals significant discrepancies in Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency's claimed savings, questioning the transparency and reliability of reported figures.

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Medical Daily

More Than 60 House Democrats Press the VA on Mental Health Staffing with an Aug. 14 Deadline Approaching

A letter signed by 62 House Democrats asks the VA for wait times and vacancy data on mental health staffing. Answers are due Aug. 14.

International Business Times UK

Official Review Finds Elon Musk's DOGE Savings of $110B Riddled With 'Errors and Unreliable Data'

A GAO review found that most of the £82 billion in savings claimed by Elon Musk's cost-cutting initiative were unverifiable, with significant transparency issues and incorrect estimates undermining the figures.

The Economic Times

Did Elon Musk's DOGE really save billions? A federal audit raises questions

A federal watchdog has raised questions about cost-saving claims made by Elon Musk's DOGE agency. Several figures highlighted by the agency could not be fully verified, according to the GAO. The audit found some savings were overstated or not realized, impacting reported figures. Lack of transparency in methodology also drew…

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk's DOGE Allegedly Took Credit for Ongoing Work as Report Exposes Fake Billions in Savings

A damning GAO report reveals Elon Musk's DOGE overstated savings by billions, taking credit for pre-existing cuts and leaving major financial claims completely unsubstantiated.

The Economic Times

DOGE overstated savings on federal 'receipts' website, auditors find

Federal auditors found Elon Musk's government efficiency savings claims inaccurate. Many reported savings were for actions already underway before the agency began. The watchdog noted a lack of transparency in how savings were calculated. The agency's reported savings lacked supporting evidence, according to auditors. This data quality issue limits the…

Reason

DOGE Claimed $110 Billion in Spending Cuts That Couldn't Be Verified, Audit Finds

The DOGE project was the second Trump administration's best idea. Unfortunately, it was terribly executed.

Medical Daily

GAO Says Fragmented Federal Surveillance Slows Detection of New Disease Threats

A GAO report finds no federal agency has authority to coordinate disease surveillance across the government, slowing early detection of emerging threats.

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