Day: February 27, 2024

Congo begins exporting liquified natural gas under Italian firm’s initiative

8:01 pm February 27, 2024

The African nation of Congo became the latest exporter of liquified natural gas on Tuesday as it launched production of the first cargo load a year after Italian energy company ENI launched the Congo LNG project with local partners. The first cargo ship laden with LNG will head to the Italian regassification plant in the […]

St. Louis school bus service halted in protest to support mechanic who found noose

7:59 pm February 27, 2024

A Black mechanic for the company that provides school bus services for the St. Louis school district said he found a noose at his workstation, leading at least 100 drivers to stop work in a show of support. The work stoppage began Monday and continued Tuesday for St. Louis drivers employed by Missouri Central School […]

NBC News alters ‘Republicans pounce’ approach, says GOP invokes Laken Riley murder for immigration crackdown

7:56 pm February 27, 2024

NBC News was criticized Tuesday for the way it framed a story about the tragic murder of Laken Riley allegedly at the hands of an illegal immigrant. Conservatives often mock the “Republicans pounce” approach they accuse mainstream media outlets of using to frame news that is difficult for Democrats. NBC News slightly changed the formula […]

Trans Virginia lawmaker storms out of chamber after being called ‘sir’ by Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears

7:54 pm February 27, 2024

A transgender lawmaker stormed out of the Virginia Senate chamber in protest after Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears referred to the lawmaker as “sir” on Monday. Sen. Danica Roem, a Democrat and the first transgender person to serve in the Virginia legislature, is biologically male but identifies as female. Roem asked a question regarding a piece […]

Biden admin marks $366M to bring green energy to underserved Native American tribes, rural communities

7:05 pm February 27, 2024

The federal government will fund 17 projects across the U.S. to expand access to renewable energy on Native American reservations and in other rural areas, the Biden administration announced on Tuesday. The $366 million plan will fund solar, battery storage and hydropower projects in sparsely populated regions where electricity can be costly and unreliable. The […]