New buildings that rely on fossil fuels would be required to install solar panels in anticipation of a future conversion.
Nation & World
National and world news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Researchers identify 55 more white sharks in Cape Cod waters
Over 600 sharks have been documented since 2014, but experts say that’s no reason to be afraid of going in the water this summer.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
France’s Macron risks his government to raise retirement age
The president’s unilateral move to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 will trigger quick motions of no-confidence in his government.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden climate legacy at stake after backlash over Alaska oil project
The decision on the Willow project has alienated supporters, particularly young activists predisposed to skepticism about compromise and incrementalism, at the same time Biden is planning to announce his campaign for reelection.
Posted inNation & World, News
Military moves to cut suicides, but defers action on guns
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s orders reflect increasing concerns about suicides in the military, despite more than a decade of programs and other efforts to prevent them and spur greater intervention.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Uncategorized
Big banks create $30 billion rescue package for First Republic
Sources familiar with the matter said that JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Goldman Sachs are part of the group of banks pulling together the package.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Senators take first step in repealing Iraq War authorization
The bipartisan effort comes as lawmakers in both parties are increasingly seeking to claw back congressional powers over U.S. military strikes and deployments.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
U.S. pregnancy deaths dropped in 2022, after COVID spike
Officials say the 2022 maternal death rate is on track to get close to pre-pandemic levels. But that’s not great: The rate before COVID-19 was the highest it had been in decades.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Treasury Secretary Yellen tells Congress U.S. banking system ‘remains sound’
In less than a week, Silicon Valley Bank, based in Santa Clara, California, failed after depositors rushed to withdraw money amid anxiety over the bank’s health.
Posted inNation & World, News
Utah bans abortion clinics in wave of post-Roe restrictions
The decision by Utah’s Republican governor to sign into law a ban on abortions clinics is raising concerns about how already overburdened hospitals will accommodate becoming the only place for legal abortions in the state.