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NEWSCATS - The Human Costs of Green Energy

Image: The Impending Collapse of California’s Transportation Fuel Infrastructure Related: US & Global Reliance On Fossil Fuel Unchanged In 25 Years The life spans of wind turbines and solar panels are a tiny fraction of [...]

AXIOS (Zachary Basu) - AI labs face prisoner's dilemma as momentum grows for safety slowdown

America's AI architects are converging on a chilling consensus: The pace of progress may soon demand a slowdown, but no single lab can afford to pull the brake alone. Why it matters: Momentum for an AI pause or pacing mechanism has reached a historic tipping point, ignited by a summer of extraordinary yet unsettling leaps in capabilities. - More than 1,200 employees at leading AI companies have signed on to a new petition, "Pacing the Frontier ," urging Washington to back an international framework capable of throttling AI development. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Wednesday that he's discussed the "need" to slow AI development with White House officials as models grow more powerful — and that OpenAI helped shape the petition's language. …

AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Inside the $2 million effort to oust Rep. Andy Ogles in his Republican primary

A super PAC that has invested millions to unseat Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) is putting another $700,000 behind his GOP primary challenger in the final week of the campaign, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Ogles was already facing one his most perilous reelection battle to date, with Democrats making him one of their top targets in November. But first he has to get the nomination, which is not a done deal. - Invest in Tomorrow Coalition, the clean-energy aligned super PAC working to primary Ogles, commissioned a poll that has him leading his challenger, Charlie Hatcher, by just four percentage points. - The survey, first shared with Axios, had Ogles at 37% and Hatcher at 33% among 400 likely Republican primary voters interviewed…

AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Netanyahu confronts Vance over his criticism of Israeli government

Vice President Vance and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a "direct" conversation about their differences in a one-on-one meeting in Washington on Tuesday evening, Israeli and U.S. officials said. Why it matters: Vance has been the most Netanyahu-skeptical voice in Trump's inner circle since the beginning of the war. As the war dragged on, he became increasingly critical of the Israeli prime minister. - Vance took on a larger role in war policy and Iran negotiations as the conflict progressed. That culminated in the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, which Vance took a lead role in defending. Netanyahu opposed the agreement but didn't come out against it publicly, hoping it would collapse on its own. It did several…

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Bill O’Reilly calls Dr. Fauci a WEASEL | Katie Pavlich Tonight

Author and podcaster Bill O’Reilly joins “Katie Pavlich Tonight” to discuss Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Wednesday hearing on Capitol Hill. Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, declined to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and invoked his Fifth Amendment right numerous times. O’Reilly said despite Fauci’s refusal to testify, he’s still responsible for immense damage to the nation, particularly children. “Anybody, and I mean any party, any person supporting Fauci should be ashamed,” he said. Asked about accountability for Fauci, O’Reilly added it would be hard for states to go after him because of the pardon he received from President Joe Biden. #fauci…

AI:Bill O’Reilly appeared on "Katie Pavlich Tonight" to condemn Dr. Anthony Fauci following his recent Congressional hearing, where the former official repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights to avoid answering questions regarding his management of the COVID-19 pandemic. O'Reilly labeled Fauci a weasel and emphasized that he remains responsible for the immense damage caused to the nation, with a specific focus on the impact on children. The discussion highlighted the lack of accountability facing Fauci due to a pardon previously granted by former President Biden, making legal recourse difficult for individual states despite his controversial actions during the public health crisis.Open

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Fauci's disparity on issues hurt his credibility. Rand Paul says

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a heated Senate Homeland Security hearing. Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Sen. Rand Paul joins “Katie Pavlich Tonight” to break down the explosive testimony and Fauci's newly released pandemic diaries. More: https://www.newsnationnow.com/katie-pavlich-tonight/

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Fauci invokes fifth amendment more than 100 times during Senate hearing - The Hill | NEWSNATION

Host Blake Burman discusses Dr. Anthony Fauci invoking his fifth amendment right more than 100 times, declining to answer questions before the Senate Homeland Security panel on Wednesday. Republican senators threw accusations at Fauci about his handling of the pandemic, while Democrats defended him, saying he did a good job handling the pandemic. 00:00 - Introduction 02:42 - Fauci invokes 5th amendment 100+ times 13:07 - FBI investigating MN water cyberattack 20:35 - Fauci invokes 5th amendment 100+ times 28:52 - Trump unveils $22B Dulles Airport makeover 36:24 - 16-year-old lifeguard saves young boy

NPR (The Associated Press) - U.S. resumes strikes on Iran in retaliation for attack on American troops

The U.S. said it had struck "dozens" of targets belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. The multiple flare-ups, after several days of relative calm, raised the risk of a return to all-out war.

NPR (Ava Berger) - Here's how 'parasite' went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat

Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature.

NPR (Andrew Jones) - The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. wants better healthcare, but plans to fund it are in limbo

Robeson County, N.C., where most of the Lumbee Tribe's citizens live, ranks as one of the worst counties in the U.S. for health. The tribe can access the Indian Health Service now, but it's not likely to be sufficient to improve the health of the community.