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A federal judge struck down a New York law for companies to pay $75 billion for climate change costs. An EarthJustice lawyer says polluter pays laws are not new and this could get reversed.
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For the first time, visitors to the NYS Fair can learn about the responsible consumption of cannabisOrganizers call the Green Standard Alliance booth at the NYS Fair a major milestone for the state's cannabis industry, focusing on safety and education. -
The Herkimer Diamond quartz crystal found in Upstate NY is as clear as a diamond and, some claim, rarer. -
The artists went micro in a big way making it part of the fun in finding the details for fair visitors admiring the butter. -
Governor Kathy Hochul approved $36 million in additional funding for a range of agencies that help survivors of rape, domestic violence, child abuse and other crimes. But agencies want more stability. -
Heavy rain and severe weather forced the New York State Fair to temporarily close and end early Wednesday following flooding across the fairgrounds. -
The court-brokered agreement now goes to the county executive who is required to hold a public hearing and sign it into law by September 9th
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A United Nations report has found that the world will warm to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Climate solutions advocate Ayana Elizabeth Johnson urges a quicker implementation of known strategies - and determination rather than despair.
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NPR's Bobby Allyn talks about covering the prediction markets, where anyone can trade bets on the outcome of anything happening in the real world.
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This week, Wait Wait is live in Huber Heights, Ohio with host Peter Sagal, special guest Maggie Smith and panelists Annie Rauwerda, Mo Rocca, and Shane Torres -
The Erie County Medical Examiner ruled the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam a homicide. Federal lawmakers say DHS owes local investigators transparency and cooperation. -
One of the Iranian tankers struck was near a key area in Iran's oil-export system, according to U.S. Central Command.
