NATO leaders press higher defense spending at Dayton meet
At Dayton to mark the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords NATO officials urged member nations to boost military spending. Mark Rutte called for a rise to 5 percent of GDP with 3.5 percent targeted for defense and 1.5 percent for related projects. The event included cultural exhibits and a NATO Village in Dayton with broadcasts from Sarajevo.
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Illinois coal plants gain Trump regulatory exemptions
Vistra and NRG won two year relief from new mercury and soot limits on Baldwin and six other coal plants after President Trump urged exemptions. The move delays retirement plans, keeps power online through 2027 for Baldwin and potentially 2030 for Illinois sites, while state law and court challenges loom. Executives cite data center demand and profit, while critics warn of unlawful timing and public health risks from mercury and sulfur dioxide.
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German chancellor backs Ukraine long-range strikes into Russia
Berlin backs Kyiv using allied weapons for deep strikes inside Russia with no range limits. Merz says Ukraine can defend itself by striking military targets in Russian territory, signaling broader Western support amid renewed Russian drone onslaughts and stalled ceasefire efforts. Zelensky to visit Berlin to discuss more military aid.
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