Maryland rockfish mercury study shows danger from pollution
U S Geological Survey findings in Maryland rivers show nearly half of striped bass samples have unsafe methylmercury levels. Researchers trace most contamination to fossil fuel power plants as EPA rollback efforts by the Trump administration continue to loosen pollution controls.
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Supreme Court Upholds Electors’ Loyalty to Voters
In a 9 0 ruling the court empowers states to bind electors to pledged votes and sanction faithless ones, aiming to protect democracy and avoid a chaotic outcome. Justice Kagan writing for the majority cites Article I authority for state direction of electors. Justice Thomas plus Gorsuch differ in emphasis, but agree on avoiding electoral chaos. The piece notes 15 states already have binding laws and urges 35 more to follow.
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Providence Moment Lights Up Airport for Courageous Girl
In spring 2019 at a Providence Rhode Island airport, a visiting writer met Emmalyn Freeze a 10 year old with Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia enduring 33 surgeries. Her mother Stephanie shares their journey from Mount Morris Illinois and the GoFundMe aid to cover costly medical travel.
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