Unblocking the Black Sea for Ukrainian grain
The international community has a strong interest in averting famine in poor areas caused by shortages of grain from Ukraine. By blockading ports around Odesa, Russia threatens this interest. Navies of willing countries could implement a naval escort mission at what might be acceptable risk and cost. Russian cooperation might be sought but may not be essential. In the 2020/21 season, Ukraine was the world’s fourth-larg
Read MoreWhere the 10 House Republicans who impeached Trump stand
Rep. Tom Rice’s (R-S.C.) primary loss in South Carolina on Tuesday made him the first Republican lawmaker who voted for former President Trump’s impeachment to be defeated in a primary. But Rice wasn’t the only one to vote to impeach Trump in the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. In all, 10 House Republicans moved to impeach the former president, and while half of them have chosen not to seek reelection, others are taking their chances with voters this year. Here’s where the 10 pro-impeachment House Republicans currently stand.
Read MoreFord recalls 2.9 million vehicles for rollaway concerns
Ford is recalling 2.9 million U.S. vehicles over concerns they could roll away after drivers move the gear shift into the park position. The recall, which also includes roughly 394,000 Canadian vehicles, includes some of Ford’s 2013-2018 C-Max, 2015-2018 Edge, 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2016 Fusion and 2013-2021 Transit Connect models. In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted on Wednesday, Ford said bushing that attaches the shift cable to the transmiss
Read MoreEnvironmental groups sue Biden administration over western drilling permits
Three environmental organizations on Wednesday sued the Biden administration for granting thousands of fossil fuel drilling permits, alleging the permits violate federal law. In the lawsuit, filed in the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia, plaintiffs accused the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) of violating the Endangered Species Act, the Natio
Read MoreMillions of Americans under extreme heat warnings
Story at a glance Due to climate change, heat waves are expected to increase in both frequency and duration. Forecasters predict heat records may be broken in affected states over the next couple of days. The extreme temperatures will disproportionately affect underserved communities and heighten the risk of poor health outcomes
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