An attorney for FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried said in federal court Tuesday his client has to subsist on bread, water and peanut butter because the jail he’s in isn’t accommodating his vegan diet. Bankman-Fried, 31, the former billionaire and co-founder of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, appeared in Manhattan federal court where he pleaded not guilty to… Continue reading Sam Bankman-Fried living on bread and water because jail won’t abide vegan diet, lawyer says
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Japan to release Fukushima water into the ocean starting Thursday
TOKYO — Japan said on Tuesday it will start releasing more than 1 million metric tons of treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant on Thursday, putting into motion a plan that has drawn strong criticism from China. The plan, approved two years ago by the Japanese government as crucial to decommissioning… Continue reading Japan to release Fukushima water into the ocean starting Thursday
Water barrels for migrants go missing at Texas border
A big part of the job for Ruben Garza, an investigator in Jim Hogg County, in southwest Texas, is looking for people who have gone missing as they trek to his part of the world after crossing the border, as well as trying to identify bodies found. These days, though, he’s had to put time… Continue reading Water barrels for migrants go missing at Texas border
Maui fires could pose health risks due to chemicals in air, water
The fires that have been burning in Maui since Tuesday could pose long-term health risks to residents due to chemical compounds contaminating the air, water and wreckage, authorities and experts have warned. The Hawaii State Health Department cautioned Friday that ash and dust from burned buildings might carry toxic chemicals like asbestos and lead. Many destroyed… Continue reading Maui fires could pose health risks due to chemicals in air, water
Britain’s barge for asylum seekers faces new setback as legionella bacteria found in water system
LONDON — Britain is removing 39 asylum seekers from a barge moored in southern England after environmental samples showed legionella bacteria in the water system. The move came just days after the men were moved to the floating hostel amid government efforts to reduce the cost of sheltering the growing number of people seeking asylum in Britain.… Continue reading Britain’s barge for asylum seekers faces new setback as legionella bacteria found in water system
Bob Vander Plaats Throws Cold Water On Trump’s 2024 Chances
An influential evangelical leader said conservative voters are looking for alternatives to Donald Trump in the 2024 campaign for the White House because the former president presents “our biggest risk of losing.” Bob Vander Plaats, a staunch conservative who leads the Family Leader organization in Iowa, told CNN’s Dana Bash that “there’s an exhaustion level… Continue reading Bob Vander Plaats Throws Cold Water On Trump’s 2024 Chances
California county repeals water regulations that Asian Americans say targeted their community
Many Asian American activists and community members in Siskiyou County, California, are celebrating a win in their fight against local water regulations that they say have led to discrimination and restrictions on human rights. The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors repealed a pair of water ordinances last week that barred water trucks — defined as… Continue reading California county repeals water regulations that Asian Americans say targeted their community
China fires water cannon at Philippines boat in South China Sea
HONG KONG — China faced growing backlash Monday after it blocked and fired water cannons at a key U.S. ally’s vessels in the disputed South China Sea, the latest incident to raise tensions over the crucial waterway. The Philippine government summoned Beijing’s ambassador and lodged a diplomatic protest over the weekend confrontation, while Washington reiterated… Continue reading China fires water cannon at Philippines boat in South China Sea
‘I Want Water To Pour Down On Me’: Trump Has Cold Words For Showers At GOP Dinner
The Republican frontrunner, in the dinner’s keynote speech, took aim at regulatory costs under President Joe Biden and claimed his administration “cut the cost of job-killing regulations” in U.S. households before sailing into his bathroom talk. “You know I have this gorgeous head of hair – when I take a shower, I want water to… Continue reading ‘I Want Water To Pour Down On Me’: Trump Has Cold Words For Showers At GOP Dinner
Colorado River Basin has lost 10 trillions gallons of water due to climate change: Study
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