Monthly Archives: August 2022

With the Inflation Reduction Act, the US brings climate goals within reach

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, speaks during a news conference on climate action outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021. | Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images Congress has officially passed the Inflation Reduction Act after a successful House vote on Friday, clearing the way for the…

The Arctic is warming nearly four times as fast as the rest of the planet

New data on Arctic amplification reveals sobering facts. Deposit Photos This article was originally featured on The Conversation. The Earth is approximately 1.1℃ warmer than it was at the start of the industrial revolution. That warming has not been uniform, with some regions warming at a far greater pace. One such region is the Arctic. A new study shows…

Daily Crunch: Samsung’s vice chairman receives presidential pardon for bribery conviction

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here. Last night was a full moon, somehow it’s already halfway through August, and did you know there’s a Beach Plum LaCroix flavor? The world’s gone topsy-turvy, but at least it’s time for…

Rivian is not a fan of the new EV tax credit and you might not be either

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Democrats’ pared-down environmental and economic package, appears to have enough momentum to pass and with it comes tax perks for electric vehicle buyers. But as the bill enters the final stretch, the EV company Rivian isn’t among the crowd celebrating this legislative milestone. Despite the climate change benefits touted…

Bank of America Premium Rewards card review: Earn a welcome bonus worth $500 and valuable travel credits for a moderate annual fee

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. The Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card is ideal for folks…

How to earn, use, and maximize United Airlines miles — even if you’re not a frequent flyer

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. It’s easy to earn United miles even if you’re not flying right…

United Quest Card review: A great choice for United flyers with an 70,000-mile welcome bonus and money-saving perks like 2 free checked bags

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Mar-a-Lago raid: What we know so far about the search of former President Donald Trump’s home and Florida resort

A member of the Secret Service is seen in front of the home of former President Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida on August 9, 2022. GIORGIO VIERA/AFP via Getty Images The FBI raided former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort on Monday. The raid came after the Department of Justice subpoenaed classified documents….

See more stories on the FBI raid of Trump’s home at Mar-a-Lago

Mar-a-Lago raid live updates: Trump’s home searched by FBIHere’s the warrant used to search Trump’s home and the list of items the FBI seizedThe DOJ is investigating if Trump broke 3 federal laws, including the Espionage Act, when he took government records to Mar-a-LagoTrump baselessly bashed Obama for transferring records from the White House to…

ESPN+: All your questions answered about ESPN’s streaming service

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. ESPN+ is a subscription streaming service with exclusive sports coverage. Dylan Buell/Getty Images; Bob Levey/Getty Images; Josh Hedges/Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/Business Insider ESPN+ is a sports streaming platform with original programs, live games, and in-depth analysis. The service is also home…