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![Montana among states suing Biden over environmental reforms](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/09/Muddy-Clark-Fork-Bridge.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana among states suing Biden over environmental reforms
The Biden administration said the new reforms would "accelerate America's clean energy future" and "simplify the process to rebuild our nation's infrastructure."
![California lawmakers advance bills affecting social media](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/05/attachment-social-media.jpg?w=980&q=75)
California lawmakers advance bills affecting social media
One bill would increase penalties against social media companies in lawsuits. The other would prohibit children from receiving addictive feeds.
![California bills would levy fees on large climate polluters](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2016/01/oil-gas.Par_.93747.Image_.500.375.1-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
California bills would levy fees on large climate polluters
The climate-focused bills must pass their respective houses by May 24 to keep advancing through the Legislature.
![Bees and butterflies are declining in North America, researchers say](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/12/attachment-Leopard-Lacewing-Asia.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bees and butterflies are declining in North America, researchers say
North American butterflies and bees are on the decline, spelling trouble for the continent’s healthy ecosystems and food security amid climate change and ever-changing land use policies, researchers said in a study Wednesday.
![Nevada SupCo orders arbitration for Gruden claims against NFL](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/05/attachment-Jon-gruden-Nevada.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Nevada SupCo orders arbitration for Gruden claims against NFL
Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden will have to go through arbitration to pursue his claims that the National Football League leaked purportedly homophobic and misogynistic emails by him to the media, which forced him to resign from the Raiders in 2021.
![Nevada SupCo kills effort to stop taxpayer funding for A’s stadium](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-stadium-Nevada.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Nevada SupCo kills effort to stop taxpayer funding for A’s stadium
The Athletics will play at a minor league stadium in West Sacramento, California, for three years before moving to Las Vegas in 2028.
![AI already ‘skilled’ at deception; should we be worried?](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2016/02/data-numbers-carlos-castilla-shutterstock_114969346-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
AI already ‘skilled’ at deception; should we be worried?
AI systems have been shown to lie on their own, without first being programmed to do so. MIT's Peter Park says it's only the beginning.
![California SupCo to boot taxpayer ballot measure](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/05/attachment-California-supreme-court.jpg?w=980&q=75)
California SupCo to boot taxpayer ballot measure
If passed, the initiative would put approval of any new tax or fee in the hands of voters — potentially upending the workings of government, critics say.
![Global climate policies lack ambition to remove carbon dioxide, study says](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/03/Climate-March.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Global climate policies lack ambition to remove carbon dioxide, study says
Researchers found that the world has much more work to do — both in carbon removal and emission reduction — to meet the Paris Agreement's deadline.
![US economy keeps adding jobs, but they are fewer than expected](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/03/BigSkyEmploymentFair-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
US economy keeps adding jobs, but they are fewer than expected
While the employment landscape is still relatively strong, the economy is clearly slowing down, which is both good and bad.