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Trump Seeks $152 Million to Convert Alcatraz Back Into a Prison
PoliticsReutersbloombergNYT+13wsjThe GuardianCNNdr-dkcbcberlingskela-repubblicaorf+5 more48m ago16 sources

Trump Seeks $152 Million to Convert Alcatraz Back Into a Prison

Former President Trump is seeking $152 million to begin the process of transforming Alcatraz back into a functioning prison, a plan that faces significant local political opposition and logistical challenges due to the site's dilapidated state.

EU Considers Relaxing Carbon Market Rules Amid War Impact and Criticism
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EU Considers Relaxing Carbon Market Rules Amid War Impact and Criticism

The European Commission has proposed halting the cancellation of CO2 emission allowances and accumulating them in the Market Stability Reserve to stabilize ETS prices and electricity rates. This move, which seeks to end the invalidation of surplus emissions permits, comes as the impact of war threatens industry, prompting a potential relaxation of the system. Criticism of taxing supply security into an early grave, particularly regarding the ETS, has also been voiced, further detailing the EU's consideration to relax the Emissions Trading System due to the war's impact on industry.

Iran Downs US Fighter Jets, Trump Responds Amidst Escalating Conflict and Ceasefire Rejection
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Iran Downs US Fighter Jets, Trump Responds Amidst Escalating Conflict and Ceasefire Rejection

Iran's military confirmed downing at least one US F-15 fighter jet, with reports of a second incident, intensifying the conflict. President Trump reacted to the downing and concerns over missing pilots, while Iran rejected a US proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, leading to global reactions and increased tensions.

Ron DeSantis spent $1.2m per day to open and operate ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
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Ron DeSantis spent $1.2m per day to open and operate ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

After spending taxpayers’ money, Florida governor will likely be left holding bill for $608m promised by Trump administration Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Republican governor, spent $1.2m of taxpayers’ money per day to open and operate the notorious immigration jail known as Alligator Alcatraz, court records obtained by the independent investigative news website the Florida Tributary reveal. A switch in position by Don...