The rule, which takes effect in November, reverses a Trump-era action that limited the ability of states and tribes to review pipelines, dams, and other federally regulated projects within their borders.
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There’s no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates, but Republicans are warning of them anyway
While some individual schools and colleges have implemented temporary mask requirements, federal and state leaders don’t appear to be considering widespread COVID-19 restrictions with the pandemic over.
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Earth is outside its ‘safe operating space for humanity’ on most key measurements, study says
Only the acidity of the oceans, the health of the air and the ozone layer are within the boundaries considered safe, and both ocean and air pollution are heading in the wrong direction, the study said.
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New COVID-19 vaccines are on the way. When will they be available and who should get them?
Federal regulators approved the latest COVID-19 vaccine this week, and shots are expected to be available within days.
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CDC panel recommends updated COVID vaccines. Shots could be ready this week
Experts worry that immunity from previous vaccinations and infections is fading in many people, and a new shot would save many lives.
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Popular nasal decongestant doesn’t relieve congestion, FDA experts say
The FDA assembled its outside advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient – pseudoephedrine – were moved behind pharmacy counters.
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U.S. approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall
The Food and Drug Administration decision opens the newest shots to most Americans even if they’ve never had a coronavirus vaccination.
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From 25 years ago, lessons for Maine as it begins to distribute opioid settlement money
Loose oversight and political ambitions have directed some funds from a 1998 tobacco settlement away from their original target of curbing tobacco use.
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Mainers with long-term care insurance facing hefty premium increases
Pending rate requests from various insurance policies for long-term care go as high as 152%.
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Maine marketplace health insurance rates to rise by nearly 15% in 2024
But most rate-payers won’t have to deal with the increase because they qualify for tax credits.