Chevron already had slashed new investments in California refining, citing ‘adversarial’ government policies in a state that has some of the most stringent environmental rules in the U.S.
August 2024
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Hurricane watch issued for parts of Florida as it braces for Debby
The storm strengthened into a tropical depression late Friday and is expected to become a tropical storm by Saturday night.
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Maui wildfire plaintiffs reach $4 billion settlement
Hawaiian Electric will pay $1.99 billion, including $75 million previously contributed to a recovery initiative called One Ohana, it said in a statement.
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Defense secretary revokes accused 9/11 plotters’ plea deals after backlash
Before the withdrawals, the plea deals had appeared to mark the conclusion of a legal battle that had stalled in pretrial hearings for more than a decade.
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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches Olympic medal after gender outcry
Khelif will win at least a bronze medal for the second victory of her tumultuous trip to the Paris Olympics.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Portland wins opener at Little League regional
The Maine champions shut out New Hampshire, 2-0, and are two wins from the World Series.
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Aerosmith announces retirement from touring
Frontman Steven Tyler’s voice has been permanently damaged by a vocal cord injury last year.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
Simone Biles conquers vault, captures 7th Olympic gold medal
Biles collects her third gold medal in Paris, with two more chances still to come; and fellow Americans Jade Carey and Stephen Nedoroscik earn bronze medals.
Posted inMaine, News
One dead, one injured in fiery crash on Route 201 in Richmond
One pickup truck caught fire and another rolled over in the early morning crash, authorities say.
Posted inElection 2024, Politics
Activists step up criticism of Shapiro, Kelly as Harris closes in on running mate
Harris’ team says she is interviewing six possible choices over the weekend before an announcement expected Monday.