UN report condemns Israeli treatment of Palestinians in West Bank | First Thing

UN high commissioner for human rights says there is ‘rapid deterioration’ of rights in West Bank. Plus, how instant noodles took over the world Good morning. A UN report published today deplored what it said was a “rapid deterioration” of human rights in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and urged Israeli authorities to end violence against … Read more

Democrats in Biden’s home state are leaving for the Republican Party in droves, voter data shows

Democrats in Pennsylvania — President Biden’s birthplace — are flipping to the Republican Party in droves, according to the swing state’s recent voter registration data. Pennsylvania holds crucial importance for Biden’s reelection bid. He notably hailed Philadelphia campaign donors as the “backbone” of his presidential campaign earlier this year. As of Dec. 18, 35,589 Democrats … Read more

Biden admin launched an aggressive campaign targeting home appliances with eco regulations in 2023

The Biden administration issued numerous energy efficiency regulations in 2023 that it said would lead to reduced carbon emissions and lower prices, but which experts say would lead to higher costs and restrict consumer choice. The regulations, which were largely crafted and finalized by the Department of Energy (DOE), mainly targeted popular home appliances including … Read more

Colorado Republicans appeal to supreme court after Trump disqualified from state ballot

Former president and frontrunner for Republican 2024 presidential nomination also expected to file own appeal The Colorado Republican Party has asked the US supreme court to intervene after Colorado’s top court disqualified former president Donald Trump from appearing on the state’s Republican primary ballot, an attorney for the Republican group said. The appeal comes after … Read more