New York's Congestion Pricing Hurdles are Nothing New. Just ask London.

Today's News

Today's headlines cover a range of topics, from transportation to politics to food.

Outline

  • New York's impending congestion pricing scheme has been met with hesitance and trepidation, much like London's own congestion pricing system.
  • The Jan. 6 committee has withdrawn its subpoena for RNC data, citing lack of relevance to their investigation.
  • A fuel leak has ruined NASA's second attempt at launching a moon rocket, casting doubt on the feasibility of future missions.
  • The seeds of Biden's democracy speech were planted long before the Mar-a-Lago search, giving rise to a more robust and eloquent address.
  • U.S. Border Patrol reports that eight migrants have died trying to cross the Rio Grande, highlighting the dangers of such a journey.
  • Flying during the summer has been a nightmare for many, but things seem to be getting better as the season comes to a close.
  • New data shows that thousands of transgender Medicaid recipients sought care in Florida, indicating a need for more inclusive policies.
  • How Biden's democracy speech came together, featuring input from a wide range of sources and culminating in a powerful address.
  • A Guide to Eating on the Campaign Trail, featuring tips on how to eat healthy and stay energized while campaigning.
  • Jackson's water emergency exposes a dilemma for Biden, as the city's residents face a choice between dirty water and no water at all.
New York’s congestion pricing hurdles are nothing new. Just ask London.

New York’s congestion pricing hurdles are nothing new. Just ask London.

Political squabbles and private interests are harrying the long-awaited tolling program.

Jan. 6 committee withdraws subpoena for RNC data

Jan. 6 committee withdraws subpoena for RNC data

The committee decided that the effort to obtain the data has been overtaken by other developments in the investigation.

Fuel leak ruins NASA’s 2nd shot at launching moon rocket

Fuel leak ruins NASA’s 2nd shot at launching moon rocket

The first attempt earlier in the week was also marred by escaping hydrogen, but those leaks were elsewhere on the 322-foot rocket, the most powerful ever built by NASA.

The seeds of Biden’s democracy speech sprouted long before the Mar-a-Lago search

The seeds of Biden’s democracy speech sprouted long before the Mar-a-Lago search

But the actions of Trump and his supporters, along with threats of violence, sped up Biden’s need to address the nation.

U.S. Border Patrol: 8 migrants die trying to cross Rio Grande

U.S. Border Patrol: 8 migrants die trying to cross Rio Grande

U.S. officials recovered six bodies, while Mexican teams recovered two others, according to a CBP statement.

Flying’s summer of hell goes out with a bang

Flying’s summer of hell goes out with a bang

The airlines’ hot mess in the skies is also drawing the ire of lawmakers, and becoming a growing problem for Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to figure out.

New data shows thousands of transgender Medicaid recipients sought care in Florida

New data shows thousands of transgender Medicaid recipients sought care in Florida

Florida’s Medicaid regulator released the data about three weeks after it blocked coverage for transition-related medical care in early August.

How Biden’s democracy speech came together

How Biden’s democracy speech came together

And national climate adviser Gina McCarthy is set to leave her role.

A Guide to Eating on the Campaign Trail

A Guide to Eating on the Campaign Trail

Eating on the campaign trail has never been easy. But in today’s diverse, stratified America, it’s more perilous than ever.

Jackson's water emergency exposes a dilemma for Biden

Jackson's water emergency exposes a dilemma for Biden

The president has pledged to steer funding to impoverished communities with histories of pollution and discrimination. But can he win cooperation from GOP-led states?