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President Claudia Sheinbaum inaugurated the González Ortega Combined-Cycle Power Plant in Mexicali on Saturday alongside Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, marking what both officials described as a milestone for energy sovereignty and social justice in the border state. The new facility, operated by the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), is expected to prevent the emission of 3.23 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. It will be supported by two new electrical substations designed to meet the region’s growing energy demand. Authorities also shared on Saturday that it is in the process of replacing 4,000 electricity poles in Mexicali.…

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A federal judge in Minnesota on Monday set aside Department of Justice (DOJ) grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) and other officials in the state, citing political retaliation. Vice President Vance is about to depart Switzerland after reporting notable progress in talks with Iranian negotiators in Switzerland. The first day…

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Billboard‘s Global Power Players list recognizes the leaders that are driving the success of the music business in countries outside the United States. Kazumasa Izawa, President of JASRAC, was chosen from the music industry leaders of the world for inclusion in the list for the first time. Billboard JAPAN interviewed Izawa in recognition of his selection for the list. We talked to him about the new issues that have arisen as Japanese music spreads worldwide and about JASRAC’s unique ability to deal with these problems.  You were appointed president of JASRAC in 2022, and since then you’ve been focusing on…

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Legendary music executive Clive Davis died from age-related illness at 94 on Monday (June 22). Davis was a hit-making titan and known for shaping the careers of superstars such as Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow and Maroon 5. Davis served as the president of Columbia Records from 1967 to 1973 and then founded Arista Records, which saw him sign Aretha Franklin, Patti Smith and Dionne Warwick. He later founded J Records in 2000 where Alicia Keys and Maroon 5 called home. Throughout his six decades of brilliance in the music industry, Davis served as a mentor to…

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It was one of the easiest ways to make a diesel truck faster, more powerful and more reliable: Pay a local shop to quietly gut the emissions controls with an illegal “defeat device.”Now the federal government has largely stopped prosecuting the people who sell and install them.The devices, which often include both hardware and software, began exploding in popularity about 20 years ago as pollution-control systems made tailpipe emissions cleaner but put more strain on engines. Some truck owners and mechanics have called defeat devices a necessity.By 2020, the most recent numbers available, the E.P.A. estimated that the emissions controls…

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Rangers are well-positioned to wrap up a permanent deal for Czech international winger Vaclav Cerny. According to former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking on the Football Insider Inside Track podcast, Besiktas will sell. A bid of roughly £5 million plus performance-related add-ons will tempt the Turkish giants.Rangers closing in on cut-price £5m deal for Vaclav CernyIt is a bargain price. The Ibrox hierarchy is looking for reliable wide options after a tough season. Loan signings like Andreas Skov Olsen simply failed to fire in the second half of the campaign. Rangers need more.AdvertisementWyness insists the Ibrox board view this…

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Sheinbaum’s mañanera in 60 seconds 🗣️ Sheinbaum defends AMLO over El Mayo claims: Asked about former U.S. ambassador Ken Salazar’s memoir allegation that ex-President López Obrador fears testimony cartel boss “El Mayo” Zambada could provide to U.S. authorities, Sheinbaum said AMLO’s only concern was potential U.S. agency involvement in Zambada’s capture — a sovereignty issue — not anything Zambada might say. She added that she herself has “absolutely none” of her own concerns about his testimony. 🛢️ Sustainable fracking decision imminent: Sheinbaum said a government-appointed scientific panel is close to issuing its first recommendation on whether “sustainable fracking” is feasible in Mexico,…

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China added 10 companies to its export control list on Monday, blocking its exporters from selling any dual-use items to U.S. defense firms.  The items range from drones to robotic hardware and swarm software used primarily for defense and national security operations in addition to some non-military functions. “Exporters are prohibited from exporting dual-use items…

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