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Gizmodo.com 

John Oliver Explains Why Ethanol Fuel Is a Lie

Corn is a problem. Or rather, America’s growing reliance on government corn subsidies to power our everyday lives. Beef is artificially inexpensive because farmers feed corn to cows, even though their digestive systems aren’t designed to process it. Sweet foods are artificially inexpensive because high fructose corn…

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

MEA processing Karnataka request on Prajwal Revanna

With pressure mounting to nab absconding Revanna, who is wanted in cases of alleged sexual abuse of women, the Karnataka government wrote to the external affairs ministry seeking a cancellation of his diplomatic passport on the basis of an arrest warrant.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

From banking on slip of tongue to pickpocket show during roadshows: Here are top poll moments

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav shocked MLA Awadesh Prasad, the party's Faizabad candidate, while campaigning for him recently. Yadav introduced him as "a former minister and former MLA". Meanwhile, pickpockets continue to be a pain for leaders, journalists and others participating in roadshows. After reports of some leaders losing their purse in pickpocketing during a roadshow in Meerut some days ago, similar incidents have been reported from Delhi too.

Nytimes.com 

House Passes Measure to Repeal D.C. Noncitizen Voting Law

Fifty-two Democrats joined Republicans in favor of the legislation, which has little chance of enactment but offered the G.O.P. a chance to amplify Donald Trump’s false claims of widespread illegal voting by noncitizens.

Golfdom 

Golfdom Gallery: 2024 Masters edition

Check out this roundup of Golfdom's trip to the 2024 Masters.

The post Golfdom Gallery: 2024 Masters edition first appeared on Golfdom.

Times Union 

Red Nose Day 2024 fights child poverty with the 'whimsy' of a candy castle, monster truck and Legos

Red Nose Day has raised $370 million since 2015 to fund anti-poverty efforts. This year, Comic Relief U.S. wants to draw donations for its campaign by encouraging childlike wonder. It's a sensation that the charity says millions of needy children miss out on each year. That's why the 2024 fundraising campaign includes a sweepstakes for six fanciful experiences. The prizes include a life-sized cookie of oneself and a trip to befriend a penguin. Comic Relief U.S. CEO Alison Moore says it's an effort... Читать дальше...