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VVVVV March 03, 2023 Top News 'We Were Right,' Says AOC as Amazon Suspends HQ2 Construction in Virginia The Democrat said those who opposed the company's project in Queens protected New Yorkers "from a scam deal to drain public dollars from schools and infrastructure in exchange for empty promises" of jobs. Jessica Corbett Watchdogs Call BS on Whistleblower Status for Jim Jordan's FBI Witnesses "Legitimate whistleblowers must be protected, and these witnesses are clearly not legitimate," said one critic. Julia Conley Feds 'Cave to PG&E,' Allowing California Nuclear Plant to Keep Operating Sans Safety Review "This is an ominous warning sign for how independent the NRC will be in evaluating the earthquake risk and the overall operational integrity of the Diablo Canyon reactors," said one critic. Brett Wilkins 200+ Top US Economists to Congress: Raise Debt Ceiling or Face 'Frightening' Crisis Failure to raise the borrowing limit, the economists warned, could spark "a swift and severe economic downturn" and "unnecessary layoffs across the economy." Jake Johnson 'Tomorrow Is Too Late': Climate Strikers Target Fossil Fuel Financing Worldwide "The capitalistic system continuously puts profit over people," says Fridays for Future. "The Global North's fossil finance is the cause of the climate crisis, neocolonial exploitation, wars, and human rights violations." Jessica Corbett 'Plasticosis': Researchers Discover New Digestive Disease Sickening Seabirds "This study is the first time that stomach tissue has been investigated in this way and shows that plastic consumption can cause serious damage to these birds' digestive system," the paper's lead author said. Brett Wilkins

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