The arrangement is part of a broader effort to counter China’s military development and assertive territorial claims across Asia.
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Where Did Covid Originate? Here’s What We Know and Don’t Know
Scientists and spy agencies have tried to determine where the coronavirus originated, but conclusive evidence is hard to come by and the nation’s intelligence agencies are split.
China Dismisses Latest Claim That Lab Leak Likely Caused Covid
The response came after the Energy Department concluded with “low confidence” that the coronavirus emerged from a lab in Wuhan, China.
Lab Leak Most Likely Caused Pandemic, Energy Dept. Says
The conclusion, which was made with “low confidence,” came as America’s intelligence agencies remained divided over the origins of the coronavirus.
J. Robert Oppenheimer Cleared of ‘Black Mark’ After 68 Years
The physicist and architect of the American atomic bomb was stripped of his security clearance in 1954 after what is now called a flawed investigation.
How to Hand Out Billions in Climate Subsidies? Very Carefully.
John Podesta, the White House aide overseeing new tax credits, said rules were expected to be in place within months. Avoiding waste and fraud is a priority.
Inside the Saudi Strategy to Keep the World Hooked on Oil
The kingdom is working to keep fossil fuels at the center of the world economy for decades to come by lobbying, funding research and using its diplomatic muscle to obstruct climate action.
Biden Expands Effort to Lower Gas Prices and Secure Energy Independence
Depleting emergency oil reserves spurs criticism that the White House is trying to lower gas prices with midterm election politics in mind.
How to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning
One in five homes are likely to overheat, U.K. government officials said. Using window shades and turning off unnecessary lights could help beat the heat.
What Are the New Rules on Light Bulbs?: LED vs. Incandescent
The administration set efficiency standards that will phase out sales of incandescent bulbs in favor of LEDs, reducing Americans’ electrical bills over time.