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Mission accomplished, power seized, in the words of Justice Elena Kagan, arrogance doubled down and decades-old precedent was once again ignored.Mission accomplished: The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision on Friday to overturn the Chevron doctrine, which provides for judicial deference to federal agencies, achieved a holy grail long sought by conservative legal circles and a central ambition in President Donald Trump's selection of justices.A power grab was made, because despite the majority’s assertion of umpire-like modesty, the move to overturn Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council is a further strengthening of judicial power over the concerted sector.And the arrogance has doubled,…

Eric Glatt Updated: 11 hours ago Published: 11 hours agoA large tent stands near the Campbell Creek Greenbelt Trail on May 7, 2024. (Anne Raup/ADN) Hundreds of Anchorage residents are living without adequate shelter, often in tents or cars, often forming collective “encampments” on public land, where conditions can be dire, as they were a week ago before the shooting on Fairbanks Street in Midtown.Fortunately, Anchorage has made great strides in recent years to meet the needs of these people. Unfortunately, interventions to date have been patchy, sporadic and tentative. As a result, dissatisfaction remains widespread.Friday's U.S. Supreme Court decision…

But to make their vacation plans work, consumers must continue to contend with inflation and rising prices, with nearly half of survey respondents saying they plan to spend more on travel in 2024 than they did last year. So to compensate for their restlessness, Americans are putting other major life plans on hold. According to the survey, one in five millennials and 17% of Gen Z plan to postpone major life purchases, like buying a home, in order to pay for travel. Nearly a third of Americans say they won't wait until retirement to explore the world, instead prioritizing travel…

TORONTO, June 28, 2024 /CNW/ – Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSXV: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) (the “Company” or “Rock Tech”) is pleased to announce that it (as holders of Common Shares) held its Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”). Further information regarding each of the matters voted on at the Meeting is set out in the Company's Management Information Circular dated May 23, 2024 (the “Circular”), which is available on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at https://www.sedarplus.ca. A total of 13,460,174 Common Shares were represented at the Meeting, representing approximately 13.29% of the…

June was a big month for the NBC Select team: We launched our first Travel Awards series, which was the result of testing more than 120 suitcases, duffels and accessories over the course of eight weeks this spring. Our team traveled to Japan, Europe, Maine and more trying products from major brands in the travel space, including Patagonia, July, Dagne Dover, Thule and Bagsmart, to name a few. That’s why in our picks below, where we share our favorite products we tried from last month, you’ll notice a plethora of extra helpful travel finds. We also included standout items from other…

“Food trucks seem to be gaining recognition a little bit more,” said Chris Stewart, owner of Not Just Dogs!, who has run a mobile eatery for eight years. Three food trucks in the Orillia area each offer something unique for those looking for a casual meal outdoors. And all three companies have one thing in common: they source their fresh-cut fry potatoes from Fer-Mar Farms Lafontaine Potatoes. Not just dogs! Not Just Dogs!, located at 595 W. St. S. next to Trombly's Tackle Box, offers a unique item: breaded and deep-fried pickles. We get an order of five pickles with…

SALT LAKE CITY — Wondering what it's like to travel with a disability? Utah is home to more than 573,000 people with disabilities, and whether you're staying in the state or heading elsewhere, here are some helpful tips to help you travel comfortably this summer.When it comes to travel for people with disabilities, tourism expert Mark Raymond Jr. speaks from personal experience, which is why he founded the Split Second Foundation.”The mission of the Split Second Foundation is to provide comprehensive care, resources, education and support to families affected by disabilities,” he said. “What I learned from my experience with…

After a very poor showing for Democrats in the first 2024 debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, three Post Opinion columnists got together on the “Impromptu” podcast to discuss whether it's time for the party to panic. Excerpts of this conversation have been edited.To listen to the entire conversation, use the audio player or The Post's “Impromptu” podcast feed.Jim Geraghty: By the standards of a normal presidential candidate, Trump didn't have a very good night. He was a little more disciplined at the beginning, and I think that faded as the night went on. But it shows…

The United Nations World Food Programme on Friday distributed food aid delivered ashore by a U.S. military wharf system to Gaza residents for the first time since June 9, two U.S. officials said.The U.S. military continues to deliver aid to Gaza's shores through floating docks and temporary piers known as the JLOTS system, but the supplies have been stuck there for weeks after the United Nations suspended distribution due to security concerns. Officials say an estimated 15 million pounds of relief supplies currently remain on shore, awaiting transfer to nearby warehouses. “The situation here is complicated and more severe than…

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is set to transform sectors ranging from accounting and regulatory frameworks to energy efficiency and technology infrastructure. Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has reported that AI could make accounting more efficient, while Google's support for AI regulation highlights calls for responsible governance from big tech companies. Meanwhile, researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, are finding ways to reduce the energy costs of AI, and companies such as Micron Technology, Alibaba.com, and Perplexity AI are reaping big profits and investments from AI advances. AI has the potential to transform the accounting industry, according to…